EGYPT IN TOTALITY
Alexandria · Western Desert · Kharga Oasis · Assiut · Tell el-Amarna · Minya · Cairo
11 nights. One country. Three landscapes. One extraordinary eclipse.
27 July – 7 August 2027
A journey through a very different Egypt.
From the Mediterranean atmosphere of Alexandria, we travel deep into the Western Desert and the ancient Kharga Oasis. Roman temples, forgotten archaeological sites, desert landscapes and encounters with local experts lead us towards Assiut, where we establish our base for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027, with 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality.
After the eclipse, the journey continues north along the Nile, with a visit to Tell el-Amarna and Minya, before ending in Cairo with the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and an evening beside the Nile.
This is not a conventional Egypt tour — and it is not simply an eclipse trip either.
It is a journey through three very different landscapes — Mediterranean coast, Western Desert and Nile Valley — combining places rarely included in a standard Egypt itinerary with one of nature's most extraordinary events.
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
27 Jul — Arrival · Alexandria
28 Jul — Alexandria
29 Jul — Cairo → Kharga Oasis
30 Jul — Kharga archaeology
31 Jul — Kharga · optional desert & oasis experiences
1 Aug — Kharga → Assiut
2 Aug — ☀️ TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
3 Aug — The Morning After
4 Aug — Tell el-Amarna → Minya
5 Aug — Minya → Cairo
6 Aug — Giza · Sphinx · GEM · Cairo · Nile dinner
7 Aug — Departure
About this activity
Itinerary
Includes
Private Transportation
Hotels with BB or HB (See program)
Entrance fees
Guide in Alexandria, Cairo and Kharga
Eclipse Viewing
Important information
Know before you go
D A B U K A · T O T A L S O L A R E C L I P S E 2 0 2 7
Know Before You Go — Egypt, August 2027
Suneclipse location
Located on the desert edge near Assiut, almost directly on the path of totality, this SunEclipse site offers a longer totality duration than Luxor. The camp is fully equipped as a dedicated desert day camp with all facilities on site. The drive from the hotel to the camp takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Timing***
Total eclipse duration: 2 hours 46 minutes 18.0 seconds
Totality duration: 6 minutes 23.4 seconds
Partial eclipse begins: 11:34:14.0
Total eclipse begins: 12:55:32.2
Maximum eclipse: 12:58:44.0
Total eclipse ends: 13:01:55.6
Partial eclipse ends: 14:20:32.0
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
After the eclipse, a desert lunch is served before the return transfer. This timing helps avoid the hottest part of the day, with desert temperatures typically more comfortable than in the Nile Valley.
For all bookings for the Solar Eclipse 2027 in Egypt, special payment and cancellation conditions apply.
PAYMENT TERMS
Upon receipt of the invoice, a deposit of 50% of the total price is due within 10 working days. The
booking is only confirmed once this deposit has been received. This deposit is non-refundable.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 2 January 2027.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The following cancellation fees apply:
Cancellations before 1 January 2027: the deposit (50% of the total travel price) is forfeited and
non-refundable
Cancellations from 1 January 2027: 96% of the total travel price
FLIGHTS
Please note that international and domestic flights are not included in the quoted price. Airlines
typically release their flight schedules and fares approximately one year in advance; therefore, flights
for July–August 2027 will become available around September 2026.
Should you wish to receive an offer for international or domestic flights, we kindly ask you to complete
the flight request form on our website. Once flight options become available, we will prepare and
forward an offer for your review.
Please be aware that submitting the request form does not constitute a booking order. We will only
proceed with a flight reservation upon receiving your explicit written approval.
Furthermore, please note that flights are an external service provided solely by the airline, and Dabuka
does not have control over airline-related matters. Any delays, schedule changes, or baggage issues fall
under the responsibility of the operating carrier. We therefore recommend obtaining appropriate travel
insurance should you wish to be covered for such circumstances.
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
We are also happy to provide personal consultations by appointment to help you choose the observation
location that best suits your preferences and ensure an optimal eclipse experience.
Dabuka · Solar Eclipse 2027, Egypt · This document supersedes any previously issued version of this policy.