Egypt Eclipse 2027 Tour [Group Tour]
From US$ 7895 per person
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour manager, who will assist with the arrival process and accompany you to your hotel in Cairo via a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. Once at the hotel, your tour manager will facilitate a seamless check-in process and review your itinerary, ensuring all pick-up times for your tours are confirmed.
Overnight stay in Cairo.
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, followed by a meeting with your personal guide. Together, you’ll visit the Giza Plateau to explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, as well as the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple nearby.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before continuing to the Sakkara area to see the Sakkara Complex and the Djoser Pyramid, the earliest pyramid constructed.
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Check out of your Cairo hotel early in the morning and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you’ll visit the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Following the tour, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, embark on a journey to Abu Simbel via a private air-conditioned vehicle. The visit includes the impressive Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both relocated in 1960 to protect them from the rising Nile waters.
The Sun Temple was built by Ramses II to commemorate his achievements, including his victory at the Battle of Kadesh, while the Nefertari Temple was dedicated to his favorite wife. After the tour, return to Aswan and board your Nile cruise for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast on board, the cruise will sail towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the unique temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haeroris. This fascinating site offers a glimpse into ancient Egyptian worship practices. Following the visit, the journey continues to Edfu, where you will explore the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, showcasing remarkable architectural details. Lunch will be served on board as the cruise sets sail towards Esna.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing tea service while taking in the views along the Nile. In the evening, dinner will be served on board, followed by an Egyptian Galabeya Party, offering a festive cultural experience. Overnight stay on board the Nile cruise in Esna.
Meals Included: Breakfast Box, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Royal Cemetery, including the Valley of the Kings. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a remarkable structure built during the 15th century BCE, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Conclude the day with a visit to the Luxor Temple.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out from your Nile cruise at 8:00 AM and head to the Karnak Temples to witness the solar eclipse.
Enjoy this spectacular event, which includes:
Duration of totality: 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Partial eclipse begins: 10:22 AM
Full eclipse begins: 11:42 AM
Maximum eclipse: 11:45 AM
Full eclipse ends: 11:48 AM
Partial eclipse ends: 1:08 PM
After the eclipse, have lunch before transferring to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Giza Pyramids.
Following the museum tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel for your final night in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight. This concludes your journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Style
Guided Group Tour
Expert Guide
English Speaking
Availability
Fixed Departure: July 27, 2027
What’s Included
- Meet-and-assist service at airports provided by our representatives
- Customer service and guest relations assistance throughout the stay
- All transfers conducted in deluxe air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic airfare from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo
- Four nights’ accommodation at a Cairo hotel including daily breakfast
- One night’s accommodation at a hotel in Aswan including breakfast
- Three nights’ accommodation on board the cruise on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
- All sightseeing excursions in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel as outlined in the itinerary
- Services of a local English-speaking tour guide and qualified Egyptologist during all tours
- Guided sightseeing during the Nile cruise (shared excursions)
- Overland excursion to Abu Simbel by bus
- Bottled water provided during excursions outside the hotel
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
What’s Not Included
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Entrance fees inside any of the Pyramids of Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings
- Solar Eclipse Glasses or equipments and Eclipse Permissions at Karnak Temples if there is
- Personal spendings like water, soft drinks during meals, laundry, phone calls…etc
- Tipping
Tour Highlights
| Price per 1 person | Valid for August 2027 |
|---|---|
| Triple – 3 Sharing | US$ 7895 |
| Double – 2 Sharing | US$ 7995 |
Accommodation & Meal Plan
Hotels and cruise ships are confirmed closer to departure; all properties will be of the listed standard or similar.
27 to 29 July 2027, Cairo (bed & breakfast):
Swiss Inn Cairo Hotel / Jaz Pyramids / Helnan Dream / Sonesta Heliopolis, or similar
29 to 30 July 2027, Aswan (bed & breakfast):
Tolip Aswan Hotel / Basma Aswan Hotel / Pyramisa Isis Island, or similar
30 July to 2 August 2027, Nile cruise from Aswan (full board):
Chateau / Quest / Radamis / Legacy Nile Cruise, or similar
2 to 4 August 2027, Cairo (bed & breakfast):
Swiss Inn Cairo Hotel / Jaz Pyramids / Helnan Dream / Sonesta Heliopolis, or similar
Optional Add-Ons (all prices per person):
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu: US$ 30
- Entry to Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Valley of the Kings: US$ 25
- Evening Cairo city tour: US$ 85
- Nubian Village tour: US$ 45
- Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temples, Luxor: US$ 60
- Hot air balloon flight over Luxor on Day 6: US$ 129
- Camel ride at the pyramids, 25 minutes: US$ 35. Not recommended for guests aged 60 or over.
Good to Know:
- Tipping is customary in Egypt but always optional. As a guideline, budget around US$ 195 per person for the full tour.
- Hotel check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 noon. Cruise check-in is at 11:00 AM and check-out at 8:00 AM.
- We recommend that all guests travel with valid health and travel insurance.
- Should entrance fees, taxes, or fuel prices increase, we will notify you of any adjustment. If the authorities introduce a special permit for eclipse viewing at Karnak, we will let you know as soon as it is announced.
Cancellation Policy – Egypt Eclipse 2027 Group Tour
Cancellation requests must be sent to us in writing by email, so we have written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled. The following charges apply:
- Cancellations during 2026: 75% of the tour price
- Cancellations during 2027: 100% of the tour price
Additionally, airlines charge fees for both domestic and international flights, subject to the airline’s terms and conditions at the time of booking.to the airline’s terms and conditions at the time of the booking.
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