SIX MINUTES, SIX THOUSAND YEARS An Eclipse Expedition Through Egypt's Nile Valley and Sahara
Cairo – Assiut – Desert Eclipse Camp – Cairo
31 July – 9 August 2027 | 9 nights / 10 days
OVERVIEW
Begin in Cairo and travel south along the Nile to Assiut, where you will experience the Total Solar Eclipse on 2 August 2027 from an open desert setting (see description in important notes).
After the eclipse, leave the Nile Valley behind and head into Egypt’s Western Desert for two nights of glamping (glamorous camping!) beneath exceptionally dark skies. Continue to Star Camp among the White and Black Deserts before returning to Cairo for a final relaxed day.
This 10-day journey combines one of the longest total solar eclipses of the century with ancient Egypt, desert landscapes and nights beneath the stars — without turning the trip into a demanding desert expedition.
Once the eclipse has passed, we turn toward the desert: two nights of glamping, a night at Star Camp among the White and Black Deserts, and a final, easier stretch back in Cairo's leafy Maadi district before departure.
Note: Each night in the desert is spent at a private glamping camp — spacious tented suites with real beds, not basic canvas tents, and dinner served at the table under an open sky. In Assiut, the group's eclipse base is chosen for genuine comfort as much as for its view of totality.
About this activity
Itinerary
Includes
Hotels BB
Star Camp Hotel HB
Glamping FB
Transportation (AC and Water always available)
Guide in Cairo
Suneclipse Viewing
Entrance Fees
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
Important Information
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***
Duration of totality 6:23.4
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.18.0
Partial eclipse begins- 11:34:14.0
Total eclipse begins – 12:55:32.2
Max 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.
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