Experience the Abu Simbel Sun Festival with a 5-day Nile cruise, witnessing ancient wonders as sunlight illuminates sacred sculptures. Book your unforgettable journey today.
Experience the Abu Simbel Sun Festival with a 5-day Nile cruise, witnessing ancient wonders as sunlight illuminates sacred sculptures. Book your unforgettable journey today.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival
Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Experience the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel, where the sun’s rays align perfectly to illuminate the Holiest of the Holy. This sacred chamber houses four statues: Ptah, Amun-Ra, Ramesses, and Ra-Horakhty. The sunlight graces the latter three, while Ptah, the god of darkness, remains in shadow….
Abu Simbel Sun Festival
Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Experience the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel, where the sun’s rays align perfectly to illuminate the Holiest of the Holy. This sacred chamber houses four statues: Ptah, Amun-Ra, Ramesses, and Ra-Horakhty. The sunlight graces the latter three, while Ptah, the god of darkness, remains in shadow. Outside the temple, enjoy captivating performances by Nubian and Egyptian folklore groups. Return to Aswan from Abu Simbel to embark on the cruise, where a welcome drink awaits. Visit the temples of Philae, enjoy lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea. Dinner is served on board, with an overnight stay in Aswan.
Temple of Philae - The Philae Temple is beautifully situated on an island in the river, with its surroundings landscaped to resemble its original location.
Sailing to Kom Ombo
Temple of Kom Ombo - Discover the Temple of Kom Ombo, known for its unique double entrance, and learn about its dedication to the gods Sobek and Haroeris.
Edfu Temple
Temple of Horus - Situated on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, this site has been a settlement and cemetery since around 3000 BC. It served as the ‘home’ and cult center of the falcon god Horus.
Luxor Sightseeing
Temple of Karnak - Luxor’s grand Temple of Karnak complex stands as one of Ancient Egypt’s most impressive architectural achievements. Every pharaoh of note contributed to and modified the structures here during their reign, leaving their mark on the kingdom’s most esteemed religious sanctuary. Karnak was the dwelling of the gods, and its splendor was celebrated by all.
Luxor
Valley of the Kings - Formerly known as the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings boasts 63 magnificent royal tombs.
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- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tipping
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Experience an extraordinary 5-day Nile Cruise, where it is said that ancient Egyptian architects designed the temple’s axis so that on October 22 and February 22, sunlight would reach the sanctuary and light up the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah, a deity associated with the Underworld, who remains in shadow. Visitors flock to…
Experience an extraordinary 5-day Nile Cruise, where it is said that ancient Egyptian architects designed the temple’s axis so that on October 22 and February 22, sunlight would reach the sanctuary and light up the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah, a deity associated with the Underworld, who remains in shadow. Visitors flock to Abu Simbel to observe this amazing phenomenon on October 21 and February 21, making this journey particularly special on these dates.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
