Egypt Total Solar Eclipse 2027: Cairo & Luxor — In the Shadow of the Sun

Welcome to Cairo at the beginning of a journey that will culminate under the Moon’s shadow in Luxor. Meet the EGYPTIA team at the airport and settle into your hotel. The evening is yours to rest before the story of Egypt begins at Giza.

Stand at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx as your guide reveals the ambition and ingenuity behind these ancient landmarks. After lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to see the craftsmanship, beliefs and royal history that surrounded them. It is a vivid first chapter for a journey through Egypt’s past and its skies.

Discover the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, then explore the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo. After lunch, walk the lanes of Khan El Khalili, where Cairo’s long history is still part of daily life. An optional Nile dinner cruise is available for anyone who wants to spend the evening on the river.

Fly south to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, and transfer to your hotel. Take the rest of the day at a relaxed pace as the Nile and temple landscape replace Cairo’s city streets. You have several nights here, allowing time to discover Luxor before the eclipse.

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where decorated tombs lead deep into the story of the pharaohs. Continue to Hatshepsut’s terraced temple and the Colossi of Memnon, tracing the ambition and artistry of ancient Thebes. The day starts early so the hottest hours can be spent at a gentler pace.

Start early at Karnak to reduce exposure to the strongest August heat, then return for a substantial midday rest. Visit Luxor Temple later in the day or evening, subject to opening hours. An eclipse briefing covers the next day's timetable, hydration and safe solar observation, including the separate filters needed for cameras, binoculars and telescopes.

On 2 August 2027 the route reaches its defining moment: the total solar eclipse over Luxor. City-level predictions place totality around 1:02–1:09 pm local time, but exact timing varies by position. Viewing depends on the weather. The exact viewing place and timings are confirmed in writing before departure.

After the intensity of eclipse day, enjoy a more measured morning in Luxor before flying back to Cairo. Settle in for one final night and share the memories of ancient monuments and an extraordinary celestial event. The overnight stay provides a comfortable pause before international departure.

Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your onward journey. The tour ends with two lasting images: Egypt’s ancient wonders on the ground and the rare shadow that crossed its sky.