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Where the Cosmos Meets the Ancients.

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11 nights

Cairo Airport

Luxor

Min Age : 7

Max People : 14

Join our 2027 Egypt Total Solar Eclipse Tour. 8 days of luxury, Cairo’s pyramids, a 5-star Nile Cruise & 6 mins of totality. Book your spot!

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Tour Overview

Tour Code: EGY-GRAND-2027 | July 23 – August 3, 2027 | 12 Days / 11 Nights
Itinerary: Cairo (3 nights) → Red Sea Riviera (3 nights) → Nile Cruise (3 nights) → Aswan (2 nights)
Highlight: Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 2, 2027, in Aswan

Departure & Return Location

CairoInternational Airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

11 nights’ accommodation 5★ hotels & cruise
Daily breakfast + specified meals
All transfers in A/C vehicles
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo/Luxor
Licensed Egyptologist guides
All entrance fees
Eclipse viewing site access at Karnak Temple
Airport assistance

Price Excludes

International Air fares
Egypt Entry Visa Feesat $ 36 up on arrival
Any Private Expenses
Entrance Inside the Pyramids
Entrance to the premier tombswith extra tickets
Tipping and gratuities'

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

Camera with solar filters
Light clothing (July/August is hot!)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen & hat

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES:

Book NOW - This eclipse is selling out fast!
The eclipse duration in Luxor is the longest of the 21st century until 2114
Temperatures in August: 35-45°C (95-113°F)
Stay hydrated - drink plenty of water

💰 ESTIMATED COST

Double/Twin: $4,000 – $6,000 per person
Single Supplement: +$1,500 – $2,500

Prices vary by hotel category and cruise type

What to Expect

📍 CAIRO (5 Nights: July 23-28)
🚢 NILE CRUISE (3 Nights: July 28-31)
🌟 LUXOR & ECLIPSE (3 Nights: July 31 – Aug 3)

Itinerary

Day 1Friday, July 23, 2027: Arrival in Cairo

VIP Airport Assistance at Cairo International Airport
Fast-track visa processing and baggage claim
Private transfer to your hotel (Marriott Mena House or Fairmont Nile City)
Check-in and relax
Welcome Dinner with Egyptologist guide and fellow travelers
Briefing on the days ahead; receive eclipse glasses and welcome pack
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 2Saturday, July 24: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

Early breakfast to beat the heat and crowds
Giza Plateau visit:
- Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
- Pyramid of Khafre and Menkaure
- The Great Sphinx
- Valley Temple
Optional: Camel ride through the desert
Lunch at Mena House Hotel with pyramid views
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM):
- Complete Tutankhamun collection
- Over 100,000 artifacts
- Guided tour + free time to explore
Visit to Papyrus Institute
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 3Sunday, July 25: Saqqara & Memphis

Breakfast at hotel
Saqqara Necropolis:
- Step Pyramid of Djoser (world’s first stone pyramid, 5,000 years old)
- Serapeum (underground tombs of sacred bulls)
- Tomb of Mereruka
- Learn about Imhotep, the legendary architect
Memphis:
- Colossal statue of Ramses II
- Alabaster Sphinx
BBQ Lunch at countryside restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 4Monday, July 26: Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Breakfast at hotel
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square (or National Museum of Egyptian Civilization):
- Royal Mummies Room
- Treasures of ancient dynasties
- Jewelry, tools, and artifacts
Coptic Cairo:
- Hanging Church
- Church of St. Sergius (Holy Family visited here)
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
Citadel of Saladin:
- Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Panoramic views of Cairo
Lunch at local restaurant
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar:
- Traditional shopping experience
- Spices, jewelry, souvenirs
- Coffee at El Fishawy Café
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 5Tuesday, July 27: Cairo Free Day or Optional Tours

Breakfast at hotel
Free day to explore at your leisure OR choose from:
- Optional: Islamic Cairo tour (Al-Azhar Mosque, Muizz Street)
- Optional: Nile Dinner Cruise
- Optional: Sound & Light Show at Pyramids
Relax at hotel or shop for last-minute items
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 6Wednesday, July 28: Fly to Luxor & Embark Cruise

Early breakfast and check out
Transfer to Cairo Airport
Domestic flight to Luxor (approx. 1 hour)
Welcome aboard your Nile Cruise (5-star ship or Dahabeya)
Cabin assignment and welcome drinks
Lunch onboard
Karnak Temple Complex (afternoon visit):
- Great Hypostyle Hall (134 massive columns)
- Sacred Lake
- Obelisks and pylons
- Avenue of Sphinxes
Luxor Temple (evening visit – beautifully illuminated):
- Colonnade of Amenhotep III
- Birth house of Alexander the Great
- Mosque of Abu El-Haggag
Dinner onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise (Luxor)

Day 7Thursday, July 29: West Bank Luxor & Sail to Edfu

Early breakfast onboard
West Bank Tour:
- Valley of the Kings:
  - Visit 3 royal tombs (including Tutankhamun’s tomb if available)
  - Vivid hieroglyphics and murals
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:
  - Magnificent terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari
  - Learn about Egypt’s female pharaoh
- Colossi of Memnon:
  - Twin statues guarding ancient Thebes
Optional: Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise (additional cost)
Lunch onboard
Sail to Edfu (pass through Esna Lock)
Relax on sun deck, watch Nile life pass by
Dinner onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise (sailing)

Day 8Friday, July 30: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Breakfast onboard
Temple of Horus at Edfu:
- Best-preserved temple in Egypt
- Horse-drawn carriage from dock to temple
- Towering pylons and reliefs
- Sanctuary of Horus
Return to cruise ship
Sail to Kom Ombo
Lunch onboard while sailing
Kom Ombo Temple (afternoon):
- Unique double temple
- Dedicated to Horus (falcon god) and Sobek (crocodile god)
- Crocodile Museum nearby
Sail to Aswan
Dinner onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise (Aswan)

Day 9Saturday, July 31: Aswan & Eclipse Preparation

Early breakfast onboard
Aswan High Dam:
- Modern engineering marvel
- Learn about its impact on Egypt
Unfinished Obelisk:
- See how ancient Egyptians carved obelisks
Philae Temple:
- Motorboat ride to island temple
- Dedicated to Goddess Isis
- Beautifully relocated by UNESCO
Lunch onboard
Felucca sailboat ride on the Nile at sunset
Eclipse Briefing:
- Astronomy expert presentation
- What to expect on eclipse day
- Photography tips and safety
Dinner onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise (Aswan)

Day 10Sunday, August 1: Abu Simbel

Very early breakfast (4:00 AM)
Convoy to Abu Simbel (3.5-hour drive through desert)
Abu Simbel Temples:
- Great Temple of Ramses II
- Four colossal statues at entrance
- Temple of Nefertari (Hathor)
- UNESCO relocation project
- Astronomical alignment phenomena
Lunch at local restaurant
Return to Aswan
Disembark cruise ship
Flight or drive back to Luxor (evening)
Check into Luxor hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Day 11Monday, August 2, 2027: 🌑 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE DAY! 🌑

The Main Event – Eclipse at Luxor

Eclipse Timeline:

Partial Eclipse Begins: 11:19 AM
Totality Begins: 12:39 PM
Maximum Eclipse: 1:01 PM (6 min 23 sec!)
Totality Ends: 1:07 PM
Partial Eclipse Ends: 2:22 PM

Detailed Schedule:

8:00 AM – Leisurely breakfast at hotel
8:30 AM – Pick-up from hotel
8:50 AM – Priority entry to Karnak Temple
9:30 AM – Set up viewing equipment in designated area
- Shade canopy erected
- Eclipse safety briefing
- ISO-certified eclipse glasses distributed
- Telescope setup (if you have one)
11:19 AM – First Contact – Partial eclipse begins
- Moon starts covering the sun
- Use eclipse glasses
- Temperature begins to drop

12:30 PM – 95% Coverage

- Eerie twilight descends
- Shadows become crescent-shaped
- Final preparations for totality
12:39 PM – Second Contact – TOTALITY BEGINS!
- REMOVE ECLIPSE GLASSES
- Diamond Ring effect
- Solar corona appears
- Stars visible in daytime
- Temperature drops noticeably
- Animals may behave strangely
- Duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds (longest until 2114!)
1:07 PM – Third Contact – Totality ends
- PUT ECLIPSE GLASSES BACK ON
- Diamond Ring effect (reverse)
- Sun re-emerges
2:22 PM – Fourth Contact – Eclipse ends
- Full sunlight restored
- Group photo at Karnak
3:00 PM – Return to hotel
3:30 PM – Rest and refresh
Evening – Celebratory Gala Dinner
- Share eclipse experiences
- Professional photos displayed
- Live entertainment
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner