The Sun Reborn - 15 Days Along Egypt's Sacred Nile — Total Solar Eclipse, August 2, 2027
IF YOU WANT TO GET IT ALL! Most eclipse tours put you shoulder to shoulder with thousands of strangers in Luxor.
You'll be at Abydos — in the sacred precinct where ancient Egypt first told the story of a god who died and was reborn — with almost nobody else there, and archaeologist Steffen Kirchner beside you the whole trip to explain what these temples actually meant to the people who built them, and why they already had their own myth for what happens when the sun goes dark.
STEFFEN KIRCHNER
Expedition Leader · Egyptologist · Sudan Archaeologist · Digital Heritage Specialist
An expedition that has never been undertaken in this form before.
This journey was specially conceived by Steffen Kirchner for the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 – a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event combined with a unique archaeological concept.
This is not simply a journey to a suitable location from which to watch the eclipse. The entire expedition has been designed to bring together the archaeology and history of Egypt with the extraordinary astronomical significance of this event.
Before the expedition, Steffen Kirchner personally travelled the entire route and assessed it on the ground. He has seen the route, archaeological sites and individual stages first-hand.
The itinerary is not intended to be a rigid programme. Until the expedition begins, the route will continue to be reviewed and refined wherever this can add historical, archaeological or geographical value to the experience.
During the expedition, Steffen Kirchner will personally accompany and lead the group. His aim is not simply to visit as many sites as possible, but to reveal the connections between Egypt's history, its archaeology, the landscapes of the Nile Valley and the extraordinary celestial event taking place in 2027.
This expedition was not adapted for the solar eclipse.
It was created specifically for this solar eclipse.
And that is precisely what makes it unique and unrepeatable in this form.
About this activity
Itinerary
Includes
Transportation
Hotels with Breakfast
Program as described
Guide Steffen Kirchner
Solar 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
Important Information
Know Before You Go — Egypt, August 2027
Eclipse location
The tour with archaeologist Steffen Kirchner takes place within the temple area of Abydos – one of Egypt’s most significant archaeological sites and a rare setting for eclipse observation.
The day starts early. Departure is timed to ensure arrival well ahead of totality, giving time to settle in before the eclipse begins.
Timing ***
Duration of totality 6:21.8
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.21.8
Partial eclipse begins-11:38:04.0
Total eclipse begins – 12:59:45.3
Max eclipse -13:02:56.3
Total eclipse ends – 13:06:07.0
Partial eclipse ends – 14:24:25.8
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
From first contact to the end of the partial phase, the eclipse unfolds over more than two hours – with a totality of just over six minutes at its core.
After the eclipse, the program continues with a guided visit of the Temple of Abydos, followed by the return to Sohag.
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. Flights can now be booked - request your offer via the flight request form on our website.
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.
The Eclipse Itself
This route is built so that Abydos — the very place where the Osiris myth of death and rebirth was first written down — lines up with the totality window on August 2, 2027, away from the Luxor crowds, in the same sacred landscape that gave ancient Egypt its own answer for what happens when the sun disappears.
Trip Essentials
Small group · daily B&B accommodation in hand-picked hotels (Boutique Hotel Sam's Story, Sobek Lodge, MG Nefertiti, Safa Hotel, Fondok Shams, Hilton Luxor, Hotel Basma) · led throughout by archaeologist Steffen Kirchner