ABU SIMBEL SUN FESTIVAL EVENT: 8 Days Nile Cruise & Cairo

Sun Festival Event at Abu Simbel Temple (Included)
Sun Festival Event at Abu Simbel Temple (Included)
Karnak Temple (Optional)
Karnak Temple (Optional)
Luxor Temple (Optional)
Luxor Temple (Optional)
Valley of the Kings (Optional)
Valley of the Kings (Optional)
Hatshepsut Temple (Optional)
Hatshepsut Temple (Optional)
Philae Temple (Optional)
Philae Temple (Optional)
Felucca by the Nile River (Optional)
Felucca by the Nile River (Optional)
Nile Cruise Accommodation
Nile Cruise Accommodation
Cairo Accommodation
Cairo Accommodation
The Great Giza Pyramids (Optional)
The Great Giza Pyramids (Optional)
The National Museum (Optional)
The National Museum (Optional)
 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
8 days and 7 nights
Egypt (Luxor, Edfu, Komombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Cairo)
Egypt (Cairo, Luxor)

Description

Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt and experience the incredible Abu Simbel Sun Festival in February 2023, with the exciting 8 day package. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, sail the Nile, explore Luxor's tomb-strewn Valley of the Kings and visit Aswan's beautiful Philae Temple. Topped off with an excursion to the incredible rock cut temple of Abu Simbel to experience the sun festival in the early morning.

Program

Day 1:
Upon your arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our staff and taken to your Nile Cruise (Princess Line Cruises or Similar). You will have the opportunity to see the majestic city of Luxor. Here you can choose to visit two of the most spectacular temples in Egypt (Optional Tours), the Luxor Temple, and the Karnak Temple.
Then, upon your return to the boat, you will sail towards Edfu, where you will dock to eat and spend the night.

Accommodation: 5* Nile cruise, based on a full board meal plan.

Day 2:
After your breakfast, you will then cross to the West Bank and have the option to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You could also take an excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank.
Lunch will be provided onboard, and the afternoon will be free, for anyone to do as they wish.

Accommodation: 5* Nile cruise, based on a full board meal plan.


Day 3:
Once you have eaten breakfast, you can visit the Edfu temple (Optional), dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god Horus. The cruise will then continue towards Kom Ombo, where you will have the opportunity to visit its incredible temple (Optional), dedicated to the gods Sobek and Hareoris.
After the day tour, you will head up the Nile to Aswan, where you will spend the night.

Accommodation: 5* Nile cruise, based on a full board meal plan.

Day 4:
Having enjoyed breakfast, you can disembark and take the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful temples in the country, the Philae Temple (Optional), dedicated to the Goddess Isis.

Accommodation: 5* Nile cruise, based on a full board meal plan.


Day 5:
Enjoying the Sun Festival Event of the Abu Simbel.
You will be collected from your cruise at 3:00 AM going to Abu Simbel Temple (Included), then arrived at the temple in the early morning before Sunrise on the 22nd of February. you will have a chance to walk with the gods of Ancient Egyptians and witness a magical once-in-a-lifetime event the majestic sun festival where the ancient Egyptian attempted to catch the sun with their bare hands. Afterward, you will return back to Aswan after the festival to check-out from the Nile cruise.
you will be collected and transffered to Aswan airport in order to take your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo, you will be collected and taken to check-in at Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel.

Accommodation: 5* Hotel, based on half board meal plan (dinner)


Day 6:
After your breakfast, you will be have the opportunity to take a fascinating optional tour to Giza Pyramids, then Transfer to Saqqara Necropolis and Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt from where the whole empire was ruled.
You will be able to tour the open-air museum and gaze at the sizes of the great Alabaster Sphinx and the colossal statue of King Ramses II.
After such a busy day, you will be escorted back to the hotel where you will be able to spend the rest of the day of your own accord.

Accommodation: 5* Hotel, based on half board meal plan (dinner),

Day 7:
After your breakfast, you can choose another full-day tour, this time to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (Optional).
then, you can end your day by visiting Khan Elkhalili Bazaar (Optional), the oldest bazaar in Cairo and a part of Islamic Cairo. Afterward, you will be taken back to the hotel where you can enjoy your time however you choose.
Overnight in Cairo.

Accommodation: 5* Hotel, based on half board meal plan (dinner),

Day 8:
After breakfast, it is check out time, anytime until noon, unless your flights are earlier. Your tour leader will escort and transfer you from the hotel to the airport for your flight home.

Price includes

- Multi-City flight from Cairo to Luxor and return from Aswan to Cairo.
- All transfers are private by A-C Vehicles with qualified drivers.
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
- English speaking Egyptologist guide for the sight of Abu Simbel Temple.
- Abu Simbel day tour as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a 5*Hotel in Cairo, on a Half-board meal plan basis.
- 4 nights' accommodation on Nile Cruise full board meal plan (excluding any beverages).
- Mid-deck cabins included in Nile Cruise.
- A UK-based company offering expert advice.
- Full ATOL Protection.
- Highly experienced travel consultants.
- All taxes and service charges.

Price does not include

- Flight from/to your home country.
- All Optional sightseeing Entrance Fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any extra meals or beverages.
- All personal expenses.
- Visa entry to Egypt.
- Any optional tour you decide to undertake.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Princess Line Nile Cruise or similarLuxor   Cairo (CAI), Cairo - Cairo International Airport
  Luxor (LXR), Luxor - Luxor International Airport
  Luxor - Check-In at the Nile Cruise
  Luxor - The East Bank (Optional)
2 Princess Line Nile Cruise or similarLuxor   Luxor - The West Bank (Optional)
3 Princess Line Nile Cruise or similarLuxor   Edfu - Edfu Temple (Optional)
  Komombo - Kom-Ombo Temple (Optional)
4 Princess Line Nile Cruise or similarAswan   Aswan - Philae Temple and Botanical Gardens (Optional) by Felucca
5 Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or similarCairo   Abu Simbel - Attend the Sun Festival Event (Included)
  Aswan - Aswan International Airport
  Cairo - Cairo International Airport
  Cairo - Check-In at the Hotel
6 Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or similarCairo   Cairo - Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Necropolis and Memphis (Optional)
7 Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or similarCairo   Cairo - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (Optional)
  Cairo - Old Cairo Tour (Optional)
8   Cairo - Check-Out from the Hotel
  Cairo - Cairo International Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place
LuxorPrincess Line Nile Cruise or similar
AswanPrincess Line Nile Cruise or similar
CairoHilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or similar