8 Day Egypt Solar Eclipse & Nile Cruise Tour

Explore the ancient landscape surrounding the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three main pyramids at Giza and the only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Continue to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone figure traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. Its combination of a lion's body and human head has made it one of Egypt's most recognizable ancient monuments.

Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, constructed from massive limestone and granite blocks as part of the pharaoh's funerary complex. Its preserved architecture provides a closer look at the rituals and monumental construction associated with ancient Egyptian royal burials.

After lunch, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Plateau. Its galleries bring together an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in a modern setting, helping connect the monuments you explored at Giza with the wider civilization that created them.

Experience the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse at Karnak Temple on Luxor's East Bank. Located within the path of totality, Luxor offers approximately 6 minutes of totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun and the solar corona becomes visible. Access to Karnak Temple is subject to confirmed eclipse day arrangements and local regulations. Use certified solar viewing equipment during the partial phases.

Visit Luxor Temple, an ancient sanctuary on the East Bank known for its monumental columns, statues, and connection to the Opet Festival. After sightseeing, return to your Nile cruise for the evening.

Enter the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial ground where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in rock-cut tombs. Explore selected tombs and learn how ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife shaped their decoration and design.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into the cliffs of the West Bank, the temple commemorates one of ancient Egypt's most prominent female rulers and combines monumental terraces with dramatic desert surroundings.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood before the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. The statues remain among the most recognizable monuments on Luxor's West Bank.

Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and protection. Its monumental pylons, courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs make it one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.

Continue to Kom Ombo and explore its unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The temple's symmetrical design reflects its connection with two different deities and provides a fascinating look at ancient Egyptian religious traditions.

Visit the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering project built across the Nile that created Lake Nasser and transformed water management, agriculture, and electricity generation in Egypt.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient stone quarries of Aswan. The enormous granite monument provides insight into how ancient Egyptian craftsmen extracted and shaped massive stone monuments.

Visit Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Located on an island in the Nile, the temple complex is known for its elegant reliefs, columns, and riverside setting and was relocated during the construction of the High Dam.

Begin at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The museum provides another perspective on the civilization encountered at Giza, GEM, Luxor, and Aswan throughout your journey.

Continue to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a historic fortress overlooking Cairo. Built during the medieval period, the Citadel became an important center of political and military power in the city.

Visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque inside the Citadel. Its large central dome, Ottoman-inspired architecture, and elevated position make it one of Cairo's most recognizable landmarks.

After lunch, explore Al-Muizz Street, one of historic Cairo's most important architectural corridors. Surrounded by mosques, madrasas, historic houses, and other medieval monuments, the street provides a concentrated introduction to Cairo's Islamic architectural heritage.

End the day at Khan El Khalili, Cairo's historic marketplace. Wander through its narrow lanes lined with traditional crafts, jewelry, spices, souvenirs, cafés, and local shops before returning to your hotel.