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King Ramses Sun Festival Oct 2024 - 13 Day Tour

King Ramses Sun Festival Oct 2024

13 days

SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: See the mighty Pyramids of Giza, witness the spectacular Sun Festival at Abu Simbel and explore Aswan, then cruise the Nile on board a 5-star river cruiser. Followed by sightseeing in Luxor and relaxation on the beach in Hurghada. Bliss!

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour Overview

Duration

13 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Cairo

Range

Signature

Tour Guide

Yes, escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 24

Minimum age

15 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

18 Oct 2024

Hotel Rating

4 - 5 star

Countries

Egypt

Physical Rating

Easy

A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.

Tour Pace

Medium

A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn’t visit more than one or two destinations per day.

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 12, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3

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Passengers

Adults (15+)

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Tour Highlights

Hurghada - Enjoy R&R at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

Abu Simbel Sun Festival - Witness the grand accomplishment and feat of precision mastered by King Rames II at the Abu Simbel Sun Festival

Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the vast Grand Egyptian Museum

Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Nile cruising - Spend 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser and cruise the River Nile

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Included

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Overnight bus journey (3.5 hrs) to Abu Simbel, with Nile Cruiser to freshen up and rest prior to the festival event

Guided visit to Abu Simbel at sunrise for the Sun Festival of King Ramses II including Abu Simbel and Sun Festival entrance fee

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13

Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Luxor

3 days in Hurghada by the Red Sea - Swim, snorkel and relax

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa

Tip for your tour guide - we recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for your guide, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture

Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency

Tipping Kitty: USD$70-90pp, paid in local currency

Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Friday 18 Oct 2024. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your own leisure. Tonight, your Welcome Meeting will be held at 7pm.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Pyramids & Saqqara

Today visit to the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction. Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. Continuing to Saqqara, we can explore the myriad tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Aswan. Today we visit the famous new Grand Egyptian Museum, a vast 490,000 sq.m complex which houses a mind-boggling array of artefacts and makes use of new technology including virtual reality. The museum is home to a giant exhibition containing the treasures of King Tutankhamun. After our guided tour of the museum we drive over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the incredible mummies of ancient Egyptian pharaohs which are now on display in the Royal Mummies' Hall. The hall contains 20 mummies in total and some are so well preserved, they still have locks of hair and finger nails.

Returning to the hotel, there's time to relax by the pool before we board the overnight train to Aswan this evening.

Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

Overnight: Sleeper Train

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Aswan & the Philae Temple

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