Cleo Dahabiya · Nile Eclipse Expedition
An ultimate luxury dahabiya expedition — choose the 9-day classic or 10-day Sohag & Abydos extension.
Trip overview
Cleo Dahabiya offers an intimate, luxurious Nile sailing experience combining elegant accommodation, personalized service, and the timeless charm of traditional Egyptian sailing. Two route options — the 9-day Aswan-to-Luxor classic, or the 10-day Sohag & Abydos extended expedition — both centered on the 2 August 2027 Total Solar Eclipse.
Aboard
Cleo Dahabiya · Ultimate Luxury
Cleo Dahabiya sailing the Nile
Sun deck lounge seating
Open-air restaurant area
Breakfast served on deck
Sunset bar
SUITE WITH TERRACE
Queen cabin
COFFEE CORNER
Choose your itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary9-Day · Aswan → Luxor Classic
Met & assisted at Cairo International Airport, private transfer to Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi or similar 5★ for check-in and overnight.
Accommodation
- 1 night at Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi or similar 5★ (B&B)
- 2 nights on the sleeper train (half-board)
- 4 nights aboard Cleo Dahabiya, Aswan → Luxor (full-board)
- 1 night at Radisson Blu Hotel or similar (B&B)
Rates per person
| Category | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | USD 7,997 | USD 9,994 |
| Suite | USD 10,997 | USD 12,994 |
Payment schedule: 25% non-refundable deposit on confirmation · 25% by 15 January 2027 · balance by 1 March 2027. All deposits and payments are non-refundable due to the exclusive nature of the 2027 Eclipse Program.
Optional add-ons
Eclipse Viewing Festival on a Private Farm
An optional open-air totality experience on a private farm outside Luxor, with unobstructed horizon-to-horizon views of the eclipse. Round-trip transportation from and to your Cleo Dahabiya is included.
- Round-trip transfers from/to your Cleo Dahabiya
- Barbeque lunch buffet
- Hydration bar (water, fresh juices, soft drinks)
- Comfortable seating and shade umbrellas
- On-site eclipse hosts and safe-viewing guidance
Included
- All transfers as per the itinerary
- All accommodation as per each selected option
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Round-trip sightseeing tours with an Egyptologist guide
- Round-trip sleeper train tickets
- Dinner and breakfast served onboard the sleeper train in your private cabin on individual trays
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Solar Eclipse viewing from the boat sundeck
- Certified astronomer on board delivering lectures throughout the cruise
Not included
- Tips (approx. USD 25 per person per day)
- Optional excursions (e.g. Abu Simbel — USD 200 per person)
- Personal expenses, drinks, and extra meals
- Optional Open-Air Eclipse BBQ Festival in a stunning green-field location (USD 300 per person — see add-ons)
- Optional meals in the sleeper train club car (USD 90 per person for breakfast and dinner)
