The Festival:
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival at Aswan, Egypt is observed twice every year on 22nd, February and on 22nd, October, the dates that mark the emperor’s birthday and his ascension to the throne. On these days, shafts of sunlight enter into the temple and illuminate the statues of the great king Ramses II and the two sun gods Re-Horakhte and Amen-Re seated beside the Theban god Ptah, the god of darkness. As the temple remains in absolute darkness through out the year and receives sunlight on these two very special days, the rare phenomenon is a scene that you just cannot afford to miss. Celebrated in a big way by the locals, undoubtedly the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel is one of the most uncommon and astounding festivals in the world. To be a part of Egypt’s Abu Simbel Sun Festival, reach the temple way before dawn, as it is packed with crowd and watch the spectacular event occur before your eyes. You may also join in the celebrations of dance, music, food and fun later in the day to have a wholesome experience at the Abu Simbel Sun Festival in Egypt

Day # 1:) 18th,  February, 2010  Arrival Cairo, Egypt
Meet and greet in your arrival at Cairo international airport before the passport control by Albaraa Travel Egypt representative, Who will provide you with your entree visa and collect your luggage. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo by private air-conditioned van for check in, overnight stay in Cairo

Day 2: ) 19th,  February, 2010  Giza sightseeing Tour - Aswan
Enjoy a tasty fresh breakfast at your hotel, then you will be picked up by a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit Memphis city the ancient capital of Egypt, then proceed Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid. After that drive to Giza Pyramids, visit the three pyramids of Cheops, Chefren  and  Mykerinus at Giza. Then proceed to visit the Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren ,  with a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren . From there you will be directly transferred to Giza train station to board  the Sleeping train to Aswan, overnight stay aboard the train.

Day 3: )  20th, February, 2010  Aswan Sightseeing Tours
Breakfast meal will be served aboard the train before reaching Aswan, Arrive in Aswan where you will be met and assisted by our Travel REP, who will escort you to visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, then transfer you to your hotel for check in and free time in Aswan,  optional tour to attend the sound and light show at Philae Temple, overnight stay.

Day 4: ) 21st, February, 2010  Aswan – Abu Simbel
Enjoy tasty breakfast at your hotel in Aswan, 11:00 a.m. you will join the police escorted convoy for 3 hours driving to Abu Simbel . In the evening  an optional  tour to Abu Simbel Temples to attend the fabulous sound and light show. Overnight stay in Abu Simbel.

Day 5: ) 22nd, February, 2010 Sun Festival at Abu Simbel Temple
Early morning transfer to see Abu Simbel temples where you will see the great event which represent the perpendicular of the Sun rays on the face of the statue of King Ramsess II. Transfer to board the Lake Nasser Cruise Ship. Lunch is served on board before paying a visit to the Temples of Abu Simbel. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay on board the boat.

Day 6: 23rd, February, 2010  Kasr Ibrim Tour
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with free time on board. Lunch meal will be served during sailing to Kasr Ibrim. In arrival, a tour of the Citadel of Kasr Ibrim will be conducted from the ship's sundeck, as entrance to the site is not allowed. Dinner is served and overnight stay on board.

Day 7: ) 24th, February, 2010  Wadi El Seboua Tour
Early sailing to Amada. Enjoy a guided tour to visit the Temples of Amada and Derr and the Tomb of Penout. Return to the cruise for lunch during sailing to Wadi El Seboua. in arrival, visit the Temple of Dakka and the Temple of Meharakka. Dinner is served and overnight stay on board.

Day 8: ) 25th, February, 2010  Aswan Nubian sightseeing
Sail to Aswan and enjoy a cocktail while crossing of the Tropic of Cancer. Lunch is served on board. Upon arrival in Aswan, visit the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Return to the ship for dinner. Overnight on board.

Day 9: )  26th, February, 2010  Aswan - Luxor sightseeing - Cairo
Disembark the cruise after breakfast. Drive to Luxor for 3 hours by private air-conditioned vehicle, then you will cross to the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs. Continue the tour to visit the Hatshipsut temple, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshipsut. Back to the east bank to visit the Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs .Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo with direct transfer to your hotel for check in and overnight stay.

Day 10: ) 1st, March,2010  Cairo sightseeing Tour
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo where you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide to visit Egyptian Museum which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen with an optional visit to the mummies room where you may learn about the Great Egyptian civilization and the mummification art in ancient Egypt. Then you will also visit the Saladin Citadel and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque, then visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo such as the hanging church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 11: ) 2nd, March,2010  Cairo – Home
Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo International airport to fly back home.

Cairo: Le Meredien Pyramids Resort – 5*
Aswan: Movenpick Aswan Hotel – 5*
Abu Simbel: Seti  Abu Simbel - 04* Superior
 Lake Cruise: M/S Eugenie  -5*

Tour Guides:
All our tour guides in Cairo are knowledgeable Egyptologist with at least 5 years experience. Also they have academic qualifications to make your tour such a success.

Payment plan:
25% down payment required to secure the booking and can be done online by Credit card, Visa and Master or bank  transfer
75% balance will required in arrival in Egypt and can be paid by credit cards or cash
Booking:
Booking of your trip will be complete and confirmed by your tour designer as soon as we receive the 25% down payment

Egypt Aceesible Tours & Travels 
we offer travel experiences for travelers with many types of physical disability. We are specialized in disabled travel in Egypt and Jordan. We offer private and customized accessible tours in Egypt for individuals, families and groups. Just send us your request details. Selected tours and shore excursions from the Europe cruises, Mediterranean cruises, and African cruises.
Extra charge for Wheelchair traveler to provide:
1. Personal care from our staff throughout the trip
2. Accessible modern air-conditioned vehicles provided
3. Selected hotels & Nile cruises with accessible room/cabin facilities
4. Wheelchair if required

What To Bring
- Hat
- Sun block
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
- Photo/Video Camera
- Warm clothes in winter
- Cotton clothes in summer
- Passport valid for 6 months