Cairo / Luxor
Appeal for all the eclipse enthusiasts: if you're on a tight schedule or budget but still want to go on one of Your Egypt Tours' voyages, you can visit the Great Pyramid, one of the final remnants of the ancient world's wonders, experience a journey back in time in Luxor to soak up in the Egyptian ancient history and culture, and witness the most stunning total solar eclipse of our time in Egypt. This trip is the ideal one you have been searching for!
Once you arrive at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will be there to welcome and accompany you; following this, we will head to your hotel and check-in, where you can relax and unwind. In the evening, we will enjoy an Egyptian dinner in a felucca while enjoying the Nile scenery at night.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After your filling breakfast, we will take a tour of the Giza Plateau and witness the magnificent Great Pyramid, Mycerinus, and Chefren Pyramids. There, you can get up close and personal with the Great Sphinx and see its paws. Following, we will visit Saqqara, an ancient site with 14 pyramids and many graves. Next, we will explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and marvel at the elaborate tomb art.
At the end of the day, you can relish an authentic Egyptian dinner to cap this exploring day and then return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
In the morning, we will Explore the history of ancient Egypt by going to the Egyptian Museum, where you can see pharaonic treasures and the wealth of Tutankhamun.
Later, we will visit the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George, two of the oldest churches in Egypt, located in the ancient Coptic area of Cairo. Admire the magnificent architecture and delicate details of these historic structures.
After spending the morning touring, we will cap off the day with the Khan El-Khalili market, an ancient bazaar with a labyrinth of lanes and stores offering everything from jewelry to souvenirs. It's a chance to take in all of the market's vibrant excitement while bargaining for some incredible offers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, we will head to Cairo Airport to take a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, we will head to check in, and then finally, on your first day in Luxor, we can witness one of the wonders of the world's most significant ancient religious monument, the Karnak Temple Complex. Admire its magnificent columns and fascinating hieroglyphics.
After lunch, we will visit the splendid Luxor Temple, another ancient religious structure dating back to the 14th century BC. Take in the splendor of this magnificent structure as you stroll among the imposing statues.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
In the morning, we will visit the West Bank of the Nile, which is home to the well-known Valley of the Kings. Admire the two enormous statues known as the Colossi of Memnon that stand watch over the Valley of the Kings entrance. And also discover the treasures found in the pharaohs' tombs and learn more about the intriguing history of ancient Egypt.
After exploring the Valley of the Kings, pay a visit to Hatshepsut Temple in El Deir El Bahary, one of ancient Egypt's most iconic female rulers. Also, we can visit the Valley of Queens; there, you can admire the magnificent architecture of the temple and the breathtaking vistas of the surroundings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today is the solar eclipse day; it's the last day of your journey. So, before the significant event, start the morning with a leisurely breakfast and some downtime at your hotel.
In the middle of the afternoon, we will proceed to the allocated solar eclipse viewing area. There, we can enjoy the thrill and beauty of the eclipse with other eclipse admirers as the moon eclipses the sun and the sky goes dark, lasting 6 minutes and 22 seconds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
In the morning, after breakfast, we can head to the airport for your return. If you would like, we can add to or modify this eventful package to make it more exceptional for you.
Meals: Breakfast.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2023. Please inquire about pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt of a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
A child traveling with two accompanying adults will pay the following:
Notes: Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing a parent's room). If 2 children, they will stay in another room connected or next to the parents' room.
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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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