2027 Eclipse trip to Egypt - Current Vacancies
On August 2, 2027 you have a remarkable opportunity to witness the longest total solar eclipse for the next 87 years from the notable location of Luxor, Egypt. Once named Thebes, it was the capital of the ancient Egyptian kingdom; now named Luxor, it is one of the world’s greatest open-air museums, with spectacular temples, tombs, and monuments. The climate is hot (particularly in August), dry, and dominated by desert which makes it perfect for viewing an eclipse. Our selected location optimizes our chances of clear viewing based on historical weather data for this date and with its ancient monuments, Luxor provides unique photography opportunities. For those who wish to soak up the eclipse without the burden of photography, this site will be awe-inspiring as it is steeped in history and of great archaeological significance. This eclipse will be amazing any way you choose to experience it!
OCCASIONAL CANCELATIONS CREATE VACANCIES – ANY OPEN SPACES WILL BE REFLECTED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM. If there is a vacancy you are interested in, fill out the form at the end of this page. We will reach out to you directly to sign up if it is still available.
TOURS:
TOUR A1 – see the July 30 – August 8 “A1” itinerary here
(A1 is our original tour and it shares an itinerary with all of the A groups.)
TOUR A2 -A6 – see the July 30 – August 8 “A” itinerary here
(The A2 – A6 page above describes the ships being used for each group)
TOUR B – see the July 27 – August 4 “B1” itinerary here
TOUR B2 (Anat Dahabiya) – see the July 27 – August 4 “B2” itinerary here
(The B2 page above describes the Dahabiya ship being used for that group)
The Diamond and Superior Class are similar to flying 1st class, the difference is in the quality of service and amenities.
–THERE ARE NO SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR ANY GROUPS–
Trip Highlights shared for all groups
- Eclipse viewing from Luxor, Egypt on August 2, 2027
- Experienced Astronomer/scientist guides, 1 for every 20-30 passengers
- Scientist guides include atmospheric scientists who specialize in climate and meteorology
- Local English-speaking tour guides and Egyptologist during the tour
- Lectures: Pre-eclipse and other astronomy/science talks throughout the tour
- Eclipse photography workshop before the event
- luxury accommodations as described in options above
- 2 Domestic flights during your tour
- 4 night luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan (A tours)
- 3 night luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor (B tour)
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel as described in the itineraries
Eclipse begins
August 2, 2027
08:39 UT (10:39 local)
1st contact
Totality happens
August 2, 2027
10:01:48 – 10:08:09 UT (12:01:48 – 12:08:09 local)
6 minutes 20 seconds
Eclipse ends
August 2, 2027
11:26 UT (13:26 local)
4th contact
Pricing and Terms
Payment
- Price per traveler (12 and older) described in group variation listed above – based on double occupancy
- Single supplement: UNAVAILABLE – if you are willing, we will assign you a roommate.
- Maximum room occupancy: 2 adults in one room OR 2 adults and 2 small (5-11) children. The cabins on the ships are small but it is possible for 3 adults to share if one is willing to use a fold out sofa in cramped quarters.
- Children (5-11 years old) 60% of base tour price – ONLY IF SHARING THE ROOM WITH THEIR PARENTS and not available on B2
- Children 12+ are treated as adults and must pay the adult fare.
- Lower age limit is 5 years old.
- To secure a reservation, initial deposit + 2nd Payment with a completed reservation form is required.
- 3rd payment due May 1 (A) or August 1, 2025 (B)
- 4th payment due May 1 (A) or July 1, 2026 (B)
- 5th Payment due November 1, 2026 (A) or January 15, 2027 (B)
- Final payment due May 1, 2027 (A) or May 15, 2027 (B)
Other Information
Travel insurance is required. We recommend TravelGuard trip insurance (www.travelguard.com) and that all travelers purchase their insurance within 7 days of their initial reservation to take advantage of any pre-existing condition clause.
Sirius Travel passengers will be required to comply with all Egyptian recommendations and requirements in place at the time of travel.
Depending on your country of origin, visas may be required to enter Egypt. This site will assist you in getting an eVisa for travel to Egypt: https://www.egyptonlinevisa.com/
All travelers need a valid passport (not a passport card) to enter Egypt by air. U.S. citizens with expired or damaged passports may not be allowed to enter and could be sent back to the United States at their own expense. Attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may result in denied admission.
Review the Egyptian government’s most current entry requirements prior to travel.
Visa and passport fees are not included in the price of this trip. We recommend checking your passport expiration and make plans to renew before March, 2027 if necessary. We recommend reviewing the visa and passport requirements for travel to Egypt for your country of origin.
Routine vaccinations: Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
Precautions should always be taken seriously and pre-trip education on what to eat or to avoid should be planned. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the visit the CDC site for the requirements and recommendations for travel to Egypt.
It is every traveler’s responsibility to consider all appropriate medical advice regarding whether or not they are fit to take this trip prior to booking their reservation. We recommend that all interested travelers check with their healthcare provider before signing on.
Children 5 and older are welcome on this tour but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if they are under 18. There is child pricing for this tour. Please note that most countries have very strict entry/exit requirements for minors (under the age of 18 years old), especially minors traveling with only one parent. Please review the requirements before choosing to travel with a minor. NOTE: Group B2 only permits 12+ ages.
This tour has a limited number of single rooms available. Most single travelers will be asked to room share. If you are traveling alone, you may save quite a bit of money by opting to share a room. We will match solo travelers of the same gender so that they can share a double occupancy room with two beds. We will do our best to match travelers but if we cannot find a match for you then you will be required to pay the single occupancy price if a single room is available.
When visiting the land of the Pharaohs, it is important to respect the customs and laws in Egypt. A predominantly Islamic country, the legal system is very different to that of western countries, as is the culture. International visitors should be aware of certain Egyptian laws and the legality of things that are often taken for granted in other countries, such as alcohol. Please visit this site for more information.