What does Memphis Tours' Egypt solar eclipse tour include, and why is the Egypt solar eclipse 2027 the most extraordinary astronomical event of the century?
On 2 August 2027, the total solar eclipse passes directly over Luxor — producing up to 6 minutes and 22 seconds of totality, the longest eclipse anywhere on earth in over 400 years. This nine-day tour is structured as follows:
Cairo · Pyramids · GEM The tour opens in Cairo with Egyptologist guide visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts including Tutankhamun's complete golden treasures.
Luxor · Eclipse 2 Aug 2027 In Luxor, guided tours cover Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. On 2 August 2027, the eclipse is witnessed at Karnak Temple — the largest ancient religious complex ever built — as the moon's shadow falls across 5,000-year-old columns for up to 6 minutes and 22 seconds of complete totality.
Aswan · Abu Simbel · Nile Cruise In Aswan, guided visits include Philae Temple and an excursion to the UNESCO twin temples of Abu Simbel — built by Ramesses II and Nefertari. A four-night Nile cruise from Aswan sails north through Kom Ombo and Edfu before returning to Cairo.
Cairo · NMEC · Old Cairo · Citadel Back in Cairo, the itinerary includes the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization — housing the Royal Mummies Hall — a guided walk through Old Cairo's Coptic and Islamic heritage, and the Salah El-Din Citadel with its Alabaster Mosque and panoramic city views. All Egyptologist guides, domestic flights, hotel accommodation, full-board cruise cabin, and all entrance fees are included in this complete Egypt solar eclipse 2027 tour package.