Planning to watch egypt solar eclipse 2027? This egypt solar eclipse tour covers Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor totality in 10 days. Send your dates today.
What does Memphis Tours' Egypt solar eclipse tour include, and why is the Egypt solar eclipse 2027 the most extraordinary astronomical event of the century?On 2 August 2027, the total solar eclipse passes directly over Luxor — producing up to 6 minutes and 22 seconds of totality, the longest eclipse anywhere on earth in over 400 years. This nine-day tour is structured as follows:Cairo · Pyramids · GEM The tour opens in Cairo with Egyptologist guide visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts including Tutankhamun's complete golden treasures.Luxor · Eclipse 2 Aug 2027 In Luxor, guided tours cover Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. On 2 August 2027, the eclipse is witnessed at Karnak Temple — the largest ancient religious complex ever built — as the moon's shadow falls across 5,000-year-old columns for up to 6 minutes and 22 seconds of complete totality. Aswan · Abu Simbel · Nile Cruise In Aswan, guided visits include Philae Temple and an excursion to the UNESCO twin temples of Abu Simbel — built by Ramesses II and Nefertari. A four-night Nile cruise from Aswan sails north through Kom Ombo and Edfu before returning to Cairo.Cairo · NMEC · Old Cairo · Citadel Back in Cairo, the itinerary includes the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization — housing the Royal Mummies Hall — a guided walk through Old Cairo's Coptic and Islamic heritage, and the Salah El-Din Citadel with its Alabaster Mosque and panoramic city views. All Egyptologist guides, domestic flights, hotel accommodation, full-board cruise cabin, and all entrance fees are included in this complete Egypt solar eclipse 2027 tour package.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Friday, 30th July 2027 – Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your professional tour manager will greet you and provide full assistance before transferring you to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. -
Day 2 Saturday 31st July 2027 - Visit the Pyramids & GEM - Fly to Hurghada
After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, you will be checked out and your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. -
Day 3 Sunday 1st August 2027 - Free Day at Leisure
Having your breakfast at your hotel , then you will be free at leisure. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast. -
Day 4 Monday 2nd August 2027 - Drive to Luxor - Enjoy the Eclipse at Karnak Temples
You will be picked up and transferred from your hotel to Luxor around 04:00 AM . It takes by drive around 5 hours and transfer to enjoy the Eclipse at Karnak Temples, then to your Nile Cruise for embarkation. -
Day 5 Tuesday, 3rd August 2027 – Luxor West Bank Tour
After breakfast, set out to explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor, home to Egypt’s royal necropolis. Begin at the Royal Cemetery and the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of 62 powerful pharaohs. -
Day 6 Wednesday, 4th August 2027 – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile Cruise sails to Edfu. Upon arrival, visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, reaching it by traditional horse-drawn carriage while observing authentic Upper Egypt village life and fertile riverbanks lined with banana and date palms. -
Day 7 Thursday, 5th August 2027 – Aswan Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile Cruise reaches the vibrant city of Aswan. Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the iconic High Dam, a modern engineering landmark. -
Day 8 Friday, 6th August,2027: Abu Simbel - Fly back to Cairo
Early Morning on 4:00 AM your tour manager will pick you up from your hotel to board a modern air-conditioned coach for a trip to the spectacular Temples of Abu Simbel with a small group. -
Day 9 Saturday, 7th August 2027 – NMEC, Old Cairo & Salah El-Din Citadel
After breakfast, your expert guide will accompany you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), renowned for its Royal Mummies Hall and exhibitions tracing Egypt’s rich heritage. Continue to historic Old Cairo to visit some of Egypt’s oldest churches and landmarks. -
Day 10 Sunday, 8th August 2027 – Final Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home.
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
13- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance with guest relations during your stay
- All transfers by deluxe A/C + wifi-equipped vehicle
- Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Hurghada and from Luxor to Cairo
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast
- Accommodation for 2 night in Hurghada hotel with breakfast
- Accommodation for 4 nights on the cruise on full board basis (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included)
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo are group, and sharing our Memphis group in Luxor, Aswan, as mentioned in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking tour guide and Egyptologist during your tours
- Bottled water during outings outside of the hotel.
- Meals as mentioned in the above program
- Admission fees to all sites specified on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
Not included
8- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Entrance fees inside any of the Pyramids of Tutankhamen Tomb at the Valley of the Kings
- Solar Eclipse Glasses or equipment and Eclipse Permissions at Karnak Temples if there is
- Dinner at hotels (Cairo and Luxor) $75 per person per night
- Personal spending like water, soft drinks during meals, laundry, phone calls...etc
- Tipping
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Chateau Lafayette
5
Continental Hotel Hurghada
5
Esmeralda Nile Cruise
5
Helnan Dreamland Hotel
5
Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise
5
| Occupancy | Minimum 2 Persons |
|---|---|
| Per Person in Triple Room | USD 9,999 |
| Per Person in Double Room | USD 9,999 |
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