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Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour From Aswan
Twice a year - on the 22nd October and 22nd February each year, we gather celebrate this perfect joining of human intelligence and natural phenomena of Abu Simbel Sun Festival. On the dates of Ramses ascension to the throne, and on his birthday, the rays of the sun would penetrate the sanctuary and lights up just 3 of the statues, leaving the fourth, dedicated to Ptah, the god of Darkness, in shadow
your representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan at Midnight to celebrate this perfect joining of human intelligence and natural phenomena of Abu Simbel Sun Festival. The temple was dedicated to the deified Pharaoh, King Ramses II, known also as the great builder and the gods Amun-Re, Re-Herakhte and Ptah. In a fit of precision and architectural egotism, Ramses II had the entire temple precisely positioned in order for the sun’s rays to align just twice a year, on the date of his ascension to the throne (21 February) and on his birthday (21 October) to illuminate the inner sanctum of the temple. This incredible natural phenomenon provides for a most spectacular sight, which has come to be referred to as the Sun Festival of King Ramses II. Crowds pack into the temple before sunrise and watch the shafts of light slowly creeping through the rock hewn inner Hypostyle Hall (replete with further statues of the King) and through to the Sanctuary. As we are lead through the temple there will be time to pause for a moment to watch the sun illuminating the statues of Amun-Re, Re-Herakhte and Ramses the god, whilst the statute of Ptah – the god of darkness – remains in the shadows.
Famously, the temple was re-located in a multi-million dollar operation in 1972, further up from the shoreline of Lake Nasser, which had threatened to erode the foundations of this monolithic temple complex. For this reason, the sun now strikes a day later than Ramses had originally planned, though the event this morning itself is no less stunning. After the event, there will be plenty of time to enjoy performances by Nubian and Egyptian folklore groups and explore the Sun Temple of King Ramses II, the Temple of Hathor and take plenty of pictures.
After finished, you will then be transferred back to your hotel in Aswan
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Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return
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All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
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Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
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Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
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Bottled water during the tour
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Abu Simbel Sun Festival
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All service charges & taxes
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Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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Tipping
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all-inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the best price possible. Prices valid until 31 December 2022, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
0 Years to 1.99 years of age: Free of charge.
2 years to 4.99 years of age: 50% from the full rate.
5 years to 11.99 years of age: 75% from the full rate
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
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Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
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