Viking: Total Eclipse on the Nile
From $8,999pp | 12 Days | 11 Guided Tours | 1 Country
A Singular Celestial Event
Immerse yourself in the mystique of ancient Egypt. Uncover the vast history of an ancient civilization as you explore the Temples of Karnak and the tombs of Egypt’s kings and queens. On August 2, 2027, the moon will align perfectly with the sun, creating a total solar eclipse. Revel in a unique opportunity to experience this extraordinary celestial event from the comfort of your ship, as she glides along the Nile through the heart of Egypt.
Cruise Map
Day by Day
Day 1
Cairo, Egypt
Admire the Sakkara Step Pyramid, and in Giza, witness the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
Day 2
Cairo, Egypt
See the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali; browse the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
Day 3
Cairo, Egypt
Mingle with locals at a typical Egyptian souk or browse one of Cairo’s fascinating museums.
Day 4
Luxor, Egypt
Walk among the monumental peristyles and obelisks at the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Day 5
Qena, Egypt
View columns and hieroglyphics at the Dendera Temple complex, set on the Nile’s west bank.
Day 6
Luxor, Egypt
Nile River: Total Eclipse of the Sun
See the Valley of the Kings, Queen Nefertari’s tomb and Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple.
Experience the total solar eclipse from the vantage point of the mystical Nile River.
Day 7
Esna, Egypt
Stroll the Temple of Khnum’s well-preserved Hypostyle Hall, with its intricate columns.
Day 8
Aswan, Egypt
Learn about the Aswan Dam’s flood control, browse a souk and sail the Nile in a felucca.
Day 9
Aswan, Egypt
Kom Ombo, Egypt
Meet locals in a Nubian village, explore the Temples of Philae and discover how papyrus is made.
Encounter Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods, with both sides being identical.
Day 10
Edfu, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
Discover the ancient Temple of Horus and see the multiple statues of its namesake falcon god.
Experience the east bank’s “Hundred-Gated City”; browse the Luxor Library.
Day 11
Cairo, Egypt
Explore the city of ancient monuments, many of which have stood for thousands of years.
Day 12
Cairo, Egypt
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and journey home.
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
About Viking Cruises
More Features, Services and Excursions Included
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
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