Luxury on the Nileby City and Sea TravelReserve
The Old Cataract gardens and pool above the Nile at Aswan

The most exclusive journey we have ever operated

Luxury on the Nile, for the eclipse of the century

Fourteen days at Egypt's finest addresses around the total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027: the Four Seasons in Cairo, the Nile-front of Luxor for totality, the legendary Old Cataract in Aswan in nine of the twelve room packages, and our own five-star ship, sailed privately for this journey.

  • Aug 2, 2027Totality over Luxor
  • 6+ minof totality
  • 14 daysJul 30 – Aug 12
  • From USD 15,999per person, two sharing

Luxury, measured

In everything you never have to think about

Both domestic flights, every transfer and every entrance fee are included. Our representatives meet you at every arrival, your luggage is handled at every hotel and at the port, the visa on arrival is arranged for eligible nationalities, and gratuities for every driver and the whole crew of the ship are already paid.

Prices are in US dollars and nothing is added later: no surcharges and no hidden fees. We cover every card fee and the currency conversion, so you pay exactly the price shown.

A restaurant on the First Nile Boat beside the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

A suite at every address

The suites of this departure

The two Grand Suites give you a suite at all four addresses, and the two Signature packages a palace suite in Aswan. Each of them exists once on this departure.

Premium Deluxe Suite, 110 m², at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Premium Deluxe Suite, Four Seasons Cairo

110 m², with a balcony and a kitchenette, for both Cairo stays in the Grand Suite · Royal.

Executive Suite, 78 m², on the Nile side of the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Executive Suite, Four Seasons Cairo

78 m² on the Nile side, for both Cairo stays in the Grand Suite · Junior.

Jacuzzi Suite terrace with a private outdoor Jacuzzi above the Nile, Pyramisa Luxor

Jacuzzi Suite, Pyramisa Luxor

A private outdoor Jacuzzi on a terrace above the Nile, for the three eclipse nights. There are two, one for each Grand Suite.

The living room of a Palace Cataract Nile View Suite, 90 m², at the Old Cataract Aswan

Cataract Nile View Suite, Old Cataract

90 m² in the historic Palace Wing, with a separate living room, for both Grand Suites and the Signature Terrace Suite.

The Royal Suite, 72 m², on M/S City and Sea Adonis

Royal Suite, M/S City and Sea Adonis

72 m² with its own living room, the largest and most exclusive accommodation on the ship.

The Junior Suite, 42 m², on M/S City and Sea Adonis

Junior Suite, M/S City and Sea Adonis

42 m², one of only two suites on the entire ship.

There is one departure only, and once its rooms are reserved, there will be no more.

Where you stay

Four addresses

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence rising over the Nile at dusk

Cairo · 2 + 2 nights

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Cairo's premier address on the Giza bank of the Nile, at the start of the journey and again at the end. Your rooms are 54 m² Premier Nile Rooms, and the farewell dinner is served on the hotel's First Nile Boat.

The pools and gardens of the Pyramisa Luxor on the bank of the Nile

Luxor · 3 eclipse nights

Pyramisa Luxor, the new building

Opened in 2026 directly on the Nile-front, inside the path of totality. Upper floors only, every room facing the river, and on eclipse day you watch it in the hotel's own pool garden on the bank of the Nile.

The Old Cataract gardens and pool above the Nile at Aswan

Aswan · 2 nights, by room package

Old Cataract Aswan or Tolip Aswan

The legendary Old Cataract, the 1899 Nile palace where Agatha Christie stayed, or the beautiful Tolip Aswan on the Nile Corniche, depending on the room package you book.

M/S City and Sea Adonis sailing on the Nile

On the Nile · 4 nights

M/S City and Sea Adonis

Our own five-star deluxe ship, sailed privately for the guests of this journey from Aswan to Luxor and Dendera, with full board and all-inclusive drinks. All 60 Deluxe Cabins measure 22 m² and face the Nile.

Our eclipse journey

Total Solar Eclipse Majestic Egypt Tour

Eclipse day
Monday, August 2, 2027, totality over Luxor
Totality
More than six minutes, about 13:02 to 13:08
Where you watch
The pool garden of the Pyramisa Luxor, on the bank of the Nile
Journey
14 days, 13 nights, July 30 to August 12, 2027
Hotels
Four Seasons Cairo · Pyramisa Luxor · Old Cataract or Tolip Aswan
Nile cruise
4 nights on M/S City and Sea Adonis, sailed privately for this journey
Guiding
Your own Egyptologist, from the first day to the last
Price
From USD 15,999 per person, two sharing

Rooms and prices

12 room packages, one departure

Every room package includes the Four Seasons in Cairo (Premier Nile Room, 54 m², unless named) and a Nile-front room in the new building of the Pyramisa Luxor for the eclipse nights. Each room is sold individually. The main page shows every room live: a package is open until its card reads Sold out.

Double rooms

Classic Double · Main Deck

  • AswanSuperior Nile View Room, Tolip Aswan
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Main Deck

USD 15,999per person, two sharing

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Classic Double · Middle Deck

  • AswanSuperior Nile View Room, Tolip Aswan
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Middle Deck

USD 16,999per person, two sharing

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Deluxe Double · Garden Room

  • AswanPalace Garden View Room, 45 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Middle Deck

USD 17,999per person, two sharing

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Deluxe Double · Large Garden Room

  • AswanPalace Deluxe Garden View Room, 53 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Middle Deck

USD 18,999per person, two sharing

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Grand Double · Garden View

  • AswanPalace Garden View Junior Suite, 64 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Upper Deck

USD 20,499per person, two sharing

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Grand Double · Nile View

  • AswanPalace Nile View Junior Suite, 64 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Upper Deck

USD 20,999per person, two sharing

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Signature Double · Nile Suite

  • AswanPalace Nile View Suite, 67 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Upper Deck

USD 22,999per person, two sharing

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Signature Double · Terrace Suite

  • AswanPalace Cataract Nile View Suite, 90 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipDeluxe Double Cabin, 22 m², Upper Deck

USD 22,999per person, two sharing

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Grand Suites

Grand Suite · Junior

  • CairoExecutive Suite, 78 m²
  • LuxorJacuzzi Suite with a private outdoor Jacuzzi
  • AswanPalace Cataract Nile View Suite, 90 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipJunior Suite, 42 m², Middle Deck

USD 26,999per person, two sharing

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Grand Suite · Royal

  • CairoPremium Deluxe Suite, 110 m²
  • LuxorJacuzzi Suite with a private outdoor Jacuzzi
  • AswanPalace Cataract Nile View Suite, 90 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipRoyal Suite, 72 m², Middle Deck

USD 28,999per person, two sharing

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Travelling alone

Classic Solo · Middle Deck

  • AswanSuperior Nile View Room, Tolip Aswan
  • ShipSingle Cabin, Middle Deck

USD 27,199single occupancy throughout

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Deluxe Solo · Upper Deck

  • AswanPalace Garden View Room, 45 m², Old Cataract
  • ShipSingle Cabin, Upper Deck

USD 30,399single occupancy throughout

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Fourteen days

The journey, day by day

  1. Jul 30Arrival in CairoCairo
  2. Jul 31The Grand Egyptian MuseumGiza
  3. Aug 1Fly to Luxor, the Nile-frontLuxor
  4. Aug 2The eclipse of the centuryLuxor
  5. Aug 3Valley of the Kings, HatshepsutLuxor West Bank
  6. Aug 4Temple of Horus, on to AswanEdfu, Aswan
  7. Aug 5High Dam, Philae, feluccaAswan
  8. Aug 6Abu Simbel, board the shipAbu Simbel, Aswan
  9. Aug 7Kom Ombo and the Esna lockKom Ombo, Esna
  10. Aug 8Karnak and Luxor TempleLuxor, Dendera
  11. Aug 9Dendera, back to LuxorDendera, Luxor
  12. Aug 10Fly to CairoCairo
  13. Aug 11The Pyramids, Saqqara, farewellGiza, Saqqara
  14. Aug 12DepartureCairo

Read the full programme, day by day

What's included

Everything arranged

  • 13 nights: Four Seasons Cairo (4), Pyramisa Luxor (3), Old Cataract or Tolip Aswan (2), M/S City and Sea Adonis (4)
  • Eclipse day in the pool garden of the Pyramisa Luxor, with certified eclipse glasses, refreshments, seating and shade
  • Both domestic flights, Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo
  • Breakfast daily, full board with all-inclusive drinks on the ship, lunch at the Grand Egyptian Museum and at Pyramids Lounge, and a farewell dinner on the First Nile Boat
  • Your own Egyptologist from the first day to the last, and every entrance fee in the programme
  • Abu Simbel, the felucca sail and every transfer in our air-conditioned coaches
  • The Egypt entry visa for eligible nationalities, handled on arrival by our team
  • Gratuities for every driver and the entire crew of the ship
  • A papyrus eclipse certificate, a commemorative gift package and professional digital photos of the eclipse

Not included

  • International flights
  • Drinks at the hotels, room service and personal extras
  • Meals not named in the programme
  • Travel insurance (offered in our booking system, or bring your own)
  • Gratuities for your Egyptologist, at your discretion

Reserving is simple

Choose your room on our main page and pay a 40 percent deposit; 30 percent follows on January 15 and 30 percent on April 15, 2027. We cover every card fee and the currency conversion. Payment and cancellation terms

Another time of year

Luxury on the Nile, September to April

Outside eclipse week, the M/S City and Sea Adonis sails her regular Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan from September to April. See our Nile cruises

Questions

Asked before booking

What rooms are available?

The departure holds 53 rooms in 12 room packages. A room package is a complete set: it names your room at the Four Seasons in Cairo, your Nile-front room in Luxor, your room at the Old Cataract or the Tolip Aswan and your cabin on the M/S City and Sea Adonis, with photographs of each, so you know exactly what you will receive at every address before you reserve.

Double rooms for two guests sharing, the great majority: from the Classic Doubles on the Main and Middle Decks, through the Deluxe and Grand Doubles, to the two Signature Doubles with a full suite in the historic Palace Wing of the Old Cataract Aswan.

Three solo rooms, for travellers who want every address to themselves.

Two Grand Suites, which hold the largest suites of this journey at every address, including the only two suites on the ship.

Prices are per person, two sharing, with the total for the room shown beside it. When a room package is sold out, it is gone, so if one catches your eye, reserve it while it is still available. See every room package in the rooms and prices section.

How do I choose the right room?

Easily: the room packages climb in clear steps, so start with what matters most to you:

Your cabin on the ship. Every double room package sails in a 22 m² Deluxe Cabin with a French balcony onto the Nile. The higher the deck, the more elevated the view: Main Deck, Middle Deck, or the Upper Deck with direct access to the Sun Deck pool.

Your two nights in Aswan. A Superior Nile View Room at the elegant Tolip Aswan, or a room or suite in the historic 1899 Palace Wing of the Old Cataract Aswan, from garden rooms to Nile-view suites.

Cairo and Luxor are the same for every double room: a 54 m² Premier Nile Room at the Four Seasons and a direct front Nile-view room at the Pyramisa. Only the Grand Suites move up to suites there as well.

The quickest way is Help me choose my room, just above the room cards: a few short questions about who is travelling, your budget and what matters most to you, and it shows your best match among the rooms still available and ranks every other option. You find it in the rooms and prices section. And if you would still like a personal recommendation, write to us: we know every one of these rooms.

Can you cater for dietary needs and allergies?

Yes, of course, and at no extra charge. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other diets, as well as allergies, are catered for on board and at every included meal, and the ship’s chefs prepare individual dishes where needed. Tell us when you reserve, under Notes to Organizer, and your guide, the hotels and the ship’s kitchen will know before you arrive, so you never have to explain yourself at the table.

Can I hand my place to someone else?

Yes. You can hand your place to another traveller free of charge until two months before departure: just send us the new guest’s details, and your room and everything included pass to them unchanged.

Who runs luxuryonthenile.com?

City and Sea Travel, the family-run Egyptian tour operator that owns and operates the M/S City and Sea Adonis and runs this journey. Reservations are made on our main website, cityandseaadonis.com.

Who we are

City and Sea Travel

City and Sea Travel is a family-run Egyptian tour operator, founded in 2010, and the owner and operator of the M/S City and Sea Adonis. We plan every journey ourselves and run it with our own ship and our own team.

  • Licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, Licence No. 2041, Category A
  • IATA accredited, Agent No. 90200434
  • Associate Member of USTOA, member of NTA, certified member of ETAA
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 from more than 1,100 Google reviews; 4.8 on Tripadvisor and a Travelers' Choice 2026 award
  • Listed on the 2027 Eclipse Tours and Eclipse Cruises pages of NationalEclipse.com
  • Our first eclipse journey sold out almost a year before departure

Ask us anything

Our team answers you personally.

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WhatsApp +49 155 6045 5545

One departure · 53 rooms

Reserve your room for August 2, 2027

July 30 to August 12, 2027. Our first eclipse journey sold out almost a year before departure.

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