Abu Simbel Sun fall Tour

Sunset is known as one of the most alluring events in a day, be amaze at its drama with Abu Simbel Sun Fall Tour. The majestic view of the Egyptian Sunset is far different among others. With the perpendicular sun fall on the face of Pharaoh Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel Temple is indeed wonderful. It only happens twice a year on the 22^nd day of the months of February and October. Be part of the tour and witness this episode of attraction and as well indulge yourself in the beauty of Luxor and Anwar. Get away and have a time of your life. Be glorified in Ancient Egypt with all its wonders and spectacle.

Day 1: 18 Start of the Tour

Experience the Egyptian hospitality when you arrive as the 123EgyptTours.com representative will welcome you in the airport. Our representative will assist you with your every need and will take you in an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo to check in. Stay overnight and enjoy the scene of the City as it is the center of the region's political and cultural life.

Day 2: 19 Traveling around Cairo

Take your morning meal and be prepared as you will be taken to enjoy the scenery in the comfort of a private vehicle. See the vast and unique historical structures of Egypt like the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus at Giza. As you go on with the tour, you will also see the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body known as the Sphinx. You also get to visit the valley temple that is found in the Pyramids of Chephren. After these exciting tours, a lunch will be provided in a local restaurant.

After the tour return to Cairo to visit the renowned Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, and as well small trip to the mummies’ room at the museum (extra ticket on spot). After you complete the day tour you will be transferred to the train station to travel south.

Day 3: 20 Trip to Aswan

Enjoy breakfast onboard the train before the disembarking. Welcome to the ancient city of Swenet now famously known as Aswan,  our representative will be at the train station waiting for you. From there tour the world famous dam, Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple. At night enjoy an optional Sound & Light Show at Temple of Philae.

Day 4: 21 The Temple of Abu Simbel

Enjoy an early morning meal and at exactly 11:00 a.m. you will be in the general area of the famous temple. This is a massive temple consisting of  hundreds of relief within. In the evening get a chance to understand more about the structure by joining the optional light show and spend the night at Abu Simbel.

Day 5: 22 Sunfall in Abu Simbel

When morning comes is a thrilling day to visit the Abu Simbel Temple. This is the day of the most awaited event of sunset where there will be a  light perpendicular on the face of the statue of King Ramesses II.  After the tour you will be taken to a 5-star cruise in Aswan. Aswan is one of the driest inhabited places in the world but the cruise will offer a relaxing trip.

Day 6: 23 Visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu

Another electrifying and fun activity is sailing and visiting temples in Kom Ombo. This will be followed by an inimitable activity like Galabiya Party – a dress party originated in the Persian Gulf culture worn by men and women. Thereafter, you can sail to Edfu a city located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan.

Day 7: 24 Discovering the Horus Temple

Enjoy breakfast then visit another temple that was dedicated to Horus at Edfu built on the reign of Ptolemy VIII until Ptolemy XII. From the day it was built in the ancient times, it is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. After the tour, you can sail to Esna and have an on oard lunch, dinner and discotheque party. Then enjoy sailing, going to Luxor.

Day 8: 25 Sights to see in Luxor

Be prepared early morning as we will take you to an incredible pleasure trip to the valley of Kings. Perceive the majestic architecture made as a burial place. Then El Deir Bahari Temple is the next stop. This temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for around 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. You also get the chance to visit the Colossi of Memnon. Come ashore from the cruise and be at the East Bank where you go to Luxor and Karnak Temple. Then a train trip is the next item for the trip as it takes you back to Cairo.

Day 9: 26 February / October

A licensed Egyptologist will assist you once you arrive at Giza station. He will be your guide to visit the famous places such as the Saladin Citadel and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque then, visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo such as The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. After the tour in this places, you will also experience being in the oldest bazaar in the Middle East known as the Khalili Bazaar. Then you will have an overnight in Cairo.

Day 10: 27 End of Tour

Take your last breakfast of your trip as you will be taken to the Cairo International Airport for the final departure. The experience you got is vast, and it is something not to forget.