Egypt Solar Eclipse 2027 Group Tour — Cairo, Red Sea & Nile Cruise (11 Days)
Overview
EGYPT SOLAR ECLIPSE 2027 GROUP TOUR — CAIRO, RED SEA & NILE CRUISE (11 DAYS) — KEY FACTS
- Dates: Thu 29 July – Sun 8 August 2027 (11 days / 10 nights)
- Eclipse: Monday 2 August 2027 in Luxor — more than 6 minutes of totality from about 13:02
- Route: Cairo → Hurghada → Luxor → Nile cruise → Aswan → Cairo
- Who can book: individuals, couples, families and travel agencies
- Price: from $9,500 per person sharing a double or triple
- Operator: Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947 · LLC New Mexico, USA
On Monday 2 August 2027, the Moon will cover the Sun over Luxor for more than six minutes, the longest total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114. This 11-day journey puts you in Luxor for that moment and builds a complete Egypt trip around it: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, two nights by the Red Sea, and a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. It is a fixed-date group departure: book one place or several, as an individual, a couple, a family or an agency, and travel with a group led by one tour manager.
Program at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Program | Egypt Solar Eclipse 2027 Group Tour — Cairo, Red Sea & Nile Cruise |
| Dates | 29 July – 8 August 2027 (fixed departure) |
| Duration | 11 days / 10 nights |
| Eclipse day | Monday 2 August 2027, in Luxor |
| Cairo | 4 nights (2 at the start, 2 at the end) |
| Red Sea | 2 nights in the Hurghada area |
| Nile cruise | 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan, full board |
| Travel in Egypt | Flight Cairo–Hurghada, coach Hurghada–Luxor, return Aswan–Cairo by the option confirmed at booking |
| Price | From $9,500 per person sharing |
| Operator | Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947 |
Is this eclipse journey right for you?
Yes, if you want the eclipse and a real holiday in one trip. Most eclipse programs are a fast loop of temples; this one adds two slow days by the Red Sea, which matters in the August heat and for families, and the full 4-night Nile cruise, so you see Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan without packing and unpacking.
Honest advice: the group drives from Hurghada to Luxor on eclipse morning, leaving at 05:00 and arriving around 10:30, before the partial phase begins. If you prefer to sleep in Luxor the night before the eclipse, choose our 7-day Cairo & Nile Cruise or a private charter instead.
Who is this program for?
- Individual travellers and couples who want to see the eclipse with expert guides and a group to share it with, without organising anything.
- Families, from parents with young children to three generations.
- Travel agencies and advisors booking places for their clients, with a licensed operator and a US-registered company behind the trip.
- Friends, clubs and small companies booking several places together.
Where you stay
| Stop | Accommodation | Nights | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Hotel near the Pyramids | 2 | 29 – 31 July |
| Red Sea | Resort in the Hurghada area | 2 | 31 July – 2 August |
| Nile cruise | Nile cruise ship, Luxor → Aswan | 4 | 2 – 6 August |
| Cairo | Hotel in Cairo | 2 | 6 – 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Cairo & Giza | Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun galleries) |
| Red Sea | Beach and pool; optional snorkelling |
| Luxor | Total solar eclipse, Karnak, Luxor Temple by night, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon |
| Edfu & Kom Ombo | Temple of Horus by horse carriage, double temple of Sobek and Haroeris |
| Aswan | High Dam, Philae Temple by motorboat, felucca sail; optional Abu Simbel |
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 coach leaves Hurghada at 05:00 so the group reaches Luxor before the partial phase. Your tour manager chooses the best place to watch on the day, and after the last partial phase ends, the afternoon is free to rest before Karnak and the celebration dinner on board.
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 places?
Individuals, couples, families and agencies welcome · Egypt For Travel — ETA licence No. 1947
| Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights | Type: Group departure | Run: 29 July – 8 August 2027 |
Included
- Meet and assist inside Cairo International Airport, with help through visa and passport control
- All arrival and departure transfers in Cairo, including individual transfers on 29 July and 8 August
- 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- 2 nights in a Red Sea resort in the Hurghada area
- 4 nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full board on board (eclipse day: lunch and celebration dinner)
- Welcome dinner in Cairo and breakfast boxes on eclipse morning
- Flight from Cairo to Hurghada
- Road transfer from Hurghada to Luxor on eclipse morning by private coach
- Return from Aswan to Cairo by the option confirmed at booking (flight, road and flight, or sleeper train)
- Tour manager with the group, and a licensed Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
- Eclipse briefing
Excluded
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions: snorkelling boat trip, Abu Simbel, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, farewell dinner
- Meals not listed in the itinerary and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Eclipse glasses (available on request)
Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Cairo (Thu 29 July)
Your group is met inside Cairo International Airport by our representative holding a group sign, with help through visa and passport control. A private air-conditioned coach takes everyone to your hotel near the Pyramids. In the evening, meet your tour manager at a welcome dinner, with a short briefing on the trip and on eclipse day.
Arriving on a different flight? Each traveller arriving on 29 July is met individually at no extra charge. Overnight: Cairo
Meals Included :
Day 2: The Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (Fri 30 July)
Day 3: Fly to the Red Sea (Sat 31 July)
Day 4: Red Sea Day and Eclipse Briefing (Sun 1 August)
Day 5: ECLIPSE DAY in Luxor (Mon 2 August)
Day 6: Valley of the Kings (Tue 3 August)
Day 7: Edfu and Kom Ombo (Wed 4 August)
Day 8: Aswan, Philae and a Felucca at Sunset (Thu 5 August)
Day 9: Aswan to Cairo (Fri 6 August)
Day 10: Cairo at Leisure (Sat 7 August)
Day 11: Departure (Sun 8 August)
Prices:
Prices
Notes:
Flexible Upper Egypt travel — how we protect your eclipse
Domestic travel in and out of Upper Egypt around 2 August 2027 will be the hardest to find in Egypt, so every leg below has a confirmed alternative. Travellers in the same group can arrive and leave on different days, or join directly in Hurghada.
Cairo → Red Sea (Sat 31 Jul)
| Option | How | Timing | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Flight Cairo → Hurghada | Sat 31 Jul, about 1 hour | Subject to group seats |
| Joining in Hurghada | Meet at Hurghada airport | Sat 31 Jul | For travellers flying internationally into Hurghada |
Red Sea → Luxor (eclipse morning)
| Option | How | Timing | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Private coach Hurghada → Luxor | Mon 2 Aug, 05:00 → about 10:30 | Arrives before the partial phase begins |
Aswan → Cairo (Fri 6 Aug)
| Option | How | Timing | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Flight Aswan → Cairo | Fri 6 Aug, about 1 h 20 min | Subject to group seats |
| Option B | Private coach Aswan → Luxor + flight Luxor → Cairo | Fri 6 Aug, about 3.5 h road + 1 h flight | Used when Aswan flights are full |
| Option C | Overnight sleeper train (2-berth cabins, dinner and breakfast served in the cabin) | Fri 6 Aug night → Cairo Sat 7 Aug morning | Replaces the hotel night of 6 Aug |
Times are approximate. The final option for each leg is confirmed in writing when the group's domestic seats or train cabins are issued. If an alternative costs less than the standard option, the difference is credited; if it costs more, it is quoted before you confirm. WhatsApp +20 155 555 2466 · [email protected]
Prices per person
| Room or cabin type | Price per person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Double or twin, sharing | $9,500 |
| Triple, sharing | $9,500 |
| Single room / cabin | $17,500 |
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 (this page) | 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 | 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.
