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Witness a rare event that has been taking place for over 3,200 years on the same day: The anniversary of Ramses’ ascension to the throne; And on his birthday!
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A fantastic opportunity to attend and witness a rare event for those in Hurghada around February 22nd, 2022, when the sun aligns perfectly to illuminate the inner sanctum of the normally dark interior of Abu Simbel temple‘s inner statues of Ra (The Sun God) and Amun (The King of The Gods). Only Ptah (The God of Darkness) remains in the shadow.
This event marked an important agricultural season in the solar year for ancient civilizations, involved the worship of influential gods or celebrated ruling kings and queens.
The event lasts a short period of time and has been taking place for over 3,200 years on the exact same days in February and October; The anniversary of Ramses‘ ascension to the throne; And on his birthday! This is a bi-annual event, so you know what to do!
All-inclusive 1 night on 5-star Cruise Ship Hotel on the Nile River
Abu Simbel Tour with an expert Egyptologist speaking your language
Witness a rare and perfect marriage of human endeavor and natural phenomena
On February 21 we will start a drive at 5:00 in the morning with a bus toward Aswan. On arrival, we will check in the Cruise Ship Hotel around lunchtime.
After we get our rooms, we will have lunch in the Nile Cruise Restaurant. After lunch, you have free time to explore and see how the locals live in Aswan city. Here are our recommendations for sightseeing suitable for the time window Tickets sold separately at the venue or add-on during booking:
The next day early in the morning, around 8:00, we get ready for the tour. We will ask for takeaway breakfast and check out from the Cruise.
First, we will visit the Abu Simbel Temples and give an introduction and the historical background.
Second, we will visit the Temple of Nefertari and give an introduction and the historical background.
After the historical information, we will get ready to find a perfect spot to witness the sun illumination event, Sun Festival Event.
After the sun has passed, we will make a small trip to the High Dam in Aswan and have lunch in a local restaurant.
Get ready to drive back to Hurghada and to your hotel.
This is a limited availability tour and is only offered for this day. Explore the tour details above. Payment is required.
| Guided Languages | Arabic, English, German, Russian |
|---|---|
| Available From | El Gouna, Hurghada, Makadi |
| Availability | Limited Availability |
| Event Date | February 22, 2022 |
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