THE STAR PATH OF OSIRIS
An Equinox Journey through Egypt’s Mysteries of Renewal
with John Wadsworth, Mags MacKean and Ashraf Amin
Step into Egypt's enduring mysteries
Through Kemet’s ancient sites and starlore —
thresholds between earth and sky
Key Experiences
♦ Small groups
♦ Three Specialist guides
♦ Journeys by land and water
Exclusive Access
- Private entry to the Great Pyramid at Giza
- Pre-dawn within the Sphinx enclosure at the Autumn Equinox
- Sekhmet in her original shrine at Karnak
- The Osirion at Abydos — a mysterious, partly submerged temple of Osiris
Selected Highlights
- Tomb of Seti I: a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art and symbolism
- Esna Temple‘s restored zodiac ceiling, hidden beneath sands for millennia
- A three-day dahabiya voyage along the Nile (Esna → Aswan)
Throughout the Journey
- Full-board hospitality throughout the journey (with one lunch at leisure)
- Carefully selected family-run hotels, chosen for their character and location
- Backsheesh included for the smoothest temple experience
THE JOURNEY
Ancient temples, bustling streets, and the enduring rhythm of the Nile
Our journey carries us from Giza and Saqqara to the temples and tombs of Luxor, Abydos, and Dendera, before we board our traditional dahabiya at Esna and sail south towards Edfu and Aswan.
We stay in characterful, family-run hotels and spend three nights aboard the dahabiya, allowing time to experience not only Egypt’s ancient sites, but also the warmth, colour, and living rhythm of the country today.
Explore the destinations below and discover the distinctive character of each place along our path.
PLACES WE STAY AND EXPLORE
GIZA (4 NIGHTS)
LUXOR (4 NIGHTS)
ABYDOS (1 NIGHT)
DAHABIYA
ASWAN (2 NIGHTS)
THe Journey is led by
John Wadsworth
Astrologer and Pilgrimage Guide
Mags Mackean
Author, Guide, and Storyteller
Ashraf Amin
Egyptian guide with deep knowledge of the temples
GROUP and Preparation
We travel as a small group (maximum 14).
Before departure, we gather online three times to prepare, connect, and begin forming the group container.
What’s included
High Quality Accommodation (Twin En-Suite)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) except lunch in Giza on equinox & departure days
Internal flights and all transport
All site entrance fees
Private access to to the Sphinx, Great Pyramid, Sekhmet Statue at Karnak, the Osirion at Abydos.
All baksheesh (for seamless temple access)
Three pre tour briefings. All teachings, ceremonies, and integration support
INVESTMENT
- Early Bird: £5,450
Book with a £1,250 deposit. Balance due by 31 March 2027.
- Standard Price: £5,875
Book with a £1,250 deposit. Balance due by 20 July 2027.
Places are limited to 14. Joining us again? Thank you for your trust and enthusiasm. Loyalty discount £175 .
Closing Invitation
Our journeys are missions, held with as much space for play and pleasure
as for curiosity and discovery.
We relish the sensuous: Egyptian hospitality and feasting, friendships formed along the way.
Local oils and the alchemy of anointing.
Traditional crafts and markets.
Swims in the Nile from carefully chosen shores.
Music, dancing, and moments exploring how sound moves through ancient stone.
This is not simply a journey through Egypt, but a passage through one of the starscapes to become world’s oldest story-fields, and an invitation to meet what awakens within you.
Joining us Again
return traveller discount
£175
with our thanks for your trust and enthusiasm.