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Experience Egypt as never before—where ancient wonders meet a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. This extraordinary 11-day journey takes you through the timeless cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada, culminating in the unforgettable spectacle of the Total Solar Eclipse on August 2, 2027, witnessed from the majestic setting of Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings and the temples of ancient pharaohs. This 11-day, 10-night journey blends the grandeur of ancient wonders, the relaxing beauty of the Red Sea, and the cosmic drama of a total eclipse into a seamless, unforgettable adventure.
Explore the mighty Pyramids of Giza, stand beneath the columns of Karnak Temple, and unwind on the coral-fringed shores of Hurghada—all while following the path of the sun and moon across Egypt’s timeless skies.
We are still perfecting the details of our itineraries. The information below is our estimated or possible itinerary. The final version will be available on or before January 1, 2026.
The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of lunatravelers.com. In particular, viewing the total solar eclipse will be weather dependent, and there is always a chance that passengers will not be able to view totality or view it only for a short period of time. lunatravelers.com does not make any guarantee as to the viewing of the total solar eclipse. Keep in mind that unexpected schedule changes could affect the program. Your Tour Director will keep you fully informed of any changes to planned activities.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : July 28, 2027
Arrive Cairo
Arrive to Cairo, meet and assist at Cairo Int., airport by our professional representative who will give you full assistance upon arrival and then, escort you to your hotel in Cairo.
Day 2
Date : July 29, 2027
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Sakkara
After breakfast, meet your local tour guide, start a full day visits to the great 3 Pyramids of Giza and their guardian the Sphinx, proceed to visit the Grand granite status of Ramsis II in Memphis, and the ancient tombs of Sakkara, back to the hotel and overnight.
Day 3
Date : July 30, 2027
NEW Egyptian museum, Citadel of Sultan Saladin
After breakfast, meet your local tour guide, start a full day visits to the great 3 Pyramids of Giza and their guardian the Sphinx, proceed to visit the Grand granite status of Ramsis II in Memphis, and the ancient tombs of Sakkara, back to the hotel and overnight.
Day 4
Date : July 31, 2027
Flight to Luxor
Cairo airport and board your flight to Luxor (flight duration 01h) , arrive Luxor Apt, meet and assist at Luxor airport, transfer to your 5* Nile cruise, embarkation by Lunch, free Pm, overnight Luxor.
Day 5
Date : August 1, 2027
Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Cross the Nile to Thebes west, visit the Valley of the Kings, the 3 levels temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the colossi of Memenon, back to cruise and overnight on board
Day 6
Date : August 2, 2027
Solar Eclipse
After breakfast transfer to witness the Solar eclipse at Luxor, back to cruise.
Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes, 55 seconds
Duration of totality: 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Partial begins: 2 Aug 2027, 10:22:09
Full begins: 2 Aug 2027, 11:42:31
Maximum: 2 Aug 2027, 11:45:16
Full ends: 2 Aug 2027, 11:48:01
Partial ends: 2 Aug 2027, 13:08:04
Day 7
Date : August 3, 2027
East bank of Luxor
After breakfast, meet your local tour guide to visit the East bank of Luxor ( The Temple of Karnak and the Temple Luxor )
Day 8
Date : August 4, 2027
Temples of Abydos & Dendera
After breakfast, a bus trip to visit the temples of Abydos and Dendera, Located on the Nile River. Sit two of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The sacred city of Abydos is home to the temple of Seti I. The Hathor Temple in Dendera is one of the most colorful temples in Egypt, with an intricately detailed ceiling and one of the most awe-inspiring hypostyle halls that we saw in Egypt. We will then drive to the Red Sea and overnight in Hurghada.
Day 9
Date : August 5, 2027
Red Sea Hurghada
After breakfast, you may take a boat trip to nearby islands like Giftun and relax on beautiful beaches.
Day 10
Date : August 6, 2027
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
After breakfast, you can enjoy snorkeling right off the beach or take a scuba diving. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, the clear waters and abundant sea life offer an unforgettable experience.
Day 11
Date : August 7, 2027
Back to Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada airport, fly back to Cairo, arrive Cairo Apt., connect to your international flight. end of services.
Meet and assist at all domestic airports with English speaking Representatives / Guides.
03 nights in Cairo on HB at 4* hotels.
04 nights on FB aboard 5* Nile cruise Luxor / Luxor.
03 nights on FB 4* resort at Hurghada.
Admission and entry tickets to the Pyramids of Giza, Grand Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Domestic flights within Egypt.
Hosted by Astronomer/Astrophysicist.
Viewing glasses for the eclipse.
All local land transfers via modern A/C vehicles.
Cruise sightseeing as per program.
All tours are including entrance fees, transportation, English speaking tour guide.
Cruise entertainment program (Oriental show Lxr., Galabya party, Nubian show Asw.)
Meals as listed.
Baggage Handling in Destination.
International airfare.
Entry visa fees extras and personnel expenses, tips to staff.
Optional tours as per your request.
Private or group transfers between airports and hotels.
Trip cancellation and delay insurance.
Room service, meals, and snacks that are not specified in the Itinerary.
Alcoholic beverages.
Personal items such as laundry, WiFi, and telephone calls.
Medical services & fees.
Excess baggage fees.
Any item not specified in the "Price Includes" section.
Any beach activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, hot air balloon, etc.
Fuel surcharges.
- One registration form must be submitted for each room booked. If you are sharing a room with someone, please add them as a guest during your registration process, pay for both travelers and do not submit a 2nd registration form.
Pricing Information:
* Price based on double occupancy.
* To secure a reservation, initial deposit of 25% with a completed reservation form is required.
* Children (5-11 years old) – maximum 1 child sharing a room with 2 parents – 70% of adult fare ($4200)
* Children 12+ are treated as adults and must pay the adult fare.
* 2nd payment 25% due January 1, 2026
* 3rd payment 25% due May 1, 2026
* 4th payment 25% due December 1, 2026
* Final payment due May 1, 2027
* Payments can be made by check, bank wire transfer or credit card (with an additional 3.5% processing fee).
Cancellations:
* From the date of booking until August 31, 2025, 100% of the initial deposit are fully refundable.
* In case you cancel in between September 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, 100% of the initial deposit are fully refundable.
* In case you cancel in between January 2, 2026 and April 31, 2026, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
* In case you cancel in between May 2, 2026 and November 30, 2026, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
* In case you cancel any time during 2027, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Insurance:
* Travel insurance is required. If your insurance covers you internationally, that is great. If not, we recommend Allianz trip insurance (www.allianztravelinsurance.com) and that all travelers purchase their insurance within 7 days of their initial reservation to take advantage of any pre-existing condition clause. Outside the US or if you choose to buy your own insurance the minimum coverage is for $1,000,000 USD emergency evacuation and repatriation and $50,000USD emergency medical PER PERSON.
Room Sharing:
* This tour has a limited number of single rooms available. Most single travelers will be asked to room share. If you are traveling alone, you may save quite a bit of money by opting to share a room. We will match solo travelers of the same gender so that they can share a double occupancy room with two beds. We will do our best to match travelers but if we cannot find a match for you then you will be required to pay the single occupancy price if a single room is available.
Egyptian Visa:
* Save yourself time at Cairo airport and obtain your Egyptian visa online through (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/).