LUXURY ECLIPSE EXPEDITION: ABYDOS TO LUXOR
Journey Through Ancient Egypt to the Path of Totality
Key facts
| Eclipse date | Monday 2 August 2027 |
|---|---|
| Totality at Luxor | Up to 6 minutes 23 seconds - the longest totality visible from land between 1991 and 2114 |
| Totality begins (Luxor) | Approx. 12:37 local time (EEST), maximum eclipse approx. 12:40 |
| Trip length | 10 Days |
| Departure | July 30, 2027 - sold out, closed for new bookings |
| Route | Cairo · Sohag · Abydos · Luxor · Nile Cruise · Aswan |
| Rates per person | CategoryDouble roomSingle roomLuxury package$8,997$10,994 |
| Viewing location | Sundeck in Luxor; the on-board astronomer is stationed at the optional private-farm Eclipse Viewing Festival during totality (USD 300 per person) |
| Included | All transfers, accommodation, meals as listed, Egyptologist-guided sightseeing, round-trip sleeper train, all entrance fees, meet & assist, eclipse viewing |
| Not included | International flights, tips, drinks, optional excursions (e.g. Abu Simbel), personal expenses |
| Payment schedule | 30% on confirmation · 30% by 5 February 2027 · 40% by 5 March 2027 (non-refundable) |
| Operator | Middle East Travel Alliance (Eclipse.Travel), Cairo, Egypt |
Trip overview
Travel beyond the traditional tourist route on an extraordinary journey through Egypt to witness the Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Luxor. Rather than simply flying directly to Luxor, this carefully designed itinerary takes you by rail into the heart of Upper Egypt, stopping in Sohag to discover the sacred Temple of Abydos before continuing south to Luxor and the path of totality. After witnessing one of nature's rarest spectacles, continue your adventure aboard a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting the legendary temples and archaeological treasures lining the Nile.
Route
Cairo - Sohag by Sleeper - Sohag - Abydos Luxor by ; Luxor-Aswan on Board MS TIA
MS Tia Suite cabins
MS Tia exterior on the Nile
Sundeck pool and loungers on the Nile
Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi lobby
Sleeper train Elite Club car dining
Boarding the sleeper train to Sohag
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi 5★ for your first overnight stay in Egypt.
Accommodation
- 2 nights at Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi 5★ (B&B)
- 2 nights sleeper train
- 1 night in Sohag aboard a floating hotel on the Nile - Coral 1
- 4 nights MS TIA Nile Cruise - Full Board
Rates per person
| Category | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury package | $8,997 pp | $10,994 pp |
Payment schedule: 30% of the total package price due on confirmation · 30% due by 5 February 2027 · remaining 40% balance due by 5 March 2027. All payments are strictly non-refundable once made, in accordance with the 2027 Eclipse Program terms.
Optional add-ons
Abu Simbel Optional Excursion
Journey south through the desert to discover the monumental temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
- Round-trip transfers from Aswan / your vessel
- Entrance fees to the Abu Simbel temples
- Egyptologist guide throughout
Open-Air Eclipse Experience
Upgrade your eclipse day with a specially arranged land-based viewing experience including dedicated viewing location, shuttle transfers, comfortable seating and shade, refreshments, and a special eclipse viewing setup.
- Dedicated viewing location
- Shuttle transfers
- Comfortable seating and shade
- Refreshments
- Special eclipse viewing setup
Included
- 2 nights at Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi 5★ (B&B)
- 2 nights aboard sleeper trains
- 1 night in Sohag aboard a floating hotel
- 4 nights aboard MS TIA Nile Cruise - Full Board
- Total Solar Eclipse viewing from the Nile cruise
- Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Red Monastery
- Temple of Seti I at Abydos
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Karnak Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Aswan High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Philae Temple
- Felucca experience
- Al-Muizz Street & Khan El Khalili
- Entrance fees for included sightseeing
- English-speaking expert tour guide
- Transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Tips (approx. USD 25 per person per day)
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion (USD 200 per person - see add-ons)
- Optional Open-Air Eclipse Experience (USD 300 per person - see add-ons)
- Personal expenses, drinks, and extra meals
- Travel insurance
Who this itinerary is for
Three vessels, one eclipse. Here is an honest read on whether Cairo is the right fit for the way you like to travel.
Ideal for
- Travellers who want to see Egypt beyond the standard tourist route
- History enthusiasts drawn to Abydos, the Red Monastery and Sohag
- Rail lovers who enjoy overnight sleeper-train journeys through the Nile Valley
- Eclipse chasers who want totality in Luxor combined with a four-night Nile cruise
Perhaps not for
- Guests who want the shortest possible route to Luxor - consider flying directly to a Nile cruise
- Travellers who prefer not to take overnight trains
- Anyone unable to manage early-morning starts or August desert heat
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