Staying on the Red Sea? You do not need a sold-out Luxor hotel to see the eclipse of the century. This private day tour from Hurghada drives you into the path of totality on August 2, 2027, with a reserved desert viewing spot, certified eclipse glasses, and an Egyptologist guide who brings the ancient sun god’s story to life as the sky goes dark.
Here is the secret most travelers have not figured out yet: you do not need a Luxor hotel to witness the 2027 total solar eclipse.
Luxor sold out years ago. Every hotel, almost every cruise cabin. But the path of totality over Egypt is about 155 miles wide, the widest stretch anywhere on the eclipse’s journey across the globe, and it sweeps across the desert between the Nile Valley and the Red Sea coast. Hurghada and its neighboring resort towns have thousands of hotel rooms, direct international flights, and beautiful beaches. They make the perfect eclipse base. All you need is someone to position you correctly on the big day.
That is exactly what this tour does.
On the morning of August 2, 2027, your private driver and licensed Egyptologist guide collect you directly from your Red Sea hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. We drive you to a carefully selected viewing site deep inside the path of totality, chosen for long totality duration, open desert horizons, and distance from the crowds. No fighting for space on a hotel lawn with 200 strangers. Just you, your group, and the sky.
We set up shade, cold drinks, and comfortable seating. Every guest receives ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses. As the moon takes its first bite out of the sun, your Egyptologist tells you the story the ancient Egyptians told: the serpent Apep attacking Ra’s solar barque, and the whole of Egypt holding its breath until the sun god won his battle and the light returned.
Then it happens. Just after 1 PM, with the sun blazing almost directly overhead, day turns to night. The temperature drops. Stars appear. The corona blazes silver around a black sun. For over six minutes, longer than any eclipse on land until 2114, you simply stand there in wonder. Most total eclipses last two or three minutes. This one gives you double.
After totality, we serve lunch while the partial phases play out, and your guide answers every question you can think of. By evening, you are back at your Red Sea hotel with the memory of a lifetime and, if you brought your camera, the photos to prove it.
This is a strictly limited departure. Our vehicles and viewing sites are capped, and August 2, 2027 only happens once. Reserve your private eclipse day now.
Prices per person. Children under 12 receive a discount. Larger groups enjoy better per-person rates. Eclipse day bookings require a non-refundable deposit.
| Group Size | Standard Private | Premium Private (upgraded catering + gear) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | $390 pp | $590 pp |
| 3 to 5 travelers | $290 pp | $450 pp |
| 6 to 8 travelers | $240 pp | $390 pp |
| 9 to 12 travelers | $210 pp | $340 pp |
