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From EUR 3,565 per person. Book by enquiry or WhatsApp; our team confirms availability and the final price.
28 July – 7 August 2027
El Quseir · Dendera · Assiut · Total Solar Eclipse · Abydos · El Quseir
Experience the Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 while combining the event with a relaxed Red Sea holiday and a journey into one of Egypt's less-visited regions.
Begin and end your journey on the Red Sea at Mövenpick El Quseir, with time to relax, swim and enjoy the coast. In between, travel into Upper Egypt and stay in Assiut, visiting the temples of Dendera and Abydos before experiencing totality from a specially organised desert observation location.
On eclipse day, the focus is entirely on the sky. Our team handles the transportation, permits and local logistics, allowing you to concentrate on the experience.
This journey deliberately avoids the classic Cairo–Luxor–Aswan circuit. Instead, it combines the Red Sea with Dendera, Abydos and Assiut, places that remain well beyond the usual Egyptian tourist route.
After the eclipse, return to the Red Sea for several more days to relax and enjoy the coast before departure.
11 days · 10 nights · 4 nights El Quseir · 3 nights Assiut · 3 nights El Quseir
A comfortable way to experience one of the most extraordinary astronomical events of our lifetime, viewed from a private observation site chosen specifically for the occasion, without turning the entire journey into an eclipse expedition.
THE EXPERIENCE
This is not a conventional Egypt sightseeing tour.
It combines:
7 nights on the Red Sea
Visit of Dendera
3 nights in Assiut
A specially organised desert observation experience
Total Solar Eclipse, 2 August 2027
Abydos
El Quseir
And most importantly:
A journey designed around an event that will not happen again in Egypt in this way.
And the timing offers another astronomical highlight.
Around 30–31 July, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids are both active. Under the dark Egyptian desert sky, you may see meteors and occasional bright fireballs alongside the Milky Way and the summer night sky.
Important information
Important information, Suneclipse 2027 - Dabuka
Know before you go
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.
For all bookings for the Sun Eclipse 2027 in Egypt, special payment and cancellation conditions apply.
Upon receipt of the booking confirmation or invoice, a deposit of 50% of the total price becomes due in between 10 working days. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 02 January 2027.
The following cancellation conditions apply:
From 05 September 2026: 50% of the total travel price
From 01 January 2027: 96% of the total travel price
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.
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.
Trip Outline
- Trip Outline
DAY 1 - 28 July 2027: ARRIVAL IN EGYPT & THE RED SEA
Arrive at Hurghada International Airport, where you will be met by the Dabuka team and transferred to El Quseir on the Red Sea coast.
Your destination is the Mövenpick Resort El Quseir, a beautiful seaside resort known for its distinctive architecture, relaxed atmosphere and location directly on the Red Sea.
After check-in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax and settle into Egypt.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 2 - 29 July 2027: RED SEA AT YOUR OWN PACE
A completely free day to enjoy El Quseir and the Red Sea.
Relax on the beach, swim, snorkel, explore the surroundings or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the resort.
There is no scheduled sightseeing today. The idea is to begin the journey at a relaxed pace before moving into Upper Egypt.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 3 - 30 July 2027: RELAXATION BY THE RED SEA
Another free day at the Red Sea.
For those who wish, the day can be used for optional activities such as snorkelling, diving or exploring the historic town of El Quseir.
Or simply do nothing.
After all, the extraordinary day ahead is still a few days away.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 4 - 31 July 2027: FINAL DAY ON THE COAST
Enjoy your final relaxed day at the Red Sea.
This is your last opportunity to enjoy the resort before the journey turns inland towards Upper Egypt.
Tomorrow, the landscape will change dramatically as we leave the coast behind and travel towards Dendera and Assiut.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 5 - 1 August 2027: EL QUSEIR → DENDERA → ASSIUT
Today the journey begins in earnest.
We leave El Quseir and travel inland towards Dendera, home to the magnificent Temple of Hathor.
With a private guide, we explore one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt, famous for its columns, reliefs and remarkable astronomical imagery.
After the visit and time for lunch, we continue north towards Assiut.
By evening we arrive in Assiut and check into the Jewel Assiut Hotel.
Overnight: Jewel Assiut
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 - 2 AUGUST 2027: TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2027
THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
This is the day for which the entire journey has been created.
We start very early in the morning and leave Assiut for our specially prepared Dabuka Desert Observation Camp.
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.
The journey takes us away from the cities and into the desert, where our dedicated observation site has been prepared for the day's astronomical event.
At the camp there will be time to settle in, enjoy lunch and prepare for the eclipse.
Then comes the moment we have travelled to Egypt for:
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE, 2 AUGUST 2027
For several extraordinary minutes, daylight will disappear and the Moon will completely cover the Sun.
The desert will fall into darkness.
The temperature changes.
The horizon glows.
And the solar corona becomes visible around the black disk of the Moon.
This is not an event that can simply be repeated next year.
After the eclipse, we return to Assiut.
Overnight: Jewel Assiut
Meals: Half Board
DAY 7 - 3 August 2027: ASSIUT AT YOUR OWN PACE
After yesterday's extraordinary experience, today is intentionally left open.
Sleep late, relax at the hotel or explore Assiut at your own pace.
An optional excursion can also be arranged for those who would like to discover more of the region.
There is no pressure to participate.
After the excitement of the eclipse, this is a day to simply take it all in.
Overnight: Jewel Assiut
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8 - 4 August 2027: ABYDOS → EL QUSEIR
We leave Assiut in the morning and travel towards Abydos, one of the most important ancient religious sites in Egypt.
With a private guide, we visit the magnificent Temple of Seti I, renowned for its beautifully preserved reliefs and its extraordinary historical and religious significance.
Abydos is considerably less visited than Egypt's major tourist attractions, making it a particularly fitting destination for travellers who prefer to explore beyond the mainstream.
After the visit, we continue eastwards towards the Red Sea.
By evening we return to El Quseir and the Mövenpick Resort.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 9 - 4 August 2027: BACK TO THE RED SEA
5 August 2027
After the intensity of the previous days, today is once again completely free.
Return to the beach, enjoy the sea, relax at the resort or explore El Quseir.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 10 - 6 August 2027: YOUR FINAL DAY IN EL QUSEIR
Your final full day in Egypt is deliberately left free.
Enjoy one last swim in the Red Sea, relax at the resort or simply enjoy a quiet final day after an extraordinary journey.
Overnight: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
Meals: Half Board
DAY 11 - 7 August 2027: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your onward flight.
Your journey ends here, but the memory of standing in the Egyptian desert as daylight disappeared will remain long after you leave.
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