9-Day Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 | Pyramids, Cairo,Luxor & Nile Cruise
Witness the 2027 Solar Eclipse in Egypt
Ancient Temples • Luxury Dahabiya • Female-Led Journey
Pyramids, Karnak & the Nile — a once-in-a-lifetime alignment
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Included/Excluded
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Personalized meet & greet at all airports
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All service charges & taxes
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Bottled water during excursions
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Abu Simbel visit by private vehicle
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Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
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All deluxe, air-conditioned transfers
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all meals aboard cruise, and selected lunches
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Cairo 4 nights in Cairo, 1 night in Aswan, 3 nights aboard a luxury Nile cruise Daily breakfast,
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Domestic flights: Cairo ↔ Aswan & Luxor ↔ cairo
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Eclipse glasses/equipment & site permission
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Admission fees to all listed sites
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Personal expenses & tipping
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International airfare & entry visa
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Optional tours & internal tomb access
Tour Plan
Day 1:
Tuesday, July 27, 2027 - Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs
Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel.
Evening welcome dinner + introduction to the 2027 solar eclipse path.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2:
Wednesday, July 28, 2027 - Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast before heading to the awe-inspiring Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, each one a monumental testament to the engineering genius of ancient Egypt. Stand before the majestic Sphinx and learn about its symbolism and mysteries. After a traditional Egyptian lunch, continue to the Sakkara archaeological site, where you will visit the Djoser Pyramid—the world's first step pyramid, a precursor to the grand structures that followed.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara
Private guided tour of:
The Great Pyramids of Giza
The Sphinx
The Panorama viewpoint
Saqqara Step Pyramid
Learn how ancient Egyptians used astronomy and solar alignment in pyramid construction.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3:
Thursday, July 29, 2027 - Fly to Aswan & Visit Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk
After breakfast, check out of your Cairo hotel and board a domestic flight to Aswan. On arrival, your private transfer will take you to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore the Temple of the Goddess of Magic and uncover the secrets of the ancient rituals held here. Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a testament to the incredible skill of ancient stoneworkers. Return to your hotel for a restful evening in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to pharaonic treasures and ancient cosmology artifacts.
Fly to Luxor. Hotel check-in and free time by the Nile.
Overnight: Luxor
Day 4:
Friday, July 30, 2027 - Journey to the Majestic Abu Simbel
Start early with a hearty breakfast before embarking on a day trip to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples. These colossal temples, dedicated to Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari, are an engineering marvel, especially since they were relocated to avoid being submerged by the Nile. After exploring these masterpieces, return to your luxurious Nile cruise for a night of relaxation and fine dining.
Overnight aboard your Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Abu Simbel Temples
Explore the Temple of Karnak, aligned with ancient sunrise events.
Continue to the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple.
Evening eclipse science + safety briefing.
Overnight: Luxor
Day 5:
Saturday, July 31, 2027 - Sail the Nile: Kom Ombo and Edfu
After breakfast aboard your cruise, set sail on the majestic Nile River. The first stop today is the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Then continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Relax during the cruise, enjoy an exquisite lunch, and end the day with a lively Galabeya Party and dinner on board.
Overnight aboard your Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Temple of Horus in Edfu
A historic day.
Transfer to your private eclipse site in Luxor.
Enjoy a guided explanation of the phases leading to the moment of totality—one of the longest of the century.
After the event, relax and celebrate this unforgettable experience.
Overnight: Luxor
Day 6:
Sunday, August 1, 2027 - Visit The Riches of Luxor’s West Bank
Wake up to a spectacular Nile sunrise before heading to Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of Egypt’s most sacred tombs. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Egypt's most legendary pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning architectural wonder carved into the cliffs. End the day with a visit to the colossal Colossi of Memnon and the Luxor Temple, an ancient monument that glows beautifully under the stars.
Overnight aboard your Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple
Visit:
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Embark on your luxury Nile cruise in the afternoon.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 7:
Monday, August 2, 2027 - Witness the Celestial Spectacle at Karnak
The day you’ve been waiting for! After breakfast, check out from your cruise and head to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temples. Here, at one of the largest temple complexes in the world, you will witness the celestial phenomenon of the total solar eclipse. Watch in awe as the moon obscures the sun, casting an otherworldly twilight over the ancient temple. This unforgettable moment will last for 6 minutes and 20 seconds, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After this extraordinary event, enjoy a delicious lunch before flying back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Karnak Temple
Visit the temples of Horus at Edfu and the dual temple of Kom Ombo.
Both temples contain inscriptions related to celestial gods and solar symbolism.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 8:
Tuesday, August 3, 2027 - Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore:
Philae Temple
Nile islands by felucca
Optional visit: Nubian Village
Relax onboard as the Nile flows between golden desert and green riverbanks.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 9:
Wednesday, August 4, 2027 - Farewell to Egypt
Enjoy one last breakfast in Cairo before
Departure from Egypt
Disembark the cruise.
Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight home.