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Witness the Solar Eclipse Unfold Over Ancient Egypt - August 2027

Egypt Solar Eclipse Event - Egypt Tours Portal
Egypt Solar Eclipse Event - Egypt Tours Portal

On 2 August 2027, the Egyptian sky will stage an unforgettable celestial event: a total solar eclipse sweeping across the Nile Valley in Luxor, turning a midsummer afternoon into a few minutes of enchanting darkness. As the Sun’s disk vanishes behind the Moon, a silvery corona will blaze, daytime stars will appear, and golden twilight will frame ancient temples. It is a spectacle so rare that Egypt has not enjoyed a comparably clear total eclipse in more than two decades. Photographers, astronomy enthusiasts, and beauty seekers alike will share a true “night at noon” etched into cameras and hearts.

Egypt Tours Portal has made this eclipse its top priority, mobilizing every resource to deliver an unmatched experience. Book your single-day ticket that places you at a hand-picked viewing site in Karnak temple complex, complete with protective eclipse glasses and an astronomy guide, or opt for our nine-day Egypt Solar Eclipse tour package with a Nile cruise. This signature journey blends eclipse viewing with explorations of Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and Philae Temple, plus Cairo’s icons such as the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.

Our team is on call 24/7 to tailor every detail, including air-conditioned transfers, carefully selected lodging, preparatory briefings, and private observation areas away from the crowds. With us, you will witness this rare spectacle in authentic Egyptian style while enjoying top-tier comfort and safety. Reserve early, and let us transform the 2027 eclipse into one of your most cherished memories beneath Egypt’s Sun and Moon.

Solar Eclipse Tour Itinerary at Karnak Temple

- 08:30 AM: Hotel / Nile Cruise Pick-up

Your escort meets you in the lobby on the East Bank with a modern A/C minibus. Chilled water, ISO-12312-2 eclipse glasses, and light snacks are ready on board.

- 08:50 AM: Priority Entry to Karnak Temple

Skip-the-line tickets included. Enjoy a guided 40-minute walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall before the crowds surge.

- 09:30 – 11:15 AM: Telescope & Camera Set-up in the Open Court

We stake out a clear 360° viewing spot, erect a shade canopy, and run a brief safety briefing on solar filters and photography tips.

- 11:39 AM: First Contact – Partial Phase Begins

The Moon takes its first “bite” out of the Sun. Use your eclipse glasses and try fast-shutter shots (1/1000 – 1/500 s).

- 12:50 PM: 95 % Coverage — Light Drops, Temperatures Dip

Notice the eerie twilight; final checks on camera exposure for totality.

- 01:01 PM: Second Contact – TOTALITY (≈ 6 min 21 s!)

Glasses off: witness the solar corona with the ancient pylons as your backdrop—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime sight.

- 01:07 PM: Third Contact – Sun Re-emerges

Glasses back on; resume filtered viewing/photography as daylight returns.

- 02:22 PM: Fourth Contact – Eclipse Ends

Full Sun restored; group photo under Karnak’s obelisks.

- 02:40 PM: Cooling Station & Light Lunch

Fresh juices, local cold cuts, and fruit are served in an air-conditioned marquee near the gate (included).

- 03:00 PM: Return transfer

Direct drive back to your hotel/cruise ship, arriving about 03:30 PM.

 

Tour Inclusions

  • Private A/C transport hotel ↔ Karnak
  • Skip-the-line Karnak tickets
  • Professional English-speaking astronomer-guide
  • ISO-approved eclipse glasses & shared telescopes/filters
  • Chilled bottled water and soft drinks all day
  • Light lunch buffet after the eclipse
  • All taxes and service charges

Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare.
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping

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