ABELA × AMISOL
ECLIPSE EXPRESS 2027
By Rail to Totality.
Luxor • 2 August 2027
To mark the historic Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027, the expertise of Amisol Travel Egypt, which has served more than one million travellers since 1990, comes together with Abela Egypt, part of the Orascom Group and the first private-sector company to manage and operate Egypt's sleeper trains, to create an exceptional travel experience designed especially around this extraordinary global event.
With the Abela × Amisol Eclipse Express, the train journey becomes far more than simply a way to travel between Egypt's cities. It becomes an essential part of the eclipse experience itself. Guests journey from Cairo through the Nile Valley aboard upgraded sleeper trains, enjoying comfortable sleeping cabins, onboard hospitality and dinner service as they travel towards Upper Egypt to witness one of the rarest astronomical spectacles of our time.
This collaboration has resulted in a series of five distinctive rail journeys, offering different itineraries and durations and giving eclipse enthusiasts the opportunity to combine Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the treasures of Ancient Egypt with the moment everyone is travelling for: standing in the path of totality on 2 August 2027.
Abela × Amisol Eclipse Express | Journey through Egypt to the moment when daylight turns to darkness.
In short
The Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express is a set of five rail journeys that carry guests from Cairo to Luxor aboard Egypt's Elite Sleeper Train for the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027. Journeys run from 6 to 13 days and start at USD 2,990 per person in double occupancy. Every journey includes a private sleeping cabin, guided touring in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, and a reserved place at the Eclipse Festival viewing site in Luxor, where totality lasts up to 6 minutes 23 seconds.
Eclipse by rail at a glance
| Journeys available | 7 rail itineraries |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 to 13 days |
| Prices from | USD 2,990 per person, double occupancy |
| Train | Abela Elite Sleeper Train (private cabins) |
| Eclipse day | Monday 2 August 2027, Luxor |
| Totality at Luxor | Up to 6 min 23 sec, from about 13:02 local time |
| Operated by | Abela Egypt × Amisol Travel Egypt |
Five ways to ride the Eclipse Express
Curated rail experiences designed for the discerning traveller, merging celestial phenomena with the timeless landscapes of Egypt.
Rail JourneyNewAbela X Amisol Eclipse Express I
From $2,990
Cairo • Giza • Aswan • Luxor
Rail JourneyNewAbela X Amisol Eclipse Express II
from $3,450
Cairo • Aswan • Luxor
Rail JourneyLimitedCairo • Sohag • Abydos • Dendera • Tell el-Amarna • Aswan • Q Nile Cruise • Luxor
Rail JourneyLimitedAbela X Amisol Eclipse Express III
from $4,990
Cairo • Aswan • Luxor • Sohag • Abydos • Dendera
Rail JourneyNewAbela X Amisol Eclipse Express IV
from $3,490
Cairo • Giza • GEM • Luxor • Aswan • Philae • Optional Abu Simbel
Beyond the NileNewEclipse Express – Siwa by Train | 8 Days
from $2,990
Cairo • Marsa Matrouh • Siwa • Alexandria • Cairo
Rail & Nile EclipseNewCairo • Marsa Matrouh • Siwa • Alexandria • Aswan • Kom Ombo • Edfu • Esna • Luxor • Cairo
Compare the five Eclipse Express rail journeys
Every journey ends in the path of totality at Luxor on 2 August 2027. They differ in length, route and how much of Egypt you see either side of the eclipse.
| Journey | Duration | Route | From (USD, pp) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express I | 30 July – 4 August 2027 | 6 Days / 5 Nights | Cairo • Giza • Aswan • Luxor | $2,990 | Open for booking |
| Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express II | 29 July – 4 August 2027 | 7 Days / 6 Nights | Cairo • Aswan • Luxor | $3,450 | Open for booking |
| 13-Day Eclipse Express Signature Journey 2027 | 13 Days | Cairo • Sohag • Abydos • Dendera • Tell el-Amarna • Aswan • Q Nile Cruise • Luxor | $6,990 | Limited availability |
| Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express III | 10 Days | Cairo • Aswan • Luxor • Sohag • Abydos • Dendera | $4,990 | Limited availability |
| Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express IV | 7 Days | Cairo • Giza • GEM • Luxor • Aswan • Philae • Optional Abu Simbel | $3,490 | Open for booking |
| Eclipse Express – Siwa by Train | 8 Days | 8 Days / 7 Nights | Cairo • Marsa Matrouh • Siwa • Alexandria • Cairo | $2,990 | Open for booking |
| Grand Eclipse Express – Siwa & Q Nile Cruise | 15 Days | 15 Days / 14 Nights | Cairo • Marsa Matrouh • Siwa • Alexandria • Aswan • Kom Ombo • Edfu • Esna • Luxor • Cairo | $6,990 | Open for booking |
Eclipse by rail: questions answered
- How many Eclipse Express train journeys are there for the 2027 eclipse?
- The Eclipse Express collection includes five Luxor-focused journeys plus Siwa by Train and Grand Eclipse Express – Siwa & Q Nile Cruise, ranging from 6 to 15 days. The Siwa journeys watch totality in the Western Desert on 2 August 2027; the Luxor journeys watch it in Upper Egypt.
- Why take the train to the 2027 eclipse instead of flying?
- Around 2 August 2027 domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor are heavily oversubscribed and prices rise sharply. The Eclipse Express reserves cabins on the Abela Elite Sleeper Train, so travel is confirmed in advance, happens overnight, and saves a hotel night rather than a day of queuing at the airport.
- What is the cheapest Eclipse Express rail journey?
- The 6-day Abela X Amisol Eclipse Express I, running 30 July to 4 August 2027, starts from USD 2,990 per person in double occupancy.
- What is included on the Abela sleeper train?
- A private sleeping cabin, onboard hospitality and dinner service, plus breakfast in the dining car. Fine dining in the VIP Club Car is available as an upgrade on selected journeys.
- Where do Eclipse Express guests watch totality?
- Luxor-focused journeys use the dedicated Abela X Amisol Eclipse Festival site in Luxor, with a reserved viewing area, shade and seating, refreshments, BBQ lunch and eclipse support. Siwa by Train and Grand Eclipse Express – Siwa & Q Nile Cruise use a specially arranged viewing location in the Siwa region, confirmed closer to departure. Eclipse visibility depends on weather.
- Can the rail journeys be combined with a Nile cruise?
- Yes. The 15-day Grand Eclipse Express – Siwa & Q Nile Cruise combines totality in Siwa with overnight trains and four nights aboard Q-Nile from Aswan to Luxor. The 13-Day Signature Journey also combines rail and Q-Nile but is sold out.
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