Prepare for a celestial event of truly epic proportions. On 2 August 2027, the Great North African Eclipse will sweep across the Nile Valley, and you can be at the very heart of the action. This isn’t just any eclipse; it is being hailed as the ‘Eclipse of the Century‘, offering a staggering 6 minutes and 22 seconds of totality—the longest duration of darkness on land until the year 2114.
Your journey begins with a VIP meet-and-greet.
Enjoy private lounge access while we finalise your immigration and baggage reclaim. Afterwards, a private transfer will whisk you to your hotel to settle in before your Egyptian adventure unfolds.
Overnight: Cairo
Pyramids & Sakkara, Cairo
Begin your day with your private Egyptologist, travelling to Giza to stand before the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. After a panoramic introduction to the site, visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx. After a relaxed lunch, head to Saqqara, the vast necropolis of the ancient capital, Memphis. Here, you will explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, a masterpiece of early engineering dating back nearly 5,000 years. Transfer back to your hotel for a quiet evening.
Overnight: Cairo | B, L, D
Grand Egyptian Museum
Spend the morning at the new Grand Egyptian Museum, exploring the world’s largest collection of ancient antiquities and the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun. After lunch, transfer back to your hotel to relax by the pool. In the early evening pick up from your hotel and enjoy Cairo by night as you drive through down town Cairo to enjoy your final farewell dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers. Transfer back to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo | B, L, D
Luxor – Arrival in Luxor & Karnak & Luxor Temple
Luxor – Eclipse
Fly to Luxor and transfer to your luxury Nile cruise for a seamless check-in. This morning, explore and dedicate your morning to the awe-inspiring Temples of the East Bank. Discover the sheer scale of the Karnak Temple complex, exploring its sacred lake and the magnificent Hypostyle Hall.Continue to the Temple of Luxor, an architectural masterpiece that has been a site of continuous worship for over 3,000 years
Return to your cruise for lunch, and the Eclipse festivities.
Afternoon at your leisure to enjoy the ship’s amenities or explore the local markets of Luxor. An evening of dinner and traditional entertainment follows on board.
Overnight: Luxor | B, L, D
Luxor – West Bank – Edfu
This morning, join your private Egyptologist for an excursion to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings to witness the vibrant colours and sacred texts of the royal tombs, followed by the striking terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the monumental Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise for the Lunch and sailing to Edfu.
Overnight on board the cruise in Edfu
Overnight: Luxor | B, L, D
Edfu-Kom Ombo
Overnight: Luxor | B, L, D
Aswan – The Theban Necropolis
This morning, join your private Egyptologist for an excursion to High Dam—a 20th-century engineering marvel—and visit the beautiful Philae Temple on its island home.
Enjoy lunch on board, with the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. Relax by the pool or enjoy the riverside views as you settle into the rhythmic pace of life on the water.
Overnight: Aswan | B, L, D
Aswan – Abu Simble Optional
This morning offers an optional visit to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel. After exploring this royal masterpiece, return to the ship for lunch and a scenic afternoon sail.
Dock at Kom Ombo to visit the fascinating dual temple of Sobek and Horus, renowned for its rare symmetry and medical reliefs. Explore the Crocodile Museum before returning to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment as we continue our voyage to Edfu.
Overnight: Edfu | B, L, D
Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
This morning free at leisure.
Lunch and a scenic afternoon sailing.
Dock at Kom Ombo to visit the fascinating dual temple of Sobek and Horus, renowned for its rare symmetry and medical reliefs returning to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment as we continue our voyage to Edfu.
Overnight: Luxor | B, L, D
Edfu – Luxor
This morning free at leisure enjoying sailing to Luxor.
Lunch on board the cruise Arrive to Luxor .
Free at leisure.
Dinner and entertainment on the cruise.and overnight
Overnight in Luxor: B | L | D
Final Departure
After a final breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your final departure.
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We recommend two Airlines from the UK to Cairo
Heathrow/Cairo MS. 778 Departure 1410pm from terminal 2 Arrive 2100 to Cairo international Airport terminal 3
Cairo/Aswan. MS 147 Departure 0735 am From terminal 3 Arrive to Aswan 0900 am.
Egypt Air Direct flight
Luxor /Heathrow MS 761 Departure 1020 am
Arrive to Heathrow 1315 pm Terminal 2
Luxor / Cairo MS 61 Departure 0455 am
Arrive at 0600 am terminal 3
Cairo/ Heathrow MS 777 Departure 0930am
From terminal 3 Arrive to Heathrow at 1235 pm Terminal 2
Daily Direct flight from Heathrow to Cairo.
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