Experience the total solar eclipse in Luxor on 2 August 2027 as part of a nine-day Group Tour through Cairo and the Nile Valley, combining the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum with the temples and landscapes of the Nile.
Travel from 30 July to 7 August 2027. Begin with three nights in Cairo for the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and a city tour of the Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili. On 2 August, take an early flight to Luxor, board your 5-star Nile cruise and watch the eclipse from the sun deck of your ship, moored in Luxor. Over four nights the ship sails to Aswan, with Karnak, Luxor Temple, the West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae along the way, before you fly back to Cairo for a final hotel night.
The holiday includes Hotel accommodation with breakfast (B&B) in Cairo, a 5-star Nile cruise with full board, guided group sightseeing, domestic flights and organised transfers.
Demand in Luxor for the eclipse is exceptional. We confirm your final day-by-day programme in writing at the time of booking.
On 2 August 2027, watch the total solar eclipse with your group from the sun deck of your ship, moored in Luxor. Luxor is inside the path of totality, with approximately 6 minutes of totality.
After an early flight from Cairo, board your ship and join your group on the sun deck for the eclipse. Follow the changing light through the partial phases and enjoy totality together. Karnak and Luxor Temple follow after the eclipse, in the afternoon and evening.
Eclipse glasses, a viewing briefing and drinking water are included. You watch from the ship you are staying on, so you can step inside between phases.
You watch from the sun deck of your ship, moored in Luxor, shared with other guests on board. Exclusive use is not included.
Clear skies cannot be guaranteed.
For background on totality, maps and preparation, read our Egypt Solar Eclipse 2027 guide.
Prices are shown in US dollars per person.
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