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Egypt Eclipse 2027

Egypt Eclipse 2027 Tour

Day 1: Tuesday, 27th July 2027 – Arrival in Cairo

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.

Day 2: Wednesday, 28th July 2027 – Pyramids Tour

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.

Giza Pyramid Complex, Cairo
Giza Pyramid Complex, Cairo

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

Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara
Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara

Day 3: Thursday, 29th July 2027 – Flight to Aswan & Hotel Stay

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.

Ancient Philae Temple with illuminated columns and hieroglyphs reflected in the Nile River at Aswan
Temple of Philae, Aswan

Following the tour, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Friday, 30th July 2027 – Abu Simbel Tour & Nile Cruise

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.

Aerial view of Abu Simbel temple complex beside Lake Nasser showing relocated ancient temples
Aerial view of Abu Simbel Temple complex, southern Egypt

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

Day 5: Saturday, 31st July 2027 – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Tour

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.

Kom Ombo Temple, on the banks of the Nile
Kom Ombo Temple, on the banks of the Nile

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

Day 6: Sunday, 1st August 2027 – West Bank Tour & Luxor Temple

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.

Ancient terraced Temple of Hatshepsut built into limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, Luxor
Ancient terraced Temple of Hatshepsut built into limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, Luxor

Conclude the day with a visit to the Luxor Temple.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Monday, 2nd August 2027 – Eclipse Viewing at Karnak Temples

Check out from your Nile cruise at 8:00 AM and head to the Karnak Temples to witness the solar eclipse.

Sphinx-lined pathway at Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt
Sphinx-lined pathway at Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor

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

Day 8: Tuesday, 3rd August 2027 – Grand Egyptian Museum Half-Day Tour

Enjoy breakfast before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Giza Pyramids.

Grand Egyptian Museum with outdoor gardens and Great Pyramid of Giza in background
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Cairo

Following the museum tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel for your final night in Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Wednesday, 4th August 2027 – Departure

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight. This concludes your journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What’s Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by deluxe A/C  vehicle
  • Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan hotel with breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on the cruise on full board basis (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included)
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local English-speaking tour guide and Egyptologist during your tours
  • Abu Simbel by Land by bus
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel.
  • Meals as mentioned on the above program
  • Admission fees to all sites specified on itinerary
  • All meals mentioned on itinerary
Luxury Nile cruise ship deck with outdoor bar and dining facilities
Luxury Nile cruise ship deck with outdoor bar and dining facilities

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

The Giza Plateau, Giza, Cairo
The Giza Plateau, Cairo
Philae Temple, Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan
Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan
Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan
The Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Aswan
The Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Aswan
The Nile River, Luxor
Nile River, Luxor
The Temple of Kom Ombo, Aswan
The Temple of Kom Ombo, Aswan
Aerial view of Hatshepsut Temple at sunrise in Luxor, Egypt – a highlight of Egypt tours from NYC, nestled beneath red cliffs on the Nile’s west bank in the Valley of the Kings.
Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor
Colossi of Memnon, West Bank of Luxor
Colossi of Memnon, Luxor
Karnak Temple, Luxor
Karnak Temple, Luxor
The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Cairo

Accommodation Plan (Standard room or similar)

Price per 1 personValid for August 2027
Triple – 3 Sharing$6895
Double – 2 Sharing$6995

From 27 to 29 July 2027 on BB:

Swiss Inn Cairo Hotel  / Jaz Pyramids / Helnan Dream / Sonesta Heliopolis or similar

From 29 to 30 July 2027 on BB:

Tolip Aswan Hotel / Basma Aswan Hotel / Pyramisa Isis Island or similar

From 30 July to 02 August 2027  EX ASW FB:

Chateau Nile Cruise / Quest Nile Cruise / Radamis Cruise / Legacy or similar

From 02 August to 04 August 2027 on BB

Swiss Inn Cairo Hotel / Jaz Pyramids / Helnan Dream / Sonesta Heliopolis or similar

BB = Bed & Breakfast , FB = Full board 

Deposit Payments

  • 25% Deposit to be paid
  • Then 25% by May 2025
  • Then 25% by May 2026
  • The balance to be paid in Jan 2027

Additional information and AddOn:

  • Entrance fees inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops costs per person US$ 30.
  • Entrance fees inside Tutankhamun Tomb at Valley of the Kings  costs per person US$ 25.
  • Evening Cairo City Tour costs per person US$ 85.
  • Nubian Village Tour costs per person US$ 45. Sound & Light Show at At Karnak Temples in Luxor costs per person US$ 60
  • Optional Tour to do Hot Air Balloon on day 6, costs per person US$ 129
  • Tips: It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you
    are willing to offer it, this would be great – if not, you are not obliged to do it. The customers can pay you directly before their arrival if they would like, at the end, it is not obligatory. It is about $195 per person.
  • Check in at 03.00 pm at the hotel & check out at 12.00 in the noon. Check-in on the cruise is at 11:00 am and check-out is at 08:00 am.
  • Camel riding is not recommended for customers above 60 years or older. A Camel ride for 25 minutes costs per person US$ 35 during the Pyramids Tours.
  • It is better for each customer to have his health insurance with him/her.
  • Incase there is an increase for entrance fees, taxes, and petrol, I will let you know. Also, if the government asks for private permission to enjoy the Eclipse at Karnak Temples, I will let you know.

Cancellation policy for July / August GROUP, 2027:

Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your Egypt Eclipse 2027 trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

● From the date of booking until 2024, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
● In case you cancel your trip during 2025, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
● In case you cancel your trip during 2026, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
● In case you cancel your trip, during 2027, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.

Additionally, airlines charge fees for both domestic and international flights which are subject to the airline’s terms and conditions at the time of the booking.

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