Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Winter Solstice Tour of Karnak Temple from Luxor

4 Hours Round trip from Luxor Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the yearly Winter Solstice sunrise alignment at Karnak Temple
02 Marvel at an exceptional sunrise over the temple's axis and sanctuary of Amun Ra
03 Enjoy popular folklore dances representing Luxor's heritage
04 Take an early morning walk around Karnak Temple after the solstice event

Sign up for an exclusive excursion to attend the yearly Winter Solstice event on 21 December at Karnak Temple in Luxor. Witness this fantastic experience, showcasing the extraordinary knowledge of the ancient Egyptians in the science of astronomy, as the sunrise aligns with the temple's axis. Marvel at this exceptional moment and enjoy popular folklore performances representing Luxor's heritage.

You will experience this exceptional, esoteric sunrise over the temple's axis and the holiest of holies: the sanctuary of the ancient Egyptian God Amun Ra, God of Sun and Light and Creator of the Universe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Winter Solstice Sunrise at Karnak Temple

You will be picked up from your Luxor (East Bank) accommodation between 4.45 and 5.00 am for a short drive to Karnak Temple, where you will gather and await the magnificent sunrise over the temple's axis.
Only one day per year, on the Winter Solstice on 21 December, this marvellous event occurs, reflecting the extraordinary knowledge of the ancient Egyptians in the science of astronomy. You will experience this exceptional, esoteric sunrise over the temple's axis and the holiest of holies: the sanctuary of the ancient Egyptian God Amun Ra, God of Sun and Light and Creator of the Universe.
The ceremony is adorned with several popular folklore dances representing Luxor's heritage.
After the sun moves to the West Bank towards Hatshepsut Temple, before 08.00, you will have time to walk around Karnak Temple, built by the rulers of Ancient Egypt from the 12th Dynasty to the rule of the Ptolemaic pharaohs.
At 09.00 am, you will be returned to your Luxor East Bank accommodation.

Pick-up from a West Bank accommodation incurs extra charges (see "Addons").