Total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 – watch it with us in Luxor or Siwa Oasis. See eclipse trips
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3 Days Siwa Solar Eclipse 2027 from Cairo

3 Days / 2 NightsCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel in Cairo or Giza
Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
Availability1 – 3 August 2027
Group limitMaximum 50 travellers

Tour Overview

The desert is where we work every week, so for the eclipse we are taking our guests to the place we know best. On 2 August 2027 the Moon covers the Sun over Siwa for around five and a half minutes, and we will watch it from a reserved site among the dunes, away from the crowds that will gather in the towns.

Around the big moment there is time for Siwa itself – the salt lakes, the palm gardens and the Oracle Temple. You travel with your guide by private air-conditioned vehicle, sleep two nights in the oasis and receive certified eclipse glasses.

Tour Highlights

Siwa Oasis

Salt lakes, date palms and the mud-brick fortress of Shali near the Libyan border – a world apart, with the Oracle Temple that Alexander the Great once visited.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle Cairo – Siwa – Cairo
  • 2 nights in a hotel in Siwa Oasis
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • English-speaking guide
  • Certified ISO eclipse glasses
  • Reserved desert viewing site on eclipse day
  • Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Drinks with meals
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Day 1Cairo to Siwa via the Mediterranean

Early departure from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Drive along the Mediterranean coast to Marsa Matrouh for lunch by the sea, then south through the desert to Siwa Oasis. Evening welcome and eclipse briefing.

Visit

  • Marsa Matrouh (Mediterranean coast)

Meals

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Siwa

02Day 2Eclipse day in Siwa

Morning visit to the Shali fortress and the Oracle Temple of Amun, then transfer to our desert viewing site. Partial phases begin late in the morning and totality is expected shortly before 13:00 local time. Afternoon swim at Cleopatra’s Spring and sunset over the salt lakes.

Visit

  • Shali fortress
  • Oracle Temple of Amun

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Siwa

03Day 3Return to Cairo

Breakfast in the oasis and drive back to Cairo with a lunch stop on the coast, arriving in the evening.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Tour Prices

Group sizeStandard
1 person$5,850
2 or more persons$4,500

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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