Ancient Luxor tour with solar eclipse of the century from Sharm

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Duration: 17 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You’ll fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor for the ultimate celestial showstopper

In the Avenue of the Sphinxes, look up to see the full solar eclipse in all its glory

There’s a sprinkling of girl power at Hatshepsut's temple, which honours a rare female pharaoh

You’ll have time to explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and see the Colossi of Memnon

Your expert local guide will welcome you into their world for the day, sharing inside tips and stories

What to expect

The universe really knows how to put on a show, and the sandstone landscape of Luxor is one of the best spots in the world to see this headline act. On 2 August, the rare total solar eclipse will cast the ancient Egyptian temples and monuments into darkness for around six minutes. Local guide Ayoub explains, “This is going to be the solar eclipse of the century, and there’s no setting more magical for it. Get ready for history and the cosmos to come together in perfect harmony.”

It’s an early start to catch a short flight from the Red Sea...

✔Entrance fees
✔Lunch
✔Guided tour
✔Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
✔Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔Flights
✔Protective equipment
✔Insurance

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

A visit to three tombs is included in the Valley of the Kings entrance ticket, except for Ramses VI and Tutankhamun's tombs, which you’ll need to pay an additional fee for on-site, by credit card only

Know in advance:

This tour is only operated on 2 August 2027

Infants under two can join for free, sitting on a parent's lap if seats are full

This experience is available as a shared or private tour

The shared tour is available for up to 15 adults, up to 15 children, and up to 15 infants

The private options are structured from option one (solo traveller) up to option six (groups of 6 to 15 participants)

Due to the exceptional nature of this event, high visitor numbers are expected in Luxor, and timing may be adjusted according to operational conditions

If possible, you may want to arrange a takeaway breakfast box and a late dinner with your hotel reception before the tour date

Special solar eclipse glasses are required for safe viewing and are already included in the price, they will be distributed in Luxor

Please remember to never look directly at the sun without solar protection

Guests using cameras, telescopes, or binoculars should ensure they have suitable solar filters to avoid damage

The tour duration and pick-up times are simply guidelines and are subject to change due to operational conditions and your hotel location

Remember to bring

Your passport with a valid Egypt Full Visa sticker. If, when you arrive into Egypt on holiday, you only get the free stamp (Gulf of Aqaba Stamp), then you will still need to buy the Full Egypt visa at Sharm Airport when you arrive for your outbound flight for the tour. Staff will help you to amend the visa type at the airport, but please be aware that visa fees are not included in the tour

A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water

Cash for personal expenses

A photocopy of your passport or valid identification is recommended during the excursion

Wear light, comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes

Small umbrellas, portable fans or cooling towels may add extra comfort while waiting for the eclipse