Nile Cruise Package · Round trip · Cairo · 8 days · 7 nights
7-Night Cairo to Aswan Nile Cruise and Solar Eclipse 2027 Package
Visit Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, with a deluxe 5-star Nile cruiser arranged for your eclipse itinerary
The short answer
2027 Solar Eclipse Egypt Cruise Package is an 8-day, 7-night trip to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan: 3 nights in Cairo and 4 on a Nile cruise. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $6,987 per person, two sharing (Comfort).
02Overview
A first look
Before the Nile cruiser leaves Luxor, the riverbank is quiet enough to hear ropes tighten against the quay and morning birds beyond the palms. In Karnak Temple, our Egyptologist draws your attention from the towering columns to the changing light across the stone, then the journey continues south with time to watch villages, fields, and desert pass from the deck. The 2027 solar eclipse gives the trip a clear focus without turning every day into an event schedule. We arrange the Cairo hotel stays, cruise cabin, transfers, sightseeing, and standard site admission, while your Egyptologist keeps the pace practical. Certified eclipse protection must be arranged separately.
What lingers
- 01Plan an Egypt vacation around the 2027 solar eclipse
- 02Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor
- 03Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard an arranged 5-star cruiser
- 04See Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple on the river route
- 05Visit Philae Temple in Aswan where included in the final sightseeing program
- 06Receive assistance from our team at Cairo International Airport on arrival
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation.
| Comfort level | Per person | Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortfrom $6,9874★ hotels | $6,987 | |
| Classicfrom $7,1225★ hotels | $7,122 |
Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
- Small group
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
8 Days / 7 Nights · Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · The Nile
- 1
After landing at Cairo International Airport (CAI), meet our representative in the arrivals area for assistance with your luggage and departure arrangements. Your driver then takes you through Cairo to the designated hotel, with journey time depending on traffic and arrival conditions.
This arrival day is kept free of scheduled sightseeing, giving you time to settle in and prepare for the tour’s activities. Cairo International Airport is approximately 22 kilometers northeast of central Cairo, although the route and travel time vary by destination.
- 2
Begin with a morning visit to the Giza Plateau, where your guide explains the construction and history of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. At the Great Sphinx, see the limestone monument traditionally identified with Khafre. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, whose galleries present ancient Egyptian artifacts, including objects from Tutankhamun’s collection.
Your guide places the exhibits within Egypt’s wider chronology, from the Early Dynastic Period through the Roman era. Allow time for walking across open ground and museum floors.
- 3
Your driver takes you from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport for the flight to Luxor. After arrival, we arrange your transfer into downtown Luxor and begin sightseeing connected with the four-night Nile cruise. In the afternoon, your Egyptologist explains the monumental Karnak Temple complex, including its Sacred Lake and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Later, visit Luxor Temple, where the avenue of sphinxes and the sanctuary built by Amenhotep III provide context for ancient Thebes.
- 4
Begin with the Colossi of Memnon, two quartzite statues representing Amenhotep III at the entrance to his former mortuary temple. Your Egyptologist then explains royal burial practices inside the Valley of the Kings, where you enter three included tombs. Continue to Deir el-Bahari, the terraced mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, built against the cliffs on Luxor’s West Bank.
The route involves walking over uneven ancient surfaces, with limited shade during the morning visit.
- 5
During the morning, your guide leads you through the Temple of Edfu, a Ptolemaic sanctuary dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Later, continue along the Nile toward Kom Ombo, where the temple’s unusual double design honors both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Your Egyptologist explains how the site’s reliefs record religious rituals, medical instruments, and ancient calendars.
Walking surfaces are uneven in places, and limited shade makes a hat and water useful during the visits.
- 6
During today’s Nile sightseeing, your guide takes you to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, where reliefs honor Isis and Osiris. You’ll also visit the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970 and built across the Nile to control flooding and generate hydroelectric power.
At the Unfinished Obelisk, your Egyptologist explains how ancient stoneworkers began carving the granite monument before discovering a major crack. The visits combine island transport, modern engineering, and evidence of ancient quarrying in Aswan.
- 7
After the final sightseeing day of the four-night Nile cruise, your driver coordinates the departure transfer from the Aswan hotel or cruise departure point to Aswan Airport. Following your flight to Cairo, our representative meets you at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arranges the arrival transfer.
Your Egyptologist or transfer coordinator confirms the day’s timing and next arrangements on the ground. This day focuses on a smooth transition from Upper Egypt to Cairo rather than additional monument visits.
- 8
Continue the scheduled Nile cruise sightseeing program in Cairo, with your Egyptologist providing context about the Nile River and the city’s ancient and modern districts. Allow time for the final visit or activity listed in your cruise itinerary before departure. At the arranged time, our driver transfers you from Cairo to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Your guide or driver confirms the airport terminal and departure timing before you leave.
Bundled in
- Full board
- Group Egyptologist
- All entry tickets
- Airport transfer
Not bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Hotel accommodation in Cairo for three nights (two before the cruise and one after), including bed and breakfast
- Accommodation in a 5-star Nile cruise cabin for four nights
- Transfers between airports, hotels, embarkation points, and sightseeing locations listed in the itinerary
- Standard entrance fees for included sightseeing
- Services of an Egyptologist guide during included visits
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically added to the booking
- Egypt entry visa and visa processing charges
- Meals and drinks not stated in the final itinerary
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and hotel staff
- Optional visits and premium admissions, including pyramid interiors and premium tombs, unless specifically requested
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Solar eclipse viewing equipment
Tailor it
Make it yours
Discovery Tours Egypt can arrange private or small-group guiding, subject to availability, and may add extra Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan sightseeing. Travelers can request upgraded hotels or cruise accommodation, additional nights, premium tombs, pyramid interiors, domestic flights, transfers, and meal arrangements; these changes are priced separately and confirmed in the final itinerary.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This package suits first-time Egypt visitors, history enthusiasts, and travelers aged approximately 18 and above who want to combine major Cairo monuments with a guided Nile journey during the 2027 solar eclipse period. It is best for travelers comfortable with early starts, airport transfers, walking on uneven archaeological surfaces, and changing between hotel rooms and a cruise cabin.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a standalone Nile cruise, this package combines Cairo hotel accommodation and sightseeing with the Luxor-to-Aswan sailing itinerary and airport transfers. Unlike a cruise-only booking, it includes guided visits to the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, major Luxor temples, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan sites where listed in the final program.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Egyptologist-Guided Nile Cruise Package
- Accommodation
- Cairo Hotels & Arranged 5-Star Nile Cruise Cabin
- Destinations
- Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · The Nile
- Includes
- Cairo hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis · Four nights in an arranged 5-star Nile cruise cabin · Additional land accommodation stated in the itinerary · Airport, hotel, embarkation, and sightseeing transfers as stated · Standard entrance fees for included visits · Egyptologist guide during included sightseeing · Arrival assistance at Cairo International Airport
- Best for
- 2027 solar eclipse travelers · First-time Egypt visitors · Ancient-history enthusiasts · Couples and adult travelers · Families with older children · Travelers wanting Cairo plus a Nile cruise
- Guide languages
- Arabic · English · French · German · Italian · Spanish
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) , Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Printed or digital travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Reusable water bottle
- Prescription medicines and basic first-aid supplies
- Portable charger
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
- Breathable layers for hot daytime conditions
- Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and religious sites
- Light scarf or shawl for sun protection
- Swimwear with a cover-up for the cruiser
Children & families
There is no confirmed minimum age for this program. Child pricing depends on the child's age, room or cabin arrangement, and the final supplier terms, so we confirm it individually before payment. Strollers are generally impractical at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae because of steps, sand and uneven ancient surfaces. High-chair availability on the assigned cruiser or at included meals must be checked in advance.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This trip includes walking on uneven stone, sand, cobblestones, steps, temple platforms and riverboat gangways. Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple can involve long outdoor walks, limited shade and irregular surfaces. Nile cruisers commonly have stairs between decks, and boarding access may be steep or change with river level. Wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility should contact us before booking so we can check the assigned cruiser, vehicle, gangway and sightseeing route. A folding wheelchair may be more practical than a standard chair, but independent access cannot be guaranteed at every site.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Sightseeing transfers are arranged with licensed local drivers and vehicles sized for the confirmed group, while river transport is provided by the assigned Nile cruiser. We use local Egyptologists, drivers, boat staff and sightseeing suppliers in Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, keeping guiding and transport spending within the communities visited. Ancient sites are protected areas, so guests should remain on marked paths, avoid touching reliefs and follow instructions from site staff. We do not claim that the cruise or vehicles are carbon neutral. The 2027 solar eclipse may increase visitor numbers, so following timed entry and crowd-management instructions will help protect the sites.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the duration of this Solar Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise package?
This package is 8 days and 7 nights, combining two nights in Cairo with a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, plus additional land-based hotel nights as specified in the final itinerary.02What transportation is included in this package?
We arrange all transfers between Cairo International Airport, your hotels, the cruise embarkation point, and sightseeing locations. This includes arrival and departure transfers in Cairo and Aswan, as well as transfers for all included tours.03What is included in the price of this tour?
The package includes hotel accommodation in Cairo for two nights with breakfast, four nights in a 5-star Nile cruise cabin, additional land-based hotel nights, all specified transfers, standard entrance fees for included sightseeing, and the services of an Egyptologist guide.04What is not included in this Solar Eclipse 2027 package?
International and domestic flights, Egypt entry visas, meals and drinks not specified, gratuities for staff, optional visits, premium admissions like pyramid interiors, personal expenses, travel insurance, and solar eclipse viewing equipment are not included.05Is this tour physically demanding?
This tour involves walking on uneven surfaces at ancient sites, climbing stairs at temples, and navigating cruise ship gangways. While generally accessible, guests should be able to manage moderate physical activity. Please contact us for specific accessibility concerns.06Is this tour suitable for children and families?
Yes, this tour is suitable for families. Children often enjoy the Nile cruise experience and exploring ancient sites with our Egyptologists. Specific age recommendations for the solar eclipse viewing itself should be considered independently.07What should I wear and bring for this trip?
We recommend light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen. Modest dress, covering shoulders and knees, is advised for temple visits. Bring your own certified solar eclipse viewing glasses.08What is the photography policy at the sites?
Photography is generally permitted at most outdoor sites, but restrictions may apply inside tombs and museums, often requiring a separate photography ticket. Tripods are usually not allowed. Your Egyptologist guide will advise on specific site rules.09When is the best time to visit Egypt for this tour?
This specific package is timed around the solar eclipse in August 2027. While August is a hot month in Egypt, the itinerary is designed to manage heat, with early morning visits. The eclipse is the primary draw for this particular departure.10What specific sites will I visit on the Nile cruise portion?
The Nile cruise includes visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut's Temple on the West Bank. Further south, you will visit Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan.
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