King Ramses Sun Festival Oct 2024 - 13 days
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King Ramses Sun Festival Oct 2024

Duration13 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

Duration13 days
StartsCairo
EndsCairo
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes, escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
Departs18 Oct 2024
Hotel Rating4 - 5 star
CountriesEgypt
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 12, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
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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.