6-Day Egypt solar eclipse trip to Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria
Book a 6-day solar eclipse tour that brings you to see the exclusive celestial experience while you visit the most important landmarks in Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria. A perfect blend of historical significance and magnificent vistas, combined with the opportunity to view an eclipse, creates an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. Your Egypt tour starts in Cairo to see the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx alongside the spectacular Egyptian Museum with the world-famous Tutankhamun treasures. Ancient treasures intertwined with Egyptian culture are waiting as you walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Luxor is the world's largest open-air museum, so most visitors visit most of its significant landmarks, such as the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Hatshepsut's Temple, without forgetting Karnak Temple, the place where the solar eclipse will occur. Travel to Alexandria and get to see the most beautiful sightseeing attractions, including the Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel, as well as the breathtaking Bibliotheca Alexandrina building.
Your solar eclipse tour leads you to a specific time where you will witness the solar eclipse at its peak visibility, which offers you an exceptional viewing opportunity. The Egypt travel package provides history enthusiasts and astronomy lovers with an exceptional combination of historical landmarks and cultural treasures through dedicated tour assistance while receiving luxurious lodging and well-organized service.
Программа тура
День 01 Arrive in Cairo
July 29, 2027
At your airport arrival, a Happy Egypt representative will greet you with a sign bearing your name. You will then have a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to transport you to your Cairo hotel to relax.
День 02 Giza Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
July 30, 2027
Your Egypt solar eclipse tour will begin when our professional guide fetches you from your hotel to start your Cairo tour. On your visit, you will experience one of the greatest human civilization achievements by being in front of the Pyramids of Giza, which rise again from the desert with their beautiful shapes. Your discovery will go on because you look at the Great Sphinx because this legendary statue still maintains enigmatic secrets of the old world. Explore the gigantic structures of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure in the Great Pyramids, which all human engineering was unable to do.
Saqqara, a southern destination, provides answers about Egypt's earliest discovered ancient burial site. Visitors can explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser as the original design that paved the way for future magnificent pyramid structures. Saqqara's UNESCO World Heritage Site status protects its ancient wisdom, which has yet to be explored. After your tour, enjoy a delicious lunch at a cozy family restaurant before heading to Alexandria.
День 03 Alexandria wonders
July 31, 2027
Begin your total solar eclipse tour in Alexandria, the Greco-Roman ancient Egyptian capital revered by history and legend. Explore the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an ancient Egyptian-Roman cemetery, before ascending to Pompey's Pillar, a massive monument surrounded by temple ruins. Then, you will visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a strong castle protecting Egypt's northern coast, and don't miss visiting the Library of Alexandria from the outside. After enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, travel back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
День 04 Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Khan El-Khalili, Fly to Luxor
August 1, 2027
First, prepare to be spellbound by the treasures housed within the Egyptian Museum. Next, ascend to the Saladin Citadel, a fortress etched against the sky. Its ramparts whisper tales of valiant battles and whispered intrigues. Stand where sultans once held court. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then immerse yourself in the vibrant chaos of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Let the fragrant aroma of spices entice your senses. Haggle for treasures amidst a labyrinth of stalls. Lose yourself in the kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Transfer to Cairo Airport for you to catch your flight to Luxor; upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Luxor.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
День 05 The Solar Eclipse 2027 at Karnak Temple
August 2, 2027
Take your breakfast in your hotel before going to witness the 2027 eclipse at the Karnak Temple. The sacred Karnak Temple allows visitors the opportunity to observe natural wonders through the exploration of ancient Egypt against cosmological phenomena.
A breathtaking metamorphosis happens when the moon blocks the sun, leading to both a celestial transformation where stars emerge and a vibrant coronal glow forming around the moon for an astounding 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
You can later reach Luxor Temple to view hieroglyphs depicting tales of pharaohs combined with divine depictions of life. You will spend your lunchtime in a local restaurant. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Luxor.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
День 06 Luxor West Bank Tour & Transfer to Cairo & Overnight
August 3, 2027
Today, we will start our day by visiting the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, dedicated to the tombs of the royal pharaohs. Kings of the New Kingdom carved their tombs deep into the rock to protect them from tomb robbers and ensure a safe journey to the afterlife.
Then, proceed to the unique Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. End your tour with a photo stop at the giant Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer Luxor airport to Cairo for your overnight at hotel, fly home the following day.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Включено в тур
- 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 Bed and Breakfast basis for 4 nights.
- 4-star standard Queen Isis Nile Cruise in Luxor on a full-board basis for 2 night. (Lower Deck Cabins)
- 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.
Не включено в тур
- 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
Примечания
- 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.
Цены на человека
| Человек | Цена |
|---|---|
| 2 - 6 Человек | USD 5570 |
| 7 - 16 Человек | USD 5520 |
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