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Egypt Eclipse Adventure 2027 - C

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Start point
    سفر, 11, El Nozha, Cairo, Egypt (Immigration hall of Cairo airport)
  2. Day 2

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza including the Great Pyramid of Khufu
    • Encounter the Sphinx
    • Visit Memphis and see the colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara
    • Astronomy lecture from Dr. Sarah Rugheimer about the eclipse
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Khufu
    Sphinx
    Statue of Ramses II
    Step Pyramid of Djoser
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  3. Day 3

    Cairo to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and explore the complete Tutankhamun collection
    • Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Colossi of Memnon
    • Explore the Valley of the Kings
    • Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    • Visit Medinat Habu temple complex
    • Guided tour of Luxor Temple at night

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon in Luxor
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    Medinat Habu
    Luxor Temple
  5. Day 5

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch for eclipse viewing day), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Witness the total solar eclipse from a carefully selected viewing site in Luxor
    • Receive eclipse viewing glasses and guidance during the eclipse
  6. Day 6

    Edfu to Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Temple of Edfu
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
  7. Day 7

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail on a traditional Felucca sailboat (if not choosing Abu Simbel)
    • Visit Philae Temple on the island
    • Visit the Aswan High Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel overland excursion (early morning departure to see temples illuminated by sunrise)
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
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  8. Day 8

    Aswan to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Karnak Sound & Light Show
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
  9. Day 9

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon visit to Karnak Temple complex

    Optional Activities

    • Extra West Bank tour in Luxor (Ramesseum, Medinat Habu Temple, Valley of the Queens)
    • Luxor Museum tour
    • Felucca trip on the River Nile
    Landmarks
    Ramesseum
    Valley of the Queens
    Luxor Museum
    Karnak Temple
  10. Day 10

    Luxor to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar
    • Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
    Landmarks
    Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
  11. Day 11

    Cairo

    End point
    سفر, 11, El Nozha, Cairo, Egypt (Cairo airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extension to the Red Sea
    • Day trip to Alexandria
    • Visit to Wadi Rayan and the Valley of the Whales

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    29 Jul, 2027
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    Jon

    Asked on February 6th, 2026

    Is entry inside the pyramid included, or is it only a visit to the site/premises?

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      Jon

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      What is the deposit amount per person for this trip?

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      Jon

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Where is the eclipse expected to be witnessed from? Is there a designated/private viewing area for the group (e.g., the ship's deck)?

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      Jon

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      What is the estimated cost/range for optional excursions (and which key optionals are available)?

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      We cannot include entry inside the Pyramids in advance, as there is a restricted number of tickets each day, and we cannot send our guides inside with you. However, we do always aim to get there early and therefore ensure that our travellers can always go inside. But this would be paid locally.

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      Due to the nature of the eclipse period being so busy and in demand, we have different conditions to normal.
      - Initial non-refundable deposit at point of booking - GB£1000 / US$1350 per person
      - Interim non-refundable deposit at 31 Jul 2026 - GB£1500 / US$2000 per person
      - Balance due on 31 Jan 2027 (non refundable after payment)

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      We have not finalised this completely yet, as we haven't had the local Luxor authorities rules on exactly where people will be allowed to go. However, logistically (space, toilets, transport, access to drinks & snacks, viewing etc.), it is most likely that we will do it from the deck of the cruise boat

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      We will be releasing a final list of optoinal activities and prices a bit later this year. But you can expect approx. prices for the main ones to be:
      - Abu Simbel overland visit - approx. USD 150 p/p
      - Hot air balloon flight in luxor - approx. USD 150 p/p
      - Sound & Light Shows at the Pyramids / Karnak / Philae - USD 50 p/p
      - Dendara half day tour - USD 80-100 p/p
      - Upper deck cabin upgrade on cruise - USD 250 p/p
      - Suite upgrade on cruise - USD 2000 p/p

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      Jon

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Just to confirm, what is the tour price per person in USD?

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      The current price per person for your tour is $8,445.

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    Taylor

    Asked on December 28th, 2025

    Does it say if there's an option of single supplement or finding roommate?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      There is a single room supplement option. That would be GBP 3495 to guarantee you a single room & cabin throughout the trip. If you would prefer to share a room, then we can record that request, and if we get another single female traveller wanting to share then we would pair you up. We do that in order of booking. However, if we didn't get a room share for you, then the single supplement would be payable.

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    Margaret

    Asked on September 26th, 2025

    Is this tour still available, or is it sold out?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      The trip is sold out and we now have a waitlist. We can add your names on the waitlist, however, we would need to know the age of the child to check whether he/she is within the minimum age range.

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    Don

    Asked on September 12th, 2025

    I was looking for Egypt eclipse tours for Aug 2027

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      We have a waitlist since the trip has been fully booked. Would you like us to add your names to the waitlist?

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      Don

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Yes, please add me to the waitlist and inform me if any new tours are announced

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      We added your name to the waitlist for 2 people in a double room/cabin

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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