From the Pyramids of Giza and the temples of ancient Thebes to more than six minutes beneath the Moon’s shadow, this journey brings together Egypt’s extraordinary heritage and the 2027 total solar eclipse.
8 Days / 7 Nights · Cairo + Luxor · Eclipse Day: August 2
Meals mentioned in the program are part of the daily schedule. Which meals are included in the price is still being confirmed.
✈ Recommended International Travel
Thursday, July 29 · New York (JFK) → Cairo (CAI)
Depart New York for Cairo on a nonstop EgyptAir flight. Overnight flight to Egypt.
International airfare is not included in the journey price.
Cairo · Days 1–2
Welcome to Cairo
Arrival · Settle In · Welcome Dinner
Arrive at Cairo International Airport at approximately 6:15–6:45 AM. After customs and immigration, meet our team for your private transfer to the hotel.
Check in, enjoy lunch, and take the afternoon to recover from the overnight journey.
In the evening, come together for a welcome dinner, with an optional Nile/felucca experience.
Overnight · Cairo
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Arrive at Cairo International Airport approximately 6:15–6:45 AM.
Customs and immigration formalities.
Meet-and-greet assistance and private transfer to the hotel.
Hotel check-in and lunch.
Free afternoon to rest and recover from the overnight flight.
Welcome dinner and optional Nile/felucca experience.
Overnight in Cairo.
Icons of Ancient Egypt
Giza Pyramids · Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum
Begin early at the Giza Plateau, arriving at opening time to explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a guided visit, followed by lunch at Zooba.
Return to the hotel in the afternoon. An English Vigil Mass is available at 5:00 PM for Catholic participants, followed by dinner in Cairo.
Overnight · Cairo
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6:00 AM: Depart from the downtown Cairo hotel.
7:00 AM: Arrive at the Giza Plateau at opening time.
7:00–10:00 AM: Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
10:15 AM: Transfer to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
10:30 AM–2:30 PM: Guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Lunch at Zooba at the museum.
3:30 PM: Return to the hotel for rest and refreshment.
5:00 PM: English Vigil Mass at Holy Family Church for Catholic participants.
Dinner in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
AI-generated illustration inspired by the Giza Plateau; not a photograph of the destination.Illustration: AI-generated · Created by client
Luxor · Days 3–7
South to Luxor
Flight · Eclipse Preparation · Karnak
Take a morning flight from Cairo to Luxor and transfer to the eclipse hotel.
11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Telescope and camera testing, equipment checks, and eclipse rehearsal at the designated viewing location.
After lunch, visit the monumental Karnak Temple Complex.
The evening is free for final equipment preparation and personal time. An early night is recommended before eclipse day.
Overnight · Luxor
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Morning domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor.
Transfer to the eclipse hotel and early check-in.
11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Telescope and camera testing, equipment checks, and eclipse rehearsal at the designated viewing location.
Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon visit to the Karnak Temple Complex.
Evening free for final equipment preparation and personal time.
Early night recommended in preparation for eclipse day.
Overnight in Luxor.
AI-generated illustration inspired by Karnak Temple; not a photograph of the destination.Illustration: AI-generated · Created by client
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE DAY
The moment we came for.
TOTALITY
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by final telescope, camera, and equipment setup.
11:40 AM — FIRST CONTACT
1:02–1:08 PM — TOTALITY
2:26 PM — FOURTH CONTACT
For approximately six minutes, the Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the solar corona above Luxor.
After the eclipse, come together for a celebration dinner, followed by a relaxed evening visit to Luxor Temple.
