Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour From Aswan

Witness the magical sunrise phenomenon at Abu Simbel on an unforgettable overnight journey from Aswan.

Start City

Aswan

End City

Abu Simbel

Duration

4 Days

Price From

$1199

Tour Overview

Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour From Aswan brings together the tour highlights, itinerary details, inclusions, and practical information travelers need before booking.

Experience one of Egypt’s most extraordinary events with the Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour from Aswan. Travel overnight to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples and witness the breathtaking sunrise phenomenon, when the sun’s rays illuminate the inner sanctuary and statues of Ramses II. Enjoy traditional Nubian performances, guided temple exploration, and a memorable cultural experience filled with history, beauty, and unforgettable moments.

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The Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour From Aswan itinerary presents each stage of the experience in a clear day-by-day format.

Travelers considering Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour From Aswan can review the confirmed inclusions, exclusions, and booking information before making a decision.

Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour From Aswan Day by Day Itinerary

Pickup from your hotel in Aswan.

Begin your overnight journey to Abu Simbel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Arrive at the Abu Simbel Temples in the early morning.

Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before the main event.

Watch traditional Nubian and Egyptian cultural performances outside the temple.

Enter the Abu Simbel Temples with your guide.

Prepare to witness the famous sunrise phenomenon.

Watch the sunlight align perfectly inside the temple for approximately 20 minutes.

See the statues of Ramses II and the gods illuminated by the rising sun.

Discover the history and significance of Abu Simbel with an expert guide.

Learn about the architecture and ancient heritage of the temples.

Return to Aswan in the afternoon.

Enjoy scenic views and photo opportunities along the way.

Drop-off at your hotel safely.

What's Included & excluded

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan.

Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.

Nubian ceremony.

English-speaking local guide.

Bottled mineral water during the tour.

All taxes.

Not Included

Personal expenses

Tipping

The itinerary is organized into 11:00 PM Pickup – February 21st; Arrival at Abu Simbel – 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM; Enjoy Nubian Ceremony; 5:30 AM – Entering Abu Simbel.

The listed duration is 4 Days.

The tour starts in Aswan and ends in Abu Simbel.

Confirmed inclusions include Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan., Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles., Nubian ceremony., English-speaking local guide.. See the Included section for the full list.

Items not included include Personal expenses, Tipping. See the Not Included section for the full list.

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  • Experience our Skip the Line service, designed to save you time and effort. Your visa will be efficiently processed upon arrival.
  • Benefit from multilingual support provided by our fluent-speaking professional Egyptologists.
  • Customize all tours according to your preferences and needs.
  • Please note that hotel ratings in Egypt differ from those in the USA or Europe
  • Extend your stay with the option to add extra nights before or after the tour.
  • Enhance your experience by replacing the night train with an additional hotel night and a domestic flight.

Prices

  • Tour prices are regularly updated to ensure competitive rates. Once your tour is confirmed, the price will not change and includes no hidden fees.

  • Payments can be made securely using major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or wire transfer.

  • Prices are quoted in US dollars per person, but payments can also be made in Euro, British Pound Sterling, or other accepted currencies.

  • The listed prices are valid until April 30, 2027. For bookings after this date or for Christmas, New Year, and Easter, special pricing may apply.

Children Policy

  1. Children Pricing:
    • Ages 2–5.99 years: 25% of the tour price
    • Ages 6–11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
    • Ages 12+ years: Full adult price
  2. Child prices apply when sharing a room with parents (maximum 2 children). Extra beds, domestic flights, or ferry journeys may incur additional charges.

Booking

  • Book early to secure hotel rooms, domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, and other travel services.

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. During Christmas and New Year, a 50% deposit is required. This deposit is part of the total tour payment.

  •  Deposits can be paid via major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or bank wire transfer.

Cancellation

  •  All cancellations must be submitted by email to provide written confirmation.

  • Cancellation Fees:

    • 41+ days before arrival: 10% of deposit

    • 40–30 days: 25% of total tour price

    • 29–15 days: 50% of total tour price

    • 14–7 days: 75% of total tour price

    • 7–1 days: 100% of total tour price
      Domestic flight cancellations follow airline policies.

  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 working days. No refund is issued for no-shows. Emergency situations (government or airline travel warnings) follow a flexible cancellation policy.

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