Itinerary
05 Days - 04 Nights
Luxor - Nile Cruise - Aswan
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$1099 / U$D
05 Days - 04 Nights
Day 1: Welcome to Luxor and the eclipse of the sun (August 2, 2027)
When you arrive at Luxor Airport, our representative will meet you and help you transfer to the five-star Nile cruise ship.
After boarding the ship and having lunch, you will be invited to the spacious sundeck to attend the main event. While wearing special protective glasses, you will see the eclipse of 2027 at one of the best viewing sites on Earth. With the dark eclipse of the sky of the ancient capital in Egypt (Luxor), you will experience a moment that links the universe to the Pharaonic history.
After the eclipse, your tour guide in Luxor will accompany you on a tour of the eastern bank to explore the huge Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple, which is light with picturesque beauty at night.
Back to your Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: lunch, dinner
Day 2: Visit the Valley of the Kings, the West Bank, and sail to Esna.
After breakfast, you will cross the Nile to the western Bank of Luxor with your Egyptologist guide to explore the old city of the dead of ancient kings and queens.
Your visit includes the world-famous archaeological site, where you will enter many of the royal graves that are amazing in the Valley of the Kings. You will then move to visit the wonderful temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop to take a memorial photo in front of the giant temple.
Continue the trip to visit the colossi of Memnon, then go back to the ship for lunch to start our picturesque naval journey towards Aswan.
Relax on board and enjoy the quiet of the Nile while sailing; In the evening, you will watch how the cruise crosses Esna Lock.
Dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Visit the temple of Horus and Sobek – Sail to Aswan.
Wake up for breakfast, then sail to Edfu and dock at the east side of the Nile.
Your Guide in Edfu will assist you to ride a horse-drawn cart (included) to visit the Horus Temple in Edfu, which is the most memorable worship temples in Egypt.
After returning to the ship, we continue to sail towards Kom Ombo as you enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Late in the afternoon, we will visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, devoted to two Gods: for Sobek (Evil god and represented in crocodile), and the god Horus the Great (Good god and represented in Falcon). Then visit the museum of the crocodiles, as the city of Kom Ombo was known for mummifying crocodiles.
Back to the River Cruise, to Aswan to spend a good time on board for entertainment and a specially prepared dinner.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Visit the Highlights of Aswan – Explore the River Nile.
After breakfast, meet your guide in Aswan, who will assist you in exploring the beautiful city of Aswan. Today’s full-day tour includes visiting the High Dam, which is an amazing modern engineering masterpiece. You will also see the unfinished obelisk in Red granite quarries, which provides you with an overview of old stone sculpting techniques.
The tour is concluded with a quiet journey by motorboat to the Philae Temple, erected to worship the goddess Isis. You will return to the ship for lunch, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the vibrant Aswan market at your leisure.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Abu Simbel's optional visit and final departure.
Enjoy a last breakfast on the Egyptian river cruise before going down. For those who love history, archelogical sites in Egypt, an optional trip is available early in the morning to visit Abu Simbel’s sculpted temples in the rock. We highly advise you for this trip. After that, you will assist in transferring to Aswan Airport for the final departure.
- Meals: breakfast
05 Days - 04 Nights
Day 1: Welcome to Luxor and the eclipse of the sun (August 2, 2027)
When you arrive at Luxor Airport, our representative will meet you and help you transfer to the five-star Nile cruise ship.
After boarding the ship and having lunch, you will be invited to the spacious sundeck to attend the main event. While wearing special protective glasses, you will see the eclipse of 2027 at one of the best viewing sites on Earth. With the dark eclipse of the sky of the ancient capital in Egypt (Luxor), you will experience a moment that links the universe to the Pharaonic history.
After the eclipse, your tour guide in Luxor will accompany you on a tour of the eastern bank to explore the huge Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple, which is light with picturesque beauty at night.
Back to your Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: lunch, dinner
Day 2: Visit the Valley of the Kings, the West Bank, and sail to Esna.
After breakfast, you will cross the Nile to the western Bank of Luxor with your Egyptologist guide to explore the old city of the dead of ancient kings and queens.
Your visit includes the world-famous archaeological site, where you will enter many of the royal graves that are amazing in the Valley of the Kings. You will then move to visit the wonderful temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop to take a memorial photo in front of the giant temple.
Continue the trip to visit the colossi of Memnon, then go back to the ship for lunch to start our picturesque naval journey towards Aswan.
Relax on board and enjoy the quiet of the Nile while sailing; In the evening, you will watch how the cruise crosses Esna Lock.
Dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Visit the temple of Horus and Sobek – Sail to Aswan.
Wake up for breakfast, then sail to Edfu and dock at the east side of the Nile.
Your Guide in Edfu will assist you to ride a horse-drawn cart (included) to visit the Horus Temple in Edfu, which is the most memorable worship temples in Egypt.
After returning to the ship, we continue to sail towards Kom Ombo as you enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Late in the afternoon, we will visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, devoted to two Gods: for Sobek (Evil god and represented in crocodile), and the god Horus the Great (Good god and represented in Falcon). Then visit the museum of the crocodiles, as the city of Kom Ombo was known for mummifying crocodiles.
Back to the River Cruise, to Aswan to spend a good time on board for entertainment and a specially prepared dinner.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Visit the Highlights of Aswan – Explore the River Nile.
After breakfast, meet your guide in Aswan, who will assist you in exploring the beautiful city of Aswan. Today’s full-day tour includes visiting the High Dam, which is an amazing modern engineering masterpiece. You will also see the unfinished obelisk in Red granite quarries, which provides you with an overview of old stone sculpting techniques.
The tour is concluded with a quiet journey by motorboat to the Philae Temple, erected to worship the goddess Isis. You will return to the ship for lunch, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the vibrant Aswan market at your leisure.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Abu Simbel's optional visit and final departure.
Enjoy a last breakfast on the Egyptian river cruise before going down. For those who love history, archelogical sites in Egypt, an optional trip is available early in the morning to visit Abu Simbel’s sculpted temples in the rock. We highly advise you for this trip. After that, you will assist in transferring to Aswan Airport for the final departure.
- Meals: breakfast
Package Facilities
Accommodation:
- Nile cruise: 5stars Sonesta Nile Goddess, Elite Nile cruise.
1
Trip Highlights.
- Attending and observing the Solar Eclipse in Luxor 2027 on the Sundeck of the Nile cruise away from the crowded sites (option you can watch the eclipse from Karnak temple, Luxor temple as well).
- Visit Luxor Landmarks: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahri, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
- Nile Cruise Excursions: Explore the temple of Edfu and the temple of Kom Ombo.
- Aswan Highlights visit: explore Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam.
2
Observe the History and the universe: Luxor is your destination for solar eclipse of 2027.
On 2 Aug. 2027, the attention of the entire world will turn towards one magic spot to witness a rare and exceptional astronomical event that mixes the greatness of the universe with the genius of human history.
It is the shorter, the city of the thousand doors, and the legendary temple, which will be the beating heart of the most important region in the world on August 2, 2027, when its sky hosts the phenomenon of the total solar eclipse.
Imagine yourself standing between the columns of the Karnak Temple or on a Nile Cruise in Egypt, under a clear sky, while the sun begins to disappear little by little, and the day turns into a magical dusk, before the dazzling eclipse aura appears in a breathtaking scene. It is not just an astronomical phenomenon, but rather a journey through time, where the secrets of the Pharaohs converge with the secrets of the universe in one unforgettable moment.
It is a unique opportunity that is not compensated to visit this immortal historical region, not only to explore its archaeological treasures, which tell stories of thousands of years, but rather to be part of a global event recorded in memory, where magic and mystery are embodied under the luminous heaven of the eclipse.
Prices Guides
Price for Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise Luxor Package
- 1099 USD per person in a shared Triple cabin for the entire trip during the event.
- 1149 USD per person in a shared Double cabin for the entire trip during the event.
- 1999 USD per person in a Single cabin for the entire trip during the event.
Prices
- All prices are quoted per person for the entire trip.
- Prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD).
Children Policy
- Ages 0-5: Free of charge when sharing a parent’s room (Not including flight fare)
- Ages 6-11: Pay 50% of the adult tour price.
- Ages 12 and up: Charged the full adult rate.
- (Note: This policy applies to children sharing a room with two adults. Conditions may vary for flights.)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- Meet and assist at Luxor International Airport upon your arrival, to transfer and embark on the Nile cruise.
- 4 Nights accommodation on the Nile cruise board based on Full Board (Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast).
- A Licensed Expert Tour Guide (single guide for all destinations).
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing of Luxor, the Nile Cruise, and Aswan are mentioned in the itinerary.
- All transportation between the sites, Nile cruise, and airport is by modern vehicles and a qualified driver.
- Drinks, snacks during the trip as complimentary from Nile Cruisen.
- Providing high care during the visits and Nile cruise accommodation by the supporting team 24/7
- All Taxes, VAT in Egypt.
Exclusion
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any option not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for the crew: Learn more about gratuity info.
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.
- It is special conditions for the event due to very limited spaces.
