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From EUR 2,345 per person. Book by enquiry or WhatsApp; our team confirms availability and the final price.
Egypt | 27 July – 3 August 2027
Egypt has waited over sixty years for a total solar eclipse, and on August 2, 2027, it returns.
For Dabuka, this is more than a rare astronomical event: it's a reason to bring together everything we know about this land, its quietest corners, its deepest history, and its most spectacular skies, into a single, carefully crafted journey.
Away from the crowds, in the heart of the desert, totality becomes something you don't just witness, but experience.
Total Solareclipse in the Abu Mohareq Dunes!
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Expedition Highlights
- Longest total solar eclipse of our time: 6 min 24 sec
- Remote desert location, far from crowds
- Exclusive small-group experience
- Luxury glamping in pristine wilderness
- Expert guides and carefully curated routing
- Seamless combination of culture, comfort, and -- exploration
Know before you go
Total Solar Eclipse at Abu Mohareq Dunes, Glamping Experience
Experience the 2027 total solar eclipse from one of Egypt’s most remote and spectacular desert locations: the Abu Mohareq Dunes. Far from crowds and light pollution, this is a place where the vast silence of the desert meets one of nature’s rarest events.
Our fully equipped glamping setup ensures comfort without compromising the authenticity of the desert experience. Enjoy a carefully prepared base camp with all essentials in place, allowing you to focus entirely on the moment.
Timing***
Duration of totality 6:23.2
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.12.6
Partial eclipse begins- 11:31:44.7
Total eclipse begins – 12:52:47.7
Max eclipse - 12:55:59.3
Total eclipse ends – 12:59:10.8
Partial eclipse ends – 14:17:59.3
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
Watching the sky darken over the endless dunes, as temperatures drop and the desert falls silent, is an experience that is difficult to describe, and impossible to forget.
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 20% 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:
Until 04 September 2026: 20% of the total travel price
From 05 September 2026: 75% 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 circumst
Trip Outline
- Trip Outline
Day 1: 27 July 2027 | Arrival in Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport with private transfer to your hotel.
Time to relax after your journey and prepare for the days ahead.
Overnight at Royal Regency Hotel or similar (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 2: 28 July 2027 | Icons of Ancient Egypt
Private guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s most important museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight at Royal Regency Hotel or similar (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 3: 29 July 2027 | Civilization Through the Ages
Morning visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including the impressive Royal Mummies Hall.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin and stroll through the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight at Royal Regency Hotel or similar (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 4: 30 July 2027 | Journey into the Desert
Travel by private vehicle to the Bahariya Oasis, gateway to Egypt’s Western Desert.
And you can expect another celestial 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.
Step out after dinner and have a look!
Overnight at Tzila Lodge (Half Board) registration up from 12.9.26 Star Camp Hotel or similar (Half Board).
Check in at Tzila Lodge.
Afternoon at leisure to relax or enjoy the swimming pool surrounded by desert scenery.
Overnight at Tzila Lodge - registration up from 12.9.26 Star Camp Hotel (Half Board).
Day 5: 31 July 2027 | Deserts & Ancient Secrets
Early exploration of the Black Desert, visited before the arrival of larger groups.
Return to Bahariya for a guided oasis tour, including the Golden Mummies and the Temple of Alexander the Great.
Overnight at Tzila Lodge (Half Board) for Early Bird Registration- Star Camp Hotel or similar (Half Board).
Day 6: 1 August 2027 | White Desert Expedition
Early departure into the surreal landscapes of the White Desert.
Picnic lunch in a remote setting.
Continue off-road by 4×4 vehicles to our exclusive Dabuka Desert Village, featuring elegant movable glamping tents (4 × 4 m).
Arrival before sunset, allowing time to settle in and select your personal observation spot for the eclipse.
Evening seated dinner under the stars, surrounded by complete desert silence.
Overnight at Dabuka Desert Village, Glamping Tents (Full Board).
Day 7: 2 August 2027 | The Solar Eclipse
The highlight of the expedition.
Total Solar Eclipse at Abu Mohareq Dunes, Glamping Experience
Experience the 2027 total solar eclipse from one of Egypt’s most remote and spectacular desert locations: the Abu Mohareq Dunes. Far from crowds and light pollution, this is a place where the vast silence of the desert meets one of nature’s rarest events.
Our fully equipped glamping setup ensures comfort without compromising the authenticity of the desert experience. Enjoy a carefully prepared base camp with all essentials in place, allowing you to focus entirely on the moment.
Timing***
Duration of totality 6:23.2
Duration of entire eclipse 2:46.12.6
Partial eclipse begins- 11:31:44.7
Total eclipse begins – 12:52:47.7
Max eclipse - 12:55:59.3
Total eclipse ends – 12:59:10.8
Partial eclipse ends – 14:17:59.3
*** The times given are local times. They may shift by one hour depending on whether Egypt observes daylight saving time at that time.
Watching the sky darken over the endless dunes, as temperatures drop and the desert falls silent, is an experience that is difficult to describe, and impossible to forget.
Witness the total solar eclipse in one of the most remote and pristine environments imaginable.
Lunch is served after the event.
Optional afternoon excursion to the Djara Cave, famous for its stalactites and stalagmites.
Return to camp by sunset.
A final gourmet dinner under the stars concludes this extraordinary day.
Overnight at Dabuka Desert Village, Glamping Tents (Full Board).
Day 8: 3 August 2027 | Return to Cairo
Breakfast in the desert.
Return journey towards Cairo.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for evening flights, or optional extension in Cairo or the Red Sea.
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