9 days · Private
9 Days Cairo, Fayoum & Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo → Giza → Luxor → Aswan → Fayoum
From $1,200 per person
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Egypt 2027 Total Solar Eclipse: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt
From $2,500 per person
- Duration
- 9 days
- Runs
- 29th of July to 6th of August
- Type
- Private, just your group
- Booking
- Confirmed within 24 hours
- Places
- Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor
Overview
Experience the spectacular 2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Luxor while discovering Egypt's greatest ancient treasures, from the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum to the temples of Luxor, Aswan, and historic Cairo.
Enjoy an unforgettable 9-day private journey through Egypt, combining an extraordinary astronomical event with the country's fascinating history and culture. Begin in Cairo with visits to the iconic Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor to explore the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples, the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple. The highlight of your vacation is witnessing the spectacular Total Solar Eclipse on August 2, 2027, with approximately 6 minutes of totality in Luxor. Continue to Aswan to discover the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and beautiful Philae Temple before returning to Cairo to explore the historic churches of Coptic Cairo and the impressive Citadel of Saladin. Enjoy private transportation, expert Egyptologist guidance, and a carefully planned experience combining ancient civilization, cultural discovery, and one of the most remarkable celestial events of the century.
- Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx Discovery
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Experience
- Luxor & Karnak temples
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Aswan Highlights: Philae Temple & High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
- Solar Eclipse
Day by day
Download PDFDay 1
Arrival in CairoCairo
Overnight: Cairo
- Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport. - Private transfer to your hotel. - Free time to relax after your international flight. - Overnight in Cairo.
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Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian MuseumGiza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your tour of the Giza Plateau. Explore the three iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and admire the Great Sphinx, the legendary monument guarding the pyramid complex. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Discover its remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and treasures associated with King Tutankhamun. After the tour, return to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
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Fly to Luxor and Explore the East BankLuxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Luxor
- Breakfast at the hotel. - Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. - Meet your local Egyptologist guide upon arrival. - Visit Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed. - Explore Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city. - Transfer to your hotel and check in. - Evening at leisure. - Overnight in Luxor.
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Explore the West Bank of LuxorLuxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Luxor
- Early breakfast at the hotel. - Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the ancient Theban necropolis. - *Valley of the Kings:* Discover the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs and explore selected decorated tombs. - *Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:* Visit the impressive terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable female rulers. - *Colossi of Memnon:* Stop to admire the two enormous statues of Amenhotep III and take photographs. - Return to the hotel for relaxation and preparation for the following day's astronomical event. - Overnight in Luxor.
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Total Solar Eclipse Experience in LuxorLuxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Luxor
Main event of the tour - Breakfast at the hotel. - Transfer to the designated eclipse-viewing location in Luxor. - Meet the astronomy specialist for an introduction to the eclipse and its different phases. - Receive instructions on using certified solar eclipse glasses and photography equipment. - Observe the gradual coverage of the Sun by the Moon during the partial eclipse. - Experience the spectacular moment of totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun and the solar corona becomes visible. - Enjoy this extraordinary astronomical phenomenon in the historic surroundings of Luxor. - Return to the hotel after the event. - Evening at leisure. - Overnight in Luxor. *Eclipse-viewing location and arrangements: To be confirmed. *Approximate solar eclipse schedule in Luxor (local time): | Partial eclipse begins 11:40 AM | Totality begins 1:02 PM | Maximum eclipse 1:05 PM | Totality ends 1:08 PM | Partial eclipse ends 2:26 PM Expected totality: approximately 6 minutes and 22 seconds. All timings are approximate and should be reconfirmed using updated astronomical calculations before the event.
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Luxor to Aswan – Explore AswanAswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Aswan
- Early breakfast at the hotel. - Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan. - Upon arrival, begin exploring Aswan's main attractions: - *Aswan High Dam:* Discover this important modern engineering project and its role in controlling the Nile's annual flooding. - *Unfinished Obelisk:* Visit the ancient granite quarry and see the enormous unfinished obelisk, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques. - *Philae Temple:* Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island and visit the beautiful temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. - Check in at your hotel. - Evening at leisure. - Overnight in Aswan.
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Fly from Aswan to Cairo Cairo
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel. - Private transfer to Aswan Airport. - Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo. - Meet and greet upon arrival. - Private transfer to your Cairo hotel. - Free time to relax or explore the surrounding area. - Overnight in Cairo.
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Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of SaladinCairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel. - Begin the day with a visit to *Coptic Cairo*, one of the most important historic religious areas in Egypt. - Explore the following highlights: - *The Hanging Church:* One of Egypt's most famous Coptic churches, built above the southern gate of the Roman Babylon Fortress. - *Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus:* Traditionally associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt. - *Ben Ezra Synagogue:* A historic synagogue with an important place in Egypt's Jewish heritage. - *Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque:* The oldest surviving mosque in Egypt and Africa, originally founded in 641 AD. - Continue to the *Citadel of Saladin*, a magnificent medieval Islamic fortress overlooking Cairo. - Visit the *Mosque of Muhammad Ali*, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, famous for its Ottoman-style architecture and impressive domes. - Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from the Citadel. - Return to the hotel. - Overnight in Cairo.
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Final DepartureCairo
Meals: Breakfast
- Breakfast at the hotel. - Private transfer to Cairo International Airport. - Departure for your international flight. - End of services.
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What's included
Included
- Airport meet & assist
- private A/C transport
- private Egyptologist guide
- entrance fees for listed sites
- meals as listed
- domestic flights/ sleeping train as listed
- bottled water
- taxes
- 4 nights Cairo
- 1 night in Aswan
- 3 nights i n Luxor
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt visa
- tips
- drinks
- optional activities
- travel insurance
Photos
Your route
- Cairo & Giza · 2 nightsDays 1–2Pyramids · then a short flight
- Luxor · 3 nights on boardDays 3–5Karnak · then sail on the Nile
- Aswan · 1 night on boardDay 6Philae · then a short flight
- Cairo & Giza · 2 nightsDays 7–9Pyramids
- Overnight stop
- Nile cruise
- Flight
- Famous sight
Good to know
How do I book and how much is the deposit?
Send a booking request with your dates and we confirm availability and the final price, usually within 24 hours. Multi-day trips and cruises need a 50% deposit to confirm, with the balance due before you travel. Day tours and shore excursions are paid in full when you book.
What if I need to cancel or change my trip?
Day tours, desert trips, shore excursions, transfers and car rental are free to cancel up to 24 hours before the start. Packages and Nile cruises are free to cancel more than 30 days before arrival (except non-refundable supplier costs), 50% of the price from 30 to 15 days, and 100% within 15 days. See our cancellation policy page for the full terms, and talk to your planner first: we will always try to move your dates before you cancel.
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