5-Day Egypt total solar eclipse tour 2027 to Cairo and Luxor
Step into an extraordinary adventure with our exclusive 5-day solar eclipse Egypt tour to Cairo and Luxor in 2027. History buffs and astronomy enthusiasts will find it fascinating, as it boasts ancient wonders and counts down to the 2027 solar eclipse. Take a glimpse of the Great Pyramids of Giza, visit the Sphinx, and fall under the spell of the Egyptian Museum. Don't miss visiting the most breathtaking sights in Luxor, including the splendid Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple. As well as guided tours, this Egypt total solar eclipse tour caters to accommodation and transportation without stress for an adventure of an incredibly memorable nature. Experience the 2027 solar eclipse in Egypt—one of the best places on Earth to see this celestial event in real time!
Itinerář zájezdu
Den 01 Arrive in Cairo
July 31, 2027
Our Happy Egypt representative greets you with a friendly smile at the airport. You will be waiting at the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name, ready to navigate the airport formalities easily. You will be driven to your Cairo hotel in a cozy, air-conditioned car.
Den 02 Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Saqqara tour
August 1, 2027
Your Egypt trip will begin as soon as our friendly, well-informed guide meets you at your hotel in Cairo. You will have the opportunity to witness one of the greatest wonders in the world: the Great Pyramids of Giza, as they once more loom over the desert with their magnificent silhouettes. Your Egypt solar eclipse tour further will take you in wonder over the Great Sphinx and its mysterious gaze-keeping secrets of hundreds of centuries. This location on the Giza Plateau evokes the historical significance of Egypt's pyramid phenomenon. Explore the greatness of the Great Pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—grand, colossal engineering feats beyond imagination.
You will head south to Saqqara, the house of Egypt's most ancient burial site discovered so far, as you will explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first prototype of the famous pyramids still to come. Taste some great food at a quaint little local restaurant after such a wonderful morning of antiquities and then head to Cairo airport to catch the flight to Luxor, the legendary city of Kings, to enjoy a divine spectacle unmatched by anything else.
Den 03 Witness the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Luxor
August 2, 2027
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before starting an extraordinary day dedicated to the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse and the wonders of ancient Luxor.
Continue to the magnificent Karnak Temple, where the grandeur of ancient Egypt provides a spectacular setting for this rare astronomical event. Prepare to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary phenomena as the Moon gradually passes in front of the Sun, transforming the surrounding landscape into an unforgettable celestial scene.
During approximately 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality, daylight will fade into an otherworldly twilight. Stars will become visible in the daytime sky, while the Sun’s magnificent corona will appear around the Moon in a breathtaking radiant halo. This remarkable experience will be one of the most unforgettable highlights of your Egypt journey.
After the eclipse experience, continue to the majestic Luxor Temple. Explore its magnificent columns, reliefs, and hieroglyphic inscriptions while your Egyptologist guide shares fascinating stories of pharaohs, gods, victories, and celebrations from ancient Egyptian history.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in Luxor, carrying unforgettable memories of this extraordinary day with you.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Den 04 Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon trip
August 3, 2027
Start your day by enjoying a lazy breakfast in your hotel, preparing your palate for the feast yet to come, and taking a coach drawn by the desert wind that will carry you across the Nile to the western bank of Luxor, a place where time whispers secrets amidst ancient sands.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs rest in opulent tombs with hieroglyphics preserving their legacies on eternal walls. Your Egyptologist guide is a modern-day decoder of such celestial dreams.
Enter the terraces of Hatshepsut Temple, a cliffside orchestra of architecture. Standing where the so-called "Female Pharaoh" defied all social norms of her era and ruled with grace and wisdom, let the desert sun caress your skin. At noon, seek respites under the shade of the Colossi of Memnon, massive guardians at the entrance of ancient Thebes.
Spend your time having a delicious lunch at a neighborhood restaurant while experiencing real Egypt before being driven to Luxor Airport in time for your flight to Cairo.
Den 05 Tour to Old Cairo + final departure
August 4, 2027
A heavenly breakfast is waiting for you at the hotel; then, go out into the living tapestry of Cairo. The Egyptian Museum is first on this itinerary; it is a place where you can stand in awe in front of all its treasures. Walk among gilded mummies, who will always be watching you. Your Egyptologist guide will reveal all the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb and Cleopatra's mythical charm.
After this, go on to the commanding heights of the Saladin Citadel, which was the last fortress so far standing and tell the story of all the brave battles and whispered intrigue within. Stand where sultans have ruled before you; take in the far-reaching horizon of Cairo, bustling streets, and ancient minarets sprawled below you.
Proceed to Khan El-Khalili after enjoying a good lunch at a local restaurant and then get absorbed in the rhythmic pulse of the city. You will then be taken to Cairo Airport for your final journey.
V ceně zájezdu
- Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Witness the Solar Eclipse at the Karnak Temple in Luxor.
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guides.
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary.
- All transfers are as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles.
- 4-star standard hotel in Cairo on a Bed and Breakfast basis for 2 nights.
- 4-star standard hotel in Luxor. OR 3-star Nile Valley in Luxor on H.B basis for 02 nights. (or you will spend this night in Queen isis Nile Cruise on Full board basis)
- Witness the Total Solar Eclipse at Karnak Temple in Luxor, on the West Bank, or from the sundeck
- Entrance fees are as per the itinerary.
- The hotel picks up and drops off.
- All service charges and local taxes.
Není zahrnuto v ceně zájezdu
- Tipping.
- Any optional tour.
- International flights.
- Arrival visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals and drinks when not included.
- Solar eclipse viewing equipments and glasses
Poznámky
- 50% to be paid to guarantee your booking.
- 25% due in the month following the booking date.
- 25% by Apr 2027
- Children from 0 – 2 years get 70% off.
- Children from 3 – 5 years get 60% off.
- Children from 6 – 11 years get 50% off.
- Children from 12 years old are considered adults.
- Professional photography equipment is not permitted at the eclipse viewing site.
Ceny za osobu
| Osoba | Cena |
|---|---|
| 2 - 6 Osoba | USD 5350 |
| 7 - 16 Osoba | USD 5250 |
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