Egypt’s Eclipse
Journey to a Total Solar Eclipse
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 Egypt’s cosmic legacy with your small group trip's exclusive trip astronomer and a local Egyptologist.
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What to Expect
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.
Trip Highlights
- Experience a total solar eclipse over Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Queens
- Trace Egypt’s rich cosmic legacy in the company of a private astronomer
- Gain exclusive access to village life along the Nile while aboard a four-night dahabeya cruise
- Optional Cairo extension: Experience the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum and the pyramid fields from Saqqara to Giza
Upcoming Departures
- July 26 – August 4, 2027Waitlist only; please call
Trip Pricing
- Group Trip: From $22,250
Based on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
- Premier Astronomer and Egyptologist Trip Leaders and top-tier local guides
- Most meals
- All gratuities, excluding Egyptologist
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team
Your Route Through Egypt
Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – 2From Cairo to Aswan
Arrive in Cairo. Fly to Aswan and board private dahabeya. Experience Philae, an exquisite temple complex built on an island in the Nile.
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Day 3 – 4Iconic Sites & Village Life
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.
Meet Your Guide
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.
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.
