Cairo, Cruise, Red Sea & Solar Eclipse 2027 - 13 days

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Total Solar Eclipse – Experience the extraordinary spectacle of a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse over Luxor, as day turns to darkness beneath more than 6 breathtaking minutes of totality.

Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Luxor East Bank - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and visit the beautiful Luxor Temple

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Itinerary

Journey through the timeless wonders of Egypt on a guided adventure, culminating in the extraordinary 2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Luxor. Discover the Pyramids of Giza, ancient Saqqara and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum before cruising the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the sacred temples of Philae, Kom Ombo and Karnak, and step into the richly decorated royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Then witness the 'eclipse of the century' as Luxor falls into darkness for more than six breathtaking minutes, before unwinding for four nights on the sun-drenched shores of Hurghada.

day 1Cairo

Monday 26th July 2027. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am. This evening a Welcome Meeting will be held at 7pm.
For those who wish to extend their stay with pre tour accommodation, we also offer an Alexandria Day Trip, a Suez Canal Day Trip and a 4-day Alexandria & El Alamein add-on.

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Cairo

day 2Pyramids of Giza

day 3The Grand Egyptian Museum

day 4Aswan & Philae Temple

day 5Optional excursion to Abu Simbel

day 6Nile Cruising & Kom Ombo

day 7Luxor & Valley of the Kings

day 8Total Solar Eclipse - 6 minutes, 23 seconds

days 9-11Hurghada - Red Sea Riviera

day 12Cairo - your way

day 13Cairo

What's Included

Accommodation

8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)Hurghada - Red Sea stay at an all-inclusive hotel for 4 nights. Swim, snorkel and relax

Meals

Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

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Experience the breathtaking Total Solar Eclipse from Luxor—one of the longest and most spectacular eclipses of this centurySolar Eclipse Sunglasses - ISO 12312-2:2015(E) standard.1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor

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