Tammy Ward
believingtravel20@gmail.com
(419) 360-9065

Egypt total eclipse I 07 Days 06 Nights I 02 Nights Cairo, 4 Nights Aswan Jul 30 - Aug 05 2027

Luxury journeys, curated experiences, and smooth travel operations — built for agents & travelers.

Duration

6 nights / person

Start

cairo

End

cairo

Group size

1 - 100 persons

Overview

Highlights:

Cairo Sightseeing : 

  • GEM 
  • Civilization Museum 
  • Pyramids  
  • Sphinx
  • Khan Al - Khalili 
  • Old Cairo
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • El Muallaqa Church

Awand and Luxor Sightseeing:

  • Karnak Temple
  • Memnon 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Temple of Abu-Simbel
  • Obelisk
  • Total Solar Eclipse viewing

Short itinerary

Quick route overview
  • 1
    Day 1

    Jul 30 - Arrival at Cairo : 

    • After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the " Fast Track meet and greet" service.  Afterward, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.
  • 2
    Day 2

    Jul 31 - Cairo Tour ( Grand Egyptian Museum  the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)

    • Our day starts with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).  The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection.
    • After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant for having lunch.
    •  We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.
    • At night you may opt to enjoy the sound and light show at the pyramids
    • Late at night take flight from Cairo airport to travel to Aswan to overnight in your hotel.
  • 3
    Day 3

    Aug 01 - Aswan City Tour : 

    • After having breakfast, visit The Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
    • Take a felucca in the Nile and sail around The Botanical Garden + Unfinished Obelisk
    • At night you may choose the Optional Sound and Light show.
  • 4
    Day 4

    Aug 02 - Karnak Temple  / Watch the total solar eclipse : 

    • Early in the Morning get picked up from your hotel via groud trasport 2027 model in by your transport to reah the Karnak temple early.
    • At about 9 am explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. 
    •  built and expanded over many centuries as the great religious center of Thebes. What makes it unique is its vast scale and layered history, especially the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall with its forest of massive stone columns, which makes Karnak one of the most extraordinary religious monuments of the ancient world. our sightseeing of the temple lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes maximum : giving you time to set your tools inside the temple complex 
    • The Exact timeline of the Eclipse is mentioned down below.
    Event Phase     (Luxor City)
    Partial Begins (C1)   11:40:21 AM EEST
    Totality Begins (C2)   1:02:14 PM EEST
    Maximum Eclipse   1:05:26 PM EEST
    Totality Ends (C3)   1:08:36 PM EEST
    Partial Ends (C4)   2:26:44 PM EEST

     

    • After finsihing the eclipse viewing event,you will be transported back to Aswan by the same Ground Transport model 2027 to overnight at your hotel.
  • 5
    Day 5

    Aug 03 -  The great Abu Simbel Temple : 

    • Early in the morning, Get an early private transport to Abu simbel Temple
       
    • One of ancient Egypt’s grandest temples, carved into the rock by Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE. Its Great Temple features four colossal statues of the king, each about 20 meters high, with a monumental façade measuring around 33 meters high and 38 meters wide.
       
    • An ancient rock-cut temple complex built by Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE to project royal power at Egypt’s southern frontier and honor the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. The Great Temple is especially famous for its four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II, each about 20 meters (66 feet) high. Its façade is about 33 meters high and 38 meters wide, making it one of the most imposing monuments of ancient Egypt.

       
    • For ancient Egyptians, the Abu Simbel sun event likely meant divine approval and renewal of Ramesses II’s kingship. The temple was built to honor Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, and also the deified Ramesses II; during the alignment, sunlight reaches the inner sanctuary and illuminates the figures except Ptah, who remains in darkness. That strongly suggests a religious message about the king’s sacred link to the solar gods, not just an architectural trick.
       
    • After ending the sightseeing, you will be transported back to your hotel in Aswan and have the rest of the day for free
  • 6
    Day 6

    Aug 04 -  Fly back to Cairo - old Cairo tour - National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Khan Al-Khalili Market - Sound and light show in Pyramids : 
     

    • Early in the morning take an early flight to Cairo to begin your sightseeing day with leasure.
       
    • Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day.
       
    • Then, we will stop to have lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants.
       
    • we will experience the Spiritual Cairo tour and explore some of the early religious monuments of Cairo. You`ll visit the El Muallaqa Church, dating to the late fourth and early fifth century. This basilica was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Muallaqa means "suspended or hanging." Destroyed in a ninth-century earthquake, the church became the center of the Coptic (or Christian) Church of Egypt from the time it was rebuilt in the eleventh century until the 14th century.
       
    • Make a stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, built sometime between the sixth and ninth centuries AD. The temple contains a Jewish Heritage Library, containing documents found here in 1896 that describe the economic and social conditions of Jews under Arab rule as well as descriptions of relations between various Jewish sects.
    • A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt

    • At night, Enjoy the sound and light show at the Pyramids.

    • Back to your hotel to overnight

  • 7
    Day 7

    Aug 05 - Departure : 

    • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast at the hotel.

Your Experience Map

No map uploaded.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Meals: No meals Hotels

Jul 30 - Arrival at Cairo : 

  • After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the " Fast Track meet and greet" service.  Afterward, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Jul 31 - Cairo Tour ( Grand Egyptian Museum  the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)

  • Our day starts with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).  The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection.
  • After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant for having lunch.
  •  We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.
  • At night you may opt to enjoy the sound and light show at the pyramids
  • Late at night take flight from Cairo airport to travel to Aswan to overnight in your hotel.

Day 3

Meals: breakfast

Aug 01 - Aswan City Tour : 

  • After having breakfast, visit The Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
  • Take a felucca in the Nile and sail around The Botanical Garden + Unfinished Obelisk
  • At night you may choose the Optional Sound and Light show.

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 02 - Karnak Temple  / Watch the total solar eclipse : 

  • Early in the Morning get picked up from your hotel via groud trasport 2027 model in by your transport to reah the Karnak temple early.
  • At about 9 am explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. 
  •  built and expanded over many centuries as the great religious center of Thebes. What makes it unique is its vast scale and layered history, especially the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall with its forest of massive stone columns, which makes Karnak one of the most extraordinary religious monuments of the ancient world. our sightseeing of the temple lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes maximum : giving you time to set your tools inside the temple complex 
  • The Exact timeline of the Eclipse is mentioned down below.
Event Phase     (Luxor City)
Partial Begins (C1)   11:40:21 AM EEST
Totality Begins (C2)   1:02:14 PM EEST
Maximum Eclipse   1:05:26 PM EEST
Totality Ends (C3)   1:08:36 PM EEST
Partial Ends (C4)   2:26:44 PM EEST

 

  • After finsihing the eclipse viewing event,you will be transported back to Aswan by the same Ground Transport model 2027 to overnight at your hotel.

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 03 -  The great Abu Simbel Temple : 

  • Early in the morning, Get an early private transport to Abu simbel Temple
     
  • One of ancient Egypt’s grandest temples, carved into the rock by Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE. Its Great Temple features four colossal statues of the king, each about 20 meters high, with a monumental façade measuring around 33 meters high and 38 meters wide.
     
  • An ancient rock-cut temple complex built by Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE to project royal power at Egypt’s southern frontier and honor the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. The Great Temple is especially famous for its four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II, each about 20 meters (66 feet) high. Its façade is about 33 meters high and 38 meters wide, making it one of the most imposing monuments of ancient Egypt.

     
  • For ancient Egyptians, the Abu Simbel sun event likely meant divine approval and renewal of Ramesses II’s kingship. The temple was built to honor Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, and also the deified Ramesses II; during the alignment, sunlight reaches the inner sanctuary and illuminates the figures except Ptah, who remains in darkness. That strongly suggests a religious message about the king’s sacred link to the solar gods, not just an architectural trick.
     
  • After ending the sightseeing, you will be transported back to your hotel in Aswan and have the rest of the day for free

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast,lunch Hotels

Aug 04 -  Fly back to Cairo - old Cairo tour - National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Khan Al-Khalili Market - Sound and light show in Pyramids : 
 

  • Early in the morning take an early flight to Cairo to begin your sightseeing day with leasure.
     
  • Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day.
     
  • Then, we will stop to have lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants.
     
  • we will experience the Spiritual Cairo tour and explore some of the early religious monuments of Cairo. You`ll visit the El Muallaqa Church, dating to the late fourth and early fifth century. This basilica was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Muallaqa means "suspended or hanging." Destroyed in a ninth-century earthquake, the church became the center of the Coptic (or Christian) Church of Egypt from the time it was rebuilt in the eleventh century until the 14th century.
     
  • Make a stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, built sometime between the sixth and ninth centuries AD. The temple contains a Jewish Heritage Library, containing documents found here in 1896 that describe the economic and social conditions of Jews under Arab rule as well as descriptions of relations between various Jewish sects.
  • A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt

  • At night, Enjoy the sound and light show at the Pyramids.

  • Back to your hotel to overnight

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 05 - Departure : 

  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast at the hotel.

Inclusions

Luxury Accommodation:

  • Jul 30-July 31 : Sonesta Cairo Hotel or similar - Nile View Rooms - on bed & breakfast 
  • Jul 31 - Aug 04 :  Zen Wellness Resort or similar -  on bed & breakfast 
  • Aug 04 - 05Sonesta Cairo Hotel or similar - Nile View Rooms - on bed & breakfast 

Transfers:

  • Jul 30 : Arrival transfer to your Hotel from Cairo Airport
  • Jul 31 : Transfer from your hotel to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan
  • Jul 31 : Transfer from Aswan Airport to Your Hotel in Aswan
  • Aug 02 : Transfer from your Hotel in Aswan to Luxor to see the Eclipse
  • Aug 02 : Trahnsfer from Luxor to you Hotel in Aswan
  • Aug 04 : Transfer from your Hotel in Aswan to Aswan Airport to fly to Cairo
  • Aug 05 : Transfer from your Hotel in cairo to cairo airport
  • Aug 05 : Transfer to your international Terminal from your domestic flight.

Sightseeing:

  • Jul 31 : Full-day pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2027.
  • Aug 01: Full-day Aswan Day sightseeing : Aswan Dam, Philae Temple, The Obelisk, The Botanical Garden  includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2027.
  • Aug 02 : Full Day Karnak Sightseeing + Solar Eclipse Viewing at Temple includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2027.
  • Aug 03 : Abu simbel Temple Sightseeing includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2027.
  • Aug 04Full-day Cairo National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, old Cairo toursKhan Al - Khalili  includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2027.

Free Items:

  • Camel ride on the second day.

Domestic flights : 

  • CAI -> ASW
  • ASW - CAI

Not included:

  • Visa $30
  • Tipping
  • International flights
  • any option tours 

FAQ

Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.

Egyptian Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language in Egypt. English is taught in schools and is considered a secondary language that is most commonly used for tourism purposes.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and upscale shops. There are also ATMs available at hotels and outside major banks dispensing local currency.

The best time to visit Egypt would be during the winter months, from October to April. The temperatures are mild and pleasant, although evenings can become quite cool. December through January are the peak tourist months so expect large crowds if travelling at this time. The best time to enjoy the beaches, without having to endure the large crowds of summer tourists, would be from March to May. Temperatures at this time are warm and tourist sites are not too crowded.

Egypt, being a predominantly Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia) but the average people are careful in what they wear. The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code. For men it is not really an issue -- normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine -- but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops. In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers. Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts. In Sea Side areas it's ok to walk in shorts, but once you enter a local restaurant or market, it's better to be more covered.

For the vast majority of travelers to Egypt, a valid passport and a travel visa is required. A visa can easily be purchased at the airport when you arrive. The cost for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa is $25 (or equivalent in Euro), must be paid in cash (no credit or debit cards accepted), and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Citizens of all European countries, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and United States can obtain a visa upon arrival. (Egypt does allow visa-free access for certain countries such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.) Visas can also be purchased beforehand through Egypt’s Visa e-Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Forty-one different nationalities are eligible to purchase the e-visa, however, it’s far easier to simply buy the visa at the airport.

As with most European and North American countries, tipping is graciously accepted in Egypt. A 10% tip at restaurants and to guides and drivers is standard. Unfortunately, at major tourist sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, touts aggressively hustle for tips by allowing you to take photos in areas where it’s clearly posted as prohibited (such as inside the tombs). Please refrain from perpetuating this problem by not paying to take pictures.

Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2-round pin type that are common throughout Europe.

As noted previously, Egypt is a Muslim country, therefore alcohol is not readily available outside of tourist areas and western-style hotels/resorts. Beer and wine is available for purchase on all Dragonfly Kite Safaris.