Trip Overview
Our solar eclipse 2027 Egypt tour puts you in Luxor for the big day. On Monday 2 August 2027 the Moon will cover the Sun over Luxor for about 6 minutes and 22 seconds, close to the longest totality of the whole eclipse path. Maximum eclipse in Luxor falls at about 1:05 pm local time, with the Sun almost overhead. Totality this long will not be seen from land again until 2114.
This 6-day private tour puts you in Luxor for eclipse day, with Cairo’s Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum before it. Sightseeing is planned for early mornings and evenings to avoid the August heat. On eclipse day you watch from a reserved spot on the West Bank with certified eclipse glasses and a briefing the night before. Eclipse paths and timings are published by NASA, and our solar eclipse 2027 Egypt tour is planned around them.
Combine it with: our Luxor hot air balloon ride, 4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise and Mahmya Island snorkelling trip from Hurghada. Or browse all our Egypt tours.
Price Includes
- Meet and assist at all airports
- 3 nights in Cairo and 2 nights in a Luxor hotel, with breakfast; dinner on Day 3
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo
- Reserved West Bank viewing spot with shade, water and snacks
- Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist for all sightseeing
- Felucca ride in Luxor and all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Egypt visa on arrival (25 USD)
- Luxor hot air balloon ride (optional)
- Drinks, personal expenses and tips
Itinerary
Day 1 - (Fri 30 Jul) Arrive in Cairo
Meet and assist at the airport and private transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 - (Sat 31 Jul) Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
An early start at the Giza Plateau before the heat, then the air-conditioned Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 - (Sun 1 Aug) Fly to Luxor
Morning flight to Luxor and time to rest. Late-afternoon visit to Karnak, Luxor Temple at dusk, then an eclipse briefing over dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 - (Mon 2 Aug) Eclipse day
Dawn visit to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then rest at the hotel. Midday transfer to the West Bank viewing spot for the partial phases and about 6 minutes of totality at around 1:05 pm. Sunset felucca on the Nile. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5 - (Tue 3 Aug) Luxor to Cairo
Optional sunrise balloon ride over the West Bank, then a flight to Cairo. Evening at Khan El Khalili. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 6 - (Wed 4 Aug) Departure
Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight home.
FAQ
What time is the eclipse in Luxor?
Maximum eclipse is at about 1:05 pm local time on 2 August 2027. The partial phases start about an hour and a half before and end about an hour and a half after.
How hot will it be?
Luxor regularly passes 40°C in early August. We plan sightseeing for early morning and evening, and the viewing spot has shade and water.
When should I book?
As soon as possible. Luxor hotel rooms for eclipse week are limited, and places on this departure are capped.
Can I add a Nile cruise or beach time?
Yes. We can add a cruise before eclipse day or a few nights on the Red Sea after it.
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