Total Eclipse on the Nile

The Total Eclipse on the Nile is a 11-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise aboard Viking Thoth, operated by Viking. Departing Cairo on July 29, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports. Fares start from $12,999 per person.

Length: 11 nights
Departs: Jul 29, 2027
Returns: Aug 9, 2027
Ports of call: 7

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$1,181 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Jul 29, 2027 Cairo Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views. Cairo port guide Search cruises visiting Cairo

Day 4 Aug 1, 2027 Luxor Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders. Luxor port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Luxor photo — Day 4 Aug 1, 2027 Luxor Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders. Luxor port guide Search cruises visiting Luxor

Day 7 Aug 4, 2027 Esna Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Esna port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Esna photo — Day 7 Aug 4, 2027 Esna Esther Nara Yoon, better known by her stage name Esna, is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, eSNa The Singer, was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Esna port guide Search cruises visiting Esna

Day 8 Aug 5, 2027 Aswan Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ― Aswan port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Aswan photo — Day 8 Aug 5, 2027 Aswan Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ― Aswan port guide Search cruises visiting Aswan

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 91-day span: $12,999 · range $12,999–$12,999

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Balcony

from $12,999

$1,181 / night

Fare rows

Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,999

$1,181 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $16,999

$1,545 / night

Fare rows

Veranda Suite

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Available

from $16,999

$1,545 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,999

$1,818 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 19, 2026

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30 days

Cabin grades

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $12,999 A Veranda Stateroom $12,999

Suite

Lowest Suite $16,999 AA Veranda Suite $16,999 ES Explorer Suite $19,999

CABIN

Lowest CABIN B Standard Stateroom $10,999

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Veranda Stateroom	A	Balcony
Standard Stateroom	B	CABIN
Veranda Suite	AA	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES	Suite

Ship

4★ 82 Passengers

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Named after the ancient Egyptian god of writing and learning, the Viking Thoth is a state-of-the-art vessel—owned and operated by Viking—specifically built to cruise the Nile. Designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known, she offers the ultimate in comfort.

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