Egypt Total Solar Eclipse Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Luxor 2027
Witness 6 minutes of totality over Karnak Temple, then a Nile cruise through the temples of Upper Egypt.
Total solar eclipses are rare on their own — this one is rarer still. On August 2, 2027, totality over Luxor lasts more than six minutes, the longest stretch of daytime darkness anywhere on land until 2114, and the region has some of the most reliable clear skies of any eclipse path on record. This itinerary is built to put you at Karnak Temple for that afternoon, while still covering the rest of Egypt's essential sites on either side of it.
The trip opens in Cairo with the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then flies south to Aswan for Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and an excursion to Abu Simbel before boarding a Nile cruise. The ship sails north through Kom Ombo and Edfu, reaching Luxor with a full day to spare for the West Bank — the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon — before eclipse day itself, spent at Karnak Temple with ISO-certified eclipse glasses provided. The sun sits close to directly overhead in early August, so much of the viewing is done reclining rather than craning upward. From there it's a flight back to Cairo for a final day at the Citadel and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization before departure.
A note on this listing: exact departure dates, hotel and cruise vessel assignments, and final pricing for the 2027 eclipse period are still being confirmed with our local partner and will be finalized closer to the date — treat the itinerary below as a working plan rather than a bookable price.
Cairo — where the ancient world begins.
Daily Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative meets you and arranges a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in ahead of a trip built around one of the rarest events visible from anywhere on Earth.
Meals: Welcome drink
Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
An Egyptologist guide leads you to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, followed by lunch and an afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight to Aswan: Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk
Fly south to Aswan and spend the afternoon at Philae Temple, reached by small boat, and the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting in its ancient quarry.
Meals: Breakfast
Abu Simbel at Sunrise, Then Board Your Nile Cruise
An early excursion to Abu Simbel to see the temples Ramses II carved into the cliff face, then return to Aswan to board your Nile cruise for the sail north.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Kom Ombo & Edfu, Sailing North
The cruise docks at Kom Ombo's riverside double temple, then continues to Edfu for the well-preserved Temple of Horus, before an evening on deck as the ship sails on.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Luxor's West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
A full day on the West Bank — the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon — with an early night ahead of eclipse day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Eclipse Day: Totality Over Karnak Temple
The day the whole trip is built around. Gather at Karnak Temple as the Moon begins crossing the sun around mid-morning, building toward more than six minutes of full totality near midday — the longest anywhere on the planet until 2114. Certified eclipse glasses are provided throughout; afterward, transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Old Cairo, the Citadel & the National Museum
A day exploring Cairo's historical layers: the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the churches of Old Cairo, and the Salah El-Din Citadel with its panoramic city views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Departure
A private transfer takes you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight, closing out a trip built around one of the rarest sights the sky has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast
Seasonal Rates
| Travel Season | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Ultra (5★) | $7,995 |
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Solo supplement applies.
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