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Total solar eclipse in Luxor, 2 August 2027
5 days · 4 nights · Luxor, Cairo, Giza
Overview
Luxor sits close to the centre line of the longest total eclipse on land this century. We place you at a private viewing site on the West Bank, with an optional Cairo start.
Day by day
Day 1Arrive in Cairo or Luxor
Arrive in Cairo for the optional Giza day, or fly straight to Luxor. Either way you are met in the terminal.
Day 2Optional: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Pyramids at opening time before the August heat, and the museum in the afternoon. Guests starting in Luxor rest by the pool.
Day 3Luxor: Karnak at dusk and an eclipse briefing
Fly to Luxor. Karnak in the late afternoon, then a short briefing on what you will see, safe viewing and photography.
Day 4Eclipse day
Transfer to a private West Bank viewing site with shade, seating and certified eclipse glasses. Totality in Luxor lasts about six minutes around midday local time.
Day 5Valley of the Kings at dawn, and departure
An early visit to the Valley of the Kings, then a flight to Cairo to connect home.
Included
- Airport meet & assist on arrival and departure
- A dedicated coordinator on WhatsApp, 24/7, for the whole trip
- Every transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- A licensed Egyptologist guide on every sightseeing day
- Entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Hotel nights with breakfast
- Domestic flights named in the itinerary
- Private eclipse viewing site with shade and seating
- Certified eclipse glasses for every guest
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa (we explain how to get it before you travel)
- Tips for guides, drivers and crew
- Travel insurance
- Drinks with meals unless stated
Add to this trip
Photographer for a half day
A professional photographer joins you for four hours at Giza, Luxor or on the Nile, with edited photos within a week.
Price on requestAdd to my quoteLuxor hot air balloon at sunrise
About 45 minutes over the West Bank temples at dawn, in a shared basket or a private basket for two to four.
From $71.99 per personAdd to my quoteVIP airside meet & assist with lounge
Met at the aircraft door, taken to a private lounge while your visa, passports and luggage are handled, and driven straight out.
Price on requestAdd to my quote
Questions about this trip
Is August too hot for Luxor?
It is very hot, often above 40°C in the afternoon. We plan visits at dawn and dusk, use air-conditioned vehicles and keep midday for the eclipse and rest.
Tell us who is coming, and when.
Reply within 12 hours. No obligation.