8-Days program for the Solar Eclipse 2027

Overview:

This program is a 7-night trip through Egypt covering Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and a Nile cruise, including the Pyramids, museums, temples, and the Valley of the Kings. It also includes a special highlight: watching the Solar Eclipse in Luxor on 2 August 2027, plus cultural tours and local markets in Cairo.

Day 1 (28 July 2027): Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Airport, where our representative will assist you with arrival procedures. You will be escorted to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

Day 2 (29 July 2027): Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Next, visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple dedicated to King Chephren. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), The Grand Egyptian Museum is a massive archaeological museum located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. It is designed to showcase Egypt’s rich history, with a particular focus on its ancient civilization. The GEM will house over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, many of which have never been displayed before. The museum’s architecture combines modern design with references to ancient Egyptian culture, making it a cultural landmark. Scheduled to open fully in the coming years, the GEM aims to be the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization in the world Finally, return to your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

Day 3 (30 July 2027): Fly from Cairo to Aswan – Check-in to the Cruise

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, a representative will assist you. And the guide will be waiting for you for your tour to
Start your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser. Then, take a boat ride to Philae Temple on Philae Island, After the tour ends, you’ll be transferred to your Nile cruise for check-in. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

Notice:

In the afternoon after Lunch and a relaxing break on the cruise you can enjoy an optional tour to Botanical Gardens on Lord Kitchener Island, home to an array of plants that were imported from all over the world in the 1800s. then head to Nubian village situated opposite Soheil Island, close to the Aswan Dam pass. Once there, trace out the different aspects of traditional life and culture in the village by meeting native people. Spend some time shopping for some delightful handcrafted gifts before sailing back along the River Nile to your cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: MS Alyssa or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F/B Optional

Activities: Botanical Garden & Nubian Village

Day 4 (31 July 2027): Komombo Temple and Sail to Edfu

At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.

At 13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board in Edfu
Enjoy lunch and dinner on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: MS Alyssa or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F/B

Optional Activities: Tour to Abu Simbel

Day 5 (01 August 2027): Visit Horus Temple- Sail to Luxor – Visit Luxor West Bank

Breakfast on board, visit Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Lunch on board while sailing to Luxor.
Transfer to visit the West Bank of Luxor. visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and The Valley of Kings

Notice:

In the evening, after dinner, you have the option to attend the unforgettable sound & light show at Karnak Temple (with additional charge). This show dramatically recreates the historical events and the life of great pharaohs, seen through the eyes of Karnak’s builder, the deity Amun. Synchronized lasers, wall projections, and pharaonic music harmoniously combine to transform the site into moving images of its glorious past.
Back to Nile cruise and overnight on board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: MS Alyssa or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F/B

Optional Activities: Sound & Light Show

Day 6 (02 August 2027): Disembark the Cruise for the Solar Eclipse Observation and Visit Luxor East Bank

After breakfast, Leave the cruise and heading to Karnak Temple where you can enjoy the Solar Eclipse observation
Solar Eclipse details:
•Partial eclipse starts (C1): 11:40 AM
•Totality starts (C2): ~1:02 PM
•Maximum eclipse: ~1:05 PM
•Totality ends (C3): ~1:08 PM
•Partial eclipse ends (C4): 2:26 PM
Totality duration: ~6 min 20 sec

After the Solar Eclipse, you start visit Karnak Temple, built by various kings throughout history.
Then, explore Luxor Temple, one of the world’s most remarkable open-air museums.
Taking lunch at local restaurant before heading to Luxor International Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

Day 7 (03 August 2027): Egyptian Museum, Salah El- Din Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El-Khalily Market.

After hotel breakfast you will be transferred to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period. Egyptian Museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artefacts are presented. then you will be transferred to visit Salah El-Din Citadel, The Citadel was completed in 1183 AD, Saladin’s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdin Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870’s. then, you will go on to have your lunch which will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga, Amr Mosque, and Ben Ezra Synagogue

Finally, will be able to explore Khan El-Khalily Market, Cairo’s old bazaar.

Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

Day 8 (04 August 2027): Cairo – Fly Back Home

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: N/A

End of the program

General Notes:

•Cruises sailing from Aswan operate every Friday and Wednesday; please ensure your international flight aligns with these dates.
•The itinerary may change based on the specific cruise situation, but all sightseeing’s will be included.