Upcoming Journeys

On August 2, 2027, the moon's shadow crosses Egypt and the center line runs straight over Luxor. Totality there lasts 6 minutes and 23 seconds, far longer than most total eclipses. Spirit Quest Tours has built a fourteen-day sacred journey around that one morning, with fifteen travelers aboard a private Nile dahabiya and private access to temples most visitors never enter.

 

At a glance

• Dates: July 26 – August 8, 2027 (14 days)

• Eclipse: August 2, 2027, viewed from Luxor, with 6 min 23 sec of totality

• Route: Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and back to Cairo

• Boat: the Dahabiya Veda, a traditional sailing vessel reserved for our group for eight days

• Group size: maximum 15 travelers, one departure only

• Led by: Greg Roach, founder of Spirit Quest Tours, with Emil, our Egyptian guide of more than twenty-five years

• Price: $11,650 per person sharing; $14,100 single; deposit $1,500. Three deluxe suites with private balconies are available for $2,000 more.

 

Why this journey is different

Many eclipse tours put hundreds of people on a viewing field. We watch from the quiet Theban shore of the Nile, where the large cruise ships cannot dock. Around the eclipse, the itinerary opens doors that took decades of friendship to earn: private time between the paws of the Sphinx at dawn, a visit inside the Osirion at Abydos, which is normally closed to the public, and a private ceremony in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid before the site opens.

 

The route

• Days 1–3, Cairo: the Sphinx and the Giza pyramids, Sakkara and the Southern Tomb of Djoser, the Serapeum, the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

• Days 4–11, the Nile: fly to Luxor and board the Veda. The Valleys of the Kings and Queens, including the tombs of Seti I and Nefertari. Abydos and Dendera. Karnak and the private Chapel of Sekhmet. The total solar eclipse on Day 8. Then south under sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and the Temple of Isis at Philae.

• Days 12–14, Cairo: return north for a private meditation inside the Great Pyramid, then home.

 

What's included

• Included: Eight days of private sailing; private and after-hours site access; most meals; all guiding, transfers, and on-the-ground logistics.

• Not included: international flights, visas, travel insurance, excess baggage, drinks, optional activities, and personal expenses.

 

Who it's for

Travelers who would rather know four places deeply than glimpse forty from a coach window. Many of our guests are in their forties to seventies and come to Egypt at a turning point in their lives. If an hour of silence in a temple sounds like time well spent, this trip is for you.

 

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt?

August 2, 2027. The path of totality crosses Egypt, and Luxor sits near the point of longest duration, with 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality.

 

How many people are on the tour?

No more than fifteen travelers. The Veda could carry more, but we keep the group small so the experience stays intimate.

 

How much does the Egypt eclipse tour cost?

$11,650 per person sharing a cabin or room, or $14,100 for a single. A $1,500 deposit holds your place.

 

Who leads the trip?

Greg Roach, who founded Spirit Quest Tours in 2001 and has led sacred journeys to Egypt ever since, leads the full fourteen days with Emil, who was born at Luxor Temple.

 

How do I reserve a place?

Reserve online with a $1,500 deposit through the Itinerary & Booking link on this page, or contact us with questions first.