Egypt’s Eclipse

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Egypt’s Eclipse

Luxury Group Travel | 10 Days | Limited to 18 Guests

Trace Egypt’s rich cosmic legacy, then experience a total solar eclipse over the golden sands of Luxor
Amplify your understanding of the cosmos in the company of Trip Astronomer, Dr. S. George Djorgovski, Professor of Astronomy at Caltech
Discover must-see treasures and off-the-radar gems in a country overflowing with iconic sites
View the total solar eclipse from a private Luxor rooftop, apart from crowds and with unobstructed views
Gain exclusive access to village life along the Nile while aboard a four-night dahabeya cruise
Private visits, including the Tomb of Seti I in Luxor’s Valley of Kings and Queens and the breathtaking Tomb of Nefertari (Ramses II’s favorite wife)
Optional Cairo extension: Experience the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum and the pyramid fields from Saqqara to Giza

On August 2, 2027, the most powerful of all celestial phenomena will occur in the wide, open sky above Egypt’s famed Valley of the Kings. A total solar eclipse—with an incredible duration not witnessed on land for decades nor again this century—will take place over an ancient land long connected to the cosmos.

To prepare for this singular event, spend time uncovering ancient Egypt’s cosmic legacy with Dr. S. George Djorgovski, who serves as the trip’s exclusive astronomer. Journey from Upper Egypt’s most iconic sites to the serenity of the Nile’s meandering waters. Witness star-aligned temples and star charts that adorn temple ceilings and walls. Steeped in the region’s astronomical history, arrive in Luxor, where from a private rooftop overlooking the mountainous Temple of Hatshepsut, you savor the eclipse.

This once-in-a-lifetime journey, full of exclusivity and wonderment, is staged to be an unforgettable luxury group travel experience in Egypt.

Trip Overview

Day

1 – 2

Arrive in Cairo Fly to Aswan and board private dahabeya Experience Philae, an exquisite temple complex built on an island in the Nile

Day

3 – 4

Connect with traditional life along the Nile while visiting off-the-radar villages Experience the archaeological wonders of Kom Ombo and the Speos of Horemheb cave temple

Day

5 – 6

Sail to Edfu and visit Temple of Horus, completed around 55 BCE and providing insight into the Greco-Roman period in Egypt Visit the lesser-visited El Kaab, a row of tombs cut into a ridge of stone Disembark in Esna and drive to Luxor

Day

7

Immerse yourself in the icons of the Valley of the Kings & Queens, with special-access visits to the Tomb of Seti & Nefertari

Day

8

Witness a total solar eclipse from a rooftop overlooking the Valley of Kings and the mountainous temple of Hatshepsut

Day

9 – 10

Take an excursion to Dendara, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples with hieroglyphs blanketing the walls, ceiling, and columns Fly to Cairo; depart

MEET YOUR ASTRONOMER

Dr. S. George Djorgovski

S. George Djorgovski is a Professor of Astronomy and Data Science at Caltech and has an asteroid (24421) named in his honor. From studying star clusters and galaxy formation to evolution and dark energy, Dr. Djorgovski engages in a wide variety of topics in both astronomy and cosmology.

MEET YOUR EGYPTOLOGIST

Ahmed Meligy

Cairenes native, Ahmed Meligy, is an insightful and passionate guide, as adept at describing the archaeological marvels of Saqqara and Luxor (two of his favorite sites) as comfortably connecting with both guests and locals.

OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION

Cairo

Before making your pilgrimage to Luxor's total solar eclipse, spend time getting acquainted with the iconic treasures at Saqqara, Giza, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).