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The Golden Shadow of Egypt – Eclipse, Temples & Red Sea

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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
The Golden Shadow of Egypt: Eclipse, Temples & Red Sea
The Golden Shadow of Egypt: 28 July–5 August 2027Cairo → Giza & GEM → Aswan → Nile Cruise → Luxor → Eclipse → Hurghada or Safaga → Cairo

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
July 28 – Arrival in Cairo1
July 28 – Arrival in Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet and assist, followed by a private air-conditioned transfer to the 4-star hotel.

July 29 – Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Travel to Aswan2
July 29 – Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Travel to Aswan

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. In the evening, board the train or sleeper train to Aswan.

July 30 – Aswan and Nile Cruise Embarkation3
July 30 – Aswan and Nile Cruise Embarkation

Arrive in Aswan and check in aboard Grand Palmes Nile Cruise or a similar cruise. Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.

July 31 – Kom Ombo and Edfu4
July 31 – Kom Ombo and Edfu

Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Continue to Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus and sail toward Luxor.

August 1 – Luxor Sightseeing5
August 1 – Luxor Sightseeing

Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

August 2 – Solar Eclipse Experience and Transfer to Hurghada6
August 2 – Solar Eclipse Experience and Transfer to Hurghada

Attend the special solar eclipse viewing event in Luxor, then travel in the evening by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada.

August 3 – Free Day at the Red Sea7
August 3 – Free Day at the Red Sea

Relax at a 4-star soft all-inclusive hotel in Hurghada or Safaga, subject to availability. Optional marine and wellness activities are available.

August 4 – Second Free Day at the Red Sea8
August 4 – Second Free Day at the Red Sea

Enjoy another free day at the Red Sea resort with optional snorkeling, diving, boat trips, spa treatments or beach relaxation.

August 5 – Return to Cairo9
August 5 – Return to Cairo

Return 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

2027 Total Solar EclipseEclipse

2027 Total Solar Eclipse

Witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event from Luxor within the path of totality.

Giza Pyramids & Great SphinxGiza

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Explore Egypt’s most iconic ancient monuments.

Valley of the KingsRoyal Tombs

Valley of the Kings

Enter the royal necropolis of New Kingdom pharaohs.

Queen Hatshepsut TempleLuxor

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

See the terraced temple carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of MemnonWest Bank

Colossi of Memnon

View the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.

Karnak TemplesEast Bank

Karnak Temples

Walk through towering columns, statues and sacred lakes.

Hurghada Red Sea StayRed Sea

Hurghada Red Sea Stay

Enjoy two free days for beach relaxation and optional marine activities.

Old Cairo HeritageCairo Culture

Old Cairo Heritage

Discover historic churches and cultural landmarks in Cairo.

What to Expect

What to Expect on This Dated Group Tour

6 Travel Notes
What to Expect on This Eclipse Journey
What to ExpectCairo → Giza → Train to Luxor → Luxor Temples → Eclipse Day → Hurghada → Cairo

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.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

On request
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Non-Refundable Booking

All confirmed bookings for this eclipse group tour are non-refundable.

Non-Refundable Booking
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Cairo by Night

Optional evening city experience.

Optional
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Quad Safari

Optional desert activity in Cairo or Hurghada.

Optional
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King Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Special ticket at the Valley of the Kings.

Optional
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Luxor Temple

Available as an optional additional temple visit.

Optional
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Hurghada Snorkeling & Diving

Marine trips and diving experiences are priced separately.

Optional
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Entrance Tickets

Sightseeing-site entrance fees are excluded.

Excluded
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International Flights, Visa & Tips

International airfare, entry visa and tipping are excluded.

Excluded

Ready 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-by-day itinerary
Arrival in CairoDAY 1
28 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
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsAccording to arrival plan
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at approximately 2:00 PM.
Giza Pyramids, GEM & Overnight Journey to AswanDAY 2
29 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
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.
Cruise Check-In, Philae Temple & High DamDAY 3
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
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.
Kom Ombo and Edfu TemplesDAY 4
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
AccommodationNile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile cruise sailing and guided visits
Note: Temple visit times depend on the cruise navigation schedule.
West Bank, Karnak & Luxor TempleDAY 5
1 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
AccommodationNile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate guided Luxor sightseeing
Note: Tutankhamun’s tomb requires separate admission.
Total Solar Eclipse & Red Sea TransferDAY 6
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
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.
Relax at the Red Sea ResortDAY 7
3 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
Accommodation4-star soft all-inclusive Red Sea resort
MealsAccording to the confirmed resort plan
TransportLeisure day
Note: Optional activities are available at an additional cost.
Second Free Day at the Red SeaDAY 8
4 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
Accommodation4-star soft all-inclusive Red Sea resort
MealsAccording to the confirmed resort plan
TransportLeisure day
Note: Activities depend on weather and local availability.
Return to Cairo & DepartureDAY 9
5 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
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportDomestic flight or private transportation
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
9 Days / 8 Nights
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 itinerary
Group tour8 nights totalNile CruiseRed Sea stay
  • Scheduled 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 writing
Entrance feesInternational flightsOptional activitiesNon-refundable
  • Sightseeing 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.

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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
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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
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