Solar Eclipse Tour 2027

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Luxury Nile Cruise & Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 Eclipse Odyssey

Experience Egypt’s most extraordinary sky event in true comfort on a Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 designed for travelers who want more than a viewing spot. From VIP-style arrivals and expert guiding to a boutique dahabiya Nile cruise, this journey blends iconic ancient wonders, authentic cultural moments, and peaceful river scenery with the ultimate highlight: totality in Luxor, watched from a calm stretch of the Nile for a rare, front-row eclipse experience. Expect elegant pacing, memorable dining, and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities, with optional upgrades like a sunrise balloon over Luxor and an unforgettable Abu Simbel add-on.

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Destination

Aswan , Cairo , Giza , Karnak , Khan El Khalili , Luxor , Old Cairo City , Sakkara Discover Destinations

Departure Location

Cairo

Return Location

Cairo

Additional Information

Availability: Tour starts on Saturdays and Wednesdays

Price includes

4 nights accommodations in 5* hotel in Cairo with breakfast
7 nights in Dahabiya sailing boat in full board
Airport pickup and drop off
All transportation in A/C vehicle
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Tour with certified Egyptologist

Price does not include

Any extra meals or beverages
Any extra tickets not mentioned in the itinerary
International flights
Tips to guide and driver
Travel Insurance

Additional Prices

Children younger than 6 years old: $25% of adult rate Children from 6 - 12 years old: $50% of adult rate Children more than 12 years old: $Full adult rate

Arrive in Cairo for a relaxed start, then explore the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili, capped with a Pyramids Sound & Light Show and rooftop dinner. Fly to Luxor to tour the West Bank highlights including the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then board a luxury dahabiya for a serene Nile journey featuring Karnak and Luxor Temples, village walks, river swims, and standout stops at Edfu, Gebel El Silsila, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and a Nubian village. The centerpiece is an unforgettable total solar eclipse viewing from the Nile in Luxor, with an optional hot air balloon at dawn, and an optional Abu Simbel excursion before flying back to Cairo.

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Day 1

Wednesday, July 28 | Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo for your Solar Eclipse Egypt tour and enjoy luxury Egypt travel from the start with VIP meet & assist at Cairo International Airport and a private transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Thursday, July 29 | Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Saqqara

After breakfast, depart at 7:00 AM for a guided Giza Pyramids tour, visiting the Great Pyramid, Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx. Enjoy lunch, then continue to Saqqara to see the Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Djoser before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3

Friday, July 30 | Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili - Sound & Light Show

Start with a guided Grand Egyptian Museum tour, home to treasures including the full Tutankhamun collection, then browse Khan El Khalili Bazaar. In the evening, enjoy the Pyramids Sound and Light Show followed by rooftop dinner with panoramic views of the illuminated pyramids. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4

Saturday, July 31 | Fly to Luxor - West Bank Tour - Dahabiya Check-In

Take an early flight to Luxor for a guided Luxor West Bank tour, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Then transfer to your luxury Dahabiya Nile cruise for check-in, with lunch and dinner onboard (optional Karnak Sound & Light Show). Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Day 5

Sunday, August 1 | Karnak & Luxor Temples

Visit Karnak Temple this morning, then return to the dahabiya for lunch and downtime. Late afternoon, enjoy Luxor Temple sunset views before dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 6

Monday, August 2 | TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN LUXOR

Optional early morning hot air balloon over Luxor. Late morning, the dahabiya positions at a prime Nile location inside the path of totality for Solar Eclipse Luxor 2027 and the Total Solar Eclipse Egypt experience.

Solar Eclipse Viewing - Luxor, Egypt

Eclipse begins: ~11:40 AM
Totality: Luxor region
Eclipse ends: ~2:26 PM

Lunch is served onboard during the eclipse for a serene, uninterrupted viewing. Afternoon sailing toward Edfu, followed by dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 7

Tuesday, August 3 | Edfu Temple & Village Walk

Early morning Edfu Temple tour to explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. Sail south with lunch onboard, then enjoy an afternoon guided walk through Basaw for an authentic Egypt village experience. Evening riverside picnic dinner with traditional music, then overnight onboard.

Day 8

Wednesday, August 4 | Gebel El Silsila & Kom Ombo Temple

Explore Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry of the pharaohs, then enjoy a refreshing swim near a quiet Nile island. At sunset, visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 9

Thursday, August 5 | Sailing to Aswan - Philae Temple & Nubian Village

Begin with a morning swim, then continue your Aswan Nile tour with scenic sailing into Aswan. Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, followed by a cultural stop in a Nubian Village at Gharb Soheil. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 10

Friday, August 6 | Abu Simbel Tour (Optional Flight)

Early start for an Abu Simbel tour Egypt, traveling by road to the monumental Ramses II temples (optional flight available). Return for lunch onboard, with an optional visit to Aswan Bazaar, then dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 11

Saturday, August 7 | Aswan - Cairo

Early transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo.
Arrival in Cairo and end of Solar Eclipse Tour Egypt 2027.

More about Aswan Discover Aswan

Egypt’s 3rd largest city, and the largest in Upper Egypt, is situated at the foot of the Nile Valley to the North end of Lake Nasser. It is a major mining area for aluminum and iron as well as also being one of the favorite places for tourists to visit due to it being a major stop for cruise boats; for the River Nile as well as Lake Nasser. It has a local market that is an excellent place to do your holiday shopping; this is especially true if you want spices as you will find the best types of fresh spices here.

More about Cairo Discover Cairo

Cairo is The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, the name means “the victorious city”. It is located on both banks of the River Nile near the head of the river’s delta in northern Egypt and has been settled for more than 6000 years, serving as the capital of numerous Egyptian civilizations. Cairo is known locally as “Misr”, the Arabic name for Egypt, because of its centrality in Egyptian life.

More about Giza

There are three main Pyramids here, which were built in the 4th Dynasty (circa 4650 B.C). The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt were built as tombs for Kings (and Queens), and it was the exclusive privilege to have a Pyramid tomb. However, this tradition only applied in the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today there are more than 115 Pyramids in Egypt; the most famous ones are those at Giza.

More about Karnak Discover Karnak

This great Temple of Amon Ra was known during the Middle Kingdom period as Ipt-Swt, which means the Selected Spot. It was also called Pr-Imn, which means the House of Amon. The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village, probably because the Arabs found many Temples and buildings in the area when they entered it for first time.

More about Khan El Khalili

Khan el-Khalili is a renown bazaar and Souq in the historic center of Cairo city, Egypt. Khan el-Khalili was established to serve as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

More about Luxor Discover Luxor

Located in Upper Egypt Luxor has been described as the world’s biggest open air museum. Nowadays it has been elevated to the status of Governorate, though it is still classified as being in the province of Qena. It has a population of round about 230,000, most of who are employed in tourism somehow, though there are many who are employed in agriculture and commerce. It is one of the most popular destinations in Egypt, being one of those places that you must see. Because of this almost every tourist company has an office somewhere in the town.

More about Old Cairo City Discover Old Cairo City

Old Cairo is a historic area in Cairo, Egypt, this area includes the site of a Roman-era citadel and several settlements from the Islamic-era pre-dating the founding of modern Cairo in AD 969. It is also considered part of what is referred to as "Historic Cairo" or "Islamic Cairo". Old Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

More about Sakkara Discover Sakkara

Sakkara is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt, it was the cemetery for Memphis the capital of ancient Egypt. Yet again it is one of the very virgin archaeological sites. despite the fact that we found so many monuments in Sakkara .