Last updated: 16 December 2025
Featured Image above: The falcon of Horus spreads its wings over Luxor once more.
This pectoral jewel from the Tutankhamun Collection symbolises protection, kingship, eternal life, and the pharaoh’s bond with the sun gods Ra and Horus — an echo of what will unfold over Luxor on 2 August 2027.
The centrepiece of this journey is the Total Solar Eclipse over Luxor — 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality, the longest land-based total eclipse until 2114.
You already know this, but it matters: Luxor has been sold out for months.
Two of my earlier 2027 eclipse journeys are fully booked:
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2027 Solar Eclipse Luxor Egypt – 12-Night Nile Cruise Group Tour — Sold Out
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2027 Total Solar Eclipse Egypt: The Hero’s Journey — Sold Out
What follows is new availability.
Through long-standing relationships on the ground, I now have access to a small number of carefully curated accommodations in Luxor for the period leading up to 2 August 2027 — accommodation that was never released to the open market and is not available to standard travel companies.
Please read the differences between the options below carefully.
The 2027 Eclipse Journeys — Clear, Honest Options
I’ll skip the hype. Here is exactly what is on offer.
All journeys follow the same core route and dates.
Pricing reflects accommodation level and the inclusion or exclusion of private site access.
€6,000 — Luxor Eclipse 2027
Best-Value Small Group
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Guaranteed totality viewing in Luxor
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Normal access to the Great Pyramid and Sphinx viewing platform
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Private visits not included, but may be added depending on demand and approvals
€10,000 — VIP Totality Luxor 2027
Private Pyramid & Sphinx Included
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Guaranteed totality viewing in Luxor
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Private access to the Great Pyramid and Sphinx included
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Optional additional private sites, priced once group size is finalised
€20,000 — Dahabiya Edition 2027
Private Luxury Sailing & Totality
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Guaranteed totality viewing
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Private Dahabiya sailing
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Private access to the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and the Osirion
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Further private visits available on request
All 2027 Eclipse Journeys Include
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Secured accommodation in a sold-out city
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All domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan / Luxor–Cairo)
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VIP transfers throughout
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Entry fees and permits for all listed sites
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Expert Egyptologist guiding
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Carefully managed eclipse-day logistics
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24-hour airport arrival and departure support
This is not a mass-market operation.
Every booking is handled directly by me, by email.
The Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – July 27
Arrival Cairo · VIP airport assistance · Hotel check-in
Day 2 – July 28
Giza Plateau · Sphinx · Valley Temple · Panorama. For those availing of Private Visits to the Gt. Pyramid and/or Sphinx these visits will be between the hours of 5pm and 7am
Day 3 – July 29
Saqqara, – Step Pyramid, – Serapeum, – Grand Egyptian Museum.
Day 4 – July 30
Fly to Abu Simbel · Temples of Ramses II & Nefertari · Board Nile vessel
Day 5 – July 31
Philae Temple · Overnight Aswan
Day 6 – August 1
Kom Ombo · Edfu · Sail to Luxor
Day 7 – August 2 — Eclipse Day
Total solar eclipse observed from hotel or vessel
(Alternative locations planned in line with state security directives)
Day 8 – August 3
Abydos – Dendera where the mysterious Osirion is open only for private visits
Day 9 – August 4
West Bank · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Medinet Habu · Workers’ Village
Day 10 – August 5
Karnak and Luxor Temples · Fly to Cairo
Day 11 – August 6
Departure
Accommodation and meals vary by package.
Trust & Transparency
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No hidden costs
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No forced shopping stops
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No call centres
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No anonymous booking agents
This journey is designed, managed, and personally guaranteed by me.
I have lived in Luxor since 2003 and work daily with the people who make access like this possible.
If you have questions, ask.
If you are considering this for a gift, be aware that availability is limited and demand typically accelerates over the Christmas period.
Contact: maraegypt@gmail.com