Nile Cruise Package · Luxor · 8 days · 7 nights
Luxor to Aswan Solar Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise
Sail from Luxor to Aswan for the 2027 total solar eclipse, with Egyptologist-guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and Philae Temple.
The short answer
8-Day Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise Solar Eclipse 2027 is an 8-day, 7-night trip to Luxor and Aswan: 7 nights on a Nile cruise. It includes an Egyptologist guide and transfers. Prices start at $4,116 per person, two sharing (Classic).
02Overview
A first look
By late morning in Luxor, the Nile reflects the harsh white sky, while shaded decks offer a quieter view of palm-lined banks and passing villages. During the 2027 total solar eclipse, the vessel remains moored in Luxor, giving you a reserved place on the sun deck as daylight changes around you.
Between eclipse observations, our Egyptologists lead you across temple courts, painted tomb passages, and the broad riverfront at Aswan. Sailing south creates a slower rhythm than a land tour, with time to watch daily life along the water and return to a cabin between visits. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange your embarkation, shore transport, guide, and disembarkation details so the journey runs smoothly.
What lingers
- 01Sun deck viewing for the 2027 solar eclipse on arrival day, with no early checkout
- 02Egyptologist-guided shore excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
- 03Shore calls at Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo and Philae
- 04Full board dining throughout the sailing
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation.
| Comfort level | Per person | Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Classicfrom $4,1165★ hotels | $4,116 |
Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
- Small group
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
8 Days / 7 Nights · Luxor · Luxor West Bank · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple · Colossi of Memnon · Karnak Temple
- 1
After arriving at Luxor Airport, meet our representative for the transfer into Luxor. In the afternoon, your Egyptologist leads a West Bank visit to the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs were cut into the Theban cliffs. Continue to Hatshepsut Temple, a terraced monument dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, then see the Colossi of Memnon, two quartzite statues of Amenhotep III.
The 7-night Nile cruise sightseeing program begins in Luxor, with timing coordinated around your arrival.
- 2
Spend the day at leisure on board, watching the Nile landscape pass between Luxor and Upper Egypt. Your guide can also arrange an optional bus excursion to Dendera, about 60 kilometers north of Luxor. At the Temple of Hathor, you will see the Roman-era zodiac relief on the ceiling and inscriptions honoring the goddess Hathor.
The excursion returns to the Nile later in the day, while guests who remain on board can enjoy a slower schedule.
- 3
Today centers on the scheduled solar eclipse along the Nile near Luxor. Follow your guide’s safety instructions and use certified eclipse glasses during the viewing period; never look directly at the Sun. Later, visit Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt.
Your guide explains the Great Hypostyle Hall, whose 134 columns were built mainly during the reigns of Seti I and Ramesses II. The temple’s processional avenue once connected Karnak with Luxor Temple.
- 4
Continue south along the Nile toward Edfu, watching villages, cultivated riverbanks, and desert landscapes change along the shore. In the afternoon, your guide leads a visit to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved Ptolemaic temples. Built between 237 and 57 BCE, the temple is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and features monumental pylons, reliefs, and a preserved sanctuary.
Unlike shorter shore excursions, this visit allows time to examine the temple’s inscriptions and architectural details before returning to the Nile.
- 5
During the morning sailing, your guide points out the changing Nile scenery between Luxor and Kom Ombo. At Kom Ombo, explore the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Reliefs show medical instruments and ritual scenes, while the riverside setting explains the temple’s importance to ancient travelers.
After the visit, continue sailing south toward Aswan, where the day’s guided sightseeing concludes.
- 6
In the morning, your guide takes you by boat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, where you can see reliefs dedicated to Isis and Horus. You’ll then visit the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970 and built across the Nile south of Aswan. In the afternoon, browse Aswan Bazaar with your guide, where spice stalls, textiles, perfumes, and everyday Egyptian goods line the market streets.
Compared with larger Cairo markets, the bazaar offers a more compact walk through local Aswan commerce.
- 7
Spend the day at leisure in Aswan, or choose an optional road excursion to Abu Simbel. The journey takes approximately three to four hours each way from Aswan, so an early departure is required. At Abu Simbel, your guide explains the rock-cut temples commissioned by Ramesses II, including the larger temple dedicated to Amun, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and the king himself.
The smaller temple honors Queen Nefertari and Hathor. If you remain in Aswan, use the day to explore independently or rest beside the Nile.
- 8
After breakfast, you will disembark in Aswan and meet our driver for the transfer to Aswan International Airport. Your departure timing determines the exact pickup time, and we coordinate the transfer around your flight schedule. Aswan sits beside the First Cataract of the Nile, where the river narrows around granite islands.
Allow extra time at the airport for check-in and security procedures before your final departure from Egypt.
Bundled in
- Full board
- Group Egyptologist
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Seven nights of full-board accommodation in a cruise cabin
- Meals from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day
- Egyptologist guide for the included shore program
- Transportation for the included shore excursions
- Reserved sun deck viewing for the 2027 total solar eclipse on Day 3
- Use of the vessel’s public areas, including the sun deck, lounge bar, and dining room
- Embarkation assistance in Luxor
- Disembarkation assistance and transfer to Aswan Airport
Not included
- Monument entrance and sightseeing fees
- Dendera day trip by bus, €120 per person
- Abu Simbel road trip by van, €135 per person
- Drinks outside meals and alcoholic beverages
- Cruise crew gratuities, minimum €18 per person per day
- VAT
- International flights and arrival or departure visas
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Tailor it
Make it yours
Travelers can request Standard, Deluxe, or Suite cabin categories, with selected cabins offering panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies. Optional paid extensions include a Dendera day trip by bus and an Abu Simbel road excursion by van; private transfers, additional hotel nights, and adjusted arrival or departure arrangements may also be requested.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This itinerary suits first-time Egypt visitors, history enthusiasts, eclipse travelers, and couples or families seeking a structured Nile journey. It is best for travelers comfortable with early sightseeing, walking across uneven temple grounds, and spending seven nights in a cruise cabin.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a standard Luxor-to-Aswan cruise, this package keeps the vessel moored in Luxor for reserved sun deck eclipse viewing on Day 3. It combines scheduled Egyptologist-guided sightseeing with leisure days and optional paid excursions to Dendera and Abu Simbel, while monument fees, beverages outside meals, and crew gratuities remain separate.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Egyptologist-Guided Nile Cruise Package
- Accommodation
- Deluxe Nile Cruise Cabin; Standard, Deluxe and Suite categories available
- Destinations
- Luxor · Luxor West Bank · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple · Colossi of Memnon · Karnak Temple · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Philae Temple · Aswan High Dam · Aswan Bazaar
- Includes
- Seven nights in an assigned Nile cruise cabin · Full-board meals from lunch on embarkation day to breakfast on disembarkation day · Egyptologist-guided included shore excursions · Transport for included shore excursions · Reserved sun deck eclipse viewing in Luxor · Embarkation assistance in Luxor · Disembarkation assistance and transfer to Aswan Airport
- Best for
- Solar eclipse travelers · First-time Egypt visitors · History enthusiasts · Couples · Families with older children · Travelers seeking a structured Nile itinerary
- Guide languages
- Arabic · English · French · German · Italian · Spanish
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Luxor International Airport — ArrivalsMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and required travel documents
- Printed or digital booking confirmation
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and lip balm
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Hat, sunglasses, and personal medication
- Small day bag for shore excursions
- Certified eclipse-safe solar viewing glasses, if requested by the event safety team
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for hot daytime conditions
- Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
- Wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and other religious sites
- Light layer for air-conditioned indoor areas and evening deck use
Children & families
Children may join this tour, but no minimum age, child fare, or family cabin structure has been confirmed for this departure. Child pricing depends on the child’s age, cabin arrangement, and supplier rules, so we confirm it before payment. Strollers are difficult on gangways, narrow vessel corridors, steps, sand, and uneven ancient paving. High-chair availability is not confirmed and should be requested in advance.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This cruise and shore program require regular walking on uneven ground, stone paving, sand, steps, and sloped gangways. The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae each involve different surfaces and may have limited shade. Boarding the vessel normally requires using a gangway, and some decks may be reached by stairs. Wheelchair access can be restricted on the vessel, at archaeological sites, and on excursion vehicles. Guests with mobility needs should contact us before booking so we can check the assigned vessel, cabin location, vehicle access, and feasible sightseeing adjustments.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange transport with local Egyptian drivers and excursion vehicles for the included sightseeing between Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. The cruise vessel is operated by a local supplier, while meals, navigation, and onboard services are provided by that supplier. Using local Egyptologists, drivers, boat staff, and site services keeps spending within the communities along the Nile. Please use refillable water containers where practical and avoid leaving plastic or other waste at archaeological sites. We don't call this trip carbon neutral, because we haven't measured or offset its emissions.
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 Nile cruise and solar eclipse viewing package?
This package is 8 days long, featuring seven nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise vessel sailing from Luxor to Aswan. You will have full-board dining from lunch on embarkation day to breakfast on disembarkation day, with an Egyptologist guide for shore excursions.02What is included in the shore program for this cruise?
The included shore program covers the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Edfu's Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Aswan Bazaar. An Egyptologist guide and transport for these excursions are provided.03When and where will the solar eclipse be viewed during the cruise?
The 2027 total solar eclipse viewing is scheduled for Day 3 of the cruise. The vessel will remain moored in Luxor, and guests will have reserved sun deck viewing access for the event.04Are monument entrance fees included in the package price?
No, monument entrance and sightseeing fees are not included in the package price. These are payable separately, allowing you flexibility in which sites you choose to enter beyond the included shore program.05What optional excursions are available during the cruise?
Optional excursions include a day trip to Dendera by bus, priced at €120 per person, and a road trip to Abu Simbel by van, priced at €135 per person. These can be arranged onboard.06What is the policy for gratuities for the cruise crew?
Cruise crew gratuities are not included in the package price. A minimum of €18 per person per day is recommended for gratuities, which can be paid at the end of your cruise.07What should I wear for the shore excursions and temple visits?
For temple visits and religious sites, modest dress is recommended, covering shoulders and knees. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring ancient sites, which often involve uneven terrain and sand.08Is this cruise suitable for travelers with mobility concerns?
While the cruise vessel itself offers accessibility, shore excursions involve walking on uneven ancient stone, stairs, and sometimes sandy paths. Travelers with significant mobility concerns should contact us to discuss specific site accessibility.09Are drinks outside of meals included in the full-board accommodation?
No, drinks outside of meals and alcoholic beverages are not included in the full-board accommodation. These can be purchased separately onboard your Nile cruiser.10What is the disembarkation process in Aswan?
On Day 8, after breakfast, you will disembark from the cruise vessel in Aswan. A transfer to Aswan Airport is included for your final departure, ensuring a smooth end to your trip.
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