Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour
Aswan
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Description
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival is a magnificent event that occurs every two years at the awe-inspiring shrine of Ramses II in the southern region of Egypt. Take advantage of these two special days of the year for your Aswan day tours, when the main part of the shrine is beautifully illuminated by the sun. During a short period, when the sun perfectly aligns with the hidden interior, the seated figurines of Ramses II (pharaoh), Ra (sun god), and Amun (king of the gods) are illuminated. Only the figurine of Ptah remains hidden, unseen by the world. This festival has a rich history spanning over 3,200 years. People from all walks of life come together in Egypt day tours before sunrise to witness the breathtaking moment when the sun pierces through the darkness of the shrine's inner compartment. In order to reach the core of the temple, visitors must first walk through the impressive entrance adorned with magnificent statues. You will enter a magnificent hall, surrounded by two treasury rooms, and continue into the Hypostyle Hall, where you will be greeted by beautifully decorated pillars and intricate bas-reliefs adorning the walls. A second grand entrance leads to the sanctuary, where four magnificent sculptures are seated. The crowd gathers around, standing shoulder to shoulder, allowing the warm sunlight to illuminate the interior. There are plenty of incredible tours in Egypt waiting to be explored. Feel free to reach out to us and we'll help you plan your next unforgettable adventure.
Inclusion
- Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- Abu Simbel Sun Festival
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusion
- Any extra
Itinerary Details
During the era of Ancient Egypt, so many festivals occupied the calendar with grand parades made through the cities and the holy waters of the Nile River . Most of these carnivals either marked noteworthy agricultural events in the solar year or worshiped powerful gods or famous kings and queens. Some of these carnivals have survived the test of time and persist to be celebrated at present and perhaps none is as renowned as the Abu Simbel Sun Festival, the ideal nuptials of human endeavors and natural phenomena.
What’s the Abu Simbel Sun Festival?
A bi-annual festival called the Abu Simbel Sun Festival is held at the magnificent Ramses II shrine in southern Egypt. The main portion of the shrine receives sunlight twice a year. The seated statues of Ramses II (the pharaoh), Ra (the sun god), and Amun are illuminated for a brief moment as the sun perfectly lines up with the interior, which is typically covered (king of the gods). Only the Ptah statue remains in the shadows. More than 3,200 years have passed since this festival first began.
Locals, foreign visitors, and tourists from across the world assemble to add Abu Simbel Temple to their Egypt travel packages to observe the lights as the sun rises and emerges from the shrine's interior shadows. Tourists must first pass past the impressive entryway with its opulent façade of enormous figurines in order to reach the temple's interior. You will enter the main hall, which is flanked by two treasury rooms, and proceed through to the Hypostyle Hall, where ornate pillars and bas-reliefs cover the walls. In order to allow sunlight to enter the sanctuary, where four statues are seated and people are standing two persons deep from the external walls, there is a second pillared lobby.
By the end of the day, you'll be transported back to your hotel, brimming with unforgettable memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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