Total Solar Eclipse over Luxor — Egypt 9 Days
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Witness one of the most extraordinary celestial spectacles of the century from one of the most magical settings on Earth on this exclusive 9-day journey through Egypt, masterfully curated by Sokar Travel and timed precisely for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027, whose path of totality sweeps directly over the ancient city of Luxor. This unforgettable itinerary blends world-class astronomy with the grandeur of pharaonic civilisation: explore the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx in Cairo, fly to Luxor to discover Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, and stand beneath the Theban sky as day turns to night during totality. Rounded off with the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience designed for discerning travellers, with private guiding, domestic flights, and Spanish-speaking assistance included throughout.
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Included/Excluded
- 5 nights' hotel accommodation in Cairo on a bed & breakfast basis (per chosen category).
- 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Luxor on a bed & breakfast basis (per chosen category).
- Half-day visit to the three Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren.
- 2 full days of sightseeing in Cairo.
- Luxor sightseeing: the East Bank (Luxor and Karnak Temples) and the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon).
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor / Luxor–Cairo. (Note 1: domestic flight times depend on confirmed visits and availability. Note 2: the order of visits may be adjusted according to domestic flight schedules.)
- Spanish-speaking assistance on arrival and departure at the airports and during all transfers to the hotel / cruise / airports and vice versa.
- Local Spanish-speaking Egyptologist guide during all visits.
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Egypt entry visa, 30 USD per person (payable on arrival).
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Extra meals and drinks.
- Optional excursions.
- International flights.
Tour Plan
Day 1 — Arrival in Cairo (30 July 2027)
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Our Spanish-speaking representative will assist you in the airport before passport control, followed by a private transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in Cairo.
Day 2 — Cairo: Giza Pyramids & Sphinx (31 July 2027)
Breakfast. Half-day visit to the three Pyramids of Giza — Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus — the eternal Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Chephren (entry to the interior of the pyramids not included). Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 3 — Cairo → Luxor: Luxor Temple (1 August 2027)
Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport and domestic flight to Luxor. On arrival, afternoon visit to the elegant Luxor Temple in the heart of the city. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 4 — Luxor: Karnak Temple & Total Solar Eclipse (2 August 2027)
Breakfast. Visit to the colossal Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious site in Egypt. On this day you will witness the Total Solar Eclipse, observing the path of totality from the privileged skies of Luxor. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 5 — Luxor: Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon (3 August 2027)
Breakfast. Morning visit to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known as El-Deir El-Bahari, and to the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 6 — Luxor: Valley of the Kings → Cairo (4 August 2027)
Breakfast. Morning visit to the Theban Necropolis and the Valley of the Kings. At the appointed time, transfer to Luxor International Airport and domestic flight back to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 7 — Cairo: Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Khan El-Khalili (5 August 2027)
Breakfast. Full-day tour of Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Coptic Cairo, and the historic Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 8 — Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum (6 August 2027)
Breakfast. Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the world's largest collection of pharaonic treasures. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 9 — Departure (7 August 2027)
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport with Spanish-speaking assistance from our representative. End of our services.
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