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August 2, 2027  ·  Totality Over Luxor, Egypt

The Sky Goes Dark
Over the Land of the Pharaohs.

On August 2nd, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cast its shadow over Luxor, one of the most sacred places on earth. More than 6 minutes of totality, in the heart of the land of the pharaohs. A once in a lifetime alignment of sky and civilization.

Over 6 minutes of totality  ·  Private viewing in Luxor, in the path of greatest eclipse

Only 6 rooms, up to 12 guests  ·  Once they are gone, they are gone
6:20
Minutes of Totality
6
Rooms Available
8
Nights in Egypt
2027
August 2nd
Why This Eclipse

The greatest eclipse of
the 21st century. Over Egypt.

Astronomers call the 2027 total solar eclipse one of the longest and most spectacular of the century. The path of totality cuts directly over the Nile Valley, passing directly across Luxor and the West Bank, home to Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the monuments of the greatest pharaohs who ever lived. Luxor sits in the path of greatest eclipse, with one of the longest durations of totality anywhere on earth.

To watch the sky go dark over a civilization that worshipped the sun, that built temples aligned to its light, is not just a natural phenomenon. It is a moment that exists at the intersection of science, history, and the sacred.

Ikadolly has designed a journey worthy of this moment. Eight nights, Cairo, the Nile, and Luxor, an exclusive private dahabeya, and a front row seat to the most extraordinary sky event of our lifetime.

The Journey

9 Days. Cairo, the Nile, and Luxor.
One extraordinary moment.

Every detail of this journey has been designed to build toward totality, and to give you the full splendor of Egypt along the way.

Your private dahabeya on the Nile

Your private dahabeya on the Nile

Nights4
Arrival in Cairo  ·  July 26
Cairo  ·  A boutique hotel in the pyramids complex
Private airside meet and assist. Check in to your boutique hotel, set right within the Giza pyramids complex, with iconic Pyramid views. Four days to explore Cairo at its finest, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili, with your own private Egyptologist in Cairo and Giza.
Nights4
Fly Cairo to Aswan  ·  Embark Dahabeya
The Nile  ·  Private Dahabeya
Fly south to Aswan and embark your private dahabeya on the Nile. Visit a traditional Nubian village, full of color and warmth, then begin sailing gently downstream toward Luxor through the most storied waterway in history. Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, and timeless river villages. All private, all unhurried, all building toward the eclipse.
August2
Total Solar Eclipse  ·  Totality Over Luxor
Luxor  ·  Over 6 Minutes of Totality
The moment the entire journey has been building toward. The sky darkens over Luxor. Stars appear in the afternoon. The temperature drops. The corona blazes. For more than six minutes, time itself seems to stop. Your private viewing is curated by Ikadolly, the right position, the right setting, the right people around you.
August3
Valley of the Kings  ·  Departure
Luxor  ·  The West Bank
On your final day, cross to the Luxor West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the tombs of the pharaohs, and the great temples of ancient Thebes. A fitting close to a once in a lifetime journey, before your private transfer for departure.
What Is Included

Everything. Handled.

Expert Egyptologist Guides
A private licensed Egyptologist for your days in Cairo and Giza, and a dedicated Egyptologist aboard your dahabeya on the Nile. Deeper storytelling and expert knowledge throughout.
Exclusive Ikadolly Dahabeya Charter
Four nights on a private dahabeya, the most intimate way to experience the Nile. Full board, exceptional crew, and an unhurried pace through Upper Egypt.
Luxury Accommodations
A boutique hotel set within the Giza pyramids complex, and a private dahabeya on the Nile. Hand selected for views, service, and setting.
Private Eclipse Viewing in Luxor
Curated positioning for totality, the right spot and the right people around you. Just you, the sky, and more than six minutes that you will carry for the rest of your life.
All Transfers and Domestic Flights
Private vehicles throughout, and domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
Full Ikadolly Concierge
24/7 support from your first inquiry to your final departure. Your planner is with you every step of the way, before, during, and after your journey.
Only 6 rooms, up to 12 guests, for the August 2, 2027 eclipse journey  ·  Deposits are non-refundable and secure your spot  ·  When they are gone, they are gone
Investment

Reserve your place
in history.

2027 Solar Eclipse Journey
Pharaohs & Totality
9 days  ·  Cairo, the Nile, and Luxor  ·  Private dahabeya  ·  Eclipse totality
$6,500
per person  ·  double occupancy
Only 6 rooms, up to 12 guests  ·  Filling quickly

$2,500 deposit per person secures your place and locks in this journey. Deposits are non-refundable. Full pricing and payment schedule provided upon deposit confirmation.

International airfare, Egypt entry visa ($30), tipping, personal spending, and alcoholic beverages not included.

Questions

What you need
to know.

Why only 6 rooms?
Ikadolly accepts only 8 private journeys per month in normal operations, and this eclipse experience is deliberately more limited. We are not a mass-market operator. Every guest on this journey receives genuine personal attention, and that is only possible when the group is small. Just six rooms, up to twelve guests. That is the commitment.
Is Egypt safe to visit in 2027?
Yes. Egypt currently holds a Level 2 rating from the U.S. State Department, the same rating it has held for years and the safest in the region. Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley are fully open and operating normally. Our team is on the ground every single day. We would never bring guests somewhere we would not bring our own family.
What if the eclipse is cloudy?
Luxor is one of the sunniest cities on earth, with clear skies on over 350 days per year. August is peak dry season in Upper Egypt, cloud cover during the eclipse is extremely unlikely. We have also designed the journey so that even the experience around totality is extraordinary regardless of conditions.
Is the $2,500 deposit refundable?
Deposits are non-refundable. They secure your room, lock in vendor commitments, and allow us to begin planning your experience immediately. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance at the time of deposit.
When is full payment due?
Full pricing and a complete payment schedule will be provided upon deposit confirmation. We work with you to structure payments in a way that works for your timeline.
Reserve Your Spot

6 rooms, up to 12 guests. One chance.

Fill out the form below and we will reach out within 24 hours to confirm your deposit and secure your place in this journey. The $2,500 deposit per person is collected upon confirmation.

We will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your deposit and secure your place. Deposits are non-refundable.