1Arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet and assist, followed by a private air-conditioned transfer to the 4-star hotel.
The Golden Shadow of Egypt – Eclipse, Temples & Red Sea
Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Journey
The Golden Shadow of Egypt: 28 July–5 August 2027
A non-refundable group tour from 28 July to 5 August 2027 combining Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Aswan, a Nile cruise, Luxor’s temples and royal tombs, the solar eclipse, and a Red Sea stay in Hurghada or Safaga.
28 July–5 August 2027
Group tour
Non-refundable booking
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & GEM → Aswan → Nile Cruise → Luxor → Eclipse → Hurghada or Safaga → Cairo
Journey Overview
Dated group itinerary for the 2027 Egypt solar eclipse
28 July–5 August 2027
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2Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. In the evening, board the train or sleeper train to Aswan.
3Arrive in Aswan and check in aboard Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or a similar cruise. Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
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July 31 – Kom Ombo and EdfuSail to Kom Ombo and visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Continue to Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus and sail toward Luxor.
5Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
6Attend the special solar eclipse viewing event in Luxor, then travel in the evening by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada.
7Relax at a 4-star soft all-inclusive hotel in Hurghada or Safaga, subject to availability. Optional marine and wellness activities are available.
8Enjoy another free day at the Red Sea resort with optional snorkeling, diving, boat trips, spa treatments or beach relaxation.
9Return to Cairo by domestic flight or private air-conditioned transportation, depending on the final confirmed arrangements.
Tour Highlights
Highlights of the Golden Shadow of Egypt
Eclipse
2027 Total Solar Eclipse
Witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event from Luxor within the path of totality.
GizaGiza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Explore Egypt’s most iconic ancient monuments.
Royal TombsValley of the Kings
Enter the royal necropolis of New Kingdom pharaohs.
LuxorQueen Hatshepsut Temple
See the terraced temple carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
West BankColossi of Memnon
View the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
East BankKarnak Temples
Walk through towering columns, statues and sacred lakes.
Red SeaHurghada Red Sea Stay
Enjoy two free days for beach relaxation and optional marine activities.
Cairo CultureOld Cairo Heritage
Discover historic churches and cultural landmarks in Cairo.
What to Expect
What to Expect on This Dated Group Tour
6 Travel Notes
Group Tour Format
This is a scheduled group tour, not a private tour.
Fixed Travel Dates
The program operates from 28 July to 5 August 2027.
4-Star Cairo Hotel
The Cairo stay is arranged in a 4-star hotel.
Nile Cruise
Accommodation is aboard Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or a similar vessel.
Red Sea Stay
Hurghada or Safaga accommodation is subject to availability and provided in a 4-star soft all-inclusive hotel.
Air-Conditioned Ground Transfers
All ground transfers and touring vehicles are air-conditioned.
Additional Information
Additional Information Before Booking
This package is non-refundable after booking confirmation.
The program is operated as a group tour and is not a private tour.
Accommodation in Cairo is in a 4-star hotel.
The cruise is Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or a similar cruise, subject to final confirmation.
The Red Sea hotel will be in Hurghada or Safaga according to availability, in a 4-star soft all-inclusive property.
All ground transfers are provided in air-conditioned vehicles.
Travel is by train or sleeper train, depending on the final confirmed arrangements.
The return from the Red Sea is by domestic flight or private air-conditioned transportation, depending on the final arrangements.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
On request
Non-Refundable Booking
All confirmed bookings for this eclipse group tour are non-refundable.
Non-Refundable BookingCairo by Night
Optional evening city experience.
OptionalQuad Safari
Optional desert activity in Cairo or Hurghada.
OptionalKing Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Special ticket at the Valley of the Kings.
OptionalLuxor Temple
Available as an optional additional temple visit.
OptionalHurghada Snorkeling & Diving
Marine trips and diving experiences are priced separately.
OptionalEntrance Tickets
Sightseeing-site entrance fees are excluded.
ExcludedInternational Flights, Visa & Tips
International airfare, entry visa and tipping are excluded.
ExcludedReady to witness Egypt’s golden shadow in 2027?
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Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Journey
The Golden Shadow of Egypt: Eclipse, Temples & Red Sea
A nine-day journey combining Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Aswan, a Nile cruise, Luxor’s temples and royal tombs, the 2027 total solar eclipse, and a Red Sea stay in Hurghada or Safaga.
9 days / 8 nightsCairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor · Red Sea28 July–5 August 2027
DAY 128 July 2027 · CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer, hotel check-in, and program briefing.⌄
DAY 128 July 2027 · Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer, hotel check-in, and program briefing.
Your Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and luggage, and escort you to your 4-star Cairo hotel.
✓ Airport meet and assist
✓ Private hotel transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at approximately 2:00 PM.
DAY 229 July 2027 · Cairo → AswanGiza Pyramids, GEM & Overnight Journey to Aswan
Visit the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum, enjoy lunch, then travel overnight to Aswan.⌄
DAY 229 July 2027 · Cairo → Aswan
Giza Pyramids, GEM & Overnight Journey to Aswan
Visit the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum, enjoy lunch, then travel overnight to Aswan.
Meet your Egyptologist for a full sightseeing day before transferring to the station for the overnight journey south.
✓ Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
✓ Grand Egyptian Museum
✓ Lunch at a local restaurant
✓ Overnight train or coach to Aswan
OPTIONAL
Entry inside a pyramid with a separate ticket
Entry inside a pyramid with a separate ticket
Note: Entry inside a pyramid and special museum tickets may require separate admission.
DAY 330 July 2027 · AswanCruise Check-In, Philae Temple & High Dam
Arrive in Aswan, board the Nile cruise, and visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.⌄
30 July 2027 · Aswan
Cruise Check-In, Philae Temple & High Dam
Arrive in Aswan, board the Nile cruise, and visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your representative and guide, transfer to Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or a similar vessel, and begin the Aswan sightseeing program.
✓ Nile cruise check-in
✓ Philae Temple
✓ Aswan High Dam
Note: Cruise check-in and sailing times remain subject to the confirmed vessel schedule.
DAY 431 July 2027 · Kom Ombo → EdfuKom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Sail to Kom Ombo, visit its double temple, continue to Edfu, and visit the Temple of Horus.⌄
31 July 2027 · Kom Ombo → Edfu
Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Sail to Kom Ombo, visit its double temple, continue to Edfu, and visit the Temple of Horus.
Enjoy a sailing day along the Nile with guided visits to two of Upper Egypt’s most important riverside temples.
✓ Kom Ombo Temple
✓ Sailing to Edfu
✓ Edfu Temple
Note: Temple visit times depend on the cruise navigation schedule.
DAY 51 August 2027 · LuxorWest Bank, Karnak & Luxor Temple
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.⌄
DAY 51 August 2027 · Luxor
West Bank, Karnak & Luxor Temple
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
Explore Luxor’s West Bank in the morning, return to the cruise, then continue to Karnak and Luxor Temple.
✓ Valley of the Kings
✓ Temple of Hatshepsut
✓ Colossi of Memnon
✓ Karnak Temple
✓ Luxor Temple
OPTIONAL
Tutankhamun’s Tomb requires a special ticket
Tutankhamun’s Tomb requires a special ticket
Note: Tutankhamun’s tomb requires separate admission.
DAY 62 August 2027 · Luxor → Hurghada / SafagaTotal Solar Eclipse & Red Sea Transfer
Attend the organized eclipse viewing event, then transfer to Hurghada or Safaga.⌄
2 August 2027 · Luxor → Hurghada / Safaga
Total Solar Eclipse & Red Sea Transfer
Attend the organized eclipse viewing event, then transfer to Hurghada or Safaga.
Travel to the carefully selected eclipse viewing location within the path of totality and witness the 2027 total solar eclipse before continuing to the Red Sea.
✓ Eclipse viewing event
✓ Protective viewing guidance
✓ Private transfer to the Red Sea
Note: The exact viewing point and timing remain subject to operational and safety arrangements.
DAY 73 August 2027 · Hurghada / SafagaRelax at the Red Sea Resort
Enjoy a peaceful day by the beach and the resort facilities.⌄
DAY 73 August 2027 · Hurghada / Safaga
Relax at the Red Sea Resort
Enjoy a peaceful day by the beach and the resort facilities.
Spend the day swimming, relaxing by the pool, and enjoying the clear waters of the Red Sea.
✓ Beach and resort time
✓ Swimming pools and resort facilities
OPTIONAL
Snorkeling, diving or an island boat trip
Snorkeling, diving or an island boat trip
Note: Optional activities are available at an additional cost.
DAY 84 August 2027 · Hurghada / SafagaSecond Free Day at the Red Sea
Another full day to relax or choose an optional marine or desert adventure.⌄
DAY 84 August 2027 · Hurghada / Safaga
Second Free Day at the Red Sea
Another full day to relax or choose an optional marine or desert adventure.
Enjoy a flexible free day at the resort or reserve one of the recommended Red Sea activities.
✓ Beach and pool day
✓ Free time at the resort
OPTIONAL
Orange Island, Giftun trip or desert safari
Orange Island, Giftun trip or desert safari
Note: Activities depend on weather and local availability.
DAY 95 August 2027 · Hurghada → CairoReturn to Cairo & Departure
Check out and return to Cairo by confirmed domestic flight or private transportation.⌄
DAY 95 August 2027 · Hurghada → Cairo
Return to Cairo & Departure
Check out and return to Cairo by confirmed domestic flight or private transportation.
Your pickup will be arranged according to the final confirmed domestic and international departure schedule.
✓ Resort check-out
✓ Airport or road transfer
✓ Return to Cairo
Note: The final return method and connection times must be confirmed in writing.
Egypt Tours Club2027 Eclipse Group Tour · Clear package details before you confirm
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this fixed-date 9-day group journey from 28 July to 5 August 2027, combining Cairo, Giza, Aswan, a Nile Cruise, Luxor’s eclipse event and a two-day Red Sea stay in Hurghada or Safaga.
Tour Inclusions
Services confirmed by the live operational itineraryScheduled Group Tour Format
This programme operates as a scheduled group tour and is not a private tour.
Fixed Travel Dates
The tour operates from 28 July to 5 August 2027.
Cairo 4-Star Hotel Accommodation
The Cairo stay is arranged in a selected 4-star hotel.
Overnight Journey Cairo–Aswan
Travel from Cairo to Aswan is by train or sleeper train according to the final confirmed arrangements.
Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or Similar
Cruise accommodation is aboard Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or a similar vessel, subject to final confirmation.
Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu Programme
The itinerary includes Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple before sailing onward to Luxor.
Luxor East and West Bank Sightseeing
The programme includes Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
2027 Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
A dedicated eclipse-viewing event in Luxor is included on 2 August 2027.
Private Transfer to the Red Sea
After the eclipse event, the group travels by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada or Safaga.
Two Red Sea Resort Nights
The Red Sea stay is arranged in a 4-star soft all-inclusive resort in Hurghada or Safaga, subject to availability.
Air-Conditioned Ground Transfers
All scheduled ground transfers and touring vehicles are air-conditioned.
Return to Cairo
Return from the Red Sea is by domestic flight or private air-conditioned transportation, depending on the final confirmed arrangements.
Meals Listed in the Daily Programme
Day 2 includes breakfast and lunch; Days 3–6 include breakfast, lunch and dinner; Red Sea meals follow the confirmed soft all-inclusive resort plan; Day 9 includes breakfast.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writingSightseeing Entrance Fees
The page explicitly states that sightseeing-site entrance fees are excluded.
International Airfare
International flights to and from Egypt are excluded.
Egypt Entry Visa
The Egypt entry visa is excluded.
Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is excluded.
Inside Pyramid Entry
Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate ticket.
King Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Tutankhamun’s tomb requires a special separate ticket.
Optional Cairo by Night
The evening Cairo city experience is optional and costs extra.
Optional Quad Safari
Quad safari in Cairo or Hurghada is optional and priced separately.
Optional Red Sea Marine Activities
Snorkeling, diving, Orange Island, Giftun trips and other boat activities are optional and cost extra.
Optional Red Sea Desert and Wellness Activities
Desert safari, spa treatments and other resort activities are optional and priced separately.
Any Service Not Clearly Confirmed
Any unlisted transfer, ticket, meal, activity or service remains excluded unless added in writing.
Booking Is Non-Refundable
All confirmed bookings for this eclipse group tour are non-refundable.
Travel dates28 July–5 August 2027Fixed-date non-refundable group departure.
RouteCairo → Aswan → Nile Cruise → Luxor → Red Sea → CairoCulture, eclipse and beach in one programme.
Red SeaHurghada or SafagaTwo nights in a 4-star soft all-inclusive resort.
Important page check: The operational itinerary confirms Cairo → Giza & GEM → overnight train/coach to Aswan → Nile Cruise through Kom Ombo and Edfu → Luxor sightseeing → eclipse event → Hurghada or Safaga → Cairo. The live page explicitly excludes sightseeing entrance fees, even though the attractions themselves are scheduled in the itinerary. The booking is non-refundable, and the final Red Sea property and return method to Cairo remain subject to confirmation.
Review the itinerary or confirm your Golden Shadow eclipse journey
Confirm the Cairo hotel, train category, Nile Cruise vessel and cabin, Red Sea resort, eclipse logistics and Cairo return method before booking.
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Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2027-07-27
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 | $ 13160 | $ 8560 | $ 8500 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 6580 | $ 4280 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 3290 | $ 2140 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount