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Step into history for a celestial event that won't return in your lifetime: an 11-day adventure through Egypt’s most iconic ancient wonders. This journey takes you deep into the heart of legendary temples and timeless rituals, culminating in the rare moment the sun vanishes completely above the Nile. You’ll drift along the river on a traditional boat and enjoy an exclusive eclipse viewing party from the best vantage point on earth. Raise a glass and let the magic of Egypt envelop you as you witness the desert sky transform in a truly once-in-a-generation experience.
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting to meet your CEO and group. Dinner will be on your own this evening in Cairo.
This morning visit the Ibn Tolon Mosque before lunch in the Khan Al Khalili bazaar. Fly from Cairo to Luxor today and where you board your cruise ship on the Nile. Enjoy the scenery along the river this evening
Begin the day with a visit to Dandara Temple, one of Egypt’s best preserved temples. Sail back to Luxor where you visit both the Luxor and Karnak temples before boarding your cruise ship on the Nile.
Get ready this morning for an epic party and a once-in-a-lifetime event! Head to the cruise deck and enjoy the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. After witnessing the day turn to night in a matter of seconds, toast to the sky. The path of totality will not appear in this region again in any of our lifetimes. After the eclipse, have lunch on board before sailing to Edfu.
Pay a visit to Edfu Temple today which was dedicated to Horus. Head back to the boat and sail to Aswan. Simply enjoy the afternoon sailing along the Nile. Lunch and dinner are included on board. The boat will anchor in Aswan for the evening.
Today you visit both the High Dam and Philae Temple before returning to your cruise ship on the Nile. In the afternoon enjoy the scenery along the river as you sail around Kitchener Island. Dinner will be enjoyed on the ship this evening.
The group will have a free morning to relax or book the optional visit to Abu Simbel. Then, the boat will sail to Kom Ombo with time to recharge on board as the scenery passes by.
This morning travel in to Kom Ombo where you visit the famous temple. Later, pass the time on board as the scenery passes by during a day of sailing.
In the morning drive to the West Bank to meet your student guide for walk at the Funtasia Project Centre. This G Adventures-supported initiative has benefited the local community for years. Learn more over tea and an orientation with the students. Then, head to the Valley of the Kings to explore and take in the grandeur of this monumental place. Later travel to the airport for your flight to Cairo where you enjoy an evening at leisure.
Today, delve into the majesty of the pyramids, starting with the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, dating back to approximately 2600 BC. Conclude your morning with a magnificent view of the Sphinx, the stoic guardian of the Giza Plateau. After an included lunch, immerse yourself in the Grand Egyptian Museum, a site that offers a captivating journey through Cairo's rich history and vibrant modernity. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure, and dinner is at your own discretion this evening.
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Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting to meet your CEO and group. Dinner will be on your own this evening in Cairo.
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting to meet your CEO and group. Dinner will be on your own this evening in Cairo.
Day 2This morning visit the Ibn Tolon Mosque before…Cairo
CairoThis morning visit the Ibn Tolon Mosque before lunch in the Khan Al Khalili bazaar. Fly from Cairo to Luxor today and where you board your cruise ship on the Nile. Enjoy the scenery along the river this evening
Day 3Begin the day with a visit to Dandara Temple
Begin the day with a visit to Dandara Temple, one of Egypt’s best preserved temples. Sail back to Luxor where you visit both the Luxor and Karnak temples before boarding your cruise ship on the Nile.
Day 4Get ready this morning for an epic party…
Get ready this morning for an epic party and a once-in-a-lifetime event! Head to the cruise deck and enjoy the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. After witnessing the day turn to night in a matter of seconds, toast to the sky. The path of totality will not appear in this region again in any of our lifetimes. After the eclipse, have lunch on board before sailing to Edfu.
Day 5Pay a visit to Edfu Temple today which…
Pay a visit to Edfu Temple today which was dedicated to Horus. Head back to the boat and sail to Aswan. Simply enjoy the afternoon sailing along the Nile. Lunch and dinner are included on board. The boat will anchor in Aswan for the evening.
Day 6Today you visit both the High Dam…
Today you visit both the High Dam and Philae Temple before returning to your cruise ship on the Nile. In the afternoon enjoy the scenery along the river as you sail around Kitchener Island. Dinner will be enjoyed on the ship this evening.
Day 7The group will have a free morning…
The group will have a free morning to relax or book the optional visit to Abu Simbel. Then, the boat will sail to Kom Ombo with time to recharge on board as the scenery passes by.
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