Eclipse Path
A Total Solar Eclipse will transit across North Africa on August 2, 2027 with the mid-point of its path passing directly over Luxor, Egypt. The moon will begin to move in front of the sun 11:20am and will finish its journey across the sun at 1:39pm with the totality at 12:05pm.
On this journey we will be in the center of Amun Re's path in the middle of its run while floating on a boat on the River Nile during totality. There feels to be something special about being on the river during this solar event.
Pricing
Because this special total solar eclipse tour is expected to have a large turnout, the final pricing will depend on the total number of participants who initially commit. The package price is expected to be between $5800 to $6800. Maybe less. Likely not more.
The more people who initially commit 100%, the lower the package price can be and the more can include in the activities. The final package price, dates, and itinerary will be available by late Spring 2024 (and likely earlier) at which point those who express interest now will receive the registration form and all pertinent details.
Commitment to this opportunity is essential NOW because all of Egypt will sell out for this experience. Already, hotels and boats are being reserved and will be booked solid sooner rather than later, especially in Luxor! We need know who is coming now to ensure we will get the all the accommodations we want!
Payment Plan
For those who commit and register early on, this long term payment plan is offered, which makes saving for this tour doable for most:
- 25% of package cost: Due within 7 days of Registration (the tour deposit)
- 25% of package cost: Due August 2, 2025
- 25% of package cost: Due August 2, 2026
- 25% of package cost + any additional costs:* Due May 1, 2027
*such as additional nights
Discounts
- For those who pay-in-full with your registration, a $200 discount will be applied to your total.
- If you refer a friend who registers, you can get a $50 discount. This discount is good for up to two referrals.
The Package Price will Include:
- All accommodations at hotels and aboard a river boat;
- All transportation from the time you arrive at the Cairo airport until departure, including domestic flights in Egypt, busses, water taxis, etc;
- All entrance fees, including a few private visits outside of public hours to select sites such as the Sphinx and Temple of Philae;
- Breakfast daily and all meals on the boat;
- Egyptian Team: Egyptologist, agents, representatives, boat crew, and drivers;
- Most tipping;
Not Included:
- International airfare to and from Cairo International Airport;
- Visa (US citizens can get their visa at the airport in Cairo, other nationalities will need to research Egypt's requirements for their country;
- Drinks and Meals not listed in the Itinerary;
- Highly encouraged Cancel-for-ANY-Reason travel insurance;
- Additional nights before or after the tour;
- Shopping and items of a personal nature such a laundry;
Tentative Itinerary
10 days / 11 nights: Dates and flow are an approximation and are subject to change as the details for this offering are refined and finalized by late Spring 2024…
Day 1: July 27
Activity: Arrive in Cairo / Rest
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 2: July 28
Activity: Grand Egyptian Museum
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 3: July 29
Activity: Private Sunrise with the Sphinx / Giza Plateau / Flight to Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: River Boat
Day 4: July 30
Activity: Sunrise Private Philea / Sail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: River Boat
Day 5: July 31
Activity: Edfu / Sail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: River Boat
Day 6: August 1
Activity: Sail / Esna Locks. /. Arrive in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: River Boat
Day 7: August 2
Activity: SOLAR ECLIPSE 11:20am - 1:38pm / . Afternoon Check into hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day 8: August 3
Activity: Sunrise West Bank (Hatshepsut, Valley of Queens) / Relax at hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day 9: August 4
Activity: Sunrise Karnak Temple / Relax at hotel / Evening Luxor Temple
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day 10: August 5
Activity: AM Flight to Cairo / Old Cairo (depending on heat and group pulse)
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 11: August 6
Activity: International Departures
Meals: Breakfast
