Witness the longest total solar eclipse until 2114 on this 5-day private Egypt tour. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of Cairo, then fly to Luxor to stand beneath 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality on August 2, 2027, with your own licensed Egyptologist guide, a private vehicle, and a reserved viewing site away from the crowds.
On August 2, 2027, the sky above Luxor will go dark in the middle of the day. For 6 minutes and 23 seconds, the moon will completely cover the sun above the very temples where ancient Egyptians worshipped Ra. It is the longest total solar eclipse anywhere on land until the year 2114, and you can be standing right beneath it.
This 5-day private tour is built around that one extraordinary moment, and it makes sure the rest of your trip lives up to it.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo. Your licensed Egyptologist guide meets you at the airport. Private transfer to your hotel, evening at leisure.
Day 2: Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, come face to face with the Sphinx, and walk among the golden treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Your guide is not reciting a script. They studied Egyptology, they know what the hieroglyphs actually say, and they will happily go down whatever rabbit hole catches your curiosity.
Day 3: Fly to Luxor and Karnak Temple. Fly south to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, sitting almost directly on the eclipse centerline. Explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to the sun god Amun-Ra. There is something special about hearing the story of Ra’s nightly battle with the serpent Apep one day before you watch the sun itself disappear.
Day 4: ECLIPSE DAY, August 2, 2027. Eclipse day is yours. We position you at a reserved private viewing site with shade, cold water, certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses, and your guide beside you. Totality begins just after 1 PM with the sun nearly overhead, and the Luxor region has roughly an 80 percent chance of clear August skies. While big group tours herd dozens of people onto crowded hotel lawns, you will experience those six minutes exactly how you want to: in quiet awe, behind your camera, or celebrating out loud.
Day 5: Valley of the Kings and departure. Cross to the West Bank to walk through the Valley of the Kings and visit the temple of Hatshepsut before your departure.
Every detail is private. Your own guide, your own air-conditioned vehicle, your own pace. August in Egypt is hot, so we plan temple visits for the cooler morning hours and keep the AC running everywhere in between. Spots for eclipse week are strictly limited by hotel availability in Luxor. If you are reading this, there is still a way in. Do not wait.
