Total solar eclipse journey 2027 in Egypt | An exclusive experience on the Nile

Your adventure begins in Luxor, the capital of ancient Egyptian civilization, where we welcome you upon arrival at Luxor Airport or the train station; then we transfer you with ease and comfort to the ship anchored on the Nile River.

• Welcome and embark on board. Your suite will be available from the morning with early check-in.
• After arriving at the ship, check in and enjoy a special welcome lunch, before having free time to relax, explore the ship’s facilities, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Nile.
• We begin our tour of one of Luxor’s most famous tourist attractions: We start the day by visiting the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Luxor, to enjoy a historical tour before visiting Luxor temple, Under the sunset sky, the columns, statues, and Pharaonic inscriptions appear in an enchanting scene that takes you back to the heart of ancient Egyptian history.
• Back to the Nile cruise ship for dinner and entertainment.

Overnight on board the ship in Luxor.

After breakfast, we head to the western side of Luxor to explore some of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt.

• Valley of the Kings: We visit the famous royal cemetery that contains the tombs of a large number of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, and we discover part of the secrets that made Luxor one of the most important archaeological destinations in the world.
• Hatshepsut Temple: We continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahri, one of the most distinguished ancient Egyptian temples with its architectural design and location among the mountains.
• Statue of Memnon: We stop in front of the giant Colossi of Memnon to take photos and learn about the history of this famous site.
• Afternoon – Relax on the Nile: We return to the ship to enjoy lunch, then have time to relax on the sun deck and watch the Nile River landscape.
• Evening – A special Egyptian night: Enjoy a special Egyptian evening on board the ship, including a special dinner, music, and folk art performances, in a festive atmosphere preceding the most awaited day of the cruise.

Overnight in Luxor.

Watch the total solar eclipse on board a Nile Cruise in Egypt. The day you have been waiting for so long has arrived.

• On August 2, 2027, Egypt will become one of the most important global destinations for viewing the total solar eclipse.
• You are already on the ship (The most important advantage of this trip is that you will not need to arrive or leave Luxor on the day of the eclipse)
• Morning – Enjoy your lazy breakfast and a cup of coffee.
• Afternoon – Prepare to view the eclipse, where you can relax on deck and prepare for the awaited astronomical event. A special atmosphere is prepared for the viewing, with hospitality, drinks, and canapés, while the sky prepares for the extraordinary moment.
• The moment of the eclipse: It’s time the sun’s rays gradually decline, and the moon begins to obscure the disk of the sun, until the awaited moment arrives: the total solar eclipse of 2027. Watch the sky transform into an extraordinary spectacle from aboard the Nile Cruise, and enjoy an experience that combines a rare astronomical phenomenon with the historic view of the Nile River.
• Important warning: You must use approved eclipse viewing glasses and equipment and follow safety instructions for viewing.
• After the eclipse phase ends, the ship begins its journey south towards Aswan with lunch on board.
• Enjoy sailing down the Nile and watching the Esna Lock as the ship transits, then relax during the evening with a sumptuous dinner and views of the Nile under the Egyptian sky.

Overnight on board the ship.

Wake up to a different view of the Nile River as the ship continues its journey south.

• Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus: After breakfast, we head to the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, dedicated to the god Horus. Enjoy a tour of its huge walls and inscriptions that tell stories from the ancient Egyptian civilization.
• Sailing towards Kom Ombo: We return to the ship and enjoy lunch while sailing, with the opportunity to relax and see the villages and landscapes on the banks of the Nile.
• Kom Ombo Temple: After that, we visit the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique temple with its double design dedicated to the god Sobek and the god Horus. There is also an opportunity to visit the Crocodile Museum and learn about the importance of the crocodile in ancient Egyptian beliefs.
• Evening – Entertainment: We end the day with a festive Egyptian evening on board the ship, with a galabiya party, a special dinner, and a fun atmosphere with the ship’s crew.

Overnight on board the ship in Aswan.

After breakfast, it is time to disembark the ship. But your adventure in Aswan is not over yet.

• Visit Philae Temple: We begin a tour in Aswan by visiting the Temple of Isis, one of the most beautiful ancient Egyptian temples, which is located on an island and is reached by boat. Enjoy the charming view of the temple in the middle of the Nile waters, and learn about the history of this distinctive site.
• Unfinished Obelisk: We continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, one of the most important archaeological monuments in Aswan, which provides a unique vision of stone quarrying and carving techniques in ancient Egypt.
• Departure: After the tour ends, transfer to Aswan Airport or Aswan Train Station, concluding an exceptional trip that combined history, civilization, nature, and astronomical phenomena.

All tours and excursions, as well as the Nile Cruise (Excellence Nile Cruise), are operated by Nile Cruisen.

Your adventure begins in Luxor, the capital of ancient Egyptian civilization, where we welcome you upon arrival at Luxor Airport or the train station; then we transfer you with ease and comfort to the ship anchored on the Nile River.

• Welcome and embark on board. Your suite will be available from the morning with early check-in.
• After arriving at the ship, check in and enjoy a special welcome lunch, before having free time to relax, explore the ship’s facilities, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Nile.
• We begin our tour of one of Luxor’s most famous tourist attractions: We start the day by visiting the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Luxor, to enjoy a historical tour before visiting Luxor temple, Under the sunset sky, the columns, statues, and Pharaonic inscriptions appear in an enchanting scene that takes you back to the heart of ancient Egyptian history.
• Back to the Nile cruise ship for dinner and entertainment.

Overnight on board the ship in Luxor.

After breakfast, we head to the western side of Luxor to explore some of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt.

• Valley of the Kings: We visit the famous royal cemetery that contains the tombs of a large number of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, and we discover part of the secrets that made Luxor one of the most important archaeological destinations in the world.
• Hatshepsut Temple: We continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahri, one of the most distinguished ancient Egyptian temples with its architectural design and location among the mountains.
• Statue of Memnon: We stop in front of the giant Colossi of Memnon to take photos and learn about the history of this famous site.
• Afternoon – Relax on the Nile: We return to the ship to enjoy lunch, then have time to relax on the sun deck and watch the Nile River landscape.
• Evening – A special Egyptian night: Enjoy a special Egyptian evening on board the ship, including a special dinner, music, and folk art performances, in a festive atmosphere preceding the most awaited day of the cruise.

Overnight in Luxor.

Watch the total solar eclipse on board a Nile Cruise in Egypt. The day you have been waiting for so long has arrived.

• On August 2, 2027, Egypt will become one of the most important global destinations for viewing the total solar eclipse.
• You are already on the ship (The most important advantage of this trip is that you will not need to arrive or leave Luxor on the day of the eclipse)
• Morning – Enjoy your lazy breakfast and a cup of coffee.
• Afternoon – Prepare to view the eclipse, where you can relax on deck and prepare for the awaited astronomical event. A special atmosphere is prepared for the viewing, with hospitality, drinks, and canapés, while the sky prepares for the extraordinary moment.
• The moment of the eclipse: It’s time the sun’s rays gradually decline, and the moon begins to obscure the disk of the sun, until the awaited moment arrives: the total solar eclipse of 2027. Watch the sky transform into an extraordinary spectacle from aboard the Nile Cruise, and enjoy an experience that combines a rare astronomical phenomenon with the historic view of the Nile River.
• Important warning: You must use approved eclipse viewing glasses and equipment and follow safety instructions for viewing.
• After the eclipse phase ends, the ship begins its journey south towards Aswan with lunch on board.
• Enjoy sailing down the Nile and watching the Esna Lock as the ship transits, then relax during the evening with a sumptuous dinner and views of the Nile under the Egyptian sky.

Overnight on board the ship.

Wake up to a different view of the Nile River as the ship continues its journey south.

• Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus: After breakfast, we head to the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, dedicated to the god Horus. Enjoy a tour of its huge walls and inscriptions that tell stories from the ancient Egyptian civilization.
• Sailing towards Kom Ombo: We return to the ship and enjoy lunch while sailing, with the opportunity to relax and see the villages and landscapes on the banks of the Nile.
• Kom Ombo Temple: After that, we visit the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique temple with its double design dedicated to the god Sobek and the god Horus. There is also an opportunity to visit the Crocodile Museum and learn about the importance of the crocodile in ancient Egyptian beliefs.
• Evening – Entertainment: We end the day with a festive Egyptian evening on board the ship, with a galabiya party, a special dinner, and a fun atmosphere with the ship’s crew.

Overnight on board the ship in Aswan.

After breakfast, it is time to disembark the ship. But your adventure in Aswan is not over yet.

• Visit Philae Temple: We begin a tour in Aswan by visiting the Temple of Isis, one of the most beautiful ancient Egyptian temples, which is located on an island and is reached by boat. Enjoy the charming view of the temple in the middle of the Nile waters, and learn about the history of this distinctive site.
• Unfinished Obelisk: We continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, one of the most important archaeological monuments in Aswan, which provides a unique vision of stone quarrying and carving techniques in ancient Egypt.
• Departure: After the tour ends, transfer to Aswan Airport or Aswan Train Station, concluding an exceptional trip that combined history, civilization, nature, and astronomical phenomena.

All tours and excursions, as well as the Nile Cruise (Excellence Nile Cruise), are operated by Nile Cruisen.