Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
July 24
Welcome at Cairo International Airport and
transfer to a selected five-star Cairo hotel.
Rest after your international journey, followed
by an evening welcome meeting and dinner.
Day 2
Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
July 25
Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx,
panoramic viewing area and the Grand Egyptian
Museum, with lunch during the sightseeing program.
Day 3
Flight to Luxor & Cruise Embarkation
July 26
Fly from Cairo to Luxor and transfer to
Sonesta St. George I. Check into your Deluxe
cabin and begin the four-night luxury Nile journey.
Day 4
Luxor Visits & Sailing
July 27
Explore scheduled Luxor highlights such as
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the
Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon,
according to the confirmed cruise schedule.
Day 5
Edfu & Kom Ombo
July 28
Visit Edfu Temple, continue sailing along the
Nile and visit Kom Ombo Temple according to the
final navigation and sightseeing schedule.
Day 6
Aswan
July 29
Arrive in Aswan and enjoy the planned sightseeing
program, which may include Philae Temple, the
High Dam and a Nile boat experience.
Day 7
Return to Luxor
July 30
Disembark in Aswan after breakfast and return
to Luxor by the confirmed internal transport
arrangement. Check in to an Executive Room at
Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor.
Day 8
Relaxation Day in Luxor
July 31
A relaxed day after the Cairo and cruise program.
Enjoy the hotel facilities or choose an optional
felucca ride, museum visit, spa session or additional
Luxor activity.
Day 9
Astronomy Briefing & Camp Preview
August 1
Attend the astronomy and photography briefing at
the hotel. Receive eclipse glasses and camp passes,
then visit the private camp to understand the
viewing layout, photography area and guest facilities.
Day 10
Total Solar Eclipse Day
August 2
Spend the full day inside the private Luxor Eclipse
Camp with air-conditioned hospitality areas,
panoramic viewing, photography space, internet,
electricity, charging stations, restrooms, food,
drinks, medical support and live astronomy commentary.
Return to the hotel after traffic conditions improve.
Day 11
Relaxation & Farewell
August 3
Enjoy a relaxed morning after eclipse day.
Optional activities may include a balloon ride,
felucca sailing or additional sightseeing.
The journey concludes with a farewell dinner.
Day 12
Departure
August 4
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Luxor Airport.
A connecting domestic flight to Cairo may be arranged
according to the final international flight schedule.