Luxor – Cairo – Alexandria
August 1 – 9, 2027
Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt on this 9-day journey, culminating in the August 2 total solar eclipse, with an impressive 6 minutes and 20 seconds of totality. Begin in Luxor, home to the vast Karnak and Luxor Temples, once the center of the ancient city of Thebes and dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. On eclipse day, a short coach trip will take you to a prime viewing site near the longest duration point, where you’ll experience one of the longest totalities of this eclipse in an awe-inspiring desert landscape.
After the eclipse, travel to Cairo to explore the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the famed Egyptian Museum, where you’ll view the treasures of King Tutankhamun and other ancient artifacts. Visit Sakkara and Memphis, rich in archaeological history and home to some of Egypt’s oldest pyramids. The tour concludes with a day trip to Alexandria, where you’ll visit the National Museum, the ancient Roman Amphitheater, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, located near the site of the legendary ancient library. This tour combines Egypt’s fascinating heritage, archaeological wonders, and the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of a total solar eclipse in an unmatched location.
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