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Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027: Cairo, Nile & Red Sea
Discover Egypt’s Beauty: A 12-Day Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027
Go on an extraordinary 12-day journey through Egypt, where you can enjoy the scenic view of ancient wonders and experience a luxury Nile cruise, culminating with the grand solar eclipse of the year 2027 in Luxor.
Highlights:
-Enjoy exploring the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
-See the Karnak & Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, and witness the solar eclipse from a prime location in Luxor.
-Cruise the Nile: A journey from Luxor to Aswan with a halt at Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
-Explore the Philae Temple, the High Dam, and views of the peaceful Nile in Aswan.
-Enjoy the beaches, dive into the Red Sea, and spend some time relaxing in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Get the experience of expert-guided tours, amazing photo opportunities, and a wonderful blend of history, nature, and celestial wonders.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
July 30, 2027
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your 12-day Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027 begins. An assistant from Happy Egypt will help you with airport formalities so that you will not have any hassle. After that, you can relax and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel and get ready to explore this lively city.
Day 02 Giza Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
2027年7月31日
您的埃及冒险之旅从您的导游的那一刻起便点燃了热情。系好安全带,您为期 12 天的冒险之旅将从前往标志性的吉萨大金字塔开始。
埃及金字塔遗产的真正本质可以在吉萨高原上见证。敬畏胡夫、卡夫拉和门考雷大金字塔——这是一项看似梦想的工程壮举。该指南将揭示他们制作背后的迷人历史,揭示围绕他们的目的和年龄的秘密。当你站在这些古代巨人旁边时,时间似乎就消失了。
继续向南走得更远:到达萨卡拉,这是一座美妙的古老墓地,充满了埃及前王朝的气息。在这里,您可以看到左塞尔国王的阶梯金字塔,这是一个革命性的原型,为随后的标志性金字塔铺平了道路。
在当地餐厅享用午餐,然后返回酒店。
Day 03 Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili
August 1, 2027
Your breakfast at the hotel will be taken slow this morning before plunging into the fascinating panorama of Cairo. First, get yourself bewitched by the museum fortunes at the Egyptian Museum. Walk with mummies. Now let your Egyptologist-a present-day treasure in the deciphering of hieroglyphs-disclose for you stories of the tomb of Tutankhamun and the allure of Cleopatra.
Next, ascend the Saladin Citadel, a fortress drawn against the zenith of the sky, with walls that whisper war tales and gentle intrigues. Gaze down upon the breathtaking panorama of Cairo spread beneath you, a mosaic of bustling streets and ancient minarets.
Immerse yourself in the dazzling chaos of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Inhale the fragrant aroma of spices as it embraces your senses. This bustling marketplace is not only a mecca for souvenirs but also a living monument to the spirit of Cairo.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Above the golden desert sand, be captivated by the splendor of the eclipse as the sun welcomes the moon in the longest solar eclipse of the century
Day 04 Witness the 2027 Solar Eclipse at Karnak Temple
August 2, 2027
Have a relaxed breakfast at your hotel and look forward to the spectacle of the day, the 2027 Solar Eclipse. Before long, a ride is available to carry you to Karnak Temple-an ancient monument, with stones that seem to whisper of pharaohs.
Here, in the hypostyle halls that rise into the heavens, amid the tremendous pylons devoted to Amun-Ra, one stands on the verge of witnessing a natural wonder that even outrivals the splendor of these ancient walls. The moon will pass gracefully before the sun, and your world will change into a canvas of dusk hues. Tiny stars peer through the shining daylight blue, while a crown of fire, the corona, embraces the silhouette of the moon.
For six minutes and twenty-three seconds, it will seem as if time has all but stood still, and you will be swept up in this incredible display of celestial wonders. Inhale deeply this tranquility, feel the solidarity with the cosmos enveloping you, and engrave the visuals into your soul.
After an ethereal encounter with the eclipse, your journey continues to the historic Luxor Temple, an architectural wonder brightly illuminated in the golden light of the Luxor afternoon sun. Here, your Egyptologist guide will reveal to you the fascinating account recorded in the temple walls in hieroglyphs, a tale of pharaohs and gods, victories, and festivities.
Go on your 4-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Day 05 Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
August 3, 2027
After a leisurely breakfast onboard, set out to the west bank of Luxor. First, step into the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs are laid to rest in tombs of gold and in which their legacies are forever etched in hieroglyphs upon eternal walls. Your Egyptologist guide will help you get to know these kings.
Next, ascend the terraces of Hatshepsut’s Temple, which is breathtaking architecture carved into the cliffs. as you stand there, feel the warmth of the desert sun on your skin as the "Female Pharaoh" once stood there, breaking boundaries to rule with wisdom and grace. Absorb the breathtaking views before her, and let the whispers of her reign carry you through the centuries.
When the sun is at its zenith, seek the cool shade of the Colossi of Memnon, the giant witnesses of ancient Thebes. Return to the Nile cruise and set sail for Edfu through the Lock of Esna. Edfu overnight.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Day 06 Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
August 4, 2027
Awake to a scrumptious breakfast onboard, then a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through sun-kissed streets to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. It is one of the marvels of the Greco-Roman period and the best-preserved temple in Egypt, where you get to witness the towering pylons, complex reliefs, and deep mysteries of the falcon-headed Horus.
Then, The carriage is going to take you down to your Nile cruise, which will set sail for Kom Ombo. Consider yourself fortunate to have this rare opportunity of visiting the double temple enshrining Sobek, the fierce crocodile god, and Horus, the sky falcon. Learn about these gods' divine tales on the temple's walls and gain an insight into the legend of Sobek at the nearby fascinating Crocodile Museum.
While the sun sets, painting the horizon purple, our boat sails towards Aswan. As we draw near the ancient land, wonders of the vibrant southern city await.
Day 07 Abu Simbel Temples
August 5, 2027
Get ready for one of the most magical time travels you would ever want! Over a drive of 3.5 hours of the scenic stuff, under the blaze of the sun, this journey takes you to the ancient Temples of Abu Simbel, giant edifices that were hewn directly into cliffs of sandstone.
Imagine towering statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II greeting you, their expressions almost unchanged for thousands of years. Enter the temple and step into some past place where very particular hieroglyphs whisper stories of gods and pharaohs.
This is not simply a temple visit; it is a time travel experience and the added pleasure of standing where some mighty rulers once walked. Awed by the magnitude of the creation and artistic skill, these architectural wonders symbolize mankind's ambition and engineering excellence.
After soaking up the magic of Abu Simbel, we will retrace steps back to your comfortable cruise ship, with your memories that will forever be etched in your mind.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Day 08 Aswan Tour - Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh
August 6, 2027
You will have a hearty, delicious breakfast before you start your journey to Aswan, where your first stop will be the magnificent High Dam, a contemporary miracle that tamed the Nile floods and brought light to Egypt. Stand captivated by its sheer size and contemplate the engineering greatness that altered a landscape.
Next, you will enter the realm of ancient ingenuity at the Unfinished Obelisk. An enormous granite remnant asleep in time. Picture skilled artisans crafting this monolith, destined to be a monument to eternity, only to be abandoned for reasons lost to history.
You will continue your journey with an interesting boat trip on the shining Nile. The destination is a wonder of the Ptolemaic age, the Temple of Philae. Conceived to be drowned by the waters rising above the High Dam, UNESCO shifted it to safety. Trace the fine carvings and hear the pharaohs whispering through its halls.
Enjoy a delicious lunch from one of the local restaurants before you leave Aswan, soaring to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo to enjoy the next exciting leg of your 12-day Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027! Transfer to your hotel from Sharm El Sheikh Airport and let the adventure begin: dive into crystal clear waters, chill on sun-kissed beaches, and explore the wonders of the undersea at your own pace.
Day 09 Sharm El-Sheikh
August 7, 2027
Free day. Upon request, expedition activities such as diving, glass-bottomed boat rides, safaris, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available.
Day 10 Sharm El-Sheikh
August 8, 2027
Free day. Upon request, expedition activities such as diving, glass-bottomed boat rides, safaris, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available.
Day 11 Fly back to Cairo
August 9, 2027
Fly back to Cairo from Sharm El-Sheikh Airport. Transfer to your hotel after your arrival at Cairo Airport to enjoy the last night of your 12-day Egypt eclipse tour 2027. Enjoy a delectable lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 12 End of your Tour
August 10, 2027
A transfer will now take you to Cairo Airport for your final and last flight as the very last segment of our 12 days Egypt Eclipse Tour 2027 comes to an end. While you're being whisked up into the heavens by your flight, be sure to cast a last, lingering gaze on the city that unveiled its celestial spectacle and ancient charms. Yet, memories of breathtaking eclipses, gilded tombs, and vibrant bazaars will continue to twinkle within your heart, for their magic never dims.
Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at a local eatery. this is not just the end of a trip; it is the beginning of an addiction to travel. Let Happy Egypt lead the way. Unlocking all the secrets of this timeless land will create experiences on your canvas as vivid as that of a desert sunrise and as profound as the whispers of the Sphinx.
Tour included
- Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure.
- All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles.
- 4-star standard hotel in Cairo on a Bed and Breakfast basis for 03 nights.
- 4-star standard hotel in Luxor on a Bed and Breakfast basis for 01 night.
- 4-star standard Nile cruise ship on a full-board basis for 04 nights.
- 4-star standard hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh on all-inclusive basis for 03 nights.
- Witness the Total Solar Eclipse at Karnak Temple in Luxor, on the West Bank, or from the sundeck
- 29 meals: 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 07 dinners.
- Hotel picks up and drops off.
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary.
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
- All service charges and local taxes.
Tour excluded
- International flights.
- Arrival visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Gratuities.
- Meals and drinks when not included.
- Any optional tour.
- Solar eclipse viewing equipments and glasses
Notes
- 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.
Prices Per Person
| Person | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 - 6 Person | USD 8280 |
| 7 - 16 Person | USD 8250 |
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