Duration: 6 hours
Cairo Day Tour is a wonderful private tour of one day to the most sought after historical places of Egypt. The great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx will give you an opportunity to know about the Read more ➤
Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple
Book now just with Booking Deposit
-
Duration - 4 hours, 30 minutes
-
Guide optionsGerman, Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
-
Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Only one day per year, upon the Winter Solstice, you can witness this marvel of extraordinary knowledge of the ancient Egyptians about the science of astronomy. An early rise and a short drive to the Karnak Temple where you experience this exceptional sunrise over the axis of the temple.
Highlights
- Winter Solstice
- Wonder of Astronomy
- Karnak Temple
- Folklore Show
Description
Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple
Only one day per year, upon the Winter Solstice, you can witness this marvel of extraordinary knowledge of the ancient Egyptians about the science of astronomy. An early rise and a short drive to the Karnak Temple where you experience this exceptional sunrise over the axis of the temple and the holiest of holy; the sanctuary of the ancient Egyptian God, Amun Ra, God of Sun and Light and Creator of the Universe. The ceremony is adorned with a number of popular folklore dances that represent Luxor heritage.
After the sun moves on to the West Bank towards Hatshepsut Temple, you will have a short time to walk into the Karnak Temple, built by the rulers of Ancient Egypt from the 12th dynasty to the rule of the Ptolemaic pharaohs.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Private airconditioned transportation
- Pick-up and Drop-off from/to your Luxor Accommodation
- Exclusions:
- Personal Spendings
- Tips and Gratuities
- Sightseeing Entrance fees
- Any other languages than English speaking tour guide is subject for extra charge
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Karnak
You will be picked up from your Luxor Accommodation between 4.45 and 5.00AM for a short drive to the Karnak Temple where you will witness the magnificent sunrise over the axis of the temple. Before 08.00 you will have time to walk around the Karnak Temple until 09.00 when you will be brought back to your Luxor Accommodation.
Pick up from a West Bank Accommodation - extra charges apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple take?
Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple duration is 4 hours, 30 minutes.
Book Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple now just with Booking Deposit on TripsPointHow many days in advance I must book Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple?
You can book Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple at least in 4 days. Check availability calendar in "Book Now" form to see currently available dates.
Book Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple now just with Booking Deposit on TripsPointtraveler reviews
Share your impression about Luxor - Winter Solstice in Karnak Temple
You may also like
Duration: 2 days
Enjoy the White Desert Safari - this is a private tour exclusively for you with camping in awesome and unseen place wherever you have been before. Enjoy Bedouin daily life for 2 days 1-night using Read more ➤
Duration: 8 hours
With the Private Pyramids Tour & The Egyptian Museum explore Ancient Egypt and visit its monumental sites. Spend some time in Sphinx and Giza Pyramids before leaving for the Egyptian Museum where the Read more ➤
Duration: 8 hours
Pyramids of Giza, Memphis & Sakkara Tour takes you to the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and then the older Step Pyramid of Sakkara, and Memphis - the oldest capital of Egypt. In the end, visit the Read more ➤
Duration: 8 hours
Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Read more ➤