What If You Could Experience the Eclipse of the Century From the Banks of the Nile?

On August 2, 2027, the moon will shadow Luxor for 6 minutes 22 seconds. This is the century’s second-longest total eclipse, set among Karnak Temple’s ancient pylons and obelisks.

This 14-day journey spans the Great Pyramids of Giza to Aswan’s temples, with a Nile cruise aboard a traditional Dahabiya. Visit hidden villages and exclusive moorings unreachable by larger ships. Enjoy a personalized trip where the river’s pace fosters transformation.

Your Journey Includes

• Round-trip airfare from JFK Airport to Cairo
• Internal flights (Cairo to Luxor, return to Cairo)
• Luxury hotel accommodations and Dahabiya Nile cruise
• Certified English-speaking guide and escort
• All tours and daily excursions
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Camel ride
• Entry visa and all entrance fees
• Medical insurance
• All tips and gratuities

Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1 – Monday, July 26

Depart JFK Airport to Cairo on Egypt Air.

Day 2 – Tuesday, July 27

Arrive in Cairo at 6:05 AM and transfer to the Hyatt Regency Cairo West. Rest and enjoy the hotel amenities. Attend a welcome dinner at Mohammed’s House and a group meeting to set intentions for the journey.

Overnight Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3 – Wednesday, July 28

Step back in time at the Giza Plateau. Marvel at the Great Pyramids, explore Queen’s Pyramids and Isis Temple, and stand before the Sphinx. Enjoy a camel ride, visit a family oil shop, and dine at the hotel.
Note: This tour focuses on the Eclipse experience and will not include a private group visit to the Great Pyramid. For travelers seeking this, our annual fall trip will be available at a later date.

Overnight Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 – Thursday, July 29

Explore treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Lunch on your own at museum restaurants or cafes. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5 – Friday, July 30

Visit Sakkara’s Serapeum, Mere Ruka’s painted tomb, and Teti’s Pyramid. Tour a carpet factory, then fly to Luxor to board the Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya, your floating sanctuary for the days ahead.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6 – Saturday, July 31

Journey through the splendid Valley of the Kings. Discover the intricate tomb of Ramses VI, admire the grand temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and gaze at the towering Memnon Colossi. Tour an alabaster workshop to see expert craftsmanship, then end the evening at the illuminated Luxor Temple.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7 – Sunday, August 1

Venture to the spiritual centers of Abydos, the ancient pilgrimage site of Osiris, and the preserved temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor and known for its astronomical ceiling.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8 – Monday, August 2

The moment finally arrives: witness the total solar eclipse over Luxor. At 11:40 AM, the partial phase begins; at 1:02 PM, totality brings 6 minutes 22 seconds of darkness, the corona, a temperature drop, and stars above Karnak’s pylons and obelisks. Explore the Hypostyle Hall, a fitting setting for a phenomenon once worshipped by Pharaohs.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 9 – Tuesday, August 3

Explore the charming town of Esna, including the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum with its impressive Hypostyle Hall, Wakalt El-Gaddway, Al Amari Mosque, Bakkur Oil Press, and the traditional souk at Al-Qisariya Market. Set sail to Edfu in the evening.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 10 – Wednesday, August 4

Step into the past with the Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple. In the evening, enjoy a deck party on the Dahabiya with music and traditional dance under the stars.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 11 – Thursday, August 5

Explore the Double Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, and visit the Crocodile Museum with over 300 mummified crocodiles. Set sail toward Aswan in the late afternoon.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 12 – Friday, August 6

Arrive in Aswan; visit Philae Temple by boat and the Unfinished Obelisk. In the afternoon, explore Aswan’s Spice Market or take a Felucca ride around Kitchener’s Island.

Overnight Hotel: Nile Cruise | Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 13 – Saturday, August 7

Check out of the Dahabiya and fly back to Cairo. Check in to Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel for a relaxing evening. Farewell dinner at the hotel.

Overnight Hotel: Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 14 – Sunday, August 8

Bid farewell to enchanting Egypt as you depart for the USA on Egypt Air, carrying lasting memories and new spiritual insights.

Meals: Breakfast

Not Included

• Snacks and alcoholic beverages
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Optional activities

Flights

July 26: Depart JFK Airport to Cairo on Egypt Air
August 8: Return flight from Cairo to the USA on Egypt Air

Luxury Accommodations

Cairo: Hyatt Regency Cairo West (July 27–30)
Nile Cruise: Nofert & Nonia Dahabiya (July 30–August 7)
Cairo (Return): Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel (Aug. 7–8)

Physical Requirements

This tour requires moderate physical activity, including walking, stairs, uneven terrain, stone floors, and sand. Most active adults can manage; start a fitness routine before departure.