Abu Simbel Sun Festival 5 Days

Abu Simbel Sun Festival 5 Days

Enjoy a Unique Nile Cruise Trip for 5 days, and It is believed that the axis of the temple was positioned by the ancient Egyptian architects in such a way that on October 22 and February 22, the rays of the sun would penetrate the sanctuary and illuminate the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah, a god connected with the Underworld, who always remained in the dark. People gather at Abu Simbel to witness this remarkable sight, on October 21 and February 21 which makes that trip unique at these dates

Itinerary

Day 1: Abu Simbel Sun Festival

Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Enjoy the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel. The rays of the sun align on the sanctum sanctorum illuminating the Holiest of the Holy, a small room with four statues: Ptah, Amun-Ra, Ramesses, and Ra-Horakhty. The sun shines on the last three status but leaves the statue of Ptah, the god of darkness, in shadow. Outside the Temple you will enjoy performances by Nubian and Egyptian folklore groups.
Escort back to Aswan from Abu Simbel to board the cruise
welcome drink & Visit the temples of Philae
Lunch on board & afternoon Tea
Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation on board Deluxe 5 stars cruise full board basis

Day 2: Sailing to Kom Ombo

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Temple of Kom Ombo, see its curious double entrance, and learn of its dedication to the gods Sobek and a Haroeris
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation on board Deluxe 5 stars cruise full board basis


Day 3: Edfu Temple

Stop At: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, it was a settlement and cemetery site from around 3000 BC onward. It was the 'home' and cult centre of the falcon god Horus
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation on board Deluxe 5 stars cruise full board basis


Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Luxor's mammoth Temple of Karnak complex is one of Ancient Egypt's grandest building projects. Every pharaoh worth their salt added and amended the buildings here during their reign, stamping their seal on the kingdom's most revered religious sanctuary. For Karnak was the house of the gods, and its glories were to be feted by all.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation on board Deluxe 5 stars cruise full board basis


Day 5: Luxor

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings has 63 magnificent royal tombs
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation on board Deluxe 5 stars cruise full board basis