Total Solar Eclipse · August 2, 2027

Choose Your Luxor Eclipse Journey

Choose a focused five-day Luxor escape or experience Egypt through Cairo, a luxury Nile cruise and our private eclipse camp. Both journeys are designed for comfort, clarity and an unforgettable moment of totality.

Steigenberger Nile Palace Private Eclipse Camp Secure Deposit Booking
Two Carefully Designed Experiences

Which Journey Is Right for You?

Both packages include the private Luxor Eclipse Camp. Choose according to your available time and how much of Egypt you would like to experience.

Luxor Total Solar Eclipse Camp Experience concept visual Concept Camp Visual
July 30 – August 3, 2027 5 Days / 4 Nights

Luxor Total Solar Eclipse Camp Experience

A focused eclipse journey for travelers who want to experience Luxor, stay in a five-star hotel and spend eclipse day inside a private fully equipped desert camp.

Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Hotel Steigenberger Nile Palace
Room Executive Room
Adult Deposit $400
Day-by-Day Program

Your Luxor Eclipse Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Luxor July 30
Airport welcome and private transfer to Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor. Check in to your Executive Room, relax and meet the tour team during the evening welcome gathering and dinner.
Day 2 West Bank of Luxor July 31
Early visit to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the hotel before the hottest part of the day, followed by free time to relax.
Day 3 Karnak & Astronomy Briefing August 1
Visit Karnak Temple in the morning. In the afternoon, attend the pre-eclipse astronomy briefing at the hotel covering eclipse timing, solar-viewing safety, photography guidance, heat precautions and the camp movement plan. Eclipse glasses and camp passes will be distributed.
Day 4 Total Solar Eclipse Day August 2
Early breakfast followed by air-conditioned transportation to the private Luxor Eclipse Camp. Enjoy air-conditioned hospitality areas, panoramic viewing space, photography zones, internet, electricity, charging points, restrooms, cold drinks, snacks, lunch and live astronomy commentary. Remain inside the camp after totality to avoid the initial traffic, then return to the hotel for a celebratory farewell dinner.
Day 5 Departure August 3
Breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Luxor International Airport according to your flight schedule. Additional hotel nights may be requested subject to availability.

What Is Included

  • 4 nights at Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor
  • Executive Room accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
  • Luxor airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • West Bank sightseeing tour
  • Karnak Temple visit
  • Entrance tickets for listed visits
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Pre-eclipse astronomy briefing
  • Certified solar eclipse glasses
  • Private eclipse camp admission
  • Camp refreshments, snacks and lunch
  • Camp internet, electricity and restrooms
  • Medical and operational support
  • Local taxes and service charges
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What Is Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights to Luxor
  • Egyptian entry visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Meals not specifically listed
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Personal cameras and telescopes
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional gratuities
Grand Egypt, Nile Cruise and Total Eclipse Journey Complete Egypt Experience
July 24 – August 4, 2027 12 Days / 11 Nights

Grand Egypt, Nile Cruise & Total Eclipse Journey

A complete Egyptian journey for travelers who want to combine Cairo, the Pyramids, a luxury Nile cruise, five-star Luxor accommodation and the private eclipse camp.

Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Nile Cruise Sonesta St. George I
Luxor Hotel Steigenberger Nile Palace
Adult Deposit $800
Sonesta St. George I luxury Nile cruise
Luxury Nile Cruise

Sonesta St. George I

Four nights in a Deluxe cabin with full-board dining and an elegant Nile journey from Luxor to Aswan.

Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor hotel
5-Star Luxor Stay

Steigenberger Nile Palace

Five nights in an Executive Room with convenient access to the eclipse camp and Luxor attractions.

Day-by-Day Program

Your Grand Egypt Eclipse Itinerary

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.

What Is Included

  • 2 nights in selected five-star Cairo accommodation
  • 4 nights on Sonesta St. George I Nile Cruise
  • Deluxe cruise cabin
  • 5 nights at Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor
  • Executive Room in Luxor
  • Daily breakfast
  • Full-board meals during the Nile cruise
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • Confirmed return arrangement from Aswan to Luxor
  • Airport welcome and departure transfers
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Giza Pyramids and Sphinx visit
  • Grand Egyptian Museum visit
  • Scheduled Nile cruise sightseeing program
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Astronomy and photography briefing
  • Camp preview visit on August 1
  • Certified eclipse glasses
  • Full private eclipse camp admission
  • Camp meals, refreshments and facilities
  • Medical and operational support
  • Entrance tickets for listed visits
  • Local taxes and service charges
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What Is Not Included

  • International flights
  • Egyptian entry visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Abu Simbel optional excursion
  • Hot-air balloon and optional activities
  • Meals not specifically listed
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal cameras and telescopes
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional gratuities

Simple Child & Deposit Policy

Add the correct number of travelers during reservation. The deposit is calculated automatically before payment.

18+

Adults

Full package price and full adult deposit.

0–6

Young Children

Free package place and no deposit, subject to the confirmed family room arrangement.

Short Package $400 adult / $200 child
Grand Egypt Package $800 adult / $400 child
Ages 0–6 No Deposit
Fast & Simple Reservation

Reserve in Three Easy Steps

You do not need to upload passports or enter detailed traveler information before paying the deposit.

01

Choose Your Package

Select the short Luxor experience or the complete Egypt and Nile journey.

02

Pay the Deposit

Enter basic contact and traveler numbers, then pay the automatically calculated secure deposit.

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Complete Details Later

Passport, flight, dietary and traveler details are completed after your reservation is confirmed.

Which Eclipse Journey Will You Choose?

Select your preferred package and secure your place inside Luxor’s private eclipse camp with a simple deposit.