Witness the total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 from the deck of a Nile cruise in Luxor, then sail south through 5,000 years of history to Aswan. This 5-day, 4-night solar eclipse Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan places you directly in the path of totality, where the moon will cover the sun for 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the longest total eclipse anywhere on Earth until 2114.
Luxor offers near-perfect viewing conditions: skies over Upper Egypt in early August are reliably clear, making this one of the most dependable eclipse destinations on the entire path. Watch darkness fall over Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, just as ancient Egyptian sky-watchers did millennia ago.
After eclipse day, your Egypt eclipse cruise package continues to the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the twin sanctuaries of Kom Ombo before arriving in Aswan, gateway to Philae Temple and Abu Simbel.
Cabins for the 2027 eclipse in Egypt are selling out across Luxor. Reserve your place on this once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse Nile cruise today, private guiding, full board, and front-row seats to history included.
Embark on your Solar Eclipse Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan 2027, starting with your arrival at Luxor International Airport. Our tour guide from Egypt Best Vacations will be waiting for you with a signboard of your name outside the terminal to kick off your journey.
Begin by delving into the grandeur of the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple globally. Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. These awe-inspiring structures are dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. After immersing yourself in the historical marvels, transfer to your Nile River cruise ship, where you can view the solar eclipse from the deck.
Watch the moon slide across the sun from your private vantage point on the sun deck, cool drinks in hand, unobstructed skies above, and the Nile glittering below as day turns to night. For 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality, you’ll stand where ancient Egyptians once watched the heavens, witnessing a spectacle that won’t be matched anywhere on Earth until 2114.
Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Luxuriate in a leisurely breakfast on your cruise, then your Luxor eclipse tour with Nile cruise takes you to explore Luxor’s west bank. First, step into the Valley of the Kings, a realm where pharaohs slumber in gilded tombs, their legacies etched in hieroglyphs upon eternal walls. Next, ascend the terraces of Hatshepsut’s Temple, a breathtaking architectural symphony carved into the cliffs. Feel the desert sun warm your skin as you stand where the “Female Pharaoh” once defied conventions, ruling with wisdom and grace. As the sun reaches its zenith, seek refuge in the shade of the Colossi of Memnon, colossal sentinels guarding the ancient Thebes. Return to your Nile cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast, then, take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Visiting Edfu Temple adds a great value to your your total solar eclipse Egypt cruise package. Take your carriage back to your river cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the twin Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Then proceed to the Crocodile Museum in the vicinity of the temple. Head back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Prepare for an awe-inspiring odyssey in time as we embark on a scenic 3.5-hour drive through the sun-drenched desert. Your destination is the legendary Temples of Abu Simbel, colossal monuments carved directly into the sandstone cliffs. Imagine towering statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II greeting you, their expressions seemingly unchanged for millennia. Step inside the temple and be transported to a bygone era, where intricate hieroglyphs whisper tales of gods and pharaohs. Immerse yourself in the cool, cavernous halls, adorned with vibrant reliefs depicting epic battles and divine offerings. After soaking in the magic of Abu Simbel, you will retrace our steps back to your comfortable cruise ship, carrying with you memories that will forever be etched in your mind. Enjoy the final night of your solar eclipse Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan 2027.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Savor your breakfast, then disembarkation, followed by Aswan tour. Begin your Aswan tour at the High Dam. Aswan High Dam plays a vital role in controlling the Nile’s flooding. It also helps produce electricity and created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. Continue to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan reveals how ancient Egyptians carved massive stone monuments directly from the bedrock. It is important because it shows the techniques they used and the enormous scale they planned for royal building projects.
End your Aswan tour at the amazing Temple of Philae. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in Ancient Egypt. It stands on Agilkia Island and is famous for its graceful columns, sacred history, and setting on the Nile.
Wrap up your eclipse cruise Egypt August 2027 with a transfer to either Aswan Airport or Aswan Railway or Aswan hotels. This marking the conclusion of your memorable solar eclipse journey along the Nile.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
