Aswan, Luxor

Solar Eclipse Egypt Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

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Start From 825

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Duration 6 days / 5 nights

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Tour type Private tour


Overview

Join Respect Egypt Tours for an exceptional Eclipse Egypt experience, combining Egypt’s ancient wonders with the once-in-a-century 2027 solar eclipse. Sail the iconic Nile from Aswan to Luxor in a luxurious setting. Explore Egypt’s most famous temples and historical sites, and witness the magic of the solar eclipse in one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. This tour promises both relaxation and awe-inspiring moments, all curated with care by Respect Egypt Tours, The best Travel Company.

Why You Should Love This Trip

✔️ Unique Solar Eclipse Event: Be part of the once-in-a-century 2027 Eclipse Egypt experience.

✔️ Luxury Nile Cruise: Enjoy the comfort and elegance of a five-star cruise while exploring ancient Egypt.

✔️ Expert Guidance: Travel with knowledgeable Egyptologists who bring history to life.

✔️ Exclusive Accommodations: Hand-picked luxury hotels and cruise services ensure maximum relaxation.

✔️ Unmatched Convenience: Respect Egypt Tours provides seamless travel, so you can focus on enjoying the adventure.

Included/Excluded

    Included

    • 5 nights aboard a luxury Nile cruise.
    • Sightseeing as per itinerary (entrance fees included).
    • Expert Egyptologist guide.
    • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
    • Transfers and solar eclipse viewing experience.
    • Entry fees.
    • All taxes and service charges.
    • Eclipse Special Glasses.

    Excluded

    • International airfare.
    • Drinks and personal expenses.
    • Egypt entry visa.
    • Gratuities/tips.
    • Optional activities.

Itinerary

Your adventure with Eclipse Egypt Tours will take you to Aswan. First, a representative of the Respect Egypt Tours will meet you at Aswan airport. Board your elegant Nile cruise with ease as our crew welcomes you, guiding you through a simple check-in process before settling you into your cabin. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on your Nile cruise before the adventure begins by taking a tour of the following sites:

 

📍 Aswan High Dam

Completed in 1970, this construction is renowned for accomplishing what no other construction has ever done before. It changed the course of the Nile River in the last 7000 years! They impounded several hundred million cubic tons of Nile water to provide more than half of Egypt’s electricity supply.

 

📍 Philae Temple

The Temple of ISIS (the Egyptian goddess) was built of various dozens of stones. They later had to be taken to safe grounds to preserve them from flooding Lake Naser is one such temple which is about a water reservoir. Did you know it was one of the last places where ancient Egyptians practiced their traditional religion?

 

📍 Unfinished Obelisk

Here you’ll find the largest obelisk attempted by the ancient Egyptians, but it was abandoned because of the cracks in the granite. The obelisk, as it stands today, was originally started by the ancient Egyptians. In books, it is portrayed as a towering structure, reaching an impressive height of 42 meters above the ground.

 

Later enjoy having dinner on the Nile, as in the end, this pleasant ending can take place thanks to the impeccable service of Respect Egypt Tours.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Accommodation: on board a Nile Cruise.

Enjoying the relaxing breakfast on the cruise, we will take you to the most interesting temple complexes along the Nile - Kom Ombo and Edfu.

 

📍 Kom Ombo Temple

The temple complex earned its name as a “Dual temple” because it dedicates itself to two deities: Horus and Sobek. What is even more astonishing is that there were skeletons of crocodile mummies discovered here because this was the area of worship of the crocodile god, Sobek.

 

📍 Edfu Temple

The Temple of Horus is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, and it houses inscriptions detailing the daily rituals of ancient Egyptian priests. This temple’s massive columns are intact, allowing you to step back in time and imagine what ancient Egypt looked like.

 

After visiting these temples, enjoy your evening sailing towards Luxor, where more ancient wonders await.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Accommodation: on board a Nile Cruise.

Thanking all the amazing staff members, on Day 3, Respect Egypt Tours now takes you to explore the famous and the iconic West Bank of Luxor. Which begins with a delicious breakfast on board.

 

📍 Valley of the Kings

This valley was eligible to honor the pharaohs because of its reserve of over sixty tombs. Which includes those of over sixty others faced with exquisite decorating of the afterlife images. You may still be interested to know that archaeologists unearthed Cleopatra’s tomb in an Arnoldotorean fashion in the year 1922, sparking the interests of people in Egypt.

 

📍 Hatshepsut’s Temple

The ancient Egyptians built this magnificent temple on the edge of the mountains for the only woman in history who became a pharaoh. Shockingly, her stepson sought to wipe out every trace of her rule.

 

📍 Colossi of Memnon

These Two monumental statues of two figures have been in front of the complex of temples for the last thirty-four hundred-plus years. People believed that the statues “sang” at dawn because they cracked and produced sounds, which they interpreted as magic.

 

Come back to the boat for a restful night after a full day of sightseeing and a fine dinner, including the top quality provided by Respect Egypt Tours.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Accommodation: On board a Nile Cruise

Today, after breakfast, you will head out to the stunning temples on the East Bank of the River Nile close to Luxor.

 

📍 Karnak Temple

Over 2000 years, they constructed this gigantic temple complex in opened phases, and its Hypostyle Hall alone has 134 giant columns that rise over 21 meters high. Did you know it is the biggest religious place ever constructed?

 

📍 Luxor Temple

The Luxor Temple stands out from other temples as it was not intended for religious worship. But served as a place to restore kingship and represent allowing the pharaohs. It is worth noting that Alexander the Great declared himself crowned in this place as the Pharaoh of Egypt.

 

Here, you would need to get ready for the fantastic solar eclipse event that would take place the day after this day of adventure around the breathtaking temples.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. | Accommodation: On board a Nile Cruise.

The most awaited day of the event ‘Eclipse Egypt’ is here at last! Starting your day on a lazy note, enjoy some breakfast and lounge on the cruise as we get ready for the once-in-a-lifetime event. In the early afternoon, we will shift you to the perfect place where you can experience a solar eclipse. The sky gets darker and more and more feeling of anticipation build until you will see the moon covering the sun for 6 minutes 22 seconds. And during this time, the air will become heavy and chilly, as you witness one of the most beautiful natural scenes. This event will create the illusion that in the middle of the day, it feels like there is a night outside. An experience that will remain in your heart forever.

After witnessing such an exhilarating space event with fellow eclipse chasers, it is time again for Respect Egypt Tours to take you back to the cruise. Where a special dinner will await you to commemorate this exceptional occasion.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. | Accommodation: On board a Nile Cruise.

Head to the airport after enjoying your last breakfast on the cruise. The odyssey with the Respect Egypt Tours is ending, or rather the ecliptic experience in Egypt tourism helmed with the Recapture of Egypt.

 

Meals: Breakfast.

Highlights/Before You travel

    Highlights

    • The Eclipse solar event in one of the world’s most iconic locations.
    • High Dam
    • Philae Temple
    • Unfinished Obelisk.
    • Kom Ombo
    • Edfu Temples.
    • Valley of the Kings
    • Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Karnak Temple
    • Luxor Temple.

    Before You travel

    • Eclipse Glasses
    • Breathable clothing
    • Currency
    • Hat
    • Sun Screen
    • Visa
    • International Flight Tickets
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A solar eclipse, commonly viewed as an event that is sometime impossible, is the time when the moon obstructs the light of the sun when the sun and the Earth is at the horizon where the lunar body can be viewed from. The next solar eclipse in Egypt which is particularly noteworthy will occur on 12th August 2027 as it will be total eclipse within parts of this country. In this scenario, those who fall on the zone or track of totality will see the brightest of the brightest phenomena when the moon swallows the sun and the sky becomes dark to the full. This phenomenon will bring in both the locals and outsiders with a guarantee of an exceptional eclipse watching experience in a country whose past remains fascinating as its present. The forecasted sight of the celestial sphere will be enhanced by the landscape of the country.

The solar eclipse of 2027 in the country of Egypt will be a memorable astronomical event increasing in time of the greatest eclipse of 6 minutes and 22 seconds. This duration is essential since it provides a more extended viewing of the totality; the phase where the moon fully covers the sun. At this moment, the world will turn dark, cooler weather may occur; even the outdoor scenery will assume more of a dusk-type appearance than broad daylight.

The best places to experience the total solar eclipse in Egypt in 2027 will be along the path of totality, where the eclipse will be most dramatic. Some prime locations include:

  1. Luxor: Known for its ancient temples and tombs, Luxor will offer a spectacular backdrop for the eclipse. The historical significance of the area enhances the experience.

  2. Aswan: This southern city will also be in the path of totality, providing beautiful views along the Nile River and opportunities to explore its rich history.

  3. Cairo: While not in the direct path of totality, the outskirts of Cairo may experience a partial eclipse. However, central locations like the Pyramids of Giza could still provide a unique viewing experience.

  4. Red Sea Coast: Areas like Hurghada and Marsa Alam will be near the path, offering a chance to enjoy the eclipse along with beautiful beach scenery.

  5. Siwa Oasis: For a more remote experience, Siwa Oasis offers a unique landscape and cultural heritage, making it a fantastic spot to observe the eclipse.

These locations will likely attract many viewers, so it's advisable to plan ahead for accommodations and viewing spots.

Yes, as long as you wear certified eclipse glasses to protect your eyes from harmful rays.

The solar eclipse on August 12, 2027, will mark a historic moment in Egypt, as it will be the longest solar eclipse visible in the country for the next 100 years. With a totality lasting 6 minutes and 22 seconds, this eclipse offers a rare opportunity for both locals and visitors to witness a prolonged celestial phenomenon.

More than just witnessing a celestial event, booking the Solar Eclipse event with Respect Egypt Tours is much more as we provide witty local guides who inform you about the eclipse and the history of Egypt. Rest assured, our customized travel plans guarantee you will not miss the best viewing sites and on top of that, you will experience all your transport, accommodation and meals without any hassle. It is our blending in as a small travel team of friendly like-minded people or individuals, who can be active participants of the local customs, including food. Travel is possible with care and support from us a fact that gives you reasons to travel. So what are you waiting for? Experience this one of a kind adventure where the eclipse is not the only bewitching thing but the history of ancient Egypt combined with the eclipse’s beauty is also bewitching!

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