The travel date and the number of nights in Aswan and Luxor in the following travel program are to be understood as a suggestion. An earlier arrival with correspondingly more days in Aswan and/or Luxor is possible. A later return journey is also possible. However, the transfer from Aswan to Luxor should take place on 01.08.2027 at the latest and the return journey on 05.08.2027 at the earliest.
The trip to Aswan is usually by domestic flight via Cairo. Arrival in Aswan and transfer to the booked hotel.
After breakfast, you take a leisurely cruise on the Nile, which is at its most beautiful in the Aswan area, on a small motorboat that is available exclusively for you. You will glide through the Nile cataract and enjoy the wonderful contrast between the river and the desert along its banks. Our boat guide will show you the most beautiful spots. The boat will take you to a small café on the bank where you will be served tea or traditionally prepared Arabic coffee. Perhaps you would like to try sandboarding on the steep sand dunes. Afterwards, you will have a picnic in a small restaurant on the banks of the Nile. After approx. 4 hours on the water, it's a leisurely ride back to your accommodation.
In the afternoon, transfer near the old dam to cross over to the small island of Angelikia, where you will have the opportunity to visit the cult site of the goddess Isis with the picturesque temple of Philae. Surrounding the main temple are other smaller buildings, such as the Kiosk of Nectanebos I, the Trajan Kiosk, the small Temple of Hathor, the Temple of Harendotes, the Kiosk of Psammetich II, Hadrian's Bastion, the Temple of Imhotep, the Chapel of Mandulis and the Temple of Arensnuphis-Dedun. During these visits, you will be accompanied by a qualified guide.
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Today, you will embark on a day trip to Abu Simbel. There you will have the opportunity to visit the famous temple of Ramses II and the temple of his wife Nefertari. You will be accompanied by a qualified tour guide inside the temple complex. You will then be taken to the Eskaleh Nubian Eco Lodge, located directly on the banks of Lake Nasser, where you can have something to eat and/or drink before starting your return journey (food & drinks not included in the total price). Transfer to your hotel in Aswan.
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Transfer from Aswan to your accommodation in Luxor. On the way to Luxor, you will visit the unique double temple of Kom Ombo. It consists of two symmetrical halves and was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and to Horus. The small crocodile museum on the temple grounds is also well worth a visit. Afterwards, you will visit the temple of Edfu with one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It was dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Finally, about 60 kilometers before reaching Luxor, in Esna, you will visit the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, not far from the banks of the Nile. During this trip, you will be accompanied by a qualified guide.
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Today is marked by the longest total solar eclipse until the year 2114. The duration of the total phase in Luxor is an exceptional 6 minutes & 20 seconds and begins shortly after 10:00 am UT (1:00 pm local time) with the sun almost vertical (81 degrees). The event will last approximately 2 hours & 45 minutes from the start of the partial eclipse.
Experience this astronomical phenomenon of the century on the roof terrace of your hotel, or we can take you directly to the center line of the totality zone at Gabr Island on the Nile, just 15 kilometers northeast of Luxor.
Eye protection: Observing a solar eclipse without protective filters (solar eclipse glasses) can lead to serious and permanent damage to the eyes, including blindness. HERE you will find expert tips on how to protect your eyes.
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We expect an exceptionally high number of visitors to Luxor's most famous landmarks, especially on the two days before and after the solar eclipse. We have therefore scheduled visits to the most famous attractions on days when we expect a slightly lower number of visitors. On the days before and after the solar eclipse, we offer you a range of sightseeing programs to choose from, which take you to particularly interesting attractions away from the main crowds.
You will find our suggestions at the end of this itinerary.
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After a stop by the imposing Memnon Colossi, you will first visit the famous rock-cut temple of Hatshepsut, probably the most important building on the west bank. Afterwards, you will head to the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit three magnificent tombs. Finally, you will travel to the temple complex of Karnak on the east bank of the Nile. It was the religious center of Ancient Egypt for over 2000 years and is the largest temple complex of its kind in the world. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified guide.
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Transfer to Luxor airport. Alternatively, you also have the option of extending your trip to the Red Sea.
Services included in the price: All local transfers with modern air-conditioned vehicles*, accommodation in double rooms (3 nights in Aswan, 4 nights in Luxor), meals: half board, sightseeing and excursions as described in the program, all entrance fees, German-speaking** tour guide as noted in the program, re-usable water bottle, Eclipse T-shirt or Eclipse cap, solar eclipse glasses, individual support by Beluga staff on site, insolvency insurance.
*small groups of 4 - 8 guests per microbus
**other languages on request
Price per person: from € 1.749,- with accommodation in family-run hotels (in Aswan accommodation in the Artika Wadi Kiki Hotel).
Minimum number of participants for this program: 4 participants.
On request: Visa & airport service. One of our associates shall be waiting for you inside the airport terminal to take care of the visa formalities. € 30,- per person (subject to visa price increases).
We are also happy to offer you a flight to Egypt & back (flight schedules are expected to be published in September 2026).
Optional sightseeing days, including necessary transfers, entrance fees and tour guide:
1. The temple complex of Ramses III at Medinet Habu & the Valley of the Queens with a visit to three tombs (the magnificent tomb of Nefertari is closed until further notice). Price per person: € 60.
2. The ancient Egyptian workers' settlement of Deir el Medina with three magnificent private tombs and the small Ptolemaic Hathor Temple, the Luxor Archaeological Museum and the Mummification Museum. Price per person (without guide): € 65.
3. The mighty Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Nobles with the tombs of Sennefer (probably the most beautiful noble tomb) and Rekhmire as well as the temple complex of Ramses II (the "Ramesseum"). Price per person: € 85.
4. The excellently preserved Ptolemaic Hathor Temple of Dendera and the archaeological site of Abydos. These visits will take up the whole day. Price per person: € 110.
On all optional sightseeing days (except the 4th) you have the opportunity to take a two-hour Nile cruise on a traditional felucca (incl. tea, coffee, water & snacks) in the late afternoon (with a small motorboat in case there is no wind). Price per person: € 15 (without guide).
All options have a minimum number of participants of 4 guests.
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