Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027

Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 Itinerary

Day 1: July 27, 2027 — Arrival in Cairo, City of a Thousand Minarets

As your plane touches down in Cairo, the adventure of a lifetime begins. Greeted by a dedicated tour manager, you'll be swept into the heart of this timeless metropolis in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. At your hotel, a seamless check-in awaits. Once settled, your guide will walk you through the days ahead—each one designed to immerse you in Egypt’s magic.

- Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: July 28 — Giza Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

Awake to the aromas of a fresh Egyptian breakfast before heading to the legendary Giza Plateau. There, the Great Pyramids rise from the sands in majestic defiance of time. Gaze into the ancient eyes of the Sphinx, and explore the Valley Temple where secrets of the afterlife linger. After lunch at an authentic local eatery, continue to the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum—home to pharaonic splendor just a stone’s throw from the pyramids.

- Overnight in Cairo

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

- Visits: Giza Pyramids, GEM

Day 3: July 29 — From Cairo to the Serenity of Aswan

After breakfast, take to the skies en route to Aswan. On arrival, journey into myth at the romantic Philae Temple, once lost beneath the Nile's waters, and stand before the Unfinished Obelisk—frozen in stone, a monument to ancient ambition. As the sun begins to lower, you'll check into your peaceful hotel along the Nile's edge.

- Overnight in Aswan

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

- Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

Day 4: July 30 — The Majesty of Abu Simbel

Today brings a pilgrimage to the monumental twin temples of Abu Simbel. Carved into rock and moved stone by stone to escape the rising Nile, they remain among Egypt’s greatest marvels. After immersing yourself in their story, board your elegant Nile cruise, where warm hospitality and starlit dinners await.

- Overnight on Nile Cruise 

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

- Visits: Abu Simbel Temples

Day 5: July 31 — Sailing the Nile: Kom Ombo & Edfu

As the Nile winds its way north, so too does your journey. Stop at the Temple of Kom Ombo, beautifully symmetrical and devoted to two gods. Then ride onward to Edfu, where the Temple of Horus rises nearly intact from centuries past. Back on board, sip afternoon tea as ancient Egypt drifts by, then celebrate with a joyful Galabeya Party.

- Overnight on Nile Cruise

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

- Visits: Kom Ombo, Edfu Temples

Day 6: August 1 — West Bank Wonders in Luxor

After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank, where the Valley of the Kings reveals the tombs of mighty pharaohs. Stand beneath the colossus of Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, then gaze up at the towering Colossi of Memnon. As evening falls, return to the East Bank and explore the illuminated Luxor Temple—magical under the night sky.

- Overnight on Nile Cruise

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

- Visits: Luxor West Bank

Day 7: August 2 — Total Solar Eclipse at Karnak

This is the day the cosmos aligns. After disembarking your cruise, make your way to the monumental Karnak Temples to witness an event seen only once in generations: a total solar eclipse. As shadows fall across this ancient site, you'll stand in awe of nature’s most rare and humbling spectacle—6 minutes and 20 seconds of totality that will live in your soul forever. After lunch, fly back to Cairo for a quiet night of reflection.

- Overnight in Cairo

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

- Visits: Karnak Temple

- Eclipse Duration: 6m 20s at 11:45 AM

Day 8: August 3 — Civilization, Old Cairo & Citadel Views

Delve into the roots of Egyptian identity at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization—home of the royal mummies. Then trace spiritual paths through Old Cairo’s ancient churches before standing atop the Citadel of Salah El-Din, crowned by the graceful Muhammad Ali Mosque. A panoramic view of Cairo unfolds below, a fitting close to your time-traveling journey.

- Overnight in Cairo

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

- Visits: NMEC, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel

Day 9: August 4 — Farewell, Egypt

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye. With camera rolls full and hearts fuller, you’ll transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward journey—carrying with you the mysteries of the pharaohs and the memory of a sky turned to twilight.

Accommodation Plan (or Similar)

• Cairo (4 nights): Swiss Inn, Jaz Pyramids, Helnan Dream, or Sonesta Heliopolis (BB)
• Aswan (1 night): Tolip Aswan, Basma Hotel, or Pyramisa Isis Island (BB)
• Nile Cruise (3 nights): Chateau Nile, Quest, Radamis, or Legacy Cruise (Full Board)

Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 Features

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What's Included

• Warm meet & greet at all airports
• Personalized assistance during your stay
• All transfers in deluxe air-conditioned vehicles
• Domestic flights Cairo → Aswan & Luxor → Cairo
• 4 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast
• 1 night in Aswan hotel with breakfast
• 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with full board
• All sightseeing tours as per itinerary
• Certified Egyptologist and local guides
• Abu Simbel by private vehicle
• Bottled water during all excursions
• Admission tickets to all listed sites
• Meals as noted in the itinerary

What's Excluded

• International Flights – Book separately.
• Entry Visas – Guidance provided.
• Tipping – At your discretion.
• Personal Expenses – Such as shopping, snacks, or phone.
• Optional Tours – Available at extra cost if desired.
• Travel Insurance – Strongly recommended.