A Once-in-a-Lifetime Eclipse Over the Nile
On 2 August 2027, a Total Solar Eclipse will sweep across Egypt, placing Luxor and the Nile Valley within one of the most remarkable astronomical events of the century. This exclusive 8-day journey by Pure Nile Tours is designed for travellers who want more than a viewing point. The eclipse will be observed during an organised session from the open sundeck of a luxury Nile cruise in Luxor, with approved eclipse safety glasses provided for every guest.
The journey also brings together the essential highlights of Egypt. Begin with three nights in Cairo, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly south to Aswan and continue on a three-night Nile cruise through Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor. After the eclipse and the West Bank monuments, return to Cairo for Old Cairo sightseeing and final departure.
Two accommodation levels are available. Package A — 5-Star starts from $4,700 per person in double occupancy and combines 5-star hotels with a 5-star Deluxe Luxury Nile Cruise. Package B — 5-Star Ultra Deluxe starts from $5,400 per person in double occupancy and upgrades the hotel and cruise experience to the 5-star Ultra-Deluxe category. Specific properties and vessels are confirmed according to availability while maintaining or upgrading the selected category.
Choose Your Accommodation Package
Package A — 5-Star
| Accommodation | Stay | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Hotel in Cairo | 3 nights | Bed & Breakfast |
| 5-Star Deluxe Luxury Nile Cruise | 3 nights | Full Board |
| 5-Star Hotel in Luxor | 1 night | Bed & Breakfast |
| Double Occupancy | $4,700 per person | |
| Single Occupancy | $5,500 per person | |
Package B — 5-Star Ultra Deluxe
| Accommodation | Stay | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Ultra-Deluxe Hotel in Cairo | 3 nights | Bed & Breakfast |
| 5-Star Ultra-Deluxe Luxury Nile Cruise | 3 nights | Full Board |
| 5-Star Ultra-Deluxe Hotel in Luxor | 1 night | Bed & Breakfast |
| Double Occupancy | $5,400 per person | |
| Single Occupancy | $6,600 per person | |
Accommodation and cruise assignments are subject to availability. Pure Nile Tours will confirm services within the selected package category or provide an equivalent or higher-category alternative.
What to Bring to Egypt
Travel Essentials
- Passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
- Egypt visa or e-Visa confirmation, where required.
- Comprehensive travel insurance covering special-event travel.
- Digital and printed copies of important travel documents.
Clothing
- Lightweight and breathable clothing suitable for hot weather.
- Modest clothing for mosques and religious sites.
- Comfortable walking shoes or trainers.
- A hat or cap and a light jacket or shawl for air-conditioned areas.
- Swimwear for the Nile cruise pool and sundeck.
Sun and Eclipse Protection
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses and SPF lip balm.
- Use only the approved eclipse glasses supplied during the organised viewing session.
- Cameras, binoculars and telescopes require their own certified solar filters.
Health, Electronics and Personal Items
- Personal medication, a basic first-aid kit and insect repellent.
- Mobile phone, charger, power bank and camera equipment.
- A universal travel adapter suitable for Type C and Type F sockets.
- Some Egyptian pounds alongside an internationally enabled payment card.
Why Choose This Tour?
This itinerary combines an extraordinary natural event with a complete cultural journey through Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Domestic flights reduce long road transfers, the private Egyptologist guide keeps the sightseeing coherent, and the Nile cruise provides a comfortable base during the approach to eclipse day. The package includes the major monuments without turning the programme into a rushed sequence of hotel changes.
The organised eclipse session is planned as part of the tour rather than treated as an independent activity. Safety glasses are provided, the vessel will be positioned in Luxor for the event, and the surrounding itinerary is scheduled around the eclipse date. Travellers extending their stay can compare our 10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Alexandria & Abu Simbel Tour, explore the wider Nile Cruises collection, or contact the Pure Nile Tours team for a private extension.
Overview
On 2 August 2027, a Total Solar Eclipse will pass directly across Luxor and the Nile Valley. This exclusive 8-day Pure Nile Tours programme places guests aboard a luxury Nile cruise in Luxor for an organised sundeck viewing session, with approved eclipse safety glasses provided.
The route includes three nights in Cairo, domestic flights to Aswan and back from Luxor, a three-night Nile cruise through Kom Ombo and Edfu, the major monuments of Luxor, and final sightseeing in Old Cairo. Private transfers, a professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and the listed meals are included.
Package A — 5-Star starts from $4,700 per person in double occupancy or $5,500 in single occupancy. Package B — 5-Star Ultra Deluxe starts from $5,400 per person in double occupancy or $6,600 in single occupancy. Specific hotels and cruise vessels are assigned according to availability while preserving the confirmed category.
Highlights
- Organised viewing of the Total Solar Eclipse on 2 August 2027 from a luxury Nile cruise sundeck in Luxor.
- Approved eclipse safety glasses provided for every guest.
- Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
- Included Nile Dinner Cruise on the arrival evening in Cairo.
- Three-night luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board basis.
- Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple.
- Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Domestic flights included from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
- Old Cairo sightseeing, including Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili.
- Private air-conditioned transfers, professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide and entrance fees.
