Here’s another chance to see the total solar eclipse of 2027 – and Egypt.
The Dendera Temple Complex is one of the best preserved temples of ancient Egypt. Go on this adventure, and you can experience it firsthand.
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- Eclipse Travelers has introduced a new tour package, “2027 Luxor”, for a 5-day/4-night trip from July 30 to August 3, 2027, to view the total solar eclipse in Egypt.
- The August 2, 2027 eclipse near Luxor will last 6 minutes and 22 seconds, representing the longest viewable period until June 3, 2114.
- The itinerary includes visits to major ancient Egyptian sites such as Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
- Participants are offered a choice between a hot air balloon tour over Luxor or a ground exploration of the Dendera and Abydos temple complexes.
With space still available to travel to Egypt and witness the spectacular spectacle of a total solar eclipse, I was pleased to learn that Astronomy The magazine’s tour provider, Eclipse Travelers, has added another trip. Called 2027 Luxor, it is a 5-day/4-night adventure starting on July 30 and ending on August 3, 2027.
Undoubtedly, August 2 is an important date in this period. That’s when the group will witness 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality from just outside Luxor. That period of totality is the longest observed until June 3, 2114, when the Moon will cover the Sun for 6 minutes and 32 seconds. You probably don’t want to wait for that.
Short trip, but a lot to experience
Arriving on July 30, your journey through Egypt’s amazing past will begin the next day with a visit to Luxor Temple, which was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. After your tour there, you will visit the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built.
On August 1, this adventure offers you two options: If you choose the first option, you will take a 45-minute hot air balloon ride over Luxor. You will see temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Nile Delta. How amazing would that be?
Travelers who choose the latter option will remain on Earth to see the magnificent Temple of Dendera, which was built in 125 BC and dedicated to the goddess Hathor. You will also visit the temple of King Seti I in the ancient city of Abydos. Choosing between these options can be difficult, so think carefully.
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You’ll find complete itineraries, pricing and many other details on Eclipse Traveler’s website. Tell them Michael sent you. (You can thank me after the eclipse!)
