Description of Luxor Solar Eclipse 2027 Tour
On August 2, 2027, Egypt will host one of the most extraordinary astronomical events of the century: a Total Solar Eclipse crossing the skies above Luxor with more than six minutes of totality, making it one of the longest and most sought-after eclipse experiences in the world. Travelers aboard Merit Dahabiyas will combine luxury Nile cruising, exclusive cultural experiences, and front-row viewing of this rare celestial spectacle while sailing between Aswan and Luxor. Discover ancient temples, timeless landscapes, and the magic of the Nile during an unforgettable solar eclipse journey through Egypt.
Run
02 August 2027Duration:
5Min Guest:
1Crew Cabins:
Yes- All airport Transfers to/from Merit Dahabiyas
- Accommodation on board Merit Dahabiyas
- All sightseeing Tours as per Merit Dahabiya itinerary
- Entrance fees to the sites as per itinerary
- Egyptology expert tour guides
- All meals on board Merit Dahabiyas
- Mineral Water & soft drinks onboard
- Tipping
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Tours
tour plan :
Day1:02 August 2027 - Arrival: Luxor Dahabiya Cruise
- Embarkation in Luxor.
- Lunch on board.
- After Lunch visit the Luxor & Karnak Temples.
- Dinner and Overnight on the West bank.
Day2:03 August 2027 -Luxor - Esna Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch on board.
- Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun Deck.
- Dinner during sailing.
- Overnight beside an Island.
Day3:04 August 2027 Esna -Edfu Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock.
- Sail to Edfu and Lunch during sailing.
- Visit the Temple of Edfu.
- Sail to Al Ramady Island.
- Dinner on board and Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.
Day4:05 August 2027 -Kom Ombo -Aswan Dahabiya Cruise
- Early morning sail to Gebel El Silsila and Breakfast on board sail to visit Kom Ombo Temple.
- Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island and Lunch on board during sailing.
- Tea time and Dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island.
- Sail to Aswan after Dinner and Overnight on board.
Day5:06 August 2027: Aswan Dahabiya cruise - Departure
- Arrive to Aswan Early morning (6:00 AM).
- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam.
- Disembarkation in Aswan.