9-Day Nile Eclipse Odyssey · MS Q
Where the Nile meets the eclipse - aboard the brand-new MS Q.
In short
9-Day Nile Eclipse Odyssey · MS Q is a 9 Days itinerary (Cairo • Aswan • Luxor) aboard MS Q Nile Cruise · Premium Comfort, priced from $4,690 per person on double occupancy. It is timed around totality on Monday 2 August 2027, viewed from Luxor, Egypt, where totality lasts up to 6 minutes 23 seconds. Where the Nile meets the eclipse - aboard the brand-new MS Q.
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 | 9 Days |
| Departure | July 27, 2027 |
| Vessel | MS Q Nile Cruise · Premium Comfort |
| Price from | $4,690 per person, double occupancy |
| Price range | USD 4,690 – USD 8,490 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 |
Trip overview
An unforgettable 9-day journey through Egypt combining ancient wonders with authentic rail and Nile sailing experiences, highlighted by the once-in-a-lifetime Total Solar Eclipse on 2 August 2027 in Luxor. Cruise aboard MS Q - launching after a complete renovation with 11 luxury suites, 52 stylish cabins, fine dining, spa & gym facilities, and breathtaking Nile views.
Aboard
MS Q Nile Cruise · Premium Comfort
MS Q exterior on the Nile
Reception
Panoramic lounge
Captain's lounge suite access only
Main restaurant
Sun deck pool
Captain's suite
Twin stateroom
Gym and fitness studio
Q Khan Bazaar boutique
Day-by-day itinerary
Met & assisted at Cairo International Airport, private transfer to your hotel for check-in and a comfortable overnight stay.
Read the programme brochure
The full 9-Day Nile Eclipse Odyssey · MS Q itinerary, inclusions, rates and eclipse-day plan as a PDF you can keep or share.
Accommodation
- 1 night at Novotel 6th of October 4★+ or similar (B&B)
- 2 nights on the sleeper train (half-board)
- 1 night at Gloria Hotel 5★ Aswan / Nubian Village (HB)
- 3 nights aboard MS Q Nile Cruise, Aswan → Luxor (full-board)
- 1 night at Radisson Blu Hotel or similar (B&B)
Rates per person
| Category | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| Nile Deck | USD 4,690 | USD 5,890 |
| Main Deck | USD 4,990 | USD 6,190 |
| Upper Deck (Suites) | USD 6,990 | USD 8,490 |
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
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 MS Q Nile Cruise is included.
- Round-trip transfers from/to your MS Q Nile Cruise
- Barbeque lunch buffet
- Hydration bar (water, fresh juices, soft drinks)
- Comfortable seating and shade umbrellas
- Certified astronomer on site with live commentary through each contact phase
- On-site eclipse hosts and safe-viewing guidance
Sleeper Train Club Car Meals
A hot set menu served in the VIP Restaurant Car of the sleeper train, covering both dinner and breakfast on board instead of the standard tray service in your cabin. Strictly limited to 20 guests for the entire train, so it is allocated on a first-confirmed basis.
- Hot set-menu dinner in the VIP Restaurant Car
- Hot set-menu breakfast in the VIP Restaurant Car
- Table service in the club car rather than an in-cabin tray
- Exclusive - only 20 seats available for the whole train
Abu Simbel Optional Excursion
An early-morning excursion from Aswan to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel, the most spectacular of the Nubian monuments, returning in time to rejoin the itinerary.
- Round-trip transfers from Aswan / your vessel
- Entrance fees to the Abu Simbel temples
- Egyptologist guide throughout
Included
- All transfers as per the itinerary
- All accommodation as per each selected option
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Round-trip sightseeing with an Egyptologist guide
- Round-trip sleeper train tickets - dinner & breakfast served in your private cabin
- All entrance fees
- Meet & assist on arrival and departure
- Solar Eclipse viewing from the cruise sundeck
- Certified astronomer on board delivering lectures throughout the cruise (on eclipse day he is stationed at the Eclipse Viewing Festival)
Not included
- Tips (approx. USD 25 per person per day)
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion (USD 200 per person - see add-ons)
- Optional Eclipse Viewing Festival on a private farm (USD 300 per person - see add-ons)
- Optional sleeper train club car meals (USD 90 per person - see add-ons)
- Personal expenses, drinks, and extra meals
Who this itinerary is for
Three vessels, one eclipse. Here is an honest read on whether MS Q Nile Cruise is the right fit for the way you like to travel.
Ideal for
- First-time visitors to Egypt who want the classic Cairo–Aswan–Luxor circuit alongside the eclipse
- Travellers who value spacious decks, a pool, gym, and full cruise-ship facilities
- Couples, friends and multigenerational groups looking for the best value per person on the centerline
- Astronomy enthusiasts who want lectures from a certified on-board astronomer
Perhaps not for
- Travellers seeking a very small-ship, sail-powered experience - consider Cleo Dahabiya instead
- Anyone unable to manage early-morning starts or August desert heat
- Travellers needing fully flexible or refundable bookings, as 2027 payments are non-refundable
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