Experience the 2027 solar eclipse on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining Egypt’s most celebrated riverside temples with a special eclipse-day itinerary. Traveling aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship, you’ll visit Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Luxor Temple.
The journey runs from 30 July to 2 August 2027, with three nights aboard the cruise and full-board meals excluding drinks. An English-speaking Egyptologist accompanies the included sightseeing visits, and entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary are included.
The final day is planned around the solar eclipse on 2 August 2027, with the program listing an eclipse-viewing experience at Karnak Temple at 11:39 AM Egypt local time. The precise viewing arrangements and timing should be reconfirmed before travel, as the experience depends on the final operational plan.
Planning to Join the Egypt Eclipse Cruise 2027?
Join our 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Egypt’s ancient temples and a dedicated itinerary for the August 2, 2027 solar eclipse.
Contact our team to ask about availability, pricing, and the final eclipse-day arrangements.
Arrive in Aswan and begin your journey with visits to some of the city’s best-known landmarks. The itinerary includes the Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project on the Nile, followed by the Unfinished Obelisk, which offers insight into the stone-working techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen. You’ll also visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on an island reached by boat.
After sightseeing, board your 5-star Nile cruise ship and settle into your cabin. Lunch and dinner are served on board according to the cruise arrangements, and the night is spent in Aswan.
Local insight: Keep your camera ready at Philae. The temple’s island setting and surrounding water make it a memorable first stop on a Nile journey.
| Detail | Information |
| Meals | Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5-star Nile cruise ship |
| Transport | Transfers for the included visits and cruise embarkation |
| Included admissions | Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple |
Continue along the Nile with visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu, two important temples along the river. At Kom Ombo, explore the distinctive double temple associated with the gods Sobek and Horus. After the visit, return to the ship and continue the journey toward Edfu.
At Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus, one of the major ancient temple complexes in the Nile Valley. The day combines guided sightseeing with time on board as the cruise continues along the river. The exact order and timing of the visits may depend on the ship’s sailing schedule.
Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Local insight: Notice the different layouts and carvings at Kom Ombo and Edfu. Visiting both temples on the same journey gives you a useful sense of the variety of ancient Egyptian religious architecture.
| Detail | Information |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch, and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5-star Nile cruise ship |
| Transport | Nile cruise ship and transfers for included visits |
| Included admissions | Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple |
Spend the day exploring Luxor’s ancient sites. On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs were cut into the hills, followed by the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of one of ancient Egypt’s best-known female rulers. You’ll also see the Colossi of Memnon, the monumental statues that stand near the remains of the ancient Theban necropolis.
Continue to Luxor Temple, an important monument on the East Bank with a long history of religious and royal use. After the day’s visits, return to the cruise ship for dinner and your final overnight stay on board.
Local insight: August can be very hot in Luxor. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes, and follow your guide’s advice during outdoor visits.
| Detail | Information |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch, and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5-star Nile cruise ship |
| Transport | Transfers for included sightseeing |
| Included admissions | Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor Temple, and other listed sites as confirmed in the final program |
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and prepare for the special event that brings this trip together: the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027. The current itinerary schedules an eclipse-viewing experience at Karnak Temple at 11:39 AM Egypt local time, followed by sightseeing at the temple complex.
Karnak is one of the most significant ancient religious sites in Egypt, known for its monumental gateways, columns, and vast temple precinct. Your visit provides an opportunity to experience this historic setting on the day of the eclipse.
The program also lists lunch and a felucca experience before transfer to Luxor Airport. Confirm the exact sequence, lunch arrangements, eclipse-viewing location, and airport transfer time with the tour operator before finalizing flights.
Important: Eclipse visibility and the exact viewing arrangements must be confirmed with the operator before booking. Do not plan flights or independent transport around the listed eclipse time without receiving the final schedule.
| Detail | Information |
| Meals | Breakfast; lunch arrangements to be confirmed |
| Accommodation | No overnight accommodation; departure day |
| Transport | Transfers for the scheduled visits and Luxor Airport transfer |
| Included admissions | Karnak Temple, as specified in the confirmed itinerary |
Have Questions About the Itinerary?
Want to know more about the cruise schedule, included temple visits, or arrangements for August 2? Our team can help you understand the trip details before you make a decision.
The itinerary is scheduled for 30 July to 2 August 2027. It includes four days and three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship.
The current itinerary lists an eclipse-viewing experience at Karnak Temple on 2 August 2027 at 11:39 AM Egypt local time. Confirm the viewing location and timing with the operator before booking.
Yes. The itinerary starts in Aswan and continues along the Nile toward Luxor, with visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way.
Entrance fees for the sites listed in the confirmed itinerary are included. Ask the operator to confirm the final list of admissions before travel.
No. Domestic and international flights are excluded. The itinerary lists a transfer to Luxor Airport on the final day.
The sightseeing sequence and operational arrangements may be subject to confirmation. Since the trip is planned around a specific astronomical event, reconfirm the eclipse-viewing location, timing, transport, and final schedule before booking.
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