A Once-in-a-Lifetime Eclipse Over the Nile
On 2 August 2027, a Total Solar Eclipse will sweep across Egypt — and the Nile will be directly in its path. This exclusive 8-day itinerary from Pure Nile Tours is designed for discerning travellers who want more than just a viewing spot: you will witness the eclipse from the sundeck of a 5-star Nile cruise ship moored in Luxor, with organised viewing sessions and eclipse safety glasses provided, as the shadow of the moon passes over the temples and the river below.
Beyond the eclipse, this is a complete Egypt experience. Cairo welcomes you for three nights: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world’s largest archaeological museum, purpose-built to house the Tutankhamun collection and thousands of other artefacts. A domestic flight then connects you to Aswan, where a 5-star Nile cruise takes over for three nights, sailing north through Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the temples of the Nile Valley before arriving in Luxor in time for the eclipse. A final night in Luxor is followed by a return to Cairo for last-day sightseeing before departure.
Two accommodation packages are available — Package A (5-star hotels from $2,700/person in double) and Package B (ultra-deluxe hotels and cruise from $3,400/person in double) — both including domestic flights, all transfers, a professional English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, and full-board dining on the cruise. See our full Nile Cruises collection for more options.
Package (A)
| Hotels names
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DATE | Meals | ||||
| Hilton Ramses Hotel ( 5 stars )
or Hilton Grand Tower Hotel ( 5 stars )
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3 nights
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Bed and Breakfast |
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| Nile Cruise Royal Viking (5 stars deluxe )
Or Nile Cruise Blue Shadow (5 stars deluxe ) or Nile Cruise Royal Ruby (5 stars deluxe )
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3 nights
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Full bored |
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| Steinberger Luxor Hotel ( 5 stars ) |
1night
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Bed and Breakfast
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Package B
| Hotels names
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DATE | Meals | ||||
| Sofitel El Gezirah ( 5 stars )
or Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel ( 5 stars ) |
3 nights |
Bed and Breakfast |
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| Nile Cruise, Nile Steel ( 5 stars Ultra deluxe )
Nile Cruise Concerto 3 (5 stars Ultra deluxe ) Nile Cruise Accamara (5 stars Ultra deluxe )
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3 nights |
Full bored |
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| Steinberger Luxor Hotel( 5 stars ) |
1night |
Bed and Breakfast
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What to Bring to Egypt
Travel Essentials
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Visa (or e-Visa confirmation)
- Travel insurance
- Copies of passport & important documents
Clothing
- Lightweight, breathable clothes
- Modest outfits for mosques and religious sites
- Comfortable walking shoes or trainers
- Hat or cap
- Light jacket or shawl (evenings & air-conditioned places)
- Swimwear (for Nile Cruise deck & pool)
Sun Protection
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (high SPF)
- Lip balm with SPF
Health & Personal Items
- Personal medications
- Basic first-aid kit
- Hand sanitizer & wet wipes
- Insect repellent
Electronics
- Mobile phone & charger
- Power bank
- Camera
- Universal travel adapter (Type C/F plugs)
Money
- Some cash in Egyptian Pounds
- Credit/debit cards
Extras (Optional but Helpful)
- Small backpack or day bag
- Reusable water bottle
- Scarf (useful for sun & mosque visits)
- Binoculars (great for temples & desert views)
Why Choose This Tour?
This itinerary offers the perfect balance between ancient wonders, cultural immersion, and relaxation on the Nile, making it ideal for first-time visitors and history lovers alike. The addition of the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse transforms an already exceptional Egypt tour into a truly unrepeatable event. If you’d like to extend your time in Egypt, consider our 10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Alexandria & Abu Simbel Tour or contact our team for a bespoke extension.
Overview
On 2 August 2027, a Total Solar Eclipse will sweep across Egypt — and the Nile will be directly in its path. This exclusive 8-day itinerary from Pure Nile Tours is designed for discerning travellers who want more than just a viewing spot: you will witness the eclipse from the sundeck of a 5-star Nile cruise ship moored in Luxor, with organised viewing sessions and eclipse safety glasses provided, as the shadow of the moon passes over the temples and the river below.
Beyond the eclipse, this is a complete Egypt experience: three nights in Cairo covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum; a domestic flight to Aswan; a 3-night 5-star Nile Cruise sailing through Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the temples of the Nile Valley to Luxor; and a return to Cairo for final-day sightseeing in Old Cairo before departure. Two packages available: Package A from $2,700/person (double) and Package B from $3,400/person (double). Both include domestic flights, all transfers, private guide, and all entrance fees.
Highlights
- Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 — organised sundeck viewing from a 5-star Nile cruise in Luxor, eclipse glasses provided
- Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo
- Nile Dinner Cruise on arrival night in Cairo — included in the package
- 3-night 5-star Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor — Full Board
- Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings & more
- Domestic flights included: Cairo ✈ Aswan / Luxor ✈ Cairo
- Old Cairo sightseeing on Day 7: Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church, Citadel & Khan El Khalili
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide & all entrance fees throughout
