Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise — Aswan to Luxor, 3 Nights on the Jamila or Amada
Overview
ECLIPSE 2027 NILE CRUISE — ASWAN TO LUXOR, 3 NIGHTS — KEY FACTS
- Dates: Fri 30 July – Mon 2 August 2027 (4 days / 3 nights)
- Eclipse: on your last day, with the ship docked in Luxor
- Route: Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
- Who can book: individuals, couples, families and travel agencies
- Price: from $5,200 per person sharing a double or triple cabin
- Operator: Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947 · LLC New Mexico, USA
A 3-night Nile cruise timed to finish with the eclipse. You board in Aswan, sail north past Kom Ombo and Edfu, arrive in Luxor the day before the eclipse, and stay on board while the ship is docked in Luxor on Monday 2 August 2027. You disembark only after the eclipse is over.
Program at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Program | Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise — Aswan to Luxor, 3 Nights |
| Dates | 30 July – 2 August 2027 (fixed departure) |
| Duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Eclipse day | Monday 2 August 2027, in Luxor (last day) |
| Nile cruise | 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor, full board |
| Meeting point | Aswan airport, Aswan station or your Aswan hotel |
| End | Luxor airport, Luxor station, a Luxor hotel or the road to Hurghada |
| Price | From $5,200 per person sharing |
| Operator | Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947 |
Is this eclipse journey right for you?
Yes, if you want the eclipse from Luxor without a busy transfer on eclipse morning, and a short Nile cruise before it. You see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temple, then watch totality from Luxor.
Honest advice: you leave the ship on eclipse afternoon. If you want to continue sailing after the eclipse, choose our Luxor to Aswan eclipse cruise.
Who is this program for?
- Independent travellers who want the eclipse in Luxor plus a short cruise.
- Couples and families who want a calm eclipse morning on board.
- Travel agencies adding the eclipse cruise to their own programs.
Where you stay
| Stop | Accommodation | Nights | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile cruise | Nile cruise ship, Aswan → Luxor | 3 | 30 July – 2 August |
Hotels and Nile cruise ships are confirmed by name when we confirm your booking, according to availability for eclipse week. Rooms and cabins are doubles or twins, with triples on request.
Places visited
| Place | Monuments and experiences |
|---|---|
| Aswan | Philae Temple by motorboat, High Dam |
| Kom Ombo & Edfu | Double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Temple of Horus by horse carriage |
| Luxor | Karnak, Luxor Temple, total solar eclipse; optional early Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut |
The full day-by-day program, with meals and overnights, is in the itinerary on this page, and every journey into and out of Upper Egypt is explained in Upper Egypt travel options.
Eclipse day plan — Monday 2 August 2027
| Eclipse phase (Luxor local time, Mon 2 Aug 2027) | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | about 11:40 |
| Totality begins | about 13:02 |
| Maximum eclipse | about 13:05 |
| Totality ends | about 13:08 |
| Partial eclipse ends | about 14:26 |
The ship stays docked in Luxor and the group stays on board until the eclipse is over. Your tour manager chooses the best place to watch on the day; a celebration lunch follows, and check-out is after the partial phase ends.
Why book this eclipse journey with Egypt For Travel
- Licensed operator since 2010: Egyptian Tourism Authority licence No. 1947 (Category A) and Egypt For Travel LLC, registered in New Mexico, USA.
- One contact from quote to departure, and a tour manager with the group on the ground.
- Licensed Egyptologist guides in English, with Spanish on request.
- Flexible travel in Upper Egypt: flight, sleeper train or road, confirmed in writing with your booking.
- Built for agencies and companies too: one invoice, rooming-list management and support for licensed travel agencies.
- Real people, fast answers: a personal reply, usually within 2 hours (8:00–22:00 Cairo time).
Ready to reserve your cabin?
Individuals, couples, families and agencies welcome · Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947
| Duration: 4 days / 3 nights | Type: Group departure | Run: Fri 30 July – Mon 2 August 2027 |
Included
- Meet and transfer in Aswan on 30 July from Aswan airport, Aswan railway station or your Aswan hotel
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with full board on board (eclipse day: breakfast and celebration lunch)
- Licensed Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
- Eclipse briefing on board
- Transfer in Luxor on 2 August to Luxor airport, Luxor station, a Luxor hotel or the road to Hurghada, according to the option confirmed at booking
Excluded
- International and domestic flights, and trains to Aswan or from Luxor
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional early West Bank visit on eclipse day (Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut)
- Drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Eclipse glasses (available on request)
Itinerary:
Day 1: Board in Aswan — Philae and the High Dam (Fri 30 July)
Our team meets the group at Aswan airport, Aswan railway station or your Aswan hotel and transfers everyone to your Nile cruise ship. Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, a motorboat to Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis rescued stone by stone by UNESCO, then the High Dam holding back Lake Nasser. Welcome dinner on board.
Meals: Lunch, dinner · Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu (Sat 31 July)
Day 3: Karnak and Luxor Temple (Sun 1 August)
Day 4: ECLIPSE DAY — Disembark in Luxor (Mon 2 August)
Prices:
Prices
Notes:
Flexible Upper Egypt Travel — How We Protect Your Eclipse
- The cruise starts in Aswan three days before the eclipse, so the group is already in Luxor when every road and flight into the city is in demand.
- Travelers in the same group can reach Aswan by different routes (flight, sleeper train or flight to Luxor plus road) and leave Luxor in different ways.
- We can book every leg below for the group, or the agency can book its own and we meet the group in Aswan.
Flexible Upper Egypt travel — how we protect your eclipse
The cruise starts in Aswan three days before the eclipse, so you are already in Luxor when every road and flight into the city is in demand. Travellers in the same group can reach Aswan by different routes and leave Luxor in different ways.
Into Aswan (Cairo → Aswan)
| Option | How | Timing | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Flight Cairo → Aswan | Fri 30 Jul morning, about 1 h 20 min | Subject to seats |
| Option B | Overnight sleeper train (2-berth cabins, dinner and breakfast served in the cabin) | Thu 29 Jul night → Aswan Fri 30 Jul morning | Strong backup when flights are full; met at the station |
Out of Luxor after the eclipse
| Option | How | Timing | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Evening flight Luxor → Cairo | Mon 2 Aug, after 18:00 | The busiest flights of the year, blocked early |
| Option B | Overnight sleeper train (2-berth cabins, dinner and breakfast served in the cabin) | Mon 2 Aug night → Cairo Tue 3 Aug morning | No hotel night needed |
| Option C | Private coach to the Red Sea (Hurghada) | Mon 2 Aug afternoon, about 4.5 h | Beach extension and international flights from Hurghada |
Times are approximate. We can book any of these legs for you as an add-on, quoted before you confirm, or you can book your own and we meet you at the start of the cruise. WhatsApp +20 155 555 2466 · [email protected]
Prices per person
| Room or cabin type | Price per person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Double or twin, sharing | $5,500 |
| Triple, sharing | $5,200 |
| Single room / cabin | $10,000 |
Prices in US dollars, per person. Groups of 10 or more booking together and licensed travel agencies: special rates on request. Hotels and Nile cruise ships are confirmed by name when we confirm your booking, according to availability for eclipse week. WhatsApp +20 155 555 2466 · [email protected]
How booking works
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can book | Individuals, couples, families, friends and travel agencies, from one place |
| Departure type | A fixed-date group departure joined by individual travellers, with one tour manager |
| Groups booking together | 10 or more travellers: special rate on request; the whole departure can be reserved for one group |
| Travel agencies | Net rates or commission for licensed agencies, on request |
| Companies | One invoice, with the company name on the booking |
| Name changes | Free until 30 days before arrival |
Child policy
| Age | Rate | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1.99 years | Free (domestic flight infant fee applies) | Sharing the room or cabin with two adults |
| 2 – 5.99 years | 25% of the adult rate | Sharing the room or cabin with two adults |
| 6 – 11.99 years | 50% of the adult rate | Sharing the room or cabin with two adults |
| 12 years and over | Full adult rate | — |
Family and connecting rooms are limited on eclipse dates. Send your family list (names and ages) with the booking, and we will hold the right room mix.
Payment schedule (eclipse dates)
| Payment | Amount | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | 50% of the total price | At booking |
| Second payment | 25% of the total price | By 1 February 2027 |
| Final payment | 25% of the total price | By 1 April 2027 |
| Booked 1 February – 31 March 2027 | 75% at booking, 25% by 1 April 2027 | — |
| Booked from 1 April 2027 | 100% of the total price | At booking |
Bank transfer or card (Visa, Mastercard). USD, EUR and GBP accepted. Hotels, Nile cruises and domestic transport for August 2027 are paid to suppliers months in advance, which is why eclipse terms differ from our standard terms.
Cancellation policy (eclipse dates)
| Cancellation received | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 31 January 2027 | 25% of the total price |
| 1 February – 31 March 2027 | 50% of the total price |
| From 1 April 2027 | 100%, non-refundable |
- Name changes: free until 30 days before arrival; a replacement traveller keeps the full value of the booking.
- Domestic flights and train tickets: once issued, they follow the carrier's rules and are non-refundable.
- Weather and access: the eclipse cannot be guaranteed against cloud, and changes to monument access ordered by the authorities on eclipse day are not grounds for a refund. Affected visits are rescheduled.
- All cancellations must be sent in writing to [email protected]. Travel insurance with cancellation cover is strongly recommended.
Eclipse day: good to know
- Times are approximate: the partial phase begins at about 11:40, totality at about 13:02 for more than six minutes, and the partial phase ends at about 14:26 (Luxor local time).
- Your tour manager chooses where the group watches on the day, on board or ashore in Luxor, according to conditions.
- Never look at the Sun without certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Bring your own or ask us when you book.
- Early August in Luxor is hot, around 40 °C at midday: bring light clothing, a hat and sunscreen, and drink plenty of water.
Entrance tickets and visa
All entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included. The Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62) needs a separate ticket (about $40 per person). Optional excursions are agreed at booking. The Egypt visa (about $36 per person) is not included. On eclipse day, access to some monuments may be restricted by the authorities; any affected visit is rescheduled.
Tipping guide
- Egyptologist guide: $10–15 per person per day
- Driver: $5–10 per person per day
- Boat crew: $10–15 per person in total, on the last day
- Groups may prefer a pre-paid tipping kitty: ask us
Travel insurance
Travel insurance with medical and cancellation cover is strongly recommended for every traveller. Egypt For Travel does not sell insurance, but we can advise at booking.
How this program compares with our other 2027 eclipse programs
| Program | Dates | Eclipse watched from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo, Red Sea & Nile Cruise | 11 days · 29 Jul – 8 Aug | Luxor, joining the cruise on eclipse day | Travellers and families who want beach time and a full 4-night cruise |
| Cairo & Nile Cruise | 7 days · 28 Jul – 3 Aug | Luxor, with the ship docked | Travellers with limited time, company trips |
| Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan, 4 nights | 5 days · 2 – 6 Aug | Luxor, on boarding day | Groups already in Egypt, agencies building their own package |
| Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor, 3 nights (this page) | 4 days · 30 Jul – 2 Aug | Luxor, with the ship docked | Ending a Nile cruise with the eclipse |
| Private Dahabiya or Nile ship charter | Tailor-made dates | Your own boat in Luxor | Groups who want the boat to themselves |
About Egypt For Travel
Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947 (issued 19 May 2010) — Egypt For Travel LLC, New Mexico, USA (Reg. No. 0008123538). Office: 39 Zohair Sabry St., Villa Al Rayes, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. WhatsApp +20 155 555 2466 · [email protected]. More than 10,000 travellers from over 30 countries since 2010.
