{"product_id":"total-solar-eclipse-2027-private-vip-egypt-journey","title":"Total Solar Eclipse 2027 – 10-Day Private Egypt Journey with Totality in Luxor","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #C9A24B;color:#9c7a2e;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 16px;border-radius:999px;\"\u003e✦ VIP Signature Experience  ·  One Departure Only ✦\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen the Sun Goes Dark over Luxor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Private 10-Day Journey for the Total Solar Eclipse – Basic, Premium or VIP · 28 July – 6 August 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn Monday, 2 August 2027, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun over Upper Egypt. In Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, day will turn to night for around six minutes and twenty seconds – the longest total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114. The ancient Egyptians built their temples to follow the path of the Sun. This time, you will watch it disappear above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed this journey around that single moment. Ten days, fully private, with your own Egyptologist, hand-picked hotels in three package levels, and a reserved place on Luxor's West Bank when the shadow arrives. Before and after, you see the best of Egypt: the Pyramids, Alexandria on the Mediterranean, medieval Cairo, the temples of Luxor and the coral reefs of the Red Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Is Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌑 Totality in Luxor – the heart of the eclipse path, with one of the longest durations anywhere on Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎓 Your own private, licensed Egyptologist guide throughout – never a shared group or a bus convoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏨 Hand-picked hotels in Cairo, Luxor and on the Red Sea – 4-star (Basic), 4-star superior (Premium) or five-star (VIP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✈️ Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Hurghada–Cairo in Premium \u0026amp; VIP – no overnight train or long drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕶️ Certified eclipse glasses and a personal eclipse briefing the day before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛂 VIP meet \u0026amp; assist at Cairo Airport on arrival and departure (VIP package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e👥 Made for groups: from 5 travelers, everyone saves $100 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ One departure only, with strictly limited places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e6dcc4;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic · from $2,899 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe classic eclipse program, fully private with your own licensed guide: comfortable 4-star hotels (all-inclusive on the Red Sea), first-class overnight sleeper train Cairo–Luxor, private road transfers, Nile dinner cruise and a reserved eclipse viewing place with certified glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e6dcc4;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium · from $3,950 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything in Basic, upgraded to 4-star superior hotels, your own Egyptologist guide and domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Hurghada–Cairo instead of the sleeper train and long road transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #C9A24B;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin:16px 0;background:#fbf7ee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIP · from $4,950 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything in Premium, plus hand-picked five-star hotels (Nile-view in Cairo, riverside in Luxor, beachfront on the Red Sea), VIP fast-track meet \u0026amp; assist at Cairo Airport on arrival and departure, a private table on the Nile dinner cruise and a premium eclipse viewing setup with seating, shade tent and chilled refreshments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll packages: \u003cstrong\u003e$100 off per person from 5 travelers\u003c\/strong\u003e (Basic $2,799 · Premium $3,850 · VIP $4,850).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 · Wed 28 July  |  Arrival in Cairo · Private Nile Dinner Cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Khonsu Tours host meets you inside the terminal, guides you through arrival formalities and escorts you by private car to your hotel on the Nile. In the evening, settle into the journey with dinner on the Nile as Cairo lights up along both banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 · Thu 29 July  |  Saqqara · Pyramids of Giza · Grand Egyptian Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBegin at Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest monumental stone building in the world. Continue to the Giza Plateau for the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, with time to explore at your own pace. In the afternoon, your Egyptologist brings the Grand Egyptian Museum to life, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. In the evening, we can reserve a table with a view of the Pyramids on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 · Fri 30 July  |  Alexandria on the Mediterranean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive north by private car to Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra. Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse, the Greco-Roman Museum and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Lunch by the sea, then return to Cairo in the late afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 · Sat 31 July  |  Citadel of Saladin · Religious Cairo · Khan El Khalili · Flight to Luxor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMorning at the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with views across the whole city. Continue to the Religious Complex of Old Cairo, where churches, a synagogue and the first mosque built in Egypt stand side by side, then wander the lanes of Khan El Khalili bazaar. After lunch, fly to Luxor and check in to your riverside hotel (Basic: overnight first-class sleeper train to Luxor, arriving the next morning).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 · Sun 1 August  |  East Bank of Luxor · Eclipse Briefing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExplore Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built, and Luxor Temple, joined by the Avenue of Sphinxes. In the afternoon, your guide prepares you for the next day: how the eclipse unfolds, what to watch for in each phase, how to view it safely and how to photograph it. Optional: a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 · Mon 2 August  |  West Bank of Luxor · Total Solar Eclipse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn early start to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut before the midday heat. Then take your reserved place on Luxor's West Bank for the eclipse. Over about two and a half hours, the Moon slowly covers the Sun. At around 1 pm local time, totality begins: the sky darkens, stars and planets appear, and the Sun's corona glows around a black disc for more than six minutes. Shade, cold drinks and eclipse glasses are provided. The exact viewing point is confirmed closer to the date, in line with the official arrangements for eclipse day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 · Tue 3 August  |  Luxor to the Red Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter breakfast, a private air-conditioned car takes you through the Eastern Desert to Hurghada (around four hours). Check in to your beach resort on an all-inclusive basis and spend the afternoon by the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 · Wed 4 August  |  Giftun Island by Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSail to Giftun Island, home to some of the clearest water and finest beaches on the Red Sea. Swim, snorkel over the coral reefs and relax on the beach, with lunch served on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 · Thu 5 August  |  Red Sea Morning · Flight to Cairo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA free morning at the resort. In the afternoon, fly back to Cairo (Basic: private road transfer of about six hours) and check in to your hotel. The evening is yours for a last walk along the Nile or a farewell dinner, which we are happy to arrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #C9A24B;padding-left:20px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 · Fri 6 August  |  Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrivate transfer to Cairo International Airport, timed to your flight, with VIP assistance through check-in and departure formalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 nights in hand-picked hotels (Basic: 4-star · Premium: 4-star superior · VIP: five-star): 4 nights Cairo, 3 nights Luxor, 2 nights Hurghada (Basic: 2 nights Luxor plus one night on the sleeper train)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast in Cairo and Luxor; all-inclusive meals and drinks in Hurghada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch on every touring day, plus dinner on the Nile on Day 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Hurghada–Cairo (Premium \u0026amp; VIP) · Basic: first-class sleeper train Cairo–Luxor with dinner and breakfast, private road transfer Hurghada–Cairo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate, licensed English-speaking guide on all touring days (Premium \u0026amp; VIP: Egyptologist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance fees to all sites in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReserved eclipse viewing place in Luxor with shade and cold drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses for every guest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat excursion to Giftun Island with snorkeling equipment and lunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet \u0026amp; greet at Cairo Airport on arrival and departure (VIP: fast-track VIP assistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled water throughout the tour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgypt entry visa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities for your guide \u0026amp; driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinners in Cairo and Luxor other than Day 1, and drinks outside the all-inclusive resort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional activities such as the hot-air balloon flight or a dinner with Pyramid views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance to special tombs not listed (e.g. Tutankhamun or Nefertari)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTravelling as a Group?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journey is at its best when shared. Families, groups of friends, astronomy clubs and company teams get their own private guide, vehicle and viewing place – and from \u003cstrong\u003e5 travelers, the price drops by $100 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e in every package: Basic \u003cstrong\u003e$2,799\u003c\/strong\u003e, Premium \u003cstrong\u003e$3,850\u003c\/strong\u003e, VIP \u003cstrong\u003e$4,850\u003c\/strong\u003e per person. The group discount is applied automatically when you select 5 or more travelers below. For groups of 10 or more, ask us for a tailored quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTour Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 July – 6 August 2027 (10 days \/ 9 nights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEclipse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monday, 2 August 2027 · totality in Luxor around 1 pm local time, about 6 minutes 20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cairo International Airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cairo International Airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully private – your group only · ideal for families and groups · group price from 5 travelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private licensed Egyptologist, English-speaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early August is hot in Luxor (often above 40 °C). We plan sightseeing for the cooler hours and keep shade and cold drinks close at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are per person, sharing a double room. Basic: $2,899 for 1–4 travelers, $2,799 from 5. Premium: $3,950 for 1–4 travelers, $3,850 from 5. VIP: $4,950 for 1–4 travelers, $4,850 from 5. Solo travelers are warmly welcome – contact us for the single-room supplement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One departure only, with a strictly limited number of places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook early:\u003c\/strong\u003e hotels in Luxor are expected to fill up well ahead of eclipse day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cancellation-refund-policy\"\u003esee our policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ Khonsu Tours is rated 4.5\/5 by travelers on Tripadvisor (17 reviews) – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g294201-d15277521-Reviews-Khonsu_Tours-Cairo_Cairo_Governorate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eread the reviews\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:28px;\"\u003e✦  The next total eclipse this long will not be seen from land until 2114.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the one to be there for.  ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#buchen\" class=\"button\"\u003eReserve your place ↓\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khonsu Tours","offers":[{"title":"Basic \/ 1-4 Persons","offer_id":50887060848688,"sku":"KT-ECL27-BAS-1-4","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Basic \/ 5+ Persons","offer_id":50887060881456,"sku":"KT-ECL27-BAS-5P","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium \/ 1-4 Persons","offer_id":50887079657520,"sku":"KT-ECL27-PRE-1-4","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium \/ 5+ Persons","offer_id":50887079690288,"sku":"KT-ECL27-PRE-5P","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VIP \/ 1-4 Persons","offer_id":50887079723056,"sku":"KT-ECL27-VIP-1-4","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VIP \/ 5+ Persons","offer_id":50887079755824,"sku":"KT-ECL27-VIP-5P","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7656\/2480\/files\/pexels-photo-18285260.jpg?v=1792883463","url":"https:\/\/khonsutours.com\/products\/total-solar-eclipse-2027-private-vip-egypt-journey","provider":"Khonsu Tours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}