Compare All 6 Egypt Eclipse Tours
This is the one page where you can see every package we run for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse -- side by side. Dates, prices, group sizes, and what makes each trip different. Every tour is operated directly by Egypt Planners, a licensed Egyptian travel company with a perfect 5.0 rating on TripAdvisor from 50 verified reviews.
What Every Package Includes
Licensed Egyptologist Guide -- Every group is led by a certified, English-speaking Egyptologist who knows the sites, the history, and the local logistics.
Eclipse Glasses & Briefing -- ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewing glasses provided, plus a pre-eclipse orientation covering safe observation, photography tips, and what to expect during totality.
All Transfers & Airport Welcome -- Private airport meet-and-greet on arrival, air-conditioned vehicle transfers between all sites, and domestic flights where included in the itinerary.
Private or Small-Group Format -- Groups capped between 8 and 20 guests depending on the package. No large bus tours, no strangers added to your booking.
Which Package Is Right for You?
Six packages, six different ways to experience the same extraordinary eclipse. Here is how to narrow it down.
Choose the Luxor Private Expedition if the eclipse itself is your top priority. This package puts you in Luxor for three full nights, with a dedicated viewing site and 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality -- the longest accessible duration on Earth. Starts Jul 30, 6 days, max 8 guests, from $5,680.
Choose the Cairo & Nile Cruise if you want the most complete Egypt experience. Eight days covering Cairo, the Pyramids, a multi-day Nile cruise with temple stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and eclipse viewing in Luxor. Starts Jul 27, 8 days, max 10 guests, from $6,700.
Choose Cairo & Red Sea + Eclipse Day in Luxor if you want to pair a beach resort stay with the eclipse. Relax in Hurghada or El Gouna, then transfer to Luxor on August 2 for full totality. Starts Jul 29, 7 days, max 20 guests, from $6,250.
Choose the Cairo Comprehensive Journey if you are short on time but still want to see the Pyramids and the eclipse. Five focused days: Cairo highlights, a day trip to Luxor for totality, and efficient transfers throughout. Starts Jul 30, 5 days, max 12 guests, from $4,150.
Choose Abu Simbel Ultimate if you want the most dramatic archaeological setting. Explore the colossal temples of Ramesses II -- then travel to the centreline near Luxor for eclipse-day totality. Abu Simbel itself sees a ~92% partial eclipse, making it a spectacular cultural highlight, while totality viewing happens at the optimal centreline position. Starts Jul 31, 5 days, max 8 guests, from $5,250.
Choose the Siwa Oasis Eclipse Retreat if you want something completely different. Siwa is a desert oasis near the Libyan border, far from the usual tourist circuit. Crystal-clear skies, salt lakes, and near-total silence during totality. Starts Jul 30, 6 days, max 12 guests, from $5,400.
Why Book with Egypt Planners
Egypt Planners is a licensed Egyptian travel company based in Cairo. We are not a booking aggregator, a lead-generation website, or a foreign operator subcontracting locally. Our team lives here, our guides are our employees, and every vehicle, hotel, and viewing site is contracted directly.
Local and licensed. Registered with the Egyptian Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism. 5.0 on TripAdvisor from 50 verified reviews. Private and small-group only -- your group is your group. Transparent pricing -- the price on the page is the price you pay. Fully customizable -- our trip designer Maro will work with you at no extra planning fee.
Frequently Asked About Our Packages
Which Egypt eclipse package has the longest totality?
The Luxor Private Expedition (Jul 30, 6 days, from $5,680) positions you in central Luxor for the full 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality -- the longest accessible duration on Earth during the August 2, 2027 eclipse. The Cairo & Nile Cruise package also reaches Luxor on eclipse day via the Nile.
Can I combine a beach holiday with the eclipse?
Yes. The Cairo & Red Sea + Eclipse Day in Luxor package (Jul 29, 7 days, from $6,250) gives you resort time in Hurghada or El Gouna, then transfers you to Luxor on August 2 for the full totality. You get reef snorkeling, clear-sky relaxation, and the record-breaking eclipse in one trip.
What is the difference between the Cairo packages?
The Cairo Comprehensive Journey (Jul 30, 5 days, from $4,150) focuses on the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum with a day trip to Luxor for the eclipse. The Cairo & Nile Cruise (Jul 27, 8 days, from $6,700) includes all of that plus a multi-day Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan with temple visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Are these group tours or private?
Every package is either private or small-group. Group caps range from 8 guests (Abu Simbel Ultimate, Luxor Private Expedition) to 20 guests (Cairo & Red Sea). You will never be merged with a large bus tour. Each group has its own licensed Egyptologist guide, private vehicle, and dedicated eclipse-viewing setup.
What happens if I want to customize a package?
Every itinerary can be adjusted. You can extend stays, swap hotels, add extra sites, or combine elements from different packages. Contact our trip designer Maro directly -- we will build a version that fits your schedule and interests at no extra planning fee.
How Booking Works
Pick the package that fits your travel style, then fill in our reservation form. A refundable deposit of $500 per person locks your spot. Within 48 hours, our trip designer Maro will contact you to confirm details, discuss any customizations, and answer questions. No automated booking engine -- you deal with a real person from day one.