Ägypten 11 Tage Egypt Total Eclipse: Cairo, Aswan Cruise & Luxor Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

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.

• Marvel at the timeless grandeur of the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx

• Explore the fantastic twin temples of Abu Simbel

• Witness the Solar Eclipse aboard a boat on the Nile between Luxor and Edfu

• Dive into Egypt’s intricate history with expert guidance

• Visit the West Bank with a student guide and learn how local initiatives support families

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag 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.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Sonesta Heliopolis

2. Tag Cairo / Aswan

Fly from Cairo to Aswan today and visit both the High Dam and Philae Temple before boarding your cruise ship on the Nile. Enjoy the scenery along the river as you sail around Kitchener Island. Dinner will be enjoyed on the ship this evening. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Cairo – Aswan (1.75h)
Event: Besuch am Assuan-Staudamm
Event: Philae Temple (1.0h)
Event: Nile Felucca ride (1.0h)

3. Tag Aswan / Kom Ombo

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 where you visit the famous temple. Later, pass the time on board as the scenery passes by. (F) (M) (A)

Freizeit: Aswan
Event: Kom Ombo Temple & Museum Visit (1.5h)
Unterkunft: A Sara Cruise Charter

Optionaler Ausflug:
Besichtigung von Abu Simbel (Bus) (**)

4. Tag Kom Ombo / Luxor

Sail to Luxor and enjoy the afternoon sailing along the Nile, passing through Esna Lock. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Nile River Cruise
Unterkunft: A Sara Cruise Charter

5. Tag Luxor / Qena

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. Travel back to the ship for the evening. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Funtasia Project Visit (0.75h)
Event: Valley of the Kings Visit (2.5h)
Unterkunft: A Sara Cruise Charter

6. Tag Qena / Luxor

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. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Dandara Temple Visit (2.0h)
Event: Besuch des Luxor-Tempels
Event: Besuch des Karnak-Tempels (3.0h)
Event: Nile River Cruise
Unterkunft: A Sara Cruise Charter

7. Tag Luxor / Edfu

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. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (3.5h)
Event: Nile River Cruise
Unterkunft: A Sara Cruise Charter

8. Tag Edfu / Aswan

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. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Besichtigung des Tempels von Edfu (1.0h)
Event: Nile River Cruise
Unterkunft: A Sara Cruise Charter

9. Tag Aswan / Cairo

Fly from Aswan to Cairo this morning, visit the Ibn Tolon Mosque before lunch on your own in Khan Al Khalili bazaar. (F)

Transport: Aswan – Cairo (1.5h)
Event: Besuch des Basars Chan el-Chalili
Unterkunft: Safir Hotel Cairo

10. Tag Cairo

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. (F) (M)

Event: Great Pyramid of King Khufu (2.5h)
Event: Führung bei den Pyramiden von Gizeh und der Sphinx
Event: The Grand Egyptian Museum Guided Tour
Freizeit: Cairo
Unterkunft: Safir Hotel Cairo

11. Tag Cairo

Depart at any time. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Great pyramid of King Khufu visit. Grand Egyptian Museum. Luxor Temple visit. Karnak Temple Visit. Valley of the Kings visit. Dandara Temple visit. Nile Cruise Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. Edfu Temple Visit. Philae Temple visit. Scenic Felucca ride on the Nile. Kom Ombo Temple visit. Free time in Aswan. Internal flight between Cairo and Aswan. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (3 nts), Nile River Cruise Vessel (7 nts).
Transport: Private vehicle, plane, walking, felucca, Nile Cruise Vessel
Mahlzeiten: 10 Frühstück, 8 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

Gruppengröße: Max 16, avg. 12