Sands, Stars & Solar Eclipse – 11 Days in Egypt

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Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 11-Day Eclipse, Red Sea & Nile Cruise Journey

Egypt Tours Club · 2027 Eclipse Group Tour

Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 11-Day Eclipse, Red Sea & Nile Cruise Journey

A carefully balanced group journey with Cairo sightseeing, three relaxing Red Sea nights, the total solar eclipse in Luxor, and a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

28 July–7 August 2027

11 days / 10 nights

Group tour · Non-refundable

Itinerary Package Page

Celestial Egypt Odyssey: 11-Day Eclipse, Red Sea & Nile Cruise JourneyCairo → Giza & GEM → Hurghada → Luxor Eclipse → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo

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Dated Journey Overview

Cairo → Giza & GEM → Hurghada → Luxor Eclipse → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo

Dated Journey Overview

Red Sea relaxation before the eclipse, followed by the classic Nile route

28 July–7 August 2027

July 28 – Arrival in Cairo

Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, private air-conditioned transfer, hotel check-in and free time.

July 29 – Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Breakfast, guided visit to the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, lunch, then the Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo.

July 30 – Cairo to Hurghada

Morning transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle, check-in at a 4-star beach resort and soft all-inclusive leisure time.

July 31 – Hurghada at Leisure

Free Red Sea day with optional snorkeling, diving or water sports. Soft all-inclusive stay.

August 1 – Hurghada at Leisure

Another free day by the beach or pool with optional excursions. Soft all-inclusive stay.

August 2 – Solar Eclipse Experience & Nile Cruise

03:00 AM check-out, transfer to Luxor, total solar eclipse viewing, light lunch, cruise check-in and dinner onboard.

August 3 – Luxor East & West Banks to Edfu

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

August 4 – Edfu & Kom Ombo

Early visit to Edfu Temple, sail to Kom Ombo, visit the double temple and continue toward Aswan.

August 5 – Aswan Highlights

Visit Philae Temple, with an optional Abu Simbel excursion, then return to the cruise in Aswan.

August 6 – Aswan to Cairo

Cruise check-out, transfer to Aswan Railway Station and board the overnight sleeper train, or seated train according to the selected package category.

August 7 – Departure

Arrive in Cairo and transfer to Cairo International Airport, your Cairo hotel or your next destination.

Tour Highlights

Highlights of the Celestial Egypt Odyssey

Eclipse

2027 Total Solar Eclipse

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

Giza

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

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

Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

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

Red Sea

Three Red Sea Nights

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

Royal Tombs

Valley of the Kings

Explore the royal tombs of Luxor’s West Bank.

Luxor

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

See the terraced temple of Deir el-Bahari.

West Bank

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.

East Bank

Karnak & Luxor Temples

Visit Luxor’s two major East Bank temple complexes.

Edfu

Edfu Temple

Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus.

Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo Temple

Visit the unique riverside double temple.

Aswan

Philae Temple

Discover the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis.

Rail 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 11-Day Group Tour

6 Travel Notes

An 11-day Egypt journey combining Cairo, three relaxing Red Sea nights, the 2027 total solar eclipse near Luxor, a four-night Nile cruise to Aswan, and an overnight train back to Cairo.

11 days / 10 nightsCairo · Hurghada · Luxor · Nile Cruise · Aswan2027 Total Solar Eclipse Journey

Itinerary

DAY1

28 July 2027 · Cairo

Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer, hotel check-in, and free time to relax.

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Your Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and luggage, and escort you by private vehicle to your hotel.

Included and optional experiences

Airport Meet and Assist

Personal assistance with arrival procedures and luggage.

Private Hotel Transfer

Air-conditioned transfer to your 4-star Cairo hotel.

Free Time

Relax after the journey and prepare for the following day.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo

MealsAccording to arrival plan

TransportPrivate airport transfer

Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at approximately 2:00 PM.

DAY2

29 July 2027 · Cairo

Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Explore the Giza Plateau, enjoy lunch, and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist for a full day discovering the most celebrated monuments of Giza and the treasures displayed at GEM.

Included and optional experiences

Giza Pyramids

See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure on the Giza Plateau.

Great Sphinx & Valley Temple

Visit the monumental Sphinx and the ancient Valley Temple complex.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy an included lunch during the sightseeing program.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Explore the monumental galleries and masterpieces of ancient Egypt.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo

MealsBreakfast and lunch

TransportPrivate guided sightseeing

Note: Entry inside a pyramid and special museum exhibitions may require separate admission.

DAY3

30 July 2027 · Cairo → Hurghada

Cairo to Hurghada

Travel by private vehicle to Hurghada and check in at your 4-star beach resort.

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After breakfast, leave Cairo for the Red Sea coast. On arrival, check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure under the soft all-inclusive arrangement.

Included and optional experiences

Private Road Transfer

Travel from Cairo to Hurghada in an air-conditioned private vehicle.

Beach Resort Check-In

Settle into your 4-star Red Sea accommodation.

Leisure Time

Relax by the beach or pool after arrival.

Accommodation4-star beach resort

MealsSoft all-inclusive

TransportPrivate road transfer

Note: Journey duration depends on traffic, rest stops, and road conditions.

DAY4

31 July 2027 · Hurghada

Hurghada at Leisure

Enjoy a free day at the Red Sea with optional snorkeling, diving, or water sports.

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Spend the day enjoying the resort, the beach, and the clear waters of the Red Sea at your own pace.

Included and optional experiences

Beach and Pool Time

Enjoy the resort facilities throughout the day.

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Snorkeling or Diving

Explore coral reefs and marine life on an optional excursion.

OPTIONAL

Water Sports

Choose from locally available water activities.

Accommodation4-star beach resort

MealsSoft all-inclusive

TransportLeisure day

Note: Optional activities are available at an additional cost and depend on weather.

DAY5

1 August 2027 · Hurghada

Another Relaxing Red Sea Day

Relax at the beach or pool, or reserve an optional marine or desert excursion.

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Enjoy another flexible day before the early departure to Luxor for the eclipse experience.

Included and optional experiences

Beach and Pool Day

Relax and enjoy the resort facilities.

OPTIONAL

Island Boat Trip

Add a snorkeling and island excursion.

OPTIONAL

Desert Safari

Explore the Eastern Desert by quad bike or 4x4.

Accommodation4-star beach resort

MealsSoft all-inclusive

TransportLeisure day

Note: Prepare luggage in the evening for the 3:00 AM check-out the next morning.

Total Solar Eclipse & Nile Cruise Check-In

DAY6TOTALITY

2 August 2027 · Hurghada → Luxor

Total Solar Eclipse & Nile Cruise Check-In

Depart at 3:00 AM, witness totality near Luxor, enjoy a light lunch, and board the Nile cruise.

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Check out in the early morning and travel to the carefully selected viewing location within the path of totality. After the eclipse event and a light lunch, transfer to your Nile cruise.

Included and optional experiences

Early Transfer to Luxor

Depart Hurghada at approximately 3:00 AM by private vehicle.

Total Solar Eclipse Experience

Witness the rare celestial event from the organized viewing location.

Protective Viewing Guidance

Follow official safety instructions and use certified eclipse glasses.

Light Lunch

Enjoy a light meal after the viewing event.

Nile Cruise Check-In

Board the cruise, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner.

Accommodation5-star standard Nile cruise

MealsLight lunch and dinner

TransportPrivate eclipse transfer

Note: The exact viewing point and operational timing remain subject to safety, traffic, and official arrangements.

DAY7

3 August 2027 · Luxor → Edfu

Luxor East & West Banks

Visit Luxor’s greatest West and East Bank monuments before sailing toward Edfu.

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After an early breakfast, explore the royal necropolis and monumental temples of ancient Thebes, then return to the cruise and begin sailing south.

Included and optional experiences

Valley of the Kings

Enter selected decorated royal tombs of the New Kingdom.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Admire the terraced memorial temple at Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.

Karnak Temple

Walk through pylons, obelisks, sacred lakes, and the Hypostyle Hall.

Luxor Temple

Visit the atmospheric temple in central Luxor.

Sailing to Edfu

Return to the cruise and continue along the Nile.

Accommodation5-star standard Nile cruise

MealsBreakfast, lunch, and dinner

TransportPrivate guided Luxor tour and cruise sailing

Note: Tutankhamun’s tomb requires separate admission.

DAY8

4 August 2027 · Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan

Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Visit the Temple of Horus, continue to Kom Ombo, and sail toward Aswan.

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Begin with an early visit to Edfu Temple, return to the cruise, and later explore the unique double temple at Kom Ombo before continuing south.

Included and optional experiences

Edfu Temple

Visit one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus.

Nile Sailing

Relax on board between the temple visits.

Kom Ombo Temple

Explore the twin sanctuary dedicated to Sobek and Horus.

Sailing to Aswan

Continue toward Aswan and overnight on board.

Accommodation5-star standard Nile cruise

MealsBreakfast, lunch, and dinner

TransportCruise sailing and guided visits

Note: Temple times depend on the confirmed navigation schedule.

DAY9

5 August 2027 · Aswan

Aswan Highlights

Visit Philae Temple and optionally travel to the Abu Simbel Temples.

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After breakfast on board, discover the beautiful island sanctuary of Philae. Guests may add an optional excursion to Abu Simbel.

Included and optional experiences

Philae Temple

Reach the island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis by motorboat.

OPTIONAL

Abu Simbel Temples

Optional excursion to the monumental temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.

Return to the Cruise

Relax on board after the Aswan program.

Accommodation5-star standard Nile cruise

MealsBreakfast, lunch, and dinner

TransportPrivate Aswan sightseeing

Note: The Abu Simbel excursion is optional, subject to availability, and requires an early departure.

DAY10

6 August 2027 · Aswan → Cairo

Nile Cruise Check-Out & Overnight Train

Check out from the cruise and board the overnight train from Aswan to Cairo.

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After breakfast, complete cruise check-out and transfer to Aswan Railway Station for the overnight journey north.

Included and optional experiences

Cruise Check-Out

Complete departure formalities after breakfast.

Railway Station Transfer

Private transfer to Aswan Railway Station.

Overnight Train to Cairo

Travel overnight in the confirmed train category.

AccommodationOvernight train

MealsBreakfast

TransportPrivate station transfer and train

Note: Train departure and arrival times are subject to the Egyptian National Railways schedule.

DAY11

7 August 2027 · Cairo

Arrival in Cairo & Departure

Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the airport, hotel, or your next destination.

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On arrival, meet your representative for the transfer that matches your onward travel arrangements.

Included and optional experiences

Airport Departure Transfer

Continue to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

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Cairo Hotel Transfer

Transfer to your hotel when extending the stay.

OPTIONAL

Next Cairo Destination

Continue to another confirmed location in Cairo.

AccommodationCheck-out / departure day

MealsAccording to train and flight schedule

TransportPrivate arrival transfer

Note: Allow a safe connection window between the train arrival and any international flight.

Sands, Stars & Solar Eclipse – 11 Days in Egypt

Confirmed inclusions and exclusions for the 2027 group journey through Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, the Nile cruise and Aswan.

11 days / 10 nights28 July–7 August 2027Group tour · Non-refundable

Tour Inclusions

Services included in the published package

Meet and assist in CairoArrival assistance at Cairo International Airport and departure assistance according to the final travel schedule.
Two nights in a 4-star Cairo hotelAccommodation on 28 and 29 July with breakfast, as required by the dated itinerary.
Three nights in a 4-star Hurghada resortSoft all-inclusive accommodation at a Red Sea beach resort.
Four nights on a 5-star Nile cruiseStandard 5-star cruise from Luxor to Aswan on a full-board basis.
Overnight train from Aswan to CairoSleeper train or seated train according to the selected package category.
Meals listed in the itineraryCairo breakfasts, Cairo sightseeing lunch, Hurghada soft all-inclusive meals, eclipse-day light lunch, and full-board cruise meals.
All listed sightseeing toursGiza, GEM, Luxor East and West Banks, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae Temple.
Entrance fees to listed sitesAdmission to all sites specifically mentioned in the included itinerary.
Professional Egyptologist guideEnglish-speaking Egyptologist during all included sightseeing tours.
All ground transfersModern air-conditioned transport in Cairo, Cairo–Hurghada, Hurghada–Luxor, cruise transfers, Aswan station and Cairo arrival transfer.
Eclipse-day organizationEarly transfer to Luxor, organized viewing logistics, safety guidance and a light lunch.
Bottled water, taxes and service chargesBottled water during sightseeing plus applicable service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

Items payable separately unless confirmed otherwise

International airfareFlights to and from Egypt are not included.
Egypt entry visaVisa fees and entry requirements are the traveler’s responsibility.
Travel insuranceMedical, cancellation and baggage insurance are not included.
Personal expenses and unlisted drinksShopping, minibar, laundry and beverages not expressly included are payable separately.
Optional tours and excursionsAbu Simbel, hot-air balloon, Hurghada marine activities, desert safari, Karnak Sound and Light and Nubian Village.
TippingGratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff and hotel personnel are excluded.
Camera and video permitsSpecial photography permits are payable where required.
Early check-in and late check-outSubject to availability and additional hotel or cruise charges.
Unlisted meals or servicesAnything not specifically stated in the Included section is excluded.
Government increasesAny uncontrollable increase in taxes or entrance fees is excluded.

Accommodation2 Cairo nights · 3 Hurghada nights · 4 cruise nights · 1 train night

RouteCairo → Hurghada → Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo

Tour typeScheduled small-group eclipse departure

Note: The detailed dated itinerary requires two Cairo hotel nights, although the raw inclusions list on the page mentions one. This script follows the dated 11-day itinerary.

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Current Season Price Details

The trip is available for booking starting from 2027-07-28

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	$ 14168 $ 15400	$ 9660 $ 10500	$ 9660 $ 10500
Max child # [age:6-11]
Price per child	$ 7084 $ 7700	$ 4830 $ 5250
Max infant # [age:0-5]
Price per infant	$ 3542 $ 3850	$ 2415 $ 2625