Solar Eclipse Tour Egypt August 2027

Jul 23 - Arrival at Cairo for you Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour and Cruise July 23- August 3, 2027. After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the "meet and greet" service. Afterward, our customer will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Jul 24 - Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx) Our day starts with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection. After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant to have lunch. We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.

We will experience the Spiritual Cairo tour and explore some of the early religious monuments of Cairo. You`ll visit the El Muallaqa Church, dating to the late fourth and early fifth century. This basilica was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Muallaqa means "suspended or hanging." After lunch at a local restaurant (Abu Shakra), continue to Memphis, Memphis was more likely a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis, he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt. However, by the Third Dynasty, the building at Saqqara suggests that Memphis had become a sizable city. Proceed to the Sakkara site, Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital, and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis.

The excursion to Alexandria begins with a visit to the Alexandria National Museum, which houses around 1,800 artifacts spanning various historical periods, including Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras. Next, the tour proceeds to the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa, a multi-level burial site featuring Roman-style design elements. Following this, you will visit the Roman Amphitheater at Kom el-Dikkah, an ancient structure with marble seats and galleries. After a lunch break, the final stop is at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a vast library with multiple museums and a science center. The tour concludes with a return to Cairo.

Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day. Lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants. Stop for lunch, Continue the Cairo tour with a visit to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali (the Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi), built in 1183 and overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills. The structure, with its domes and minarets, looks over a number of important buildings, including the Alabaster Mosque. Its domed interior, used by Moslems for daily prayers, is a spectacular sight of twinkling lights and beautiful mosaics. A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt.

Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will then reach the luxuries Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, to start your relaxing tour sailing from Aswan to Luxor. After having lunch, the Nile Cruise excursion will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple. At night you may choose the Optional breathtaking Sound and Light show at Philae Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Abu Simple Tour by bus We will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu for having dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu. We will then return to the Nile Cruise for lunch while heading to Luxor.

Jul 31 - Luxor East Bank We will visit Luxor East Bank in the afternoon, beginning with the outstanding Karnak Temple. Afterward, the Temple of Luxor will be our next stop. In the afternoon you will check into you Luxury Nile River Resort.

Aug 01 - Luxor West bank Early morning, visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, Including the unique two tombs of Rameses V & VI, King Tut's Tomb the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.

Aug 02 - Watch the Total Solar Eclipse from the spacious hotel grounds in Luxor by the Nile River Begins: Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 11:33 Maximum: Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 12:55 0.947 Magnitude Ends: Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 14:16 The rest of the day free

Morning flight to Cairo to make connections home or elsewhere. $5680 Per person. Included $300 internal airfare allowance. Early booking or past customer discounts may apply.