Abu Simbel Sun Festival Special Tour (February 22 & October 22)
The one twice-a-year moment sunlight reaches the temple's inner sanctuary
From 85 USD / person
About this activity
Special Abu Simbel tour timed for the Sun Festival solar alignment on February 22 and October 22, when sunlight reaches the temple's inner sanctuary.
Full description
A special-date departure to Abu Simbel timed for the Sun Festival, when sunlight aligns directly through the temple's entrance to illuminate the inner sanctuary statues, on February 22 and October 22 each year.
What's included
- Early hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle for the full round trip
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Abu Simbel entry tickets
- Breakfast (available to add)
- Tipping for guide and driver (optional)
About this activity
11 hours
Up to 10 people
Cultural Day Trips
Early hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle for the full round trip
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Bottled water
Highlights
- ✓Time your visit to the exact Sun Festival alignment, February 22 or October 22
- ✓See sunlight reach the inner sanctuary statues, a real twice-yearly event
- ✓Full visit to both the Great Temple and the Temple of Hathor
- ✓Early departure timed around the real sunrise event, not a standard daytime slot
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Very early hotel pickup for the drive to Abu Simbel
- 2 Arrive in time for the sunrise alignment in the Great Temple
- 3 Continue exploring the Great Temple and Temple of Hathor
- 4 Return drive to Aswan or Luxor
Why Choose This Tour
A real, rare astronomical alignment
Not a marketing angle — a genuine ancient engineering event that happens only twice a year.
Trip Essentials
Duration
11 hours
Location
Aswan, Egypt
Safety
Professional guides & equipment
Payment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
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