Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your professional tour manager will greet you and provide full assistance before transferring you to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, check-in will be seamless, and your tour manager will review your Egypt travel itinerary, confirming pick-up times for all planned Cairo tours. Relax and unwind after your journey as you prepare for an unforgettable Egyptian adventure.

Overnight stay in Cairo, the vibrant capital of Egypt.

After a hearty breakfast at your Cairo hotel, your expert guide will escort you to the Giza Plateau to witness the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explore the iconic Sphinx and the historic Valley Temple before enjoying authentic Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant. Continue your journey to the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, just 2 km from the pyramids, home to Egypt’s most impressive archaeological treasures. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in vibrant Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

After breakfast, your tour manager will escort you from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor, the ancient Egyptian capital. Upon arrival, enjoy a seamless transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Queens, exploring the royal tombs adorned with vibrant wall paintings and uncovering ancient beliefs about the afterlife. Continue to the majestic Habu Temple on Luxor’s west bank, the largest funerary temple ever built for a king. Return to your Luxor hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Valley of the Queens, Habu Temple

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out at 08:00 am

Transfer to Karnak Temples to experience the rare total solar eclipse in Luxor

Eclipse details:

• Partial begins: 10:22:09
• Full begins: 11:42:31
• Maximum: 11:45:16
• Full ends: 11:48:01
• Partial ends: 13:08:04
• Total duration: 2h 45m 55s | Totality: 6m 20s

Enjoy lunch after the eclipse

Transfer to your Nile Cruise in Luxor for embarkation

Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, set out to explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor, home to Egypt’s royal necropolis. Begin at the Royal Cemetery and the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of 62 powerful pharaohs. Continue to the impressive Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a masterpiece of New Kingdom architecture dating back to the 15th century BCE. Conclude your tour at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to your Nile Cruise for dinner, evening entertainment, and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Royal Cemetery, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile Cruise sails to Edfu. Upon arrival, visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, reaching it by traditional horse-drawn carriage while observing authentic Upper Egypt village life and fertile riverbanks lined with banana and date palms. Return to the cruise and sail onward to Kom Ombo. Walk through the town to the unique twin Temple of Kom Ombo, famous for its dual entrances and sanctuaries. Continue sailing to Aswan, enjoying lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise in Aswan.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo

Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile Cruise reaches the vibrant city of Aswan. Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the iconic High Dam, a modern engineering landmark. Continue to the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, lying in the ancient granite quarries and offering insight into Pharaonic stonework. Conclude at the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, beautifully set on the Nile. Return to your cruise for dinner while sailing on the tranquil Nile waters.

Overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae

Early Morning on 4:00 AM your tour manager will pick you up from your hotel to board a modern air-conditioned coach for a trip to the spectacular Temples of Abu Simbel with a small group. Constructed by Ramses II, the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom.
The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these two temples from the flood that threatened to submerge them because of the Aswan Dam.
The Temples of Abu Simbel are dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramses II himself. The great Temple of Ramsses II is also called the Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God, so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together. Distance between Abu Simbel and Aswan is about 3 hours and half one way driving. After arriving in Aswan, you'll board your flight back to Cairo. Drive to your hotel. Checkin.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your expert guide will accompany you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), renowned for its Royal Mummies Hall and exhibitions tracing Egypt’s rich heritage. Continue to historic Old Cairo to visit some of Egypt’s oldest churches and landmarks. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Salah El-Din Citadel, where you will explore the iconic Mohammed Ali Mosque and admire sweeping panoramic views over Cairo. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Egypt’s vibrant capital.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home. This marks the end of your unforgettable Egypt journey, filled with timeless history, cultural discoveries, and memorable experiences. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey onward.

Meals: Breakfast