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Celestial Egypt Odyssey – 8 Days Under the Eclipse

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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
The Golden Shadow of Egypt: Eclipse, Temples & Red Sea
Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 8 Days Under the EclipseCairo → Giza & GEM → Luxor Eclipse → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo

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
July 31 – Arrival in Cairo1
July 31 – Arrival in Cairo

Meet and assist, private transfer, hotel check-in and free time.

August 1 – GEM, Giza Pyramids & Bus to Luxor2
August 1 – GEM, Giza Pyramids & Bus to Luxor

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then travel to Luxor by bus.

August 2 – Eclipse Event & Cruise Check-In3
August 2 – Eclipse Event & Cruise Check-In

Attend the solar eclipse event in Luxor, then check in on the Nile cruise and overnight onboard.

August 3 – Luxor East & West Banks4
August 3 – Luxor East & West Banks

Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple, then sail toward Edfu.

August 4 – Edfu & Kom Ombo5
August 4 – Edfu & Kom Ombo

Visit Edfu Temple, sail to Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple and continue toward Aswan.

August 5 – Philae Temple & High Dam6
August 5 – Philae Temple & High Dam

Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Abu Simbel and Nubian Village are optional.

August 6 – Fly Back to Cairo7
August 6 – Fly Back to Cairo

Check out from the cruise, transfer to Aswan Airport and fly back to Cairo.

August 7 – Departure8
August 7 – Departure

Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Tour Highlights

Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 8 Days Under the Eclipse

2027 Total Solar EclipseEclipse

2027 Total Solar Eclipse

Witness the total solar eclipse from Luxor, one of the world’s prime viewing locations.

Giza Pyramids & Great SphinxGiza

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Explore the pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple with an Egyptologist.

Grand Egyptian MuseumMuseum

Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit Egypt’s landmark museum after the Giza sightseeing program.

Three Red Sea NightsRed Sea

Three Red Sea Nights

Relax at a 4-star Hurghada beach resort on a soft all-inclusive basis.

Valley of the KingsRoyal Tombs

Valley of the Kings

Explore the royal tombs of Luxor’s West Bank.

Queen Hatshepsut TempleLuxor

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

See the terraced temple of Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of MemnonWest Bank

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.

Karnak & Luxor TemplesEast Bank

Karnak & Luxor Temples

Visit Luxor’s two major East Bank temple complexes.

Edfu TempleEdfu

Edfu Temple

Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus.

Kom Ombo TempleKom Ombo

Kom Ombo Temple

Visit the unique riverside double temple.

Philae TempleAswan

Philae Temple

Discover the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis.

Overnight Train to CairoRail Journey

Overnight 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
What to Expect on This Eclipse Journey
What to ExpectCairo → Giza & GEM → Hurghada → Luxor Eclipse → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo

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.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

On request
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Abu Simbel Temples

Optional excursion from Aswan.

Optional
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Nubian Village

Optional cultural excursion.

Optional
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Hot Air Balloon

Optional sunrise flight over Luxor.

Optional
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King Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Special ticket is separate.

Optional
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International Airfare

Not included.

Excluded
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Egypt Entry Visa

Not included.

Excluded
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Travel Insurance

Not included.

Excluded
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Tipping & Personal Expenses

Not included.

Excluded

Ready 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-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Cairo on 31 July 2027DAY 1
Cairo · 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.
AccommodationHotel in Cairo
MealsNot listed for Day 1
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Arrival arrangements and hotel access depend on the confirmed international flight and hotel booking details.
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx before the bus to LuxorDAY 2
Cairo → 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.
AccommodationOvernight travel by bus to Luxor
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportGuided sightseeing and air-conditioned bus
Note: Road conditions, traffic and eclipse-week operations may affect the final departure and arrival times.
Total solar eclipse event in Luxor and Nile cruise check-inDAY 3
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
Accommodation5-star standard Nile Cruise
MealsLight lunch and dinner
TransportEclipse transfers and cruise transfer
Note: The exact viewing point and operating timetable remain subject to final eclipse logistics, local instructions and traffic controls.
Luxor East and West Bank sightseeing with Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor TempleDAY 4
Luxor → 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.
Accommodation5-star standard Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate guided sightseeing and Nile Cruise
Note: The visit sequence and sailing time may be adjusted according to cruise navigation and local operating conditions.
Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple during the Nile cruise to AswanDAY 5
Edfu → 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
Accommodation5-star standard Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile Cruise and local sightseeing transfers
Note: Temple visit times are coordinated with the cruise sailing schedule and navigation conditions.
Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam sightseeingDAY 6
Aswan · 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.
Accommodation5-star standard Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportGuided Aswan sightseeing and local transfers
Note: Optional excursions require separate confirmation and may affect the day’s operating schedule.
Flight from Aswan back to Cairo on 6 August 2027DAY 7
Aswan → 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
AccommodationHotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast
TransportAirport transfers and domestic flight
Note: The Aswan–Cairo flight schedule is subject to final airline confirmation.
Departure from Cairo International Airport on 7 August 2027DAY 8
Cairo · 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
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
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
8 Days / 7 Nights
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 itinerary
7 nights total5-star Nile CruiseEclipse viewingAswan–Cairo flight
  • Airport 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 writing
International airfareEntry visaOptional toursPremium tickets
  • International 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.

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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
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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
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