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Witness a celestial event in Egypt’s iconic realm of temples and tombs

Total Solar Eclipse of 2027: Luxor, Egypt

Egypt

11 Days

From $16,795

Overview

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    Overview

    Join us for the 2027 total solar eclipse in one of the world’s most storied settings—Luxor, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power and an open-air museum of many of Egypt’s major archaeological treasures. We begin in Cairo with visits to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the tombs of Saqqara, and the Great Pyramids of Giza. From there, we’ll embark on a fantastic Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with stops at the enchanting temples of Philae, Edfu, and Esna. Our grand finale is, of course, the total solar eclipse itself, which we will view from the top deck of our luxurious private boat.

    Throughout our journey, we’ll engage in captivating discussions with our esteemed guide to the cosmos, Dr. Alex Filippenko, whose expertise and enthusiasm bring invaluable insights. We’ll also learn more about the region’s rich history and exciting new discoveries from renowned Egyptologist Dr. Salima Ikram, and discover the impressive celestial acumen of the Egyptians with Dr. Bernadette Brady.

    Arrive: Cairo, Egypt

    Depart: Cairo, Egypt

    Highlights

    • Private eclipse-viewing spot on the deck of the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
    • Witness a full 6 minutes and 22 seconds of totality—one of the longest periods imaginable
    • Presentations by distinguished astrophysicist Dr. Alex Filippenko of UC Berkeley and guest
    • Egyptologists Dr. Bernadette Brady and Dr. Salima Ikram
    • Five-day Nile cruise aboard the deluxe Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
    • Special access to the Tomb of Senenmut, home to the earliest star map and original 12-month calendar

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      Itinerary

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      We are welcomed to Egypt with a tour of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the first presentation by Dr. Alex Filippenko on eclipses and the cosmos. Our explorations continue to the necropolis of Saqqara and the Step Pyramid, with special access to the recently discovered Wahti’s’ Tomb, and a presentation by Dr. Salima Ikram on her studies at that site. We enjoy a special private opening of the Giza Pyramid Complex and private tour of the Sphinx. Overnights at the Four Seasons First Residence.
      Flying to fantastic Nile-side Abu Simbel, we tour the great temples of Ramses II, then fly by charter to Aswan and board our luxurious vessel, the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. Our Nile cruise brings us to the romantic Philae Temple, the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the Egyptian crocodile-god, and the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu. We’ll also explore the Temple of Khnum at Esna. Presentations by Dr. Filippenko and our Guest Speakers will be ongoing. Overnights aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV.
      In Luxor, we head to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, with visits to the Temples of Hatshepsut and Ramesseum and the Tomb of Senenmut, a UNESCO Astronomical World Heritage Site with the earliest known Egyptian star map. Overnight aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV.
      This morning is free to prepare for the eclipse, with the top deck set up for viewing and refreshments available throughout the morning and afternoon. Tonight we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner. Overnight aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV.
      After a visit to the splendid Temple of Karnak, a charter flight brings us to Cairo for an overnight at the Intercontinental City Stars. Depart Day 11.
      We will not be offering multi-day extensions, given the heat this time of year. However, we will be offering options for single-day extensions in Cairo on July 24 and 25 for those who wish to arrive early.

      Dates & Pricing

      Payment & Cancel Schedule

      At time of reservation $1,000 per person
      Due 12 months prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
      Due 5 months prior to departure: Balance

      Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

      Cancellation & Transfer Schedule

      Minimum cancellation fee: $500 per person
      15 months prior to departure: $1,000 per person
      12 months prior to departure: all deposits to date
      5 months prior to departure: 100% of land costs

      We reserve the right to treat the reservation as canceled if payments are not received when due.

      Included
      • Presentations by Guest Speakers
      • Expert Trip Leaders and local guides
      • All accommodations based on double occupancy
      • All meals as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
      • All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
      • All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
      • Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
      Not Included
      • Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
      • Airport transfers if not arriving or departing on scheduled dates
      • Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
      • Optional gratuities for Trip Leaders
      • Optional travel insurance
      • Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)

      Accommodations

      Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

      Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence

      Cairo, Egypt

      Days 1-4 (4 nights)

      Ideally located in Cairo’s central Giza district on the west bank of the Nile, this hotel is a welcoming oasis with a top-notch staff and spacious, tastefully decorated rooms offering distant views of the Great Pyramids above the treetops of the Zoological Gardens. Facilities include three restaurants, two bars, and...

      Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

      Nile River, Egypt

      River Vessel | Days 5-9 (5 nights)

      The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV is a chic contemporary boat with Art Deco design influences. There are 36 standard cabins, two presidential suites, and two royal suites. Spaciousness and state-of-the art private bathrooms are the hallmarks of the cabins, each with air conditioning, mini bar, and LCD television with satellite....

      InterContinental Citystars Cairo

      Cairo, Egypt

      Day 10 (1 night)

      This hotel has a great location—near the airport and the downtown business district, so it's close to everything, including good shopping. Guest rooms are clean and spacious, and there are 11 restaurants and bars, so you're sure to find one to suit your taste. Enjoy a cocktail on the poolside...

      Trip Leaders

      Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. For more information, including client comments about them and which specific trips they will be leading, please click on their profiles below.

      Dr. Alex Filippenko

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      Dr. Salima Ikram

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      Dr. Bernadette Brady

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      What the Trip is Like

      This trip is rated Level 2, Easy to Moderate, according to our trip grading system. It is a cultural and archaeological adventure with day walks exploring the fascinating ruins and wonderful towns in this ancient and modern land. Please note that we have several early morning starts, especially on days with air travel.

      It is important to keep in mind that this trip will take place in the summer months of July and August. All guests must expect high temperatures every day and come prepared to be on their feet walking in temperatures above 100° Fahrenheit.
      Review Trip Level Details
      Let’s be honest—August in Egypt comes with a unique challenge—it’s hot, really hot. Daytime highs around Luxor are likely to be near 107° Fahrenheit, and while there’s very little humidity and it’s often quite breezy, it’s safe to assume that shade and air-conditioning will be our good friends. We’ve carefully planned our excursions for the cooler parts of early mornings and late afternoons and will use the midday hours as much as possible in air-conditioned comfort for our various lectures, visits to museums, lunch, and of course, some time to relax. However, there is only so much that can be done to avoid Egypt’s summer heat and guests must be prepared for this.

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For trips where you may be away from power sources for multiple days, consider looking into a solar-powered battery charger or buying additional backup batteries, and check that you have the appropriate adapter for the electrical outlets in your destination.<br><strong><br>Sharing Your Images<\/strong><br>We would love for you to share photos from your trip, and with your permission, may even use your photos in our marketing materials or on our photo blog. We request that you send us a small sample of your best images. Please email your photos to wtphotoblog@gmail.com or tag us @WildernessTravel on social media.<br><strong><br>Photography Etiquette<\/strong><br>When taking pictures of local people, be aware of cultural considerations. Approaching people with a warm smile and using polite gestures or simple phrases to ask permission to photograph them usually works well. It is always recommended to engage people in conversation before asking to photograph them, but if people do not wish to have their photo taken, please honor their requests. We urge travelers to avoid giving money in exchange for photo opportunities, which makes it harder for future travelers to have a meaningful personal interaction with local people. Please always heed your Trip Leader's guidelines for what is appropriate. ","System_Gear_Store":"To help you prepare for your next WT adventure, we've put together a great collection of top brands including Patagonia, Outdoor Research, Eagle Creek, and more at our WT Gear Store (<a href=\"https:\/\/wildernesstravel.newheadings.com\/\">wildernesstravel.newheadings.com<\/a>).","System_Portal_Help":"If you are having any issues with accessing areas of your portal please refer to the highlighted sections below. If you are having continued issues please contact us at 1-855-992-8638.<br><br><br><strong>Contact Info<\/strong><br><br>This is a record of your passenger information. Review it carefully for accuracy and update with \"Save Changes\" if you wish to make changes.<br><br><br><strong>Forms To Complete<\/strong><br><br>Ensure you are using the latest version possible of your web-browser as this will help with navigating the site, and will allow you the most functionality of the Portal. This also helps to keep your browser safe from vulnerabilities.<br><br>Trouble related to viewing a form on your portal web-page may be due to your browser's caching, especially following the display of multiple client portals within your household. Caching may cause issues when the source page or content changes, but the browser continues to use a cached version of the page. Clearing your browser cache often resolves errors or slowness.<br><br>Below are instructions for some of the most frequently used browsers. If you don't see instructions below for your specific version or browser, search your browser's Help menu for \"clear cache\".<br><br><br><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong><br><br><ul>\t<li>Click on the 3 horizontal dots on the top right corner<\/li>\t<li>Click on Settings<\/li>\t<li>Go to Privacy, Search and Services<\/li>\t<li>Under the Clear browsing data option, click on Choose what to clear<\/li>\t<li>Select the checkbox Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files<\/li>\t<li>Click on the Clear button<\/li><\/ul><br><strong>Chrome<\/strong><br><br><ul>\t<li>Click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right corner<\/li>\t<li>Click on History or go to More tools<\/li>\t<li>Click on Clear browsing data on the left sidebar<\/li>\t<li>In the popup that appears, select a &ldquo;time range&rdquo; and the options Cookies and Other site data and Cached Images and files<\/li>\t<li>Click on Clear data<\/li><\/ul><br><strong>Firefox<\/strong><br><br><ul>\t<li>Click on the 3 vertical lines on the top right corner<\/li>\t<li>Click on Library and then History<\/li>\t<li>Click on Clear Recent History<\/li>\t<li>In the popup that appears, select a &ldquo;time range&rdquo; and the options Cookies, Cache, etc.<\/li>\t<li>Click on Clear Now<\/li><\/ul><br><strong>Safari<\/strong><br><br><ul>\t<li>On the keyboard, press Command+Y<\/li>\t<li>Click on Clear browser history<\/li>\t<li>In the popup that appears, select the time range and then click on Clear History<\/li><\/ul><br><strong>Submitting Your Forms<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Traveler Information Form<\/strong><\/em> - Please enter your answers for all questions on this application form unless otherwise indicated with an asterisk (&ast;). Select \"Complete Form\" to submit your form, or \"Save for Later\" to return to this form at a later time.<div><br><\/div><div><em><strong>Medical Form<\/strong><\/em> - Please enter your answers for all questions on this application form unless otherwise indicated with an asterisk (&ast;). Type your signature in the Type Name for Signature field, and select \" Accept Signature\", following with select \"Complete Form\" to submit your form, or \"Save for Later\" to return to this form at a later time.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><em><strong>Upload Form<\/strong><\/em> - Select \"Choose File\" button to locate file of designated file type to upload to your guest profile.<br><br><em><strong>Terms &amp; Conditions Form<\/strong><\/em> - Please read carefully over our Payment &amp; Cancellation Policies and type initials in designated areas. Complete form by typing your name in the signature field, clicking &ldquo;Accept Signature&rdquo;,ensuring your signature is accepted and selecting &ldquo;Complete Form&rdquo; to submit. If you would like to return to this form prior to submission select &ldquo;Save for Later\" to return to this form at a later time.<\/div>","System_Questions?":"<p>Our Area Specialists are your single point of contact and would be happy to answer any questions about your trip!<br>800.368.2794 | 510.558.2488<\/p>","System_Mandatory_Emergency_Evacuation_Insurance":"","System_Pricing_Detail-Small_Group_Adventure":" <br><br>To offer the lowest possible cost, our trips are priced according to the number of participants on the trip. All costs are per person, based on double occupancy. If you wish to have a single room, you must pay the single supplement fee. Please note that Wilderness Travel staff, or guests of Wilderness Travel such as travel writers, photographers, or leaders-in-training, are not included in the tier pricing count.","System_Travel_Insurance":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T07:58:05 --><p>We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance. You can take advantage of a comprehensive Travel Protection Plan designed for Wilderness Travel by Travelex, or purchase other insurance on your own. See our website for details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance\">www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance<\/a><\/p>","System_Make_it_Your_Trip":"<p>The prices above are for the ready-to-book adventure outlined in this Detailed Itinerary, a popular option that has been handcrafted by our Area Specialists to include the best of every destination. While many travelers choose to book this tour as is, our Area Specialists are also happy to work with you to customize this Private Journey to suit your specific interests and style of travel. We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, offer hotel upgrades (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!<\/p>","System_Signing_up_for_a_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:42 --><p>Early reservations are recommended since accommodations often sell out far in advance. Please call 1-800-368-2794 and ask for our [Africa Manager] or email us at [africa@ wildernesstravel.com] with any questions that you may have about this trip. To reserve your Private Journey, we will need to know your preferred dates of travel. We will then check availability and send you a proposed itinerary with exact pricing for your adventure. We can typically hold a provisional booking for one week. At that time, we must collect your initial deposit or accommodations will be released. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. For more information, including client comments about them and which specific departures they will be leading, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/leaders\/\">wildernesstravel.com\/leaders<\/a>.<\/p>"},"terms":{"PaymentSchedule":"<p>At time of reservation $1,000 per person<br>Due 12 months prior to departure: 30% of trip cost<br>Due 5 months prior to departure: Balance<\/p><p><em>Please note that this differs from our standard policy.<\/em><\/p>","CancelSchedule":"<p>Minimum cancellation fee: $500 per person<br>15 months prior to departure: $1,000 per person<br>12 months prior to departure: all deposits to date<br>5 months prior to departure: 100% of land costs<\/p><p>We reserve the right to treat the reservation as canceled if payments are not received when due.<\/p>"}}