Aswan / Luxor
Are you ready for an unforgettable journey? Join Your Egypt Tours on the Historia Nile Cruise, or something similar, for a phenomenal time.
Prepare to be bathed in the warmth of five millennia of history as you discover the majestic Nile River like never before. You can take a four-day getaway and then spend two more days to witness the unique phenomenon known as the 2027 Solar Eclipse.
This is a journey that should be on the top of your bucket list. With cruise facilities ensuring a wonderful excursion, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy your stay. You can depend on us to make your vacation to see this spectacular an unforgettable event.
When you arrive in Aswan, we will take you on tours of the stunning High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the stunning Philae Temple.
As an optional activity, you can attend the magnificent Light and Sound display at the Philae Temple as the sun sets. This unique event costs $45.00 per person.
Overnight: Aboard The Nile Cruise in Aswan | Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
The next sight to visit is the stunning Kom Ombo temple, which is dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Then, we'll head to Edfu, which is near one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, the Temple of Horus, and continue until we arrive at Luxor.
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
The day begins with a hearty breakfast before visiting Luxor's main highlights as we travel through Luxor en route to the West Bank's historical landmarks.
The Valley of the Kings, the massive Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut are all worth seeing as historical landmarks.
Optional tour:
If you want to experience the hot air balloon, you'll be welcomed to a breathtaking view of Luxor while floating above it. This costs USD 220 per person for a group of five.
Overnight: Aboard the Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
A full breakfast is an excellent way to start the day and get ready for the adventure ahead. Luxor's main attraction is the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex on the Eastern Bank.
Optional tour: For USD 190.00 per person, witness the magnificent Karnak Temple lighted against the night sky.
We wrap up the day with a visit to the Temple of Luxor before heading to the hotel to check in and prepare for tomorrow's big event.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
As we approach the finish of your journey, today marks a solar eclipse. Thus, start the morning with a full meal and some rest at your hotel before the significant occasion.
We're heading to the certified solar eclipse viewing location in the middle of the afternoon. There, for six minutes and twenty-two seconds, the moon will pass in front of the sun, darkening the sky. We can then share the thrill and beauty of the eclipse with other eclipse spectators.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After your final breakfast, we will proceed to the airport for your departure, marking the end of this remarkable and unique experience.
Meals: Breakfast.
A child traveling with two accompanying adults will pay the following:
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The solar eclipse will occur at Luxor in the 2nd of August. In that moment, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun and cast a Moon shadow over Earth, beginning an incredible 6 minutes and 20 seconds of priceless totality.
For Pharaohs, the eclipse was considered a struggle between the serpent Apophis and the sun god, as the snake symbolizes evil and chaos, and it tries hard to sink the solar boat that transports the sun, but it fails every time.
According to the Encyclopedia of Egyptian Researchers, the ancient Egyptians did not keep specific records of solar eclipses, and there is no doubt that an event like this did not go unnoticed by those Egyptians interested in astronomy, especially since they worshiped the sun. Some scholars have suggested that the eclipse events were deliberately not recorded because they represented a somber event in the eyes of the ancient Egyptians, and were therefore ignored so as not to immortalize them in any way, or arouse the wrath of Ra, the sun god.
According to Egyptian mythology, the world briefly sank into darkness when the giant serpent Apep sucked up the sun god Ra during an eclipse. The people performed rites and ceremonies, such as noisily beating pots and drums to frighten away the serpent and safeguard the sun deity, in order to fend off this cosmic menace.
In Luxor, the site of ancient Thebes, is set to host the 2027 Eclipse:
• The Valley of the Kings, a collection of rock-cut tombs, is the most popular spot due to its symmetric architecture and cliff-face location.
• Other popular spots include the "Deir el Bahri" walk and the Colossi of Memnon in Theban Necropolis.
• Other popular locations include the Valley of the Queens, the Karnak complex, and Luxor Temple.
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Absolutely mind blowing. A definite must see. We flew from Aswan after I contact them, as I did not want to sit in car for hours with my 10-year-old daughter. Just so much history and ancient love. You cannot miss this one thing if you are in Cairo. The rocks are just HUGE, so special.
I recently traveled with my wife, daughter, son in law and two grandsons (ages 4 and 2). We had a private tour experience. From the moment we landed at the airport on our arrival to the day we left we were treated with the utmost care and attention
Our trip to was wonderful. The accommodations and travel was seamlessly arranged by customer service rep, Mona, and we visited so many of the famous Egyptian antiquities. I would not have done the trip without the very knowledgeable guides, Ashraf and Mamdouh
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