Source: Central Holidays
Reported By: Matthew Kennedy
September 9th, 2025 — Central Holidays has announced an exclusive Egypt program timed to the 2027 Solar Eclipse, pairing prime viewing opportunities with in-depth access to the country’s most storied sites. The itinerary is designed to deliver both the spectacle of totality and the sweep of Egyptian history, with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and time along the Nile River, all coordinated for optimal eclipse observation in carefully selected locations.
Central Holidays brings more than 50 years of experience to this once-in-a-lifetime departure. The company emphasizes local expertise across Egypt, first-class accommodations, and robust in-country support via offices, destination management, and dedicated staff. Every booking is fully customizable. Advisors can tailor trips with private excursions, extended stays, or group-focused options to match client preferences without sacrificing comfort or logistics.
"Distinctive travel opportunities like our 2027 Solar Eclipse itinerary in Egypt are exactly why travel advisors and their travelers turn to Central Holidays."Adam Greis, General Manager.
"Our destination insight, combined with our in-country offices and dedicated team, allows us to create highly specialized programs that go far beyond standard sightseeing. From celestial events to hidden gems off the beaten path, we design every detail so that our travelers enjoy a seamless, truly unforgettable experience."Adam Greis, General Manager.
Expert-led discovery: Guided sightseeing by Egyptologists shapes context around each landmark while keeping the pace comfortable.
Exclusive eclipse viewing: Central Holidays curates dedicated events for optimal observation, aligning timing and location with top viewing conditions.
Centrally located stays: Hotels are selected for convenience and quality to streamline touring days.
Seven-night Nile Cruise: The journey includes a week aboard the M/S Mojito, an elegant floating hotel that carries travelers through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Central Holidays supports advisors with extensive destination expertise and a tiered commission structure. Teams in the United States and Egypt provide on-the-ground coordination, while the company’s fully customizable planning model enables advisors to present extraordinary, meticulously organized programs.
This is a rare alignment: total solar eclipse viewing framed by Egyptologist-guided exploration and the ease of a week on the Nile. Central Holidays brings the infrastructure, customization, and in-country support to make a complex itinerary feel effortless, leaving travelers free to focus on sky, stone, and story.
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