Abu Simbel Sun Festival Oct 2026 - 10 days

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10 daysDuration

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Cairo, Egypt

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Highlights

Abu Simbel - Visit this awe-inspiring temple at sunrise to witness the incredible phenomenon of 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 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 in style from Aswan to Luxor

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Nile cruising - Spend 3 nights on board a 5-star Nile cruiser and cruise the River Nile in style from Aswan to Luxor

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Itinerary

SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Add an extra special element to your Egyptian holiday by combining it with the magical Abu Simbel Sun Festival in October 2026. Marvel at the spectacular temple of Abu Simbel and the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy a 5-star Nile cruise and visit Aswan's beautiful Philae Temple. Explore Luxor's incredible Valley of the Kings, mighty Karnak Temple and bustling Cairo, all in 10 unforgettable days!

day 1Cairo

Sunday 18 Oct 2026. Welcome to Egypt! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or those arriving early, opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am. Tonight, your Welcome Meeting will be held at 7pm.

OverNight

Cairo

day 2Pyramids & Saqqara

day 3Grand Egyptian Museum

day 4Aswan & Philae Temple

day 5ABU SIMBEL SUN FESTIVAL

day 6Nile Cruise to Luxor

day 7Luxor

day 8Valley of the Kings

day 9Free time in Cairo

day 10Cairo

What's Included

Accommodation

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

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Others

Economy class flight from Cairo to AswanOvernight train from Luxor to Cairo (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 eventTouring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor

Entrance

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

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