Go to the Abu Simbel Festival, Egypt they said!
The Temple of Abu Simbel once again lights up on 22 February 2007, as it has done for thousands of years, in celebration of Ramses II’s birthday.
Ramses II, carefully angled his temple at Abu Simbel so that the inner sanctum would light up twice a year: once on the anniversary of his rise to the throne, and once on his birthday. The shaft of sun gently creeping into the inner sanctum at dawn, lighting up the statues of Ramses, Ra and Amun provides what must be one of the most spectacular sights in the world. Even more incredible, the statute of Ptah – the god of darkness – remains in the shadows, never to be warmed with natural light. This breathtaking phenomenon is celebrated at Abu Simbel with a festival of music, dancing, eating, drinking, markets and fun.
Visit ancient Egypt and Abu Simbel on the day of the festival with Insight Vacations Jewels of the Nile, Lake Nasser and Abu Simbel departing on the 20 February from Cairo.
This holiday includes two cruises on Lake Nasser and the mighty Nile, exploring the ancient temples of Abu Simbel and Aswan and shopping in colourful bazaars and markets. This new itinerary for 2007 is a luxury escorted holiday experience that includes not only the best hotels, cruise ships and restaurants, but also your own qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
Jewels of the Nile, Lake Nasser and Abu Simbel-11 days from $2835 per person, twin share, land only.
Highlights of the tour include: visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy views over Cairo from the Citadel; shop in the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars; visit the temples at Amada, Wadi El Sebou and Kalabsha; sail by traditional ‘felucca’ around the Botanical Gardens in Aswan; visit the Temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu; tour the Luxor and Karnak temple complexes; see the colossal statue of Rameses II and the Great Alabaster sphinx in Memphis; view the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara, the oldest in the world and enjoy sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top quality hotels which are centrally or scenically located.
Take advantage of the exclusive included premium highlights worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you’ll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.
For more information visit www.insightvacations.com.
Report by The Mole
John Alwyn-Jones
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