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Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Group Tour
Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 8 Days Under the Eclipse
An 8-day journey combining Cairo, Giza, the total solar eclipse in Luxor, and a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
31 July–7 August 2027
8 days / 7 nights
Cairo · Luxor · Nile Cruise
Dated Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & GEM → Luxor Eclipse → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo
Dated Journey Overview
Cairo icons, the eclipse in Luxor and a classic Nile cruise
31 July–7 August 2027
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2Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then travel to Luxor by bus.
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August 2 – Eclipse Event & Cruise Check-InAttend the solar eclipse event in Luxor, then check in on the Nile cruise and overnight onboard.
4Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple, then sail toward Edfu.
5Visit Edfu Temple, sail to Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple and continue toward Aswan.
6Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Abu Simbel and Nubian Village are optional.
7Check out from the cruise, transfer to Aswan Airport and fly back to Cairo.
8Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Tour Highlights
Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 8 Days Under the Eclipse
Eclipse
2027 Total Solar Eclipse
Witness the total solar eclipse from Luxor, one of the world’s prime viewing locations.
GizaGiza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Explore the pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple with an Egyptologist.
MuseumGrand Egyptian Museum
Visit Egypt’s landmark museum after the Giza sightseeing program.
Red SeaThree Red Sea Nights
Relax at a 4-star Hurghada beach resort on a soft all-inclusive basis.
Royal TombsValley of the Kings
Explore the royal tombs of Luxor’s West Bank.
LuxorQueen Hatshepsut Temple
See the terraced temple of Deir el-Bahari.
West BankColossi of Memnon
Stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.
East BankKarnak & Luxor Temples
Visit Luxor’s two major East Bank temple complexes.
EdfuEdfu Temple
Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus.
Kom OmboKom Ombo Temple
Visit the unique riverside double temple.
AswanPhilae Temple
Discover the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis.
Rail JourneyOvernight Train to Cairo
Return from Aswan by sleeper train or seated train according to package category.
What to Expect
What to Expect on This 8-Day Eclipse Tour
6 Travel Notes
Compact Itinerary
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan in eight days.
Bus to Luxor
Travel from Cairo to Luxor by bus.
Solar Eclipse Event
Dedicated viewing event in Luxor.
Nile Cruise
Cruise from Luxor toward Aswan.
Domestic Flight
Return from Aswan to Cairo by air.
Optional Aswan Tours
Abu Simbel and Nubian Village available on request.
Additional Information
Important Travel Information
31 July to 7 August 2027.
Transfer is by bus.
Luxor to Aswan.
Aswan to Cairo by domestic flight.
Abu Simbel and Nubian Village.
Air-conditioned vehicles.
Professional Egyptologist on sightseeing days.
Traffic, navigation, flights and eclipse logistics may affect timings.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
On request
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional excursion from Aswan.
OptionalNubian Village
Optional cultural excursion.
OptionalHot Air Balloon
Optional sunrise flight over Luxor.
OptionalKing Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Special ticket is separate.
OptionalInternational Airfare
Not included.
ExcludedEgypt Entry Visa
Not included.
ExcludedTravel Insurance
Not included.
ExcludedTipping & Personal Expenses
Not included.
ExcludedReady for an 8-day eclipse and Nile journey?
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Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Group Tour
Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 8 Days Under the Eclipse
An eight-day journey combining Cairo and Giza, the total solar eclipse in Luxor, and a classic Nile cruise through Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan before flying back to Cairo.
8 days / 7 nightsCairo · Giza · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan31 July–7 August 2027
DAY 1Cairo · 31 July 2027Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, private transfer, hotel check-in and free time.⌄
DAY 1Cairo · 31 July 2027
Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, private transfer, hotel check-in and free time.
Upon arrival in Cairo, an Egypt Tours Club representative will assist you at the airport and arrange your private transfer to the hotel. Check in, settle into your room and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure before the eclipse journey begins.
✓ Airport meet and assist
✓ Private hotel transfer
✓ Cairo hotel check-in
✓ Free time
OPTIONAL
Cairo by Night or the Pyramids Sound & Light Show can be arranged at extra cost.
Cairo by Night or the Pyramids Sound & Light Show can be arranged at extra cost.
Note: Arrival arrangements and hotel access depend on the confirmed international flight and hotel booking details.
DAY 2Cairo → Giza → Luxor · 1 August 2027GEM, Giza Pyramids & Bus to Luxor
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then travel south to Luxor by air-conditioned bus.⌄
DAY 2Cairo → Giza → Luxor · 1 August 2027
GEM, Giza Pyramids & Bus to Luxor
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then travel south to Luxor by air-conditioned bus.
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist for the main Cairo and Giza sightseeing program. Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, with lunch included during the day. After sightseeing, depart Cairo for Luxor by comfortable air-conditioned bus.
✓ Grand Egyptian Museum
✓ Giza Pyramids
✓ Great Sphinx
✓ Bus journey to Luxor
OPTIONAL
Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate special-entry ticket.
Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate special-entry ticket.
Note: Road conditions, traffic and eclipse-week operations may affect the final departure and arrival times.
DAY 3Luxor · 2 August 2027Total Solar Eclipse Event & Cruise Check-In
Attend the organized eclipse viewing event in the Luxor area, then check in on the Nile cruise and overnight onboard.⌄
Luxor · 2 August 2027
Total Solar Eclipse Event & Cruise Check-In
Attend the organized eclipse viewing event in the Luxor area, then check in on the Nile cruise and overnight onboard.
Arrive in Luxor for the centerpiece of the journey: the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse. Transfer to a coordinated viewing location inside the path of totality, follow the provided eclipse-safety guidance and experience totality. After the event, transfer to the Nile cruise, complete check-in and spend the night onboard.
✓ Organized eclipse viewing
✓ Selected Luxor-area viewing location
✓ Eclipse safety guidance and glasses
✓ Nile cruise check-in
Note: The exact viewing point and operating timetable remain subject to final eclipse logistics, local instructions and traffic controls.
DAY 4Luxor → Edfu · 3 August 2027Luxor East & West Banks
Explore Luxor’s royal tombs and major temples, then return to the cruise and sail toward Edfu.⌄
DAY 4Luxor → Edfu · 3 August 2027
Luxor East & West Banks
Explore Luxor’s royal tombs and major temples, then return to the cruise and sail toward Edfu.
Begin a full sightseeing day across Luxor’s West and East Banks. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then continue to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Rejoin the Nile cruise afterward and sail toward Edfu.
✓ Valley of the Kings
✓ Queen Hatshepsut Temple
✓ Colossi of Memnon
✓ Karnak & Luxor Temples
OPTIONAL
A Luxor hot-air-balloon ride and entry to King Tutankhamun’s Tomb are available separately.
A Luxor hot-air-balloon ride and entry to King Tutankhamun’s Tomb are available separately.
Note: The visit sequence and sailing time may be adjusted according to cruise navigation and local operating conditions.
DAY 5Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan · 4 August 2027Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, continue by cruise to Kom Ombo and explore its riverside double temple before sailing toward Aswan.⌄
DAY 5Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan · 4 August 2027
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, continue by cruise to Kom Ombo and explore its riverside double temple before sailing toward Aswan.
Continue the Nile journey with a guided visit to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the unique double temple overlooking the Nile, then continue toward Aswan.
✓ Edfu Temple
✓ Temple of Horus
✓ Kom Ombo Temple
✓ Nile sailing toward Aswan
Note: Temple visit times are coordinated with the cruise sailing schedule and navigation conditions.
DAY 6Aswan · 5 August 2027Philae Temple & Aswan High Dam
Explore two of Aswan’s headline landmarks while remaining based on the Nile cruise.⌄
DAY 6Aswan · 5 August 2027
Philae Temple & Aswan High Dam
Explore two of Aswan’s headline landmarks while remaining based on the Nile cruise.
Enjoy a guided sightseeing day in Aswan, including Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Return to the cruise after the scheduled visits and enjoy the final part of your Nile stay.
✓ Philae Temple
✓ Aswan High Dam
✓ Guided Aswan sightseeing
✓ Return to the Nile Cruise
OPTIONAL
Abu Simbel and a Nubian Village excursion can be arranged separately on request.
Abu Simbel and a Nubian Village excursion can be arranged separately on request.
Note: Optional excursions require separate confirmation and may affect the day’s operating schedule.
DAY 7Aswan → Cairo · 6 August 2027Fly Back to Cairo
Check out from the cruise, transfer to Aswan Airport and fly back to Cairo for the final overnight stay.⌄
DAY 7Aswan → Cairo · 6 August 2027
Fly Back to Cairo
Check out from the cruise, transfer to Aswan Airport and fly back to Cairo for the final overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the Nile cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport. Board the confirmed domestic flight to Cairo, where the final transfer and hotel arrangements will be coordinated for your last night in Egypt.
✓ Nile cruise check-out
✓ Transfer to Aswan Airport
✓ Domestic flight to Cairo
✓ Cairo transfer and hotel stay
Note: The Aswan–Cairo flight schedule is subject to final airline confirmation.
DAY 8Cairo · 7 August 2027Departure
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.⌄
DAY 8Cairo · 7 August 2027
Departure
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.
After breakfast, check out from your Cairo hotel. Your private airport transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight details, bringing the eight-day eclipse and Nile journey to a close.
✓ Breakfast in Cairo
✓ Hotel check-out
✓ Private airport transfer
✓ Cairo International Airport
Note: Departure pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight schedule.
Egypt Tours Club2027 Eclipse Journey · Clear package details before you confirm
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this dated 8-day eclipse journey through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, combining an organized total-solar-eclipse viewing event with a classic Nile Cruise and a domestic flight back to Cairo.
Tour Inclusions
Services confirmed by the live operational itineraryAirport Meet-and-Assist and Transfers
Meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport, private arrival transfer and final departure transfer.
Cairo Hotel Accommodation
Hotel stays in Cairo on arrival and after returning from Aswan, with breakfast according to the itinerary.
Overnight Bus Cairo–Luxor
Day 2 includes overnight travel from Cairo to Luxor by comfortable air-conditioned bus.
Organized Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
Day 3 includes transfer to a selected Luxor-area viewing location inside the path of totality.
Certified Eclipse Safety Guidance
Official safety instructions and certified eclipse glasses are provided for the eclipse event.
5-Star Standard Nile Cruise
Cruise accommodation begins in Luxor on Day 3 and continues through Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Luxor East and West Bank Sightseeing
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple are included.
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Guided visits to the Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple are included.
Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam
Day 6 includes Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
Domestic Flight Aswan–Cairo
Day 7 includes a domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo, subject to airline confirmation.
Private and Local Transportation
Private sightseeing transfers, eclipse transfers, airport transfers and local transport required by the itinerary.
Meals Listed in the Itinerary
Day 2 includes breakfast and lunch; Day 3 light lunch and dinner; Days 4–6 breakfast, lunch and dinner; Days 7–8 breakfast.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writingInternational Airfare
International flights to and from Egypt are excluded.
Egypt Entry Visa
The Egypt entry visa is not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is listed as excluded.
Tipping and Personal Expenses
Tips and personal expenses are excluded.
Optional Abu Simbel Excursion
Abu Simbel from Aswan is optional and requires advance booking.
Optional Nubian Village
The Nubian Village experience is optional and costs extra.
Optional Hot-Air Balloon
The sunrise balloon ride over Luxor is optional.
King Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Tutankhamun’s tomb requires a separate special-entry ticket.
Entry Inside a Pyramid
Interior pyramid access requires separate admission.
Optional Cairo Evening Experiences
Cairo by Night and the Pyramids Sound and Light Show are optional.
Any Unlisted Service or Ticket
Any transfer, meal, ticket or service not clearly stated in the final confirmed itinerary remains excluded.
Travel dates31 July–7 August 2027Fixed-date eclipse journey.
RouteCairo → Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → CairoBus south, Nile Cruise onward and flight back.
Eclipse2 August 2027 · Luxor areaOrganized viewing inside the path of totality.
Important page discrepancy: The operational itinerary is clear: Cairo → Giza & GEM → overnight bus to Luxor → eclipse event → Nile Cruise through Edfu and Kom Ombo → Aswan → flight to Cairo → departure. Some promotional sections mention Hurghada or Red Sea nights and an overnight train, but those do not appear in the actual 8-day itinerary and therefore are not treated as included.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 8-day eclipse journey
Confirm the bus operation, cruise vessel and cabin, exact eclipse viewing point, Aswan–Cairo flight schedule and optional tours before booking.
Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2027-07-16
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 11460 | $ 8900 | $ 8700 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 5730 | $ 4450 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 2865 | $ 2225 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount