Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express I
The Rail Journey to 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 | 30 July – 4 August 2027 | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Departure | 30 July 2027 |
| Vessel | Abela Elite Sleeper Train |
| Price from | $2,990 per person, double occupancy |
| Price range | USD 2,990 – USD 4,500 per person (all cabin categories, double and single) |
| 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 |
About The Trip
The Rail Journey to Totality. If Eclipse 2027 is on your bucket list, make the journey part of the experience. On 2 August 2027, Luxor will become one of the most exciting places on Earth as the Moon completely covers the Sun. Getting there during one of Egypt's busiest travel periods is another story. That is why Abela Egypt and Amisol Travel Egypt created the Eclipse Express. Instead of competing for limited domestic flights and navigating crowded airports, board Egypt's Elite Sleeper Train, settle into your private cabin and travel overnight through the heart of the country. Sleep on the train. Wake up somewhere extraordinary. Explore the Pyramids, Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, experience the Nile, and join our specially organised Abela X Amisol Eclipse Festival in Luxor - with a dedicated viewing area, shade and seating, refreshments, BBQ lunch, hospitality and eclipse support. For an extra touch of classic rail romance, upgrade to fine dining in the VIP Club Car. This isn't simply transportation to an eclipse. It is an Egyptian rail adventure built around one unforgettable moment of totality. Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Totality. One train. Three legendary cities. One historic eclipse. Your seat to totality is waiting.
Aboard
Abela Elite Sleeper Train
Abela Elite Sleeper Train at the platform
Travellers with the Amisol team at the railway station
Guests dining in the Abela Elite Sleeper Train restaurant car
Breakfast served in the Abela sleeper train cabin
Private en-suite bathroom in an Abela sleeper cabin
Cairo railway station waiting hall
Day-by-day itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your Amisol Travel representative for welcome assistance. Private transfer to your hotel and check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Cairo Novotel 6th of October or similar.
Accommodation
- 2 nights in Cairo at Novotel 6th of October or similar (4*, bed & breakfast)
- 1 night in Aswan hotel (4*, bed & breakfast)
- 2 overnight journeys aboard the Abela Elite Sleeper Train (half board)
- Optional extensions available before 30 July or after 4 August
Rates per person
| Category | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| Per person in a double room / cabin | USD 2,990 | USD 4,500 |
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
Fine dining in the VIP Club Car (one way)
Your Elite Sleeper Train journey already includes dinner and breakfast served in your private cabin at no additional charge. This optional upgrade moves those meals to the VIP Club Car, where they are freshly prepared on board and served at seated dining tables in a more refined and social atmosphere. The supplement reflects the live cooking, dedicated dining service and additional hospitality staff required on board.
Add to my requestFine dining in the VIP Club Car (both ways)
The Club Car fine-dining experience on both overnight sleeper journeys - Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
Add to my requestOptional Nubian Village visit
Discover Nubian culture and local life during your afternoon in Aswan on 1 August.
Add to my requestOptional Abu Simbel excursion
Excursion from Aswan to the great temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel, arranged on request.
Add to my requestIncluded
- 2 nights' hotel accommodation in Cairo (4*, bed & breakfast)
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Aswan (4*, bed & breakfast)
- 2 overnight journeys aboard the Abela Elite Sleeper Train (half board)
- Cairo → Aswan sleeper train journey
- Luxor → Cairo sleeper train journey
- Morning rail journey from Aswan to Luxor
- Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned transportation for the included sightseeing programme
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide for the included sightseeing
- Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Lunch during the Cairo sightseeing programme on 31 July
- Philae Temple
- Motorboat transfer to Philae
- Traditional felucca sailing in Aswan
- Luxor West Bank sightseeing
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Luxor Temple
- Khan El Khalili
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing specifically mentioned in the programme
- Admission to the Abela × Amisol Total Solar Eclipse Festival
- Reserved Eclipse viewing area
- Chairs and umbrellas at the Eclipse venue
- Water and soft drinks during the Eclipse event
- Light refreshments
- Freshly grilled festival lunch
- Abela catering and hospitality during the Eclipse event
- Amisol Travel event organisation and local assistance
- Space for personal cameras and photographic equipment
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa, where required
- Travel and medical insurance
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included
- Drinks except where specifically stated
- Optional Nubian Village excursion and Abu Simbel excursion
- Optional sightseeing or activities not specifically included in the itinerary
- Entrance inside the Great Pyramid or other special-entry archaeological tickets unless specifically stated
- Professional photography permits or specialist photographic equipment charges, where applicable
- Personal expenses
- Laundry, minibar and telephone charges
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, train staff and other service personnel
- Any additional hotel nights before 30 July or after 4 August
- Any services resulting from international flight changes or personal itinerary changes
Who this itinerary is for
Three vessels, one eclipse. Here is an honest read on whether Abela Elite Sleeper Train is the right fit for the way you like to travel.
Ideal for
- Rail enthusiasts who want to experience Egypt by sleeper train
- Travellers looking for an affordable way to reach the Luxor centreline
- Guests who love the romance of train travel combined with ancient history
- Eclipse chasers who want a unique, limited-capacity journey
Perhaps not for
- Guests who specifically want a Nile cruise or dahabiya experience
- Travellers needing flexible or refundable bookings
- Anyone unable to manage early-morning starts or August desert heat
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