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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.
- 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
- 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) $35 per person per night
- Personal spending like water, soft drinks during meals, laundry, phone calls...etc
- Tipping
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. At the hotel, check-in will be seamless, and your tour manager will review your Egypt travel itinerary, confirming pick-up times for all planned Cairo tours. Relax and unwind after your journey as you prepare for an unforgettable Egyptian adventure.
Overnight stay in Cairo, the vibrant capital of Egypt.
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. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex.Then you will be picked up and transferred to Cairo Airport to fly to Hurghada,Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport , you will be met , assisted and transferred to your hotel for check in.Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Having your breakfast at your hotel , then you will be free at leisure.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast.
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.
Eclipse details:
- Partial begins: 10:22:09
- Full begins: 11:42:31
- Maximum: 11:45:16
- Full ends: 11:48:01
- Partial ends: 13:08:04
- Total duration: 2h 45m 55s | Totality: 6m 20s
Enjoy lunch after the eclipse
Transfer to your Nile Cruise in Luxor for embarkation
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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. Continue to the impressive Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a masterpiece of New Kingdom architecture dating back to the 15th century BCE. Conclude your tour at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to your Nile Cruise for dinner, evening entertainment, and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Royal Cemetery, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
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. Return to the cruise and sail onward to Kom Ombo. Walk through the town to the unique twin Temple of Kom Ombo, famous for its dual entrances and sanctuaries. Continue sailing to Aswan, enjoying lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise in Aswan.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo
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. Continue to the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, lying in the ancient granite quarries and offering insight into Pharaonic stonework. Conclude at the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, beautifully set on the Nile. Return to your cruise for dinner while sailing on the tranquil Nile waters.
Overnight on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae
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. Constructed by Ramses II, the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom.
The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these two temples from the flood that threatened to submerge them because of the Aswan Dam.
The Temples of Abu Simbel are dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramses II himself. The great Temple of Ramsses II is also called the Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God, so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together. Distance between Abu Simbel and Aswan is about 3 hours and half one way driving. After arriving in Aswan, you'll board your flight back to Cairo. Drive to your hotel. Checkin.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Salah El-Din Citadel, where you will explore the iconic Mohammed Ali Mosque and admire sweeping panoramic views over Cairo. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Egypt’s vibrant capital.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel
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. This marks the end of your unforgettable Egypt journey, filled with timeless history, cultural discoveries, and memorable experiences. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey onward.
Meals: Breakfast
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If the government asks for private permission to enjoy the Eclipse at Karnak Temples, I will let you know. In case there is an increase for entrance fees, taxes, and petrol, I will let you know and the price may be changed.
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