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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
Important information
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.
Trip Outline
- Trip Outline
Day 1 - 27 July 2027: ARRIVAL IN ALEXANDRIA
Arrival at Borg El Arab Airport.
Our private transportation will meet you at the airport and take you to the historic Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, overlooking the Mediterranean.
The remainder of the day is free to settle in, relax and begin discovering Alexandria at your own pace.
Overnight: Sofitel Cecil Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 - 28 July 2027: ALEXANDRIA · CITY OF HISTORY
Today we explore Alexandria, the legendary Mediterranean city founded by Alexander the Great.
Our programme includes:
Bibliotheca Alexandrina with an English-speaking guide
Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs
Qaitbay Citadel
Time to experience the atmosphere of the Corniche
In the evening, we enjoy dinner near the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight: Sofitel Cecil Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 - 29 July 2027: INTO THE WESTERN DESERT
An early start takes us by private transportation to Cairo International Airport, where we board our flight to Kharga Oasis.
Please note: If, for operational or higher-level reasons, a flight is not possible, it will be replaced by a private bus transfer.
On arrival in Kharga, our team will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.
After the journey, the remainder of the day is deliberately relaxed.
Enjoy the swimming pool, the oasis atmosphere and the feeling that you have left the busy tourist routes far behind.
Overnight: Badr Kharga
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - 30 July 2027: KHARGA · OASIS OF ANTIQUITY
Today we discover some of the most fascinating archaeological treasures of Kharga Oasis.
With our private transportation and English-speaking guide, we visit:
Kharga Museum
followed by the remarkable:
Temple of Hibis
and the ancient necropolis of:
Bagawat
For those interested in geology and palaeontology, we offer a particularly unusual optional experience.
You may meet Dr. Gibaly, a university lecturer in Kharga, who has assembled a remarkable collection of whale fossils and other samples discovered in the region.
It is a fascinating side of Egypt that very few visitors ever encounter.
Overnight: Badr Kharga
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - 31 July 2027: THE OASIS · YOUR DAY
Today is deliberately left open.
After several days of travel, you can simply enjoy the hotel and the oasis.
Or choose one of several optional experiences.
Depending on conditions and interest, possibilities include:
An excursion with Dr. Gibaly through the oasis
A 4x4 desert expedition to Labaka
Umm Dabadib and its Roman remains
An excursion towards Dush
The oasis town of Baris
The architecture of Hassan Fathy
A desert landscape excursion
This is your opportunity to experience Kharga at a slower pace, away from the standard tourist itinerary.
Overnight: Badr Kharga
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - 1 August 2027: FROM THE OASIS TO THE NILE
Today we leave the Western Desert behind.
Our private transportation takes us towards Assiut, following a route that in parts evokes the legendary Darb al-Arba'in, the ancient Forty Days Road linking the Nile Valley with the African interior.
Assiut becomes our base for the most important day of the expedition.
After checking into the Alwatany Palace Hotel, we have time to relax and prepare for tomorrow.
Our eclipse team will provide the final briefing and make sure everything is ready for the early departure to our private observation location.
Overnight: Alwatany Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - 2 August 2027: TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE -THE DAY WE CAME TO EGYPT
We leave Assiut very early in the morning for the approximately 1½-hour journey to our private Dabuka eclipse observation location in the desert.
Our observation camp will provide:
Shaded seating
Toilets
Refreshments / cooling facilities
Space for photographic equipment
An unobstructed view towards the eastern sky
As the Moon progressively covers the Sun, the atmosphere around us will change.
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.
There will be time at the observation camp to relax, pack our equipment, discuss the experience and have lunch before returning to Assiut.
Overnight: Alwatany Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - 3 August 2027: THE MORNING AFTER
There is no early departure today.
After yesterday's extraordinary experience, today belongs to you.
Sleep late, enjoy breakfast, sort through your photographs or simply relax.
Optional excursions in and around Assiut can also be arranged.
The idea is simple:
No schedule. No pressure. Just time to absorb what happened yesterday.
Overnight: Alwatany Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - 4 August 2027: AKHENATEN'S CITY · TELL EL-AMARNA · MINYA
Today we continue northwards along the Nile.
On the way to Minya, we make a fascinating detour into one of the most unusual chapters of ancient Egyptian history:
Tell el-Amarna
Here, Pharaoh Akhenaten created his new capital and introduced a radically different religious and artistic vision.
The Amarna period offers an extraordinary contrast to the temples and monuments seen elsewhere in Egypt.
After the visit, we continue to Minya.
Overnight: Savoy Hotel Minya
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - 5 August 2027: ALONG THE NILE TO CAIRO
Today we follow the Nile north towards Cairo.
The landscape gradually changes as Upper Egypt gives way to the enormous urban landscape of the Egyptian capital.
On arrival in Cairo, we check into the historic:
Cairo Marriott Hotel, Zamalek
Located on Gezira Island in the Nile, the hotel provides an elegant base for the final part of our journey.
The afternoon and evening are free to relax, enjoy the hotel or explore Zamalek.
Overnight: Cairo Marriott Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - 6 August 2027: THE FINAL DAY · THE ICONS OF EGYPT
Our final full day brings together some of Egypt's greatest icons.
We visit:
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Standing for more than 4,500 years, the pyramids remain one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements.
The Sphinx
The legendary guardian of the Giza plateau.
Grand Egyptian Museum
A visit to the new museum provides the perfect final chapter to our journey through ancient Egypt.
Later, we explore the atmosphere of Cairo's historic bazaar district, with time for shopping and wandering through the narrow streets.
We end our expedition with a farewell dinner beside the Nile.
Overnight: Cairo Marriott Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12 - 7 August 2027: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, our private transportation takes you to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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