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Egypt Eclipse 2027: History & The Heavens
10 days, Cairo to Luxor
Step into history and witness the skies align on this extraordinary 10-day journey through Egypt during the 2027 total Solar Eclipse. For one unforgettable moment, the sun will vanish above the Nile — a celestial event that won’t return here in your lifetime. By day, explore legendary temples, timeless rituals, and ancient wonders. By night, drift along the river on a traditional boat, where your exclusive eclipse viewing party awaits. Raise a glass as the world around you falls into shadow, and let the magic of Egypt — past and present — envelop you in an experience unlike any other.
10 days
Cairo to Luxor
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: DPRA
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg. 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Cairo
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting to meet your CEO and group. Dinner will be on your own this evening in Cairo.
Day 2Cairo
Today, delve into the majesty of the pyramids, starting with the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, dating back to approximately 2600 BC. Conclude your morning with a magnificent view of the Sphinx, the stoic guardian of the Giza Plateau. After an included lunch, immerse yourself in the Grand Egyptian Museum, a site that offers a captivating journey through Cairo's rich history and vibrant modernity. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure, and dinner is at your own discretion this evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Cairo/Luxor
Fly from Cairo to Luxor today and visit both Luxor and Karnak temples before boarding your cruise ship on the Nile. Enjoy the scenery along the river as you sail to Quena. Dinner will be enjoyed on the ship this evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Luxor
Begin the day with a visit to Dandara Temple, one of Egypt’s best preserved temples. Sail back to Luxor and drive to the West Bank to meet your student guide for walk at the Funtasia Project Centre. This G Adventures-supported initiative has benefited the local community for years. Learn more over tea and an orientation with the students. Then, head to the Valley of the Kings to explore and take in the grandeur of this monumental place. Travel back to the ship for the evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Edfu
Get ready this morning for an epic party and a once-in-a-lifetime event! Head to the cruise deck and enjoy the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. After witnessing the day turn to night in a matter of seconds, toast to the sky. The path of totality will not appear in this region again in any of our lifetimes. After the eclipse, have lunch on board before sailing to Edfu, passing through Esna Lock.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Edfu/Aswān
Pay a visit to Edfu Temple today which was dedicated to Horus. Head back to the boat and sail to Aswan. Simply enjoy the afternoon sailing along the Nile. Lunch and dinner are included on board. The boat will anchor in Aswan for the evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Aswān
The adventure today includes a visit to Philae Temple. Then, sail to Elephantine Island to walk through a Nubian Village where you will learn about their culture and hear their unique spoken language, passed down through generations. Sit down for tea together before a scenic Felucca ride on the Nile around Kitchener Island. The boat will overnight near Aswan.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Aswān/Kom Ombo
The group will have a free morning to relax or book the optional visit to Abu Simbel. Then, the boat will sail to Kom Ombo with time to recharge on board as the scenery passes by.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Kom Ombo/Luxor
Experience a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Then, sail to Luxor for a full day of cruising along the Nile.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Luxor
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Nubian Village Felucca Ride Visit & Tea, Aswān
- Great pyramid of King Khufu visit
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Luxor Temple visit
- Karnak Temple Visit
- Valley of the Kings visit
- Dandara Temple visit
- Nile Cruise Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
- Edfu Temple Visit
- Philae Temple visit
- Nubian Family visit & tea
- Scenic Felucca ride on the Nile
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Free time in Aswan
- Internal flight between Cairo and Luxor
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (2 nts), Nile River Cruise Vessel (7 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, plane, walking, felucca, Nile Cruise Vessel
Staff & experts
Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Explore Memphis and Sakkara - From $70.00
Travel through desert and farm lands to Sakkara the site of Egypt's first pyramids. Delve into the history of one of Egypt’s most important archeological sites before continuing on to explore the streets of Memphis, the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch.
Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour - From $60.00
Explore Cairo’s fascinating architectural, cultural, and historical contrasts on a tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Visit the iconic Citadel of Saladin, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Philae Temple Visit - From $50.00
Sail across the Nile to the beautiful island of Agilkia and explore the Greco Roman history of the Temple of Philae, built as a dedication to the Goddess Isis. This temple complex was moved from its original location on the Island of Philae after the flooding of Lake Nasser, the word "philae" meaning "the end" in reference to this island's placement on what was once the southernmost border of Egypt.
Temple of Abu Simbel Visit - From $125.00
Part historic monument and part modern marvel, Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s grandest temples. Built during the rule of Ramses the II this structure was almost swallowed by the Nile, but now stands safe and sound thanks to some crafty archaeologists and UNESCO. Travel through Egypt’s rugged landscapes and the towering figures of Ramses himself, Ra-Horakhty, Amun, and Ptah will all be waiting to welcome you.
Departures
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