Itinerary

Eclipse in Luxor 2027 with best tour copmany

05 Days - 04 Nights

Luxor - Nile Cruise - Aswan each saturday

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$1949 / U$D

05 Days - 04 Nights

1st Day: 31 July 2027 – A grand arrival filled with history (Luxor)

Welcome: A special greeting at Luxor airport or train station, and a smooth transfer to the boat moored on the banks of the Nile.
Afternoon: Check-in, followed by a welcome lunch that reflects the quality of hospitality. Free time to relax and get to know the boat’s facilities.
Evening: An enchanting visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple at night. Walking between its huge columns under the evening sky gives a legendary character that takes visitors back thousands of years.
Night: Return to the boat for a delicious dinner and overnight in Luxor.

2nd Day: 01 August 2027 - Secrets of the Pharaohs Trip (Luxor)

Early morning: Have breakfast and head out to discover the “Western Bank in Luxor”. This includes exploring the Great Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri), and stopping to take pictures in front of the giant Colossi of Memnon.
Afternoon: Return to the boat to enjoy lunch amid the wonderful tranquility of the Nile, while allowing enough time to relax on the sun deck.
Evening: Raise the level of enthusiasm with an exclusive “oriental party” that includes a sumptuous dinner, folk art performances, and live music, in preparation for tomorrow’s exceptional day.
Overnight in Luxor.

3rd Day: 02 August 2027 – The Legendary Day of Darkness (the biggest event on board)

Early morning: Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest house of worship in history, to enjoy the energy of the place before the astronomical event.
Afternoon (eclipse preparations): Return to the boat. The Sun Deck will be fully set up with special hospitality (constant drinks and canapés).
02:00 pm: A moment of silence and amazement. Watching the complete darkness of the sky for 6 minutes and 22 seconds. An unparalleled photography and contemplation experience.
Afternoon: With the return of daylight, the captain gives the start signal to sail south towards Aswan. Gathering to watch the exciting geometric crossing of the Esna Lock.
Evening: Sumptuous dinner while serene sailing under the stars. Overnight on the boat.

04th Day: 03 August 2027 – Sailing, exploring, and Guardians of the Nile (Aswan)

Morning: Wake up to the Nile breeze and have breakfast. Ride on horse stagecoaches to visit the Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus), which is the most complete and best preserved in Egypt.
Afternoon: Continue sailing and have lunch on board, heading towards Kom Ombo.
Afternoon: Visit the rare double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the worship of the gods Sobek and Horus, with a visit to the museum of mummified crocodiles.
Evening: A lively farewell party with an Egyptian touch with the boat crew (Galabeya Party). Festive dinner and overnight in Aswan.

5th Day: 04 August 2027 – The Jewel of the South and Farewell (Aswan)

Morning: Deluxe breakfast and check-out from the boat.
Closing activity: An exploratory tour in the charming Aswan, including a visit to the romantic Temple of Philae, which is reached by boat, and exploring the secrets of the missing obelisk.
Departure: Transfer to Aswan airport or train station, loaded with memories of an event that will never be erased from memory.

Enhance your experience on this day with an optional visit to the Great Temple of Abu Simbel. You can contact us in advance to organize the trip, or arrange it easily with our tour guide while you are on board.

05 Days - 04 Nights

1st Day: 31 July 2027 – A grand arrival filled with history (Luxor)

Welcome: A special greeting at Luxor airport or train station, and a smooth transfer to the boat moored on the banks of the Nile.
Afternoon: Check-in, followed by a welcome lunch that reflects the quality of hospitality. Free time to relax and get to know the boat’s facilities.
Evening: An enchanting visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple at night. Walking between its huge columns under the evening sky gives a legendary character that takes visitors back thousands of years.
Night: Return to the boat for a delicious dinner and overnight in Luxor.

2nd Day: 01 August 2027 - Secrets of the Pharaohs Trip (Luxor)

Early morning: Have breakfast and head out to discover the “Western Bank in Luxor”. This includes exploring the Great Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri), and stopping to take pictures in front of the giant Colossi of Memnon.
Afternoon: Return to the boat to enjoy lunch amid the wonderful tranquility of the Nile, while allowing enough time to relax on the sun deck.
Evening: Raise the level of enthusiasm with an exclusive “oriental party” that includes a sumptuous dinner, folk art performances, and live music, in preparation for tomorrow’s exceptional day.
Overnight in Luxor.

3rd Day: 02 August 2027 – The Legendary Day of Darkness (the biggest event on board)

Early morning: Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest house of worship in history, to enjoy the energy of the place before the astronomical event.
Afternoon (eclipse preparations): Return to the boat. The Sun Deck will be fully set up with special hospitality (constant drinks and canapés).
02:00 pm: A moment of silence and amazement. Watching the complete darkness of the sky for 6 minutes and 22 seconds. An unparalleled photography and contemplation experience.
Afternoon: With the return of daylight, the captain gives the start signal to sail south towards Aswan. Gathering to watch the exciting geometric crossing of the Esna Lock.
Evening: Sumptuous dinner while serene sailing under the stars. Overnight on the boat.

04th Day: 03 August 2027 – Sailing, exploring, and Guardians of the Nile (Aswan)

Morning: Wake up to the Nile breeze and have breakfast. Ride on horse stagecoaches to visit the Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus), which is the most complete and best preserved in Egypt.
Afternoon: Continue sailing and have lunch on board, heading towards Kom Ombo.
Afternoon: Visit the rare double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the worship of the gods Sobek and Horus, with a visit to the museum of mummified crocodiles.
Evening: A lively farewell party with an Egyptian touch with the boat crew (Galabeya Party). Festive dinner and overnight in Aswan.

5th Day: 04 August 2027 – The Jewel of the South and Farewell (Aswan)

Morning: Deluxe breakfast and check-out from the boat.
Closing activity: An exploratory tour in the charming Aswan, including a visit to the romantic Temple of Philae, which is reached by boat, and exploring the secrets of the missing obelisk.
Departure: Transfer to Aswan airport or train station, loaded with memories of an event that will never be erased from memory.

Package Facilities

Accommodation:

Magic II Nile Cruise

Why Luxor in Eclipse 2027?

To book this trip, which was carefully designed to allow you to enjoy the maximum time for the eclipse with relaxation and without crowding in places where people gather to watch the eclipse, here are the most important scientific and tourist facts that make Luxor the first global destination for this event:

The longest eclipse of the century: Luxor will witness the longest period of total darkness in the twenty-first century, as the total eclipse will last for 6 minutes and 22 seconds, a number that will not be repeated at this length until the year 2114.
The ideal center point: Luxor is geographically located in the heart of the path of the total eclipse, which means that the view will be at its peak clarity and completeness without the need to move to remote areas.
Climatic guarantee: Luxor in August is characterized by an average sky clarity exceeding 82%, which guarantees a view free of clouds, which is the biggest obstacle facing astronomy tourism in Europe or Asia.
Darkness in broad daylight: The total eclipse will occur at noon, which will create a dramatic experience in which temperatures suddenly drop, and stars appear in the middle of the sky during the day, with the possibility of seeing the sun’s corona (coronavirus) with the naked eye.

Eclipse event schedule (August 2, 2027 – Luxor time):

Luxor, the capital of history, is preparing to host one of the rarest and greatest astronomical events of the twenty-first century. Total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027. Watching this event from a luxury Nile Cruise is not just a tourist trip, but rather an integrated cosmic experience that develops minute by minute.

Here’s how our guests will experience this extraordinary day in every detail:
Start: Watch for shadows creeping in (11:40 a.m.)

At 11:40 a.m. local time, the first chapter of the celestial show begins with the beginning of the partial eclipse. At these moments, the moon gradually begins to move to obscure the rising disk of the sun. Wearing the approved protective glasses that we provide to our guests, this slow and majestic crawl that precedes the biggest event can be observed amid an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement on deck.

Total darkness: darkness in broad daylight (1:05 p.m.)

At one o’clock and five minutes in the afternoon, excitement reaches its peak with the onset of total darkness. In a dramatic, eye-catching scene, daylight suddenly withdraws, as if night had fallen in the middle of the afternoon. The colors of the sky change, and bright stars and planets appear in the sky, creating a rare astronomical painting that reflects the majesty of the universe above the eternal landmarks of Luxor.

Peak of the Legendary Event: (6 minutes and 22 seconds)

These minutes are considered the most important and longest of the century, as the peak of the total eclipse lasts for a full 6 minutes and 22 seconds. During these magical moments, the sun’s disk disappears completely, leaving behind the “corona” or glowing solar corona that is visible to the naked eye. It’s not just the visual spectacle; Rather, it is accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperature, a change in wind movement, and stillness in nature, making it an integrated and unforgettable sensory and spiritual experience.

Return of Light: End of the astronomical show (2:26 p.m.)

This cosmic phenomenon concludes its chapters at exactly two o’clock and twenty-six minutes in the afternoon. The moon begins to withdraw, and the sun gradually returns to its normal state, and the day resumes its usual light. The end of the event ends completely, but it leaves in the memory of the guests a deep impression and exceptional images of the trip of a lifetime that combined the fragrance of ancient Egyptian civilization and the miracle of the sky

Prices Guides

Package Trip Prices: 31 July (Luxor) – 04 August 2027 (Aswan)

1,950 USD per person in a triple cabin for the entire trip (Package)
2,050 USD per person in a double/twin cabin for the entire trip (Package)
2,950 USD per person in a single cabin for the entire trip (Package)

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion

As the primary operator of this trip, we control every detail to ensure the highest quality standards and offer you the following exclusive benefits:

Equipment for the largest event: We provide you with distinctive places to ensure a safe viewing of the solar eclipse, while preparing exceptional hospitality equipment on the sun deck so that you can enjoy the moments of the eclipse in an atmosphere of complete luxury.
An exclusive tourist itinerary: We have designed a smart and carefully thought-out program for you, ensuring that you visit Luxor’s landmarks and watch the eclipse in peace and privacy, completely away from the hustle and bustle of the usual tourist crowding during such major events.
Ground services: Smooth transfers via a fleet of the latest air-conditioned buses and tourist cars, providing a very careful reception and farewell service that reaches the level of VIP visitors.
Entry fees for sightseeing during the Nile Cruise Trip: our Package for Eclipse 2027 covered all entry tickets for the sightseeing in Luxor, Nile Cruise, and Aswan.
Expert tour guide: You are accompanied by an elite group of the best certified tour guides selected with great care to enrich your experience with the secrets and stories of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Full hospitality: full board on Nile Cruise (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with an international level of cooking that satisfies all tastes, to ensure a complete hotel experience throughout the cruise.
All taxes and VAT: our prices are final without any extra fees or city taxes, as all offered prices include applied taxes in Egypt.

Exclusion

Any optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips and gratuities for the crew and tour guides (at your discretion).
Visit to Abu Simbel in Aswan.
Hot air balloon excursion in Luxor.

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation after confirmation of your booking, 25% of the total will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
In case of cancellation less than 12 months before arrival, 50% of the total will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
In case of cancellation less than 06 months before arrival, 75% of the total amount will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
In case of cancellation less than 01 month before arrival, the full cruise amount will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
There are special conditions for the event due to the very limited spaces.