Experience an extraordinary 9-day journey through Egypt, combining the country’s greatest ancient landmarks with the rare Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 at Karnak Temple. Begin in Cairo with a memorable welcome dinner overlooking the Giza Pyramids, followed by visits to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Saqqara. Fly south to Aswan and board a four-night Nile cruise, exploring Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor Temple.
The highlight of the journey takes place at the magnificent Karnak Temple, where you will witness the total solar eclipse surrounded by monuments dedicated to the ancient sun god Amun-Ra. Continue to Medinet Habu and explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to Cairo for a final city tour covering the Citadel of Saladin, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Khan El-Khalili, and Al-Moez Street.
With private transfers, expert Egyptologist-guided tours, carefully selected hotels, a full-board Nile cruise, and one of the century’s most remarkable astronomical events, this itinerary offers an unforgettable blend of history, culture, comfort, and once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
Welcome to Egypt!
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our local representative, who will assist you with arrival procedures and luggage handling. You will then be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for check-in and time to relax after your journey.
As evening falls, enjoy a special rooftop welcome dinner overlooking the magnificent Giza Plateau while watching the spectacular Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. As the pyramids and the Great Sphinx are illuminated against the night sky, stories of ancient pharaohs, gods, and Egyptian civilization provide an unforgettable introduction to the journey ahead.
After dinner, return to your hotel for your first overnight stay in Egypt.
Overnight: Hilton Golf Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, or Similar.
Meals: Dinner.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient wonders.
Visit the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Stand before monuments that have inspired travelers for more than 4,500 years while learning about their construction, religious significance, and the powerful pharaohs who commissioned them.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. Explore its impressive galleries and discover extraordinary artifacts representing thousands of years of Egyptian history in a modern and immersive setting.
In the afternoon, travel south of Cairo to Saqqara, where you will visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Designed by the architect Imhotep, this revolutionary monument is considered the earliest large-scale stone structure in history and an important predecessor to the pyramids of Giza.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Hilton Golf Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
Early in the morning, check out from your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the city’s most important landmarks.
Start with the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on Agilkia Island and reached by a short motorboat ride, this elegant sanctuary is one of Egypt’s most picturesque and beautifully preserved temple complexes.
Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a major modern engineering achievement that transformed Egypt’s agriculture and helped regulate the flow of the Nile.
Your final visit will be the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, where you will learn how ancient Egyptian craftsmen carved enormous granite monuments directly from the natural bedrock. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever created in ancient Egypt.
Following the sightseeing tour, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while beginning your relaxing Nile journey.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Treasure or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Transportation: Private Coaster and Domestic Flight.
Depart before sunrise for an unforgettable journey to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
Carved directly into sandstone cliffs during the reign of Ramses II, the twin temples rise dramatically above Lake Nasser. Admire the four colossal statues of Ramses II that dominate the façade of the Great Temple before exploring its impressive halls and beautifully preserved reliefs.
Beside it stands the Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. The temple is particularly significant because Queen Nefertari is represented on the façade at almost the same height as Ramses II, an unusual honor in ancient Egyptian art.
After completing your visit, return to Aswan and rejoin your Nile cruise. Enjoy lunch onboard as the vessel begins sailing north toward Kom Ombo.
Later in the day, disembark to visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, beautifully positioned beside the Nile. The temple is unusual because it was dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Explore its symmetrical halls, ancient medical carvings, and sacred chambers before returning to the cruise. Dinner will be served onboard as the vessel continues sailing toward Edfu.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Treasure or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
After breakfast, arrive in Edfu and visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
Enter through its towering pylons and explore the spacious courtyards, columned halls, sacred chambers, and beautifully carved reliefs. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the temple’s religious importance and the ancient story of the conflict between Horus and Seth.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor through the Esna Lock. Enjoy lunch onboard and relax while watching the timeless scenery of palm groves, agricultural fields, traditional villages, and Nile river life.
Upon arrival in Luxor, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple, built primarily during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramses II.
As darkness falls, the temple becomes beautifully illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere among its colossal statues, elegant colonnades, obelisks, and ancient hieroglyphics. The evening visit provides an unforgettable introduction to Luxor and prepares you for the extraordinary celestial event taking place the following day.
Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Treasure or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
Today is the defining highlight of your journey through Egypt.
After breakfast, transfer to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest ancient religious complex ever constructed.
Walk through its monumental pylons, sacred avenues, towering statues, ceremonial spaces, and the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall, which contains 134 enormous columns. The complex was developed over many centuries and became the principal center of worship for Amun-Ra, the ancient Egyptian god associated with the sun.
You will be escorted to the designated eclipse-viewing area within or near the Karnak Temple complex, allowing sufficient time to prepare before the astronomical event begins.
From this extraordinary historical setting, witness the Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027.
As the moon gradually moves across the sun, daylight will begin to fade and the temperature will drop. During totality, the moon will completely cover the sun, transforming the ancient temple landscape into a remarkable scene of shadow, silence, and celestial light.
Watching this rare event among monuments constructed more than 3,000 years ago in honor of the sun god will create one of the most memorable moments of the entire journey.
Following the eclipse experience, continue to the impressive Medinet Habu Temple, one of Luxor’s finest and best-preserved ancient monuments.
Built as the mortuary temple of Ramses III, Medinet Habu is known for its enormous fortified walls, monumental gateways, colorful inscriptions, and detailed battle reliefs. Your guide will explain how the temple functioned as both a religious sanctuary and an important administrative center in ancient Thebes.
Return to the cruise for your farewell dinner and final overnight onboard in Luxor.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Treasure or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
After breakfast, check out and disembark from your Nile cruise before beginning a full exploration of Luxor’s legendary West Bank.
Start at the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. Descend into selected tombs decorated with colorful hieroglyphics, religious texts, and scenes intended to guide the deceased rulers through the afterlife.
Continue to the peaceful Valley of the Queens, where royal wives, princes, and princesses were buried. The valley is known for its intimate tombs and beautifully preserved funerary artwork.
Next, visit the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its terraces, colonnades, and carefully designed architecture celebrate the achievements of one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.
Conclude your West Bank tour with a stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These enormous figures once stood at the entrance to his vast mortuary temple and have watched over the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years.
Following the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Overnight: Hilton Golf Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast.
Transportation: Private Coaster and Domestic Flight.
After breakfast, meet your guide and begin exploring Cairo’s diverse historical and cultural heritage.
Start with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, dramatically positioned on Mokattam Hill overlooking Cairo. Explore the historic fortress and enjoy panoramic views across the city while learning about its role in protecting Cairo for centuries.
Inside the Citadel, visit the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Its grand domes, elegant interior, and commanding location make it one of Cairo’s most recognizable Islamic landmarks.
Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where Egypt’s history is presented chronologically from prehistoric times through the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods.
The museum provides a comprehensive introduction to Egyptian civilization and is also home to the Royal Mummies Hall, where several of ancient Egypt’s most important rulers are displayed in a carefully designed setting.
Next, travel to Old Cairo, one of the city’s most spiritually significant districts. Visit its historic churches and sacred landmarks, which reflect Cairo’s rich Coptic heritage and centuries of religious coexistence.
After lunch, continue to Khan El-Khalili, Cairo’s most famous traditional bazaar. Walk through its narrow alleys filled with spices, handcrafted goods, souvenirs, jewelry, and traditional cafés.
End the day with a leisurely walk along Al-Moez Street, one of the world’s greatest concentrations of historic Islamic architecture. The street is lined with beautifully preserved mosques, madrasas, palaces, and decorative façades representing different periods of Cairo’s history.
Return to your hotel for your final overnight stay in Egypt.
Overnight: Hilton Golf Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, or Similar.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
At the appropriate time, meet our representative and transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport. You will receive assistance with your departure procedures before boarding your onward flight.
Your journey concludes after an unforgettable exploration of Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, the Nile Valley, and Luxor, crowned by the once-in-a-lifetime experience of witnessing the Total Solar Eclipse at Karnak Temple.
Meals: Breakfast.
Transportation: Private Coaster.
| Room Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $6850 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $8850 |
Please note that adhering to this payment schedule is essential to keep your tour booking fully confirmed.
Additional Information
If special authorization is required by the Egyptian authorities to access Karnak Temples during the solar eclipse, we will notify you immediately with full details.
Any increases in entrance fees, government taxes, or fuel costs may result in an adjustment to the total tour price. Should this occur, you will be informed as early as possible.
In the event that the government designates an official viewing area in Luxor for the solar eclipse, additional access fees may apply. We will communicate all confirmed arrangements and costs once finalized.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to ensure proper documentation.
Cancellation fees are applied based on the date we receive your written request, as follows:
Please note that airlines may impose additional cancellation penalties for both domestic and international flights. These fees are determined by the airline’s own terms and conditions in effect at the time of ticketing and are separate from tour cancellation charges.
Some special experiences are optional and not included in standard packages. You may book these in advance or arrange on-site (subject to availability). Examples include:
Optional tours are payable in USD or local currency (EGP). We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.
While our packages are comprehensive, travelers should budget for:
We advise carrying small amounts of local currency (EGP) for convenience, especially for tipping and shopping at local markets.
Tipping (“baksheesh”) is a customary way to show appreciation for good service in Egypt. Though not mandatory, it is widely appreciated:
Tipping is generally not included in your package price. We recommend carrying small USD or EGP bills for tipping convenience.
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter months, from November to February, when temperatures are mild and comfortable for exploring outdoor attractions like the pyramids and temples. Avoid traveling during the peak of summer (June to August) when temperatures can soar above 40°C (104°F) in many parts of the country.
To enter Egypt, tourists typically need:
Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Visa: Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa in advance or upon arrival. Some nationalities are eligible for e-visas.
Travel Insurance: Recommended to cover medical emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
Vaccinations: While no specific vaccinations are required for entry, it’s advisable to check with your healthcare provider for any recommended vaccinations.
Traveling to Egypt is generally considered safe for tourists. The country has taken significant measures to ensure the safety of visitors, especially around tourist sites and major cities. However, it’s always advisable to check the latest travel advisories from your government and stay updated on local news and developments.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Determine when you want to travel and how much you are willing to spend. This helps narrow down your options for flights, accommodations, and tours.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt offers many popular spots such as Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile Cruise, Alexandria, and the Red Sea resorts. Decide which places you want to visit and for how long.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can book through a local Egyptian tour operator, an international travel agency, or online platforms that specialize in Egypt tours. Check reviews and ratings to ensure they are trustworthy.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Many companies offer pre-designed packages that include flights, hotels, transportation, and guided tours. If you prefer, you can also customize your trip based on your interests and budget.
Make a Reservation
Once you choose your package or itinerary, contact the tour operator to check availability. You will need to provide your personal details and pay a deposit or the full amount depending on the policy.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Ensure your passport is valid and apply for an Egyptian visa if required. Confirm all bookings and print out your travel itinerary, hotel vouchers, and tour confirmations.
Pack and Get Ready
Prepare according to the weather and activities planned. Don’t forget essentials like comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and travel adapters.
Enjoy Your Trip!
On arrival, follow your itinerary, stay in contact with your guide or agency, and enjoy exploring Egypt’s rich history and culture.
Tipping, or “baksheesh,” is a common practice in Egypt and is not usually included in the tour price. It’s customary to tip service providers such as guides, drivers, and hotel staff. A good rule of thumb is to tip based on the level of service provided, typically around 10-15% of the bill or service cost.
