Echoes of Eternity: The Egypt Eclipse Journey

9 Days – 8 nights
Category:
  • Solar Eclipse In Luxor.
  • Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile cruise
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This carefully curated journey offers an immersive exploration of Egypt’s extraordinary historical and cultural legacy. From the monumental achievements of the pharaohs and the treasures of Cairo to the living traditions of the Nile, the programme combines scholarly depth, cultural insight, and memorable travel experiences — culminating in a rare total solar eclipse over Luxor, the longest on accessible land until 2114.

Tour Highlights

  • Discover Cairo in depth, from the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza to Saqqara and Old Cairo.
  • Explore Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Pyramid of Unas, and the Serapeum at Saqqara.
  • Take a full-day excursion to Alexandria — the Bibliotheca, the Greco-Roman Museum, the Roman Amphitheatre, and Pompey’s Pillar.
  • Sail in classic style aboard the Grand Sun Nile Cruise, linking Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
  • Stand before sacred monuments including Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the royal necropolis of the West Bank.
  • Witness the Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 from Luxor — 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality, the longest until 2114.

What Is Included

  • Meet-and-assist services on arrival, with airport assistance and all transfers.
  • 5 nights at the Akhenaton Guest House in Cairo and 3 nights aboard the Grand Sun Nile Cruise.
  • Domestic flights: Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo.
  • Guided sightseeing throughout, with a private tour guide and an educator who speaks on the biblical sites.
  • Entrance fees for all listed sites.
  • Meals as specified in the day-by-day programme, including onboard cruise meals.

What Is Not Included

  • International flights to and from Egypt unless confirmed separately.
  • Entry visas, passport fees, and immigration charges.
  • Travel insurance, medical cover, and personal emergency expenses.
  • Meals and beverages not specifically listed.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, minibar, shopping, optional activities).
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.

Pricing (per person, double occupancy)

  • Standard — Akhenaton Guest House: $6,000
  • 5-Star Upgrade — Sheraton Cairo: $8,000

Rates are based on a group travelling with an educator who speaks on the biblical sites.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 · Mon 26 July — Arrival in Cairo. Met and assisted through arrival formalities and transferred to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the Akhenaton Guest House.

Day 2 · Tue 27 July — Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids of Giza. Masterpieces of pharaonic art at the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau. Overnight at the Akhenaton Guest House.

Day 3 · Wed 28 July — Saqqara, Pyramid of Unas & the Serapeum. The Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Pyramid of Unas with its early Pyramid Texts, and the Serapeum of the sacred Apis bulls. Overnight at the Akhenaton Guest House.

Day 4 · Thu 29 July — Full-Day Excursion to Alexandria. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Greco-Roman Museum, the Roman Amphitheatre, and Pompey’s Pillar, with a seafood lunch before returning to Cairo. Overnight at the Akhenaton Guest House.

Day 5 · Fri 30 July — Fly to Aswan & Embark the Nile Cruise. Flight to Aswan, transfer to the Grand Sun Nile Cruise, afternoon sailing. Overnight aboard.

Day 6 · Sat 31 July — Philae, High Dam & Kom Ombo. The Temple of Isis at Philae, the High Dam, and the double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Overnight aboard.

Day 7 · Sun 1 August — Edfu, Sail to Luxor & Luxor Temple. The great Temple of Horus at Edfu, sailing to Luxor, and Luxor Temple in the evening. Overnight aboard.

Day 8 · Mon 2 August — West Bank, the Eclipse, Karnak & Fly to Cairo. The Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon, then the Total Solar Eclipse (about 6 min 23 sec of totality, maximum near 1:05 pm local time), a visit to Karnak, and the flight back to Cairo. Overnight at the Akhenaton Guest House.

Day 9 · Tue 3 August — Departure. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight home.

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