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9-Days Egypt Tour Package for Solar Eclipse 2027 – Cairo to Abydos
Book an unforgettable 9-day Egypt travel package which includes a solar eclipse experience together with visits to Egypt's main attractions which are Cairo Luxor Dendera Abydos and Alexandria. This special trip brings together ancient historical sites with beautiful natural scenery and a unique space event.
Start your Egypt tour in Cairo with a visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, followed by the Egyptian Museum showcasing Tutankhamun’s treasures. End your experience at Khan El Khalili Bazaar while enjoying a unique solar eclipse 2027 experience.
Luxor known as the world’s largest open-air museum features important historical sites which include the Valley of the Kings Karnak Temple Luxor Temple and Temple of Hatshepsut. This location provides the best view of the solar eclipse which will become the most memorable experience of your trip.
Your journey takes you to Alexandria, where you will visit main sites which include the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Citadel of Qaitbay and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The Egypt vacation package provides travelers with an excellent combination of historical sites and cultural experiences and luxurious amenities. The package provides expert-guided tours together with comfortable accommodations and smooth travel services which create a perfect experience for history enthusiasts and astronomy lovers who want to explore Egypt.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Cairo
July 29, 2027
Upon arrival at the airport, a Happy Egypt representative will meet and assist you, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo, where you can relax and unwind after your journey.
Day 02 Giza Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
July 30, 2027
Your Egypt solar eclipse tour begins when your professional guide picks you up from your hotel to start your Cairo sightseeing experience. Your journey takes you to one of the greatest wonders of human civilization The Giza Pyramids which rise from the desert with their everlasting beauty.
Your exploration begins at Great Sphinx of Giza which stands as the legendary protector of the plateau. The Great Pyramids of Khufu Khafre and Menkaure demonstrate the exceptional abilities of ancient Egyptian engineers.
Your journey then leads to Saqqara Necropolis which serves as one of Egypt’s most significant archaeological sites. Here you will investigate the Step Pyramid of King Djoser which stands as the first major stone building in history and represents a significant step in pyramid construction. Saqqara serves as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that provides comprehensive knowledge regarding the development of ancient Egyptian funeral rituals. After your tour you will have lunch at a nearby restaurant before you proceed to Alexandria.
Day 03 Alexandria wonders
July 31, 2027
Your total solar eclipse tour starts in Alexandria which stands as the historical center of ancient Egyptian Greco-Roman civilization. Start your exploration at the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which functioned as a burial ground for ancient Egyptians and Romans before you make your way to Pompey's Pillar which stands as a towering structure among temple ruins. Your itinerary includes a visit to Citadel of Qaitbay which serves as a military fortress that protects Egypt's northern coastline and you should also explore Library of Alexandria which you can see from the street. After enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, travel back to Cairo.
The group will stay overnight in Cairo.
Day 04 Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Khan El-Khalili, Fly to Luxor
August 1, 2027
Start your day by exploring the Egyptian Museum which attracts worldwide visitors with its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and its valuable historical objects.
Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo which stands as an ancient fortress that provides visitors with a view of the city while they discover its architectural marvels and its historical connections to Egypt's medieval period.
After dining at a local restaurant , the group will head to Khan El Khalili Bazaar which serves as one of Cairo's most popular traditional markets. The market displays its various products through busy streets which contain both spices and souvenirs and genuine Egyptian handmade items.
You will travel to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor later in the day. Your hotel transfer will take place after you arrive at the airport.
Luxor will serve as your accommodation for the night.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Day 05 The Solar Eclipse 2027 at Karnak Temple
August 2, 2027
Take your breakfast at the hotel before heading to witness the 2027 solar eclipse at Karnak Temple. The sacred complex provides visitors with a special chance to witness one of nature's most amazing natural events which occurs in the backdrop of ancient Egyptian architectural beauty.
The moon advances to cover the sun which leads to an extraordinary change that transforms day into twilight while stars start to show and a bright corona appears around the darkened sun. The upcoming event will happen for a duration of about 6 minutes and 23 seconds which will produce a memorable display of celestial objects.
After the eclipse, continue your exploration with a visit to Luxor Temple, where intricate hieroglyphs narrate the stories of pharaohs alongside divine representations of ancient Egyptian life.
You should have lunch at a nearby restaurant before you go back to your hotel.
The group will stay in Luxor for the night.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Day 06 Luxor West Bank Tour
August 3, 2027
Start your day on the West Bank of Luxor with a visit to the world-famous Valley of the Kings. This is a monument of royal burial grounds dedicated to the tombs of pharaohs of the New Kingdom, these were carved deep into the mountain to protect them from tomb robbers and ensure they did not begin their journey to the afterlife with any interferences.
Your tour will then take you to the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient art that looks very different located high against the cliffs and surrounded by supporting pillars in Deir el-Bahari.
The photo stop, undoubtedly, has to be made at the immense Colossi of Memnon, two grandiose statues for thousands of years served as guards over the West Bank.
Lunch will be had at a local restaurant prior to being transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 07 Dendera & Abydos
August 4, 2027
At early breakfast, head on an enthralling journey as part of your Egypt trip package to explore two of Egypt's holiest and best maintained temples.
Your day will commence with the holy Dendera Temple Complex for the goddess Hathor. Said to be a high point for numerous Egypt travel packages, it boasts exceptionally preserved ceilings; vibrant celestial astronomical scenes; and intricate carvings that reflect a spiritual way that the people regarded and practiced in Egypt.
Make your way to Abydos, which remains one of the most significant religiously included site in some of the best Egypt vacation packages. Today, you will delve into the distinguished Temple of Seti I, which boasts finely carved reliefs, and the legendary Abydos King List, which sheds invaluable light on the royal lineage of Egypt.
Dine at a local restaurant during the day. Employ this experience into the Egyptian-worthy holiday experience-bound history plus culture. After touring of the Luxor, return to your lovely hotel for a rest.
Stay overnight at Luxor.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 08 West Bank Hidden Gems
August 5, 2027
After enjoying breakfast, keep moving further south along the upper Nile as part of your tour of Egypt to discover some of the more offbeat, yet strikingly surprising treasures found along the West Bank of Luxor, an experience often seen in the best of Egypt travel packages.
Begin your visit at the Medinet Habu, hut-paredly preserved mortuary temple of Ramses III. Celebrated for its grandeur and its detailed reliefs, showing royal victories and scenes of everyday life in ancient Egypt, the Medinet Habu is always part of the best Egypt travel packages.
Continue to the iconic Ramesseum, the grand memorial temple dedicated to Ramses II. It is now overtaken by the massive remains of colossal statues and offers a remarkable tribute to one of the best pharaohs of Egypt which is a highlight during any Egypt vacation.
Discover the captivating Tombs of the Nobles, decorated with colorful scenes of farming, daily life, and ancient traditions extending past royal history to offer the visitor a more in-depth and intimate experience on their excursion to Egypt.
This day includes lunch in a local restaurant. Take the rest of your time after touring, to return to a hotel within Luxor to relax and refresh.
Overnight in Luxor.
(Day 2 - Breakfast and Lunch included)
Day 09 Final Departure
August 6, 2027
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your final departure, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through Egypt.
(only breakfast)
Tour included
- Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during your tour.
- 4-star standard Pyramids Park hotel in Cairo on a B.B basis for 3 nights.
- 3-star standard Nile Valley Hotel in Luxor on H.B basis for 5 nights.
- Witness the Total Solar Eclipse at Karnak Temple in Luxor, on the West Bank, or from the sundeck
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entrance fees are as per the itinerary.
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes are included.
Tour excluded
- Tipping.
- International flights.
- Arrival visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals and drinks are not included in the itinerary.
- 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.
- 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 5930 |
| 7 - 16 Person | USD 5890 |
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