Enjoy the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel. The rays of the sun align on the sanctum sanctorum illuminating the Holiest of the Holy, a small room with four statues: Ptah, Amun-Ra, Ramesses, and Ra-Horakhty. The sun shines on the last three status but leaves the statue of Ptah, the god of darkness, in shadow. Outside the Temple you will enjoy performances by Nubian and Egyptian folklore groups. Escort back to Aswan from Abu Simbel to board the cruise welcome drink & Visit the temples of Philae Lunch on board & afternoon Tea Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.

Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site.