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1Arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet and assist, followed by a private air-conditioned transfer to the 4-star hotel.
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.
4Sail 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
Eclipse2027 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?
Review the itinerary and request a quotation for this limited-date eclipse journey.
The Golden Shadow of Egypt: Eclipse, Temples & Red Sea
A 9-day Egypt journey combining Cairo, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, the 2027 total solar eclipse, and relaxing Red Sea days in Hurghada or Safaga.
9 days / 8 nightsCairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor · Hurghada or Safaga2027 Total Solar Eclipse Journey
Itinerary
DAY128 July 2027 · CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer, hotel check-in, and program briefing.
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DAY1Arrival 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 hotel.
Included and optional experiences
Airport Meet and Assist
Personal assistance with arrival procedures and luggage.
Private Hotel Transfer
Air-conditioned transfer to your Cairo hotel.
OPTIONAL
Pyramids Sound and Light Show
Optional evening introduction to ancient Egyptian history.
AccommodationHotel in Cairo
MealsAccording to arrival plan
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at approximately 2:00 PM.
DAY229 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 by train or coach.
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DAY2Giza Pyramids, GEM & Overnight Journey to Aswan
Visit the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum, enjoy lunch, then travel overnight to Aswan by train or coach.
Meet your private Egyptologist for a full sightseeing day before transferring to the station for the overnight journey south.
Included experiences
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and see the Great Sphinx.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Discover monumental galleries and the treasures of ancient Egypt.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy an included lunch during the sightseeing program.
Overnight Train or Coach to Aswan
Travel overnight by confirmed train or coach arrangement.
AccommodationOvernight on train or coach
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate sightseeing and overnight train/coach
Note: Entry inside a pyramid and special museum tickets may require separate admission.
DAY330 July 2027 · AswanCruise Check-In, Philae Temple & High Dam
Meet in Aswan, transfer to the Nile cruise, check in, and visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.
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DAY3Cruise Check-In, Philae Temple & High Dam
Meet in Aswan, transfer to the Nile cruise, check in, and visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your representative and guide, transfer to the cruise, and begin the Aswan sightseeing program in the afternoon.
Included experiences
Nile Cruise Check-In
Board the cruise and settle into your cabin.
Philae Temple
Reach the island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis by motorboat.
Aswan High Dam
Visit the modern engineering landmark overlooking Lake Nasser.
AccommodationNile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportArrival transfer and private Aswan tour
Note: Cruise check-in and sailing times remain subject to the confirmed vessel schedule.
DAY431 July 2027 · Kom Ombo → EdfuKom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Sail toward Kom Ombo, visit its double temple, continue to Edfu, and visit the Temple of Horus.
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DAY4Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Sail toward Kom Ombo, visit its double temple, continue to Edfu, and visit the Temple of Horus.
Enjoy an early sailing day along the Nile with guided visits to two of Upper Egypt’s most important riverside temples.
Included experiences
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the unique twin sanctuary dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Sailing to Edfu
Relax on board while the cruise continues north.
Edfu Temple
Visit one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus.
AccommodationNile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile cruise sailing and guided visits
Note: Temple visit times depend on the cruise navigation schedule.
DAY51 August 2027 · LuxorWest Bank, Karnak & Luxor Temple
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
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DAY5West 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 in the afternoon to Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected decorated royal tombs of the New Kingdom.
Temple of 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.
AccommodationNile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate guided Luxor sightseeing
Note: Tutankhamun’s tomb requires separate admission.
DAY6TOTALITY2 August 2027 · Luxor → Hurghada / SafagaTotal Solar Eclipse & Red Sea Transfer
Check out, attend the eclipse event, then transfer in the afternoon to Hurghada or Safaga.
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DAY6TOTALITYTotal Solar Eclipse & Red Sea Transfer
Check out, attend the eclipse event, then transfer in the afternoon 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.
Included experiences
Eclipse Viewing Event
Attend the organized viewing experience at the designated location.
Protective Viewing Guidance
Follow the official safety instructions and use certified eclipse glasses.
Transfer to the Red Sea
Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada or Safaga.
AccommodationRed Sea resort
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate eclipse transfer and road journey
Note: The exact viewing point and timing remain subject to operational and safety arrangements.
DAY73 August 2027 · Hurghada / SafagaRelax at the Red Sea Resort
Enjoy a peaceful day by the beach and the resort facilities.
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DAY7Relax 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.
Included and optional experiences
Beach and Resort Time
Enjoy the private beach, swimming pools, and resort facilities.
OPTIONAL
Snorkeling or Diving
Explore coral reefs and marine life on an optional excursion.
OPTIONAL
Island Boat Trip
Add a family-friendly boat excursion with snorkeling and beach time.
AccommodationRed Sea resort
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportLeisure day
Note: Optional activities are available at an additional cost.
DAY84 August 2027 · Hurghada / SafagaFree Day at the Resort
Another full day to relax or choose an optional marine or desert adventure.
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DAY8Free Day at the Resort
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.
Included and optional experiences
Beach and Pool Day
Relax and enjoy the resort facilities at your own pace.
OPTIONAL
Orange Island or Giftun Trip
Boat journey with reef stops and island relaxation.
OPTIONAL
Desert Safari
Explore the Eastern Desert by quad bike or 4x4.
AccommodationRed Sea resort
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportLeisure day
Note: Activities depend on weather and local availability.
DAY95 August 2027 · Hurghada → CairoFlight to Cairo & Departure
Check out, transfer to Hurghada Airport, fly to Cairo, and connect with your departure.
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DAY9Flight to Cairo & Departure
Check out, transfer to Hurghada Airport, fly to Cairo, and connect with your departure.
Your pickup will be arranged according to the confirmed domestic and international flight schedule.
Included experiences
Resort Check-Out
Complete check-out and prepare for the airport transfer.
Hurghada Airport Transfer
Private transfer to Hurghada International Airport.
Flight to Cairo
Domestic flight to Cairo for the onward international departure.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate transfer and domestic flight
Note: Flight schedules and connection times must be confirmed before departure.
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Current Season Price Details
8%
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 | $ 12107 $ 13160 | $ 7875 $ 8560 | $ 7820 $ 8500 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 6054 $ 6580 | $ 3938 $ 4280 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 3027 $ 3290 | $ 1969 $ 2140 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount