• Dahabiya Nile Sailing •

Highlights of Egypt during the Solar Eclipse 2027

Starts in 29 July ,2027

Day by Day

Itinerary

Day 1 -Thru 29 July ,2027

Arrive in Cairo Airport, meet and assist
Transfer to your hotel
Night Stay in Cairo

Cairo view from the citadel showing elsultan hassan and refaai mosques

Day 2:Fri 30 July ,2027

Early morning flight (around 6:30 – 7:30 AM)
Transfer to Cairo airport, assist and help for your flight to Luxor
Assist in Luxor airport, meet and assist then transfer and Check in the hotel.
Visit the Valley of the Kings. Your tour guide will lead you to the most important
tombs among the opened tombs in the valley – You are allowed to visit 3 tombs
amongst more than 10 tombs that are currently open.

Visit Hatshepsut temple.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch
The tour duration is 6-7 hours.
Night stay in Luxor.

Day 3: Sat 31 July,2027

Gates to Thebes – From Cairo to Luxor’s Timeless West

 

This morning, you fly south to Thebes—the ancient city of the living and the dead. The sands here are steeped in glory.

 

Early Morning: Flight from Cairo to Luxor with airport assistance on both ends.

Overnight in Luxor.

 

Cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, including three of the most significant tombs. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and pause at the mighty Colossi of Memnon.

 

Lunch: Midday meal in Luxor between visits.

Valley Of The Kings luxor

Day 4: Sun 1 Aug ,2027

Optional tour:
– Pick up at around 6 AM from your hotel
– Visit Karnak Temple.
– Visit Luxor Temple.
Tour Duration: 4-5 hours
Dressing code: Normal
To join the dahabiya, which is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive about
an hour from Luxor to Esna. Check in to the dahabiya and sailing from Esna
to near Edfu. Lunch and dinner are on board the dahabiya.

Day 5: Mon 2 Aug ,2027 (Solar eclipse)

Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus then sail to a good and quiet place
close to Edfu for the Solar Eclipse Witness.
Sailing with dinner and free time as you overnight on the dahabiya.

edfu temple aswan

Day 6:Tue 3 Aug ,2027

Breakfast on board. Visit Bisaw Island and village, join the men in their boats
to share the experience of Nile fishing, walk through farms and meet the
villagers..
Sailing to El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Lunch then Sailing and Special barbeque dinner by moonlight.

elselsela shrines

Day 7: Wed 4 Aug ,2027

Breakfast on board.
Visit Kom Ombo temple and the Crocodile Museum. As we sail closer to
Aswan if you wish there is an opportunity to swim or kayak.
Farewell dinner and sail to our final destination Aswan.

Day 8:Thru 5 Aug ,2027

Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.
Visit Phila Temple
Lunch
Tour Duration: 3-4 hours
Dressing code: Normal
Optional Tour:(requires extra Night)
– Early morning travel to Abu Simbel temple (3 hours drive each way)
– Visit the temple of Ramses and Nefertari.
– Lunch
Note: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Round trip flights are available occasionally.
Drive back to Aswan
Tour Duration: 8-9 hours
Transfer to Aswan Airport, assist and help for your flight to Cairo
Arrive in Cairo, meet and assist for your international flight home
End of our services

Quotation in Euro - Per Person in a group of minimum 10 People : 5000 Euro

Airport transfers and assist. - Tours. - Transfers. - English Tour Guide fees. - Meals (as mentioned) - Dahabiya 4 nights 5 days with all meals included. private double cabin In a shared Dahabiya. upgrade to suite is available when requested for an extra charge when available. - Bottled water during the trip - Entry Fees ( Today Price ) - Domestic Flights (Cairo / Luxor - Aswan / Cairo) Subject to availability at time of booking

Single Supplement PP. USD : 1360 EUR

Not Including

- Personal Solar Eclipse Equipments

- International Flights. (Available upon request) - Accommodation Cairo : 2 Nights & Luxor : 1 Night - Drinks during included meals

- Optional tours

- Tipping

- Travel Insurance.

- Visa.

Entry Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. Some nationalities may need to apply at their local Egyptian Embassy or Consulate General for a pre-entry tourist visa.

For many visitors a tourist visa can be purchased upon arrival at the airport or in advance online on the Egyptian Government Visa website https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg

- Any other thing not mentioned in the included section

Notes

- Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)

- If this tour itinerary does not meet your full expectations, we can make changes.

- Our Travel Advisors can also design your tour completely to fit your preferences.

- Additional charges may be applied for modifications or personalized itineraries.

- Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your accommodation details

- The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.

- The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems

. - The order of the tour days might change according to availability when booking. - Some visits may be cancelled due to weather conditions (such as heavy rains, sand storms ... etc) - There's flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to flight option instead of travelling overland. For Dahabiya Tours: - In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the Dahabiya itinerary might happen.

- If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Dahabiya Nile Sailing/Real Egypt is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.

Important note
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Kindly be informed that we will be on Eid Al Fitr Holiday from 19 to 23 March. We will respond to your inquiries upon our return.

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