Discover Egypt’s ancient wonders and witness the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse on this 8-day guided tour. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, then experience the breathtaking total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027 at Karnak Temple. A once-in-a-lifetime journey combining history, culture, and astronomy.
Travel Egypt Now Presents:
8 Days Solar Eclipse Egypt Tour (2027)
DAY 1: Arrival in Cairo (July 28, 2027)
Overnight: 5 star Luxury Hotel in Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by our local representative and assisted through customs and immigration. You will then be transferred by private vehicle to your 5-star hotel in Cairo. In the evening, there will be a welcome briefing with your tour leader, where you will meet fellow eclipse travelers and receive an overview of the days ahead. An optional dinner overlooking the Nile can be arranged for those who wish to relax and enjoy the view.
DAY 2 – The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (July 29, 2027)
Overnight: 5 star Luxury Hotel in Cairo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, your guided day tour begins with a visit to the legendary Giza Plateau. Explore the iconic Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. Continue to the majestic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. You will have the opportunity to ride a camel or enter the chambers of the pyramids (optional). Lunch will be served during the tour. Then, return to your hotel or attend the renowned Sound and Light Show at the pyramids for a unique nighttime experience.
DAY 3 – Old Cairo and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (July 30, 2027)
Overnight: 5 star Luxury Hotel in Cairo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake-up call with breakfast on board while the Nile Cruise in Edfu. Ride horse carriage to visit Edfu temple of flacon headed god Horus. Back to Nile Cruise with horse carriage and sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board with a beautiful scene for Nile valley while sailing. Arrive Kom Ombo & walk for 10 minutes on the east edge of the Nile for the visit. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo and crocodiles mummy room, back to the cruise. Sail to Aswan with afternoon tea at sun deck. Dinner on board,
DAY 4 – Flight to Luxor and East Bank Tour (July 31, 2027)
Overnight: 5 star Luxury Hotel in Luxor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and begin your exploration of Luxor with a tour of the East Bank. You will first visit the expansive Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive religious structures in the ancient world. Highlights include the Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes. Afterward, you will continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully situated along the Nile and once connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes. Lunch will be served during the tour. Later, you will check in to your luxury hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 5 – Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple (August 1, 2027)
Overnight: 5 stars Hotel in Luxor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Crossing to the West Bank of Luxor, you will visit the famous Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were laid to rest. You may opt to enter Tutankhamun’s tomb for a close-up look at the boy king’s resting place. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a striking terraced structure built into the cliffs. Before returning to the hotel, stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Lunch will be provided during the tour. The rest of the afternoon is free for relaxation.
DAY 6 – Total Solar Eclipse Viewing at Karnak Temple– Luxor (August 2, 2027)
Overnight: 5 stars Hotel in Luxor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today marks the pinnacle of your journey — a rare and powerful celestial experience set against one of the most iconic backdrops in human history.
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Temple of Karnak, one of the most sacred sites of ancient Egypt. As you walk among its towering columns and ancient sanctuaries, you’ll feel the timeless energy of a place that has witnessed millennia of sunrises — and today, it will witness a dramatic eclipse of the very sun it once revered.
As the partial eclipse begins at 10:40 AM, find your place within the temple grounds — perhaps near the Great Hypostyle Hall or the sacred lake — and prepare to witness an awe-inspiring transformation of the sky. At 12:02 PM, the world around you will pause as the total eclipse phase begins, lasting approximately 6 minutes and 22 seconds. At the peak, Karnak will fall under a surreal twilight, as shadow and light play over the colossal monuments of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Following this unforgettable experience an Egyptian traditional lunch at local restaurant around Karnak temple.
Eclipse Timing Summary (Local Time):
Partial Eclipse Begins: 10:40:43 AM
Totality Begins: 12:02:30 PM
Maximum Eclipse: 12:05:41 PM
Totality Ends: 12:08:52 PM
Partial Eclipse Ends: 1:26:52 PM
After that, you will be transferred back to your hotel for a restful afternoon of reflection or optional evening activities.
DAY 7 – Flight Back to Cairo, Grand Egyptian Museum Visit (August 3, 2027)
Overnight: 5 stars Hotel in Luxor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at your Luxor hotel, you will transfer to Luxor Airport for your morning domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be escorted to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for a guided tour of its world-renowned collection, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun and many other iconic artifacts. Lunch will be served after the tour. Later, you will check in to your luxury hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 8 – Departure from Cairo (August 4, 2027)
Included Meals: Breakfast.
After breakfast and checkout, we arrange an easy transfer to Cairo International Airport (airport code: CAI) for your journey homeward or onto further adventures.
Tour Inclusions
- Meet and greet service at the Airport.
- All transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
- Domestic flight (Cairo / Luxor – Luxor / Cairo).
- 4 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo.
- 3 Nights accommodation on 5* hotel in Luxor.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
- Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours.
- Eclipse viewing site access
- Select meals as listed
- All service charges & taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Tipping
- Optional Tours
- Entry visa Into Egypt
- International Airfare
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
Per person in Triple room
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Per person in Double room
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Per person in Single room
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What’s Included On Every Tour
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- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Egyptologist guide in your own language.
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
- Lunch during your day trip at local restaurant.
- Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
- All service charges and taxes.
What’s Not Included With Booking
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.