DAY 5 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2027: EDFU / ESNA / LUXOR Step ashore in Edfu this morning to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, with massive pylons and intricately carved reliefs. Back on board, sail through the Esna Lock before continuing to Luxor. In the afternoon, explore Luxor Temple, dramatically illuminated by the late-afternoon light. Evening at leisure on board. (B, L, D) DAY 6 – MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2027: TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING / KARNAK (if time permits) Today is the highlight of your journey: the Total Solar Eclipse of 2027. Witness this rare astronomical event from a specially arranged viewing site or directly from the deck of your ship, with expert commentary to enrich the experience. Share this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle with fellow travelers as the skies darken over the Nile Valley. If time allows later in the day, visit Karnak Temple, the world’s largest religious complex. (B, L, D) DAY 7 – TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2027: LUXOR (WEST BANK) / SAIL TO EDFU This morning, cross the Nile to the West Bank to explore some of Egypt’s most celebrated archaeological treasures: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. If Karnak Temple was not visited on Day 6, it will be included today. Return to the ship for lunch, then begin sailing toward Edfu. Evening at leisure on board. (B, L, D)
DAY 8 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2027: EDFU / KOM OMBO / ASWAN After breakfast, visit any missed sites in Edfu before resuming your voyage. Stop once more at Kom Ombo for further exploration of its fascinating temple before sailing back to Aswan. Relax and enjoy dinner and entertainment on board. (B, L, D) DAY 9 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2027: ASWAN (OPTIONAL ABU SIMBEL) Today is free to relax or join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, the monumental twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved directly into the mountainside and relocated to save them from flooding. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the amenities of your floating hotel. (B, L, D) DAY 10 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2027: DISEMBARK CRUISE / FLY TO CAIRO / OLD CAIRO Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. On arrival, enjoy a guided tour of Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Stroll through the colorful Khan El Khalili bazaar where centuries-old shops brim with spices, jewelry, and handicrafts. Pause midday for lunch, then check in to your hotel for your final evening in Egypt. (B, L) DAY 11 – SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2027: DEPART CAIRO After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home, taking with you the unforgettable memories of ancient wonders and the rare celestial magic of the Total Solar Eclipse. (B)
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