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1Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, help with visa and customs procedures, private transfer and hotel check-in.
Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Experience
Chasing the Shadow in Ancient Egypt: 6-Day Eclipse Tour 2027
A rare six-day journey combining Cairo’s ancient landmarks, Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, and a carefully arranged total solar eclipse viewing experience under Egypt’s historic skies.
6 days / 5 nights
Available from 30 July 2027
Cairo · Luxor · Eclipse
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & GEM → VIP Train → Luxor → Eclipse → Cairo → Departure
Journey Overview
Ancient Egypt and a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse
6 days / 5 nights
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2Visit the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum, then board the confirmed VIP seated train to Luxor.
3Explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temples.
4Travel to a selected viewing location within the path of totality, witness the eclipse, then board the VIP train back to Cairo.
5Visit Old Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church area, Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque.
6Check out by 11:00 AM and transfer to Cairo Airport or your next destination.
Tour Highlights
Highlights of the 6-Day Egypt Eclipse Tour
Eclipse2027 Total Solar Eclipse
Witness the dramatic moment of totality from a carefully selected viewing location in Luxor.
GizaGiza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Explore Egypt’s most iconic ancient monuments with an expert guide.
MuseumGrand Egyptian Museum
Discover the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to ancient Egypt.
Royal TombsValley of the Kings
Explore the royal burial ground and its richly decorated tombs.
LuxorQueen Hatshepsut Temple
See the monumental terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari.
West BankColossi of Memnon
View the two monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
East BankKarnak Temples
Walk through towering columns, sacred lakes and monumental gateways.
Cairo CultureOld Cairo Heritage
Visit Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque.
What to Expect
What to Expect on This 6-Day Eclipse Journey
6 Travel Notes
Compact Multi-City Route
The program connects Cairo and Luxor in six days with focused sightseeing.
VIP Seated Train Travel
Two nights are spent aboard confirmed VIP seated trains between Cairo and Luxor.
Dedicated Eclipse Viewing
A carefully selected site within the path of totality is arranged for optimal visibility and comfort.
Professional Egyptologist
A qualified guide accompanies all scheduled sightseeing visits.
Moderate Walking
Expect walking at the pyramids, museum, temples, royal tombs and Old Cairo.
Essential Eclipse Equipment
Certified eclipse glasses are mandatory; a hat, sunscreen and reusable water bottle are recommended.
Additional Information
Additional Information Before Booking
Three nights in carefully selected 3-star hotels and two nights aboard VIP trains.
Accommodation in Cairo is in a carefully selected 3-star hotel; check-in starts at 2:00 PM.
Accommodation in Luxor is in a 3-star or boutique hotel, depending on availability.
Cairo–Luxor–Cairo travel is provided on confirmed VIP seated trains.
All ground transportation is provided in modern air-conditioned cars, buses or minibuses.
Breakfast and lunch are included on sightseeing days; Day 4 includes breakfast.
Certified eclipse glasses and safety instructions are provided; follow the tour leader’s guidance at all times.
Halal, vegetarian and other meal requirements can be arranged when advised in advance.
A 100% deposit of the total booking amount is required to confirm the reservation.
Train schedules, traffic, weather and eclipse logistics may affect timings or visit order.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
On request
Inside Pyramid Entry
Tickets to enter a pyramid are separate.
OptionalKing Tutankhamun’s Tomb
A special ticket is required inside the Valley of the Kings.
OptionalDinner Cruise
Optional Nile dinner cruise with buffet and live entertainment.
OptionalPyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional evening show at the Giza Plateau.
OptionalCairo by Night
Optional evening city experience.
OptionalQuad Safari
Optional desert activity in Cairo.
OptionalInternational Flights, Visa & Tips
International airfare, entry visa and tipping are excluded.
ExcludedReady to chase the shadow across ancient Egypt?
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Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Experience
Chasing the Shadow in Ancient Egypt: 6-Day Eclipse Tour 2027
A rare six-day journey combining Cairo’s ancient landmarks, Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, and a carefully arranged total solar eclipse viewing experience.
6 days / 5 nightsCairo · Giza · Luxor · EclipseAvailable from 30 July 2027
DAY 1CairoArrival in Cairo
Meet-and-assist at Cairo Airport, private transfer, hotel check-in, and program briefing.⌄
DAY 1Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Meet-and-assist at Cairo Airport, private transfer, hotel check-in, and program briefing.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival formalities and luggage, and escort you by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.
✓ Airport meet and assist
✓ Private hotel transfer
OPTIONAL
Dinner cruise, Cairo by Night, quad safari or Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Dinner cruise, Cairo by Night, quad safari or Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at approximately 2:00 PM.
DAY 2Giza → LuxorGiza Pyramids, GEM & VIP Train
Explore the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum, then board the VIP seated train to Luxor.⌄
DAY 2Giza → Luxor
Giza Pyramids, GEM & VIP Train
Explore the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum, then board the VIP seated train to Luxor.
Meet your Egyptologist after breakfast for a guided day in Giza. Visit the pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum, enjoy lunch, then transfer to Cairo railway station.
✓ Giza Pyramids
✓ Great Sphinx
✓ Grand Egyptian Museum
OPTIONAL
Entry inside a pyramid with a separate ticket
Entry inside a pyramid with a separate ticket
Note: Final train departure time is subject to the confirmed railway schedule.
DAY 3LuxorLuxor East & West Bank Highlights
Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.⌄
DAY 3Luxor
Luxor East & West Bank Highlights
Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.
Upon arrival in Luxor, begin a comprehensive sightseeing day covering the principal monuments of the West Bank and East Bank before hotel check-in.
✓ Valley of the Kings
✓ Temple of Hatshepsut
✓ Colossi of Memnon
✓ Karnak Temple
OPTIONAL
Tutankhamun’s Tomb requires a special ticket
Tutankhamun’s Tomb requires a special ticket
Note: Hotel selection in Luxor is subject to availability.
DAY 4Luxor → CairoTotal Solar Eclipse Experience
Witness the 2027 total solar eclipse from a carefully selected location, then take the overnight train to Cairo.⌄
DAY 4Luxor → Cairo
Total Solar Eclipse Experience
Witness the 2027 total solar eclipse from a carefully selected location, then take the overnight train to Cairo.
Travel to a coordinated viewing area inside the path of totality, receive safety guidance, and experience the moon completely covering the sun before transferring to Luxor railway station.
✓ Prime eclipse viewing location
✓ Eclipse safety briefing
✓ Moment of totality
✓ Overnight train to Cairo
Note: Certified solar eclipse glasses are mandatory during all partial phases.
DAY 5CairoCoptic Cairo, Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Discover Cairo’s Christian and Islamic heritage after arriving from Luxor.⌄
DAY 5Cairo
Coptic Cairo, Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Discover Cairo’s Christian and Islamic heritage after arriving from Luxor.
Meet your guide at Cairo railway station and continue to Old Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin before returning to your hotel.
✓ Old Coptic Cairo
✓ Hanging Church area
✓ Citadel of Saladin
✓ Alabaster Mosque
Note: The sightseeing sequence may be adjusted according to the train’s confirmed arrival time.
DAY 6CairoDeparture
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.⌄
DAY 6Cairo
Departure
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Your departure pickup will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight details, with air-conditioned transportation to Cairo International Airport.
✓ Hotel pickup
✓ Private airport transfer
Note: Standard check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability.
Egypt Tours Club2027 Eclipse Experience · Clear package details before you confirm
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this limited-date 6-day Egypt Total Solar Eclipse journey through Cairo, Giza and Luxor, combining three hotel nights, two overnight VIP seated-train journeys, expert-guided ancient sites and a coordinated eclipse viewing experience.
Tour Inclusions
Services expressly confirmed by the published eclipse packageMeet and Assist at Cairo International Airport
Arrival assistance inside Cairo Airport, support with arrival formalities and luggage, followed by a private air-conditioned transfer to the Cairo hotel.
Three Nights in Selected Hotels
Two hotel nights in Cairo and one hotel night in Luxor are included. The page specifies selected 3-star accommodation, with the Luxor property possibly 3-star or boutique subject to availability.
Two Overnight VIP Seated-Train Journeys
Confirmed VIP seated-train travel is included from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor back to Cairo.
Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide
A professional Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing in Giza, Luxor and Cairo.
Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 2 includes guided visits to the Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum before the train to Luxor.
Luxor East and West Bank Sightseeing
Day 3 includes the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple.
Coordinated 2027 Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
Day 4 includes transfer to a carefully selected viewing location inside the path of totality, coordinated for visibility, safety and comfort.
Certified Eclipse Glasses and Safety Guidance
Certified eclipse glasses and viewing instructions are provided for the eclipse programme; they are mandatory during all partial phases.
Old Coptic Cairo, Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
Day 5 includes guided sightseeing in Old Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church area, Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque.
Private Ground Transportation
Modern air-conditioned transportation is included for airport transfers, scheduled sightseeing and eclipse transfers.
Meals Listed in the Daily Itinerary
Day 2 includes breakfast and lunch; Day 3 breakfast and lunch; Day 4 breakfast; Day 5 breakfast and lunch; Day 6 breakfast. Arrival-day meals depend on arrival time.
Private Departure Transfer
Day 6 includes hotel pickup and private air-conditioned transfer to Cairo International Airport according to the confirmed flight schedule.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless expressly confirmed in writingInternational Airfare
International flights to and from Egypt are excluded.
Egypt Entry Visa
Arrival assistance is included, but the entry visa itself is listed among the excluded items.
Tipping and Gratuities
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff, train staff and other service personnel are excluded.
Meals Not Mentioned
Any meal, snack or beverage not expressly listed in the daily itinerary is excluded.
Inside Pyramid Entry
Tickets to enter the interior of a pyramid are separate and require additional payment.
King Tutankhamun’s Tomb
A special ticket is required to enter Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Optional Nile Dinner Cruise
A Cairo Nile dinner cruise with buffet and entertainment is optional and costs extra.
Pyramids Sound and Light Show
The evening Sound and Light Show at the Giza Plateau is optional.
Cairo by Night
The evening city experience is optional and carries an additional fee.
Quad Safari
The Cairo desert quad activity is optional and payable separately.
Hotel, Train and Room Upgrades
Upgrades, unlisted equipment, extra nights and late checkout are excluded unless added to the final written booking.
Any Service Not Clearly Mentioned
Any transfer, ticket, equipment or service not stated in the final written inclusions remains excluded.
Accommodation3 hotel nights + 2 VIP-train nightsCairo and Luxor hotels with overnight rail travel in both directions.
Eclipse programmeSelected path-of-totality viewing siteCertified eclipse glasses and safety briefing included.
RouteCairo → Giza & GEM → Luxor → Eclipse → CairoAvailable from 30 July 2027.
Important page check: The operational itinerary confirms Cairo → Giza & GEM → VIP train to Luxor → Luxor sightseeing → eclipse viewing → VIP train to Cairo → Old Cairo → departure. One What to Expect image caption incorrectly mentions Hurghada, but Hurghada does not appear in the actual 6-day itinerary and is therefore not included. Final hotel names, VIP-train category and schedules, eclipse viewing point, operating times and special-entry tickets must be confirmed in writing.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 2027 eclipse journey
Confirm the hotels, VIP trains, eclipse viewing logistics, entrance tickets and transfers before booking this limited-date programme.
Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2027-07-30
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 | $ 6900 | $ 6000 | $ 6000 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 3450 | $ 3000 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 1725 | $ 1500 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount
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