Witness the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Luxor: 5-Day Queen Isis Cruise
Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt aboard the Queen Isis Nile Cruise on a special 5-day journey from Luxor to Aswan, combining fascinating historical discoveries, a relaxing Nile cruise, and the extraordinary opportunity to witness the Total Solar Eclipse on August 2, 2027.
Explore the magnificent temples of Luxor, discover the treasures of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, and sail along the legendary Nile River toward Aswan. Along the way, admire the remarkable ancient temples and monuments that showcase Egypt’s extraordinary civilization.
Your journey also includes a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most iconic archaeological treasures, renowned for their colossal statues of Ramses II and their remarkable history.
The highlight of this exceptional experience is witnessing the spectacular total solar eclipse in Luxor, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine an extraordinary astronomical event with the timeless beauty of ancient Egypt.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure featuring ancient Egyptian history, cultural exploration, the magnificent Nile River, and the iconic temples of Abu Simbel.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Luxor / Embarkarion
Monday 2 August 2027:
Upon arrival in Luxor, our representative will meet and assist you, then transfer you to the Queen Isis Nile cruise for embarkation. After a short rest, we cross to the West Bank to visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for about 3,400 years, then the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut beneath the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
In the early afternoon, witness the Total Solar Eclipse, when the moon fully covers the sun and day turns to twilight for more than six minutes. Luxor’s open landscape makes the West Bank one of the best viewing places in the world.
Return to the Queen Isis for lunch. In the late afternoon, visit Luxor Temple, founded around 1400 BC and built of sandstone blocks brought from Gebel el-Silsila. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Overnight on board the Queen Isis.
Day 02 East Bank Tour – Sailing to Edfu
Tuesday, 3 August 2027
After breakfast, visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, with its great pylons, vast courtyards, chapels, and the Great Hypostyle Hall. Return to the Queen Isis for lunch while sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight on board the Queen Isis.
Day 03 Edfu Temple / Kom Ombo Temple / Sailing to Aswan
Wednesday, 4 August 2027
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, built by the Ptolemies and the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo, where we visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, standing on the Nile bank. Then sail to Aswan. In the evening, enjoy an oriental dinner and entertainment on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight on board the Queen Isis.
Day 04 Aswan Tour
Thursday, 5 August 2027
After breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam, a huge embankment dam across the Nile, and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, which still lies where the workers left it. Return to the cruise for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a boat to Philae Temple, the sanctuary of the goddess Isis, which was moved to Agilkia Island in an international rescue project. End the day with a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, known to the ancient Egyptians as “Abu” (Ivory) because of its ivory trade. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight on board the Queen Isis
Day 05 Abu Simbel Temple / Disembarkation
Friday, 6 August 2027
Very early in the morning, depart by private coach to Abu Simbel, about a three-hour drive through the desert. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Small Temple of Queen Nefertari, both carved into the mountainside and moved to higher ground in the 1960s.
Return to Aswan, disembark from the Queen Isis, and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight.
Meals: Breakfast (box), Lunch. Check-out from the Queen Isis.
Tour included
- Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
- All transfers will be made as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles.
- 4-night stay aboard the 5-star standard M/S Queen Isis Nile Cruise on a full-board basis.
- Exclusive Total Solar Eclipse viewing in Egypt from the West Bank, Karnak Temple, or the cruise sun deck in Luxor (subject to weather and operational conditions).
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- All service charges and local taxes.
- Operated on a Shared group.
Tour excluded
- International and domestic flight tickets.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Tipping and personal expenses.
- Photography equipment and certified solar eclipse safety glasses.
- Any optional tours or activities.
- 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.
Prices Per Person
| Person | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 - 6 Person | USD 0 |
| 7 - 16 Person | USD 0 |