The travel date and the number of nights in Cairo and Luxor in the following travel program are to be understood as a suggestion. An earlier arrival with correspondingly more days in Cairo and/or Luxor is possible. A later return journey is also possible. However, the flight from Cairo to Luxor should take place on 31.07.2027 at the latest and the return journey on 05.08.2027 at the earliest.
Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the booked hotel.
Today we will take you to an exceptional Egyptian breakfast at Khufu's restaurant before visiting the Giza Plateau. The upscale restaurant offers particularly tasty oriental dishes and arguably the best view of the plateau of the three Great Pyramids, with the skyline of Cairo in the background. You will then visit the Giza Plateau with the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos. You will have the opportunity to visit the pyramid of Chephren from the inside (in our opinion more interesting than the Cheops pyramid from the inside and less crowded). Afterwards you will visit the Sphinx. It represents a reclining lion with a human head and was probably built under the Pharaoh Chephren to guard his tomb (however, there are several theories and the exact purpose of the structure is still not known today).
Finally, you will visit the impressive new archaeological museum (Grand Egyptian Museum) with its world-famous exhibition of Tutankhamun's treasures and many other unique artifacts from the time of the pharaohs. This will give you an idea of ancient Egyptian culture, which will help you to better understand the many impressions during the course of the trip. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified tour guide.
Optionally (and for an extra charge), we will pick you up from your accommodation at around 18:00 and take you to the Khan el Khalili bazaar. The bazaar was founded in the 14th century and is one of the oldest in the Middle East.
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After breakfast, you will first visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Opened in 2017, the museum is located in Old Cairo and displays exhibits from all phases of human civilization in Egypt, from prehistory and early history to the present day. A particular highlight of the museum is the mummies hall with 20 royal mummies, including some of the most important rulers of Ancient Egypt, such as the mummy of Ramses II, probably the most powerful pharaoh of all time, or the famous Queen Hatshepsut.
We then head up to the Citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. The Citadel is a medieval Islamic fortress that was built by Saladin in 1176 and further extended by later Egyptian rulers. For almost 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th century, it was the seat of Egypt's government and the residence of its rulers. At the highest point of the Citadel, the Albanian-Ottoman governor and de facto ruler of Egypt, Mohammed Ali Pasha, had the impressive mosque, named after him, constructed. Built between 1830 and 1848, the building is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque" because the interior is clad in alabaster. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified tour guide. Transfer to the airport and flight to Luxor. Transfer to the booked hotel.
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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 two 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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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 two 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.
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 can extend your trip to the Red Sea or to Aswan, from where you can also visit the famous temple complex of Abu Simbel.
Services included in the price: All local transfers with modern air-conditioned vehicles*, domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, 7 nights in double rooms (2 nights in Cairo & 5 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 € 2,175 with accommodation in family-run hotels (in Cairo, accommodation in the Pearl Hotel).
Minimum number of participants for this program: 4 participants.
The included cost of the domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor is based on an estimate, considering the anticipated very high demand. If there are no more seats available in the short or medium term, the trip to Luxor may be executed by alternative means (train or land transfer).
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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