6-Night Abu Simbel Sun Festival Experience from Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 7 days
Each year on the 22nd of February and the 22nd of October a magnificent solar phenomenon takes place at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel to commemorate the crowning day and birthday of the Pharaoh Ramses II, builder of Abu Simbel temple. On these two specific dates the sun shines into the temple's sacred chamber, lighting up three of the four statues in the temple, the one left without rays is the god of darkness. Experience the festivities on this 7-day tour with a private guide in both Cairo and Aswan to visit the main highlights of both cities and also be present at Abu Simbel at the time to witness this marvelous event .
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Each year on the 22nd of February and the 22nd of October a magnificent solar phenomenon takes place at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel to commemorate the crowning day and birthday of the Pharaoh Ramses II, builder of Abu Simbel temple. On these two specific dates the sun shines into the temple's sacred chamber, lighting up three of the four statues in the temple, the one left without rays is the god of darkness. Experience the festivities on this 7-day tour with a private guide in both Cairo and Aswan to visit the main highlights of both cities and also be present at Abu Simbel at the time to witness this marvelous event .
Day 1 (19th):
Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport you will be met by a representative who will help you obtain visa, get through immigration and collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at your hotel the representative will help you to check-in and get settled in your room. Depending on your arrival time you can either spend the rest of the day at your leisure or take an optional guided tour. (overnight in Cairo)
After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide and driver to go on a tour to the Egyptian Museum followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch you will drive up north to Giza (approx. 7.5 miles/ 12 km) to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Evening at leisure. (overnight in Cairo)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan you will take a tour of the High Dam and unfinished Obelisk. After the tour your guide will drive you to your hotel where once again you will be checked in by the representative in Aswan. Evening at leisure. (overnight in Aswan)
At 2am your vehicle will make a move from your hotel with breakfast boxes included to join the convoy of vehicles heading to Abu Simbel Temple (approx 3-4 hours drive). You will arrive in time to witness the extraordinary sun illumination of the statue of Ramses II and his sun gods. After that your guide will take you on a tour to further discover the temple of Abu Simbel and Hathor (also known as the Temple of Queen Nefertari). You will then drive back to your hotel in Aswan for a well earned rest and in the afternoon you will have the chance to continue your relaxation on a sailing boat along the Nile. (overnight in Aswan)
After breakfast enjoy a tour to Phialle Temple and the Nubian village which are accessible via boat. Finish of the day with dinner at the Nubian Village and witness some Nubian authentic entertainment and singing. (overnight in Aswan)
Early morning flight after breakfast back to Cairo then transfer back to your hotel for some rest. Evening farewell dinner on a Nile cruising restaurant; where you can enjoy the folkloric show on board or step out on the deck for some fresh air and marvelous views of Cairo by night. (overnight in Cairo)
Final departure day, where a representative will pick you up from hotel and transfer you to Cairo International airport for your departure flight.
Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport you will be met by a representative who will help you obtain visa, get through immigration and collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at your hotel the representative will help you to check-in and get settled in your room. Depending on your arrival time you can either spend the rest of the day at your leisure or take an optional guided tour. (overnight in Cairo)
After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide and driver to go on a tour to the Egyptian Museum followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch you will drive up north to Giza (approx. 7.5 miles/ 12 km) to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Evening at leisure. (overnight in Cairo)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan you will take a tour of the High Dam and unfinished Obelisk. After the tour your guide will drive you to your hotel where once again you will be checked in by the representative in Aswan. Evening at leisure. (overnight in Aswan)
At 2am your vehicle will make a move from your hotel with breakfast boxes included to join the convoy of vehicles heading to Abu Simbel Temple (approx 3-4 hours drive). You will arrive in time to witness the extraordinary sun illumination of the statue of Ramses II and his sun gods. After that your guide will take you on a tour to further discover the temple of Abu Simbel and Hathor (also known as the Temple of Queen Nefertari). You will then drive back to your hotel in Aswan for a well earned rest and in the afternoon you will have the chance to continue your relaxation on a sailing boat along the Nile. (overnight in Aswan)
After breakfast enjoy a tour to Phialle Temple and the Nubian village which are accessible via boat. Finish of the day with dinner at the Nubian Village and witness some Nubian authentic entertainment and singing. (overnight in Aswan)
Early morning flight after breakfast back to Cairo then transfer back to your hotel for some rest. Evening farewell dinner on a Nile cruising restaurant; where you can enjoy the folkloric show on board or step out on the deck for some fresh air and marvelous views of Cairo by night. (overnight in Cairo)
Final departure day, where a representative will pick you up from hotel and transfer you to Cairo International airport for your departure flight.
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