Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour
Experience 'The Solar Eclipse of The Century'
Choice of Hotels Available
Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour
Experience Over 6 Minutes of Solar Eclipse Totality
- Witness 'The Greatest Eclipse'
Departure Dates
Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour
On August 2nd 2027, Egypt is going to be the best place to witness one of the longest total solar eclipses in our (earth’s) history! Luxor and Marsa Alam areas are on the line that will be among the best places in the world to appreciate this extremely rare event.
On that Monday, the path of totality will skirt across Spain’s southern tip and over North Africa, meaning you can chase the shadow surrounded by pharaohs and sarcophagi. Luxor is at the peak of 2027 eclipse-watching locations thanks to over 6 minutes of totality and a high likelihood of clear skies. Given the early afternoon timing, finding a vantage point won’t be hard.
Visitors will likely flock to the ancient columns and sphinxes of the Karnak Temple and the clifftops overlooking the Valley of the Kings. These are undoubtedly amazing spots to catch the show, but securing your spot on a Nile cruise might just be the most epic option. Try to avoid eclipse-specific trips organized by major companies and instead hop on a local felucca—plus, you’ll appreciate the breeze in that August heat.
Specially curated ‘Solar Eclipse Packages’ are available with Simply Egypt from £1299pp. Contact our ‘Egypt Specialists’ to book this trip of a century!
Special Offer Eclipse Departure Dates:
Gatwick: 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st July
Luton: 27th July
Manchester: 27th 28th, 29th, 30th July
Liverpool: 29th July, 1st Aug
Newcastle: 29th July, 1st Aug
Birmingham: 27th July
East Midlands: 28th July, 1st Aug
Bristol: 28th, 29th July, 1st Aug
Belfast: 28th, 31st July
Cardiff: 31st July
Glasgow: 30th July
Hotels you can choose from include: Coral Hills Resort, Flamenco Beach Resort & Lazuli Hotel in Marsa Alam; as well as Paradise Abu Soma, Sunrise Serano Club, Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna, Bellagio Beach Resort, Jasmine Palace, AMC Royal & Pharaoh Azur Resort in the Hurghada area.
Other durations, destinations and hotels available upon request. You can also add to your solar eclipse experience to include a Nile cruise, hotel stay in Luxor or some time in Cairo with pyramids and GEM tours. Just get in touch and let our ‘Egypt Experts’ create your perfect trip.
Solar Eclipse of The Century Monday August 2nd 2027
Your day begins with an early morning departure from your hotel on the Red Sea Riviera toward Luxor. Start at the impressive Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most celebrated monuments and a true highlight of its ancient legacy. Afterward, head to Sphinx Alley—where you’ll have a front-row experience as the light gradually disappears when the Moon begins to cover the Sun, turning day into an eclipse-shadowed spectacle.
Once the celestial event has passed, enjoy a pleasant lunch before continuing your exploration. Next, you’ll cross to Luxor’s West Bank using local motorboats. Along the way, stop for stunning photo opportunities at the legendary Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have watched over the Theban landscape for thousands of years.
From there, visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three royal tombs, gaining insight into the lives, power and beliefs of the pharaohs—especially their ideas about the afterlife. Finally, conclude with the breath-taking Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a magnificent temple built in honour of the remarkable female pharaoh, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs.
You’ll then return to your hotel on the Red Sea in the evening, carrying the memories of a remarkable experience where the solar eclipse, Egyptian history and world-class ancient sites come together in one unforgettable journey.
The path of totality crosses the Nile Valley, offering clear skies, with partial phases beginning at 1122am local time in some parts of Egypt and totality hitting in the early afternoon. In Luxor, the partial eclipse will begin at 1140hrs, with the total eclipse starting at 1302.14hrs and last until 1308.36hrs. This is an incredible solar eclipse duration of 6 minutes and 22 seconds. A solar eclipse of the century it absolutely is! At 1305.26hrs Luxor will reach maximum eclipse, making it THE place to experience this phenomenon.
Included:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
Tour Guide
Tour Tickets
Solar eclipse glasses, distributed in Luxor
Duration: 17 hours
- Full Day Tour of Luxor with Solar Eclipse
Itinerary
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Fly to Hurghada and Transfer to Hotel
Hotels you can choose from include: Coral Hills Resort, Flamenco Beach Resort & Lazuli Hotel in Marsa Alam; as well as Paradise Abu Soma, Sunrise Serano Club, Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna, Bellagio Beach Resort, Jasmine Palace, AMC Royal & Pharaoh Azur Resort in the Hurghada area.
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Monday 2nd August 2027
Join a landmark moment of the coming years and experience the Total Solar Eclipse on 2nd August 2027 from a remarkable setting. Luxor is widely regarded as one of the best places worldwide to witness this extraordinary event. As Mostafa, your local guide, puts it: “Watching the eclipse over ancient Luxor is unforgettable—like the past and the sky are celebrating together at the same time.”
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Enjoy the Rest of Your Red Sea Holiday
Relax on the beaches of the glorious Red Sea Riviera after all the excitement of the ‘eclipse of the century!’
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