- Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
- Tour typePrivate tour
- StartsMeet and assist at Cairo International Airport (29 July 2027)
- PriceFrom $3,490 per person based on 6+ travellers
OverviewItineraryWhat’s includedPricesFAQ
Tour Overview
On Monday 2 August 2027 the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun over southern Egypt, and our 2027 solar eclipse tour puts you in Luxor to see it. Near Luxor, totality lasts about 6 minutes 20 seconds, one of the longest total eclipses anyone alive today is likely to see, and it happens in the early afternoon, around 13:00 local time, with the Sun high overhead. Watching day turn to dusk above the temples of ancient Thebes is an experience few places on earth can match.
The trip runs on fixed dates, from 29 July to 5 August 2027. You spend three nights in a 5★ hotel in Cairo, visiting the Pyramids, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly to Luxor for four nights in a 5★ hotel. Eclipse day is day five, with a relaxed morning, a prepared viewing site and a celebration dinner. Around it you explore the Valley of the Kings and Karnak with your private Egyptologist, and sail on the Nile at sunset.
Please plan for the heat. Luxor in August is regularly above 40°C, so we start sightseeing early, rest through the hottest hours and keep the eclipse viewing site shaded, with plenty of water. Skies in Upper Egypt in summer are very reliably clear, but nobody can guarantee the weather on a single day. Hotel rooms in Luxor for eclipse week are limited and already in high demand, so we strongly recommend booking early. There is no seasonal surcharge on this departure.
Highlights
- Watch the total solar eclipse of Monday 2 August 2027 from Luxor
- Around 6 minutes 20 seconds of totality, among the longest of the century
- Prepared viewing site with shade, seating, water and eclipse glasses
- Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Valley of the Kings, Karnak and a sunset felucca on the Nile
- Fixed departure, 5★ hotels throughout, no seasonal surcharge
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Cairo (Thu 29 July)
Our representative meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport, helps with the visa desk if you need it and takes you by private car to your 5★ hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest and adjust to the heat. In the evening your Egyptologist guide meets you to introduce the week ahead, explain how eclipse day will run and answer your questions over a cool drink in the hotel.
Meals: None
Day 2 – Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara (Fri 30 July)
You set off early to reach the Giza Plateau before the worst of the summer heat. With your guide you walk around the Great Pyramid of Khufu, take in all three pyramids from the panoramic point and visit the Sphinx and its Valley Temple. After lunch in an air-conditioned restaurant you continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone monument of its size, and the finely carved tombs of the nobles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo (Sat 31 July)
A cooler, indoor day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you see the colossal statue of Ramses II, the grand staircase and the complete Tutankhamun galleries, including his golden mask and chariots. After lunch you explore Coptic Cairo, with the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and finish in the lanes of Khan el-Khalili as the evening cools. There is time to pick up souvenirs before your last night in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Fly to Luxor & Luxor Temple (Sun 1 August)
After breakfast you fly to Luxor and check in to your 5★ hotel on the Nile. The afternoon is free to rest by the pool. Before sunset our team gives you an eclipse briefing, covering the timings for tomorrow, how to use your eclipse glasses safely and simple tips for photographing totality. In the evening your guide takes you to Luxor Temple, beautifully lit after dark, once the heat of the day has eased a little.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 – Total Solar Eclipse Day in Luxor (Mon 2 August)
Enjoy a late breakfast before transferring in the late morning to our prepared viewing site near Luxor, set up with shade, seating and plenty of cold water. As the partial phase begins, you watch the Moon take its first bite through your eclipse glasses. Around 13:00 totality arrives, with about 6 minutes 20 seconds of darkness, a glowing corona and stars in the midday sky. Afterwards you rest at the hotel before a celebration dinner on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut (Tue 3 August)
An early start takes you to the West Bank while it is still relatively cool. At the Valley of the Kings your ticket covers three tombs, with Tutankhamun’s tomb available as an extra for those who want to see it. You continue to the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut, set against the cliffs, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. You are back at the hotel by late morning to rest through the hottest part of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – Karnak & Sunset on the Nile (Wed 4 August)
You visit Karnak early in the morning, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 giant columns and out to the sacred lake before the crowds and heat arrive. The middle of the day is free at the hotel. In the late afternoon you board a private felucca for a sunset sail on the Nile, drifting past Banana Island as the light turns gold, followed by a farewell dinner to toast the eclipse.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 – Fly to Cairo & Depart (Thu 5 August)
After breakfast you have some free time before your driver takes you to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo, where our representative meets you and helps you connect with your international flight home. If you would like to stay on after the eclipse, we can add nights in Luxor, Cairo or on the Red Sea coast, though availability that week is limited, so please ask when you book.
Meals: Breakfast
Good to know: Fixed departure 29 July – 5 August 2027. Luxor is regularly above 40°C in August; sightseeing runs early in the morning and the weather on eclipse day cannot be guaranteed.
What’s Included
Included
- 3 nights in a 5★ hotel in Cairo with breakfast
- 4 nights in a 5★ hotel on the Nile in Luxor with breakfast
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo
- Prepared eclipse viewing site near Luxor with shade, seating and cold water
- Eclipse glasses for safe viewing of the partial phases
- Eclipse briefing the day before totality
- Private Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for all transfers and tours
- Airport meet and assist on arrival and departure
- Entry fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Private sunset felucca sail, celebration dinner and farewell dinner
- Lunches on sightseeing days
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings and pyramid interiors
- Drinks with meals
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Travel insurance
- Camera equipment and solar filters for photography
- Personal spending
Prices
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Single traveller | $4,950 |
| 2 travellers | $3,950 |
| 3–5 travellers | $3,690 |
| 6+ travellers | $3,490 |
Per person in USD for the fixed 29 July – 5 August 2027 departure, with no seasonal surcharge. Child prices depend on age and the services included – ask us for a child price before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if it is cloudy on eclipse day?
Upper Egypt in early August has some of the most reliably clear skies in the world, which is one reason Luxor is such a good place to watch this eclipse. Even so, nobody can guarantee the weather on a single day. If conditions look uncertain, our team will watch the forecasts closely and move to a better spot nearby if that is possible.
How hot will it be, and how do you manage the heat?
Very hot. Luxor in August is often above 40°C, and the eclipse happens around midday. We start sightseeing early, rest through the afternoons and set up the viewing site with shade, seating and plenty of cold water. Bring a wide-brimmed hat, loose light clothing, high-factor sun cream and a refillable bottle, and drink water steadily all day.
Do I need special glasses to watch the eclipse?
Yes, for every phase except totality itself. We provide eclipse glasses for each traveller, and at the briefing we explain exactly when to wear them and when it is safe to take them off during totality. If you want to photograph the partial phases, your camera or phone needs its own solar filter, which you should bring from home.
Why should I book early?
Luxor has a limited number of good hotels, and this is one of the most anticipated eclipses in decades, so rooms for eclipse week are already in high demand. Domestic flights will fill too. Booking early is the best way to secure a 5★ hotel and your place on this fixed departure from 29 July to 5 August 2027.
How do I pay for the tour?
Because this package includes hotels and domestic flights, we ask for a deposit when you confirm so we can secure those bookings in your name. The balance is paid on arrival in Egypt. We will send the exact amount and payment details with your confirmation, and you are welcome to ask us anything before you commit.
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