Saudi Arabia Total Solar Eclipse 2027
Chase totality across the Arabian Peninsula - Riyadh, Hail, AlUla, Madinah and Jeddah.
Key facts
| Tour | Saudi Arabia Total Solar Eclipse 2027 |
|---|---|
| Eclipse date | Monday, 2 August 2027 |
| Trip length | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Tour dates | 27 July - 3 August 2027 |
| Route | Riyadh · Hail · AlUla · Madinah · Jeddah |
| Tour style | Saudi Arabia cultural highlights combined with rail travel and a private desert Total Solar Eclipse experience |
| Eclipse viewing location | Private open-air farm in the desert near Jeddah, within the path of totality, with wide-open skies away from the city |
| Eclipse day - 2 August | Breakfast at the hotel followed by transfer to the private desert eclipse viewing site. Experience the Total Solar Eclipse near Jeddah with reserved viewing area, comfortable seating, shaded areas, refreshments, water, soft drinks and BBQ lunch. |
| Riyadh highlights | Historic Diriyah · traditional quarter · modern capital landmarks |
| AlUla highlights | Hegra (UNESCO) · Dadan · Jabal Ikmah · AlUla Old Town · Elephant Rock |
| Madinah visit | Orientation visit respecting access regulations at religious sites |
| Accommodation | Riyadh: 2 nights at Ewaa Express Hotel or similar · Hail: 1 night at Millennium Hail Hotel 5★ · AlUla: 2 nights at Cloud 7 Residence AlUla or similar · Jeddah: 2 nights at selected 3/4★ hotel |
| Meals | Daily breakfast plus BBQ lunch on Eclipse Day |
| Transportation | Riyadh-Hail train · private air-conditioned coach · airport and sightseeing transfers as specified |
| Tour includes | 7 nights' accommodation · Daily breakfast · BBQ lunch on eclipse day · Meet & assist on arrival and departure · Airport transfers · Riyadh to Hail train · Private coach transportation · Sightseeing tours · Entrance fees · English-speaking guide · 2 August Total Solar Eclipse viewing event · Transfers as specified |
| Tour excludes | International airfare · Saudi visa · Lunches and dinners except Eclipse Day BBQ · Beverages during meals · Personal expenses · Optional excursions · Tipping · Travel insurance · Eclipse glasses |
| Double/Twin occupancy | USD 3,990 per person |
| Single occupancy | USD 4,990 per person |
| Payment schedule | 30% on confirmation · 30% by 5 February 2027 · 40% by 5 March 2027 (non-refundable) |
| Refund / bank fees | If the tour operator agrees to issue a refund, any applicable bank fees are non-refundable. |
| Operator | Middle East Travel Alliance LLC - Cairo, Egypt |
Trip overview
A special journey through Saudi Arabia combining the Kingdom's modern cities, ancient heritage, spectacular desert landscapes, rail travel and the unforgettable Total Solar Eclipse on 2 August 2027. Over 8 days and 7 nights, travel from Riyadh to Hail by train, overland to the extraordinary landscapes of AlUla and Hegra, continue to Madinah, and witness totality from a private open-air farm in the desert near Jeddah.
Aboard
Riyadh • Hail • AlUla • Madinah • Jeddah
Desert 4x4 excursion among the sandstone cliffs of AlUla
Travellers exploring the red rock canyons of AlUla
Guests on the Jeddah waterfront at sunset
Palm-lined square at Diriyah with the Saudi flag
Guest and local host at a traditional heritage house
Elephant Rock, the natural sandstone arch of AlUla, at golden hour
Camel encounter in the central Arabian desert
Hegra's Tomb of Lihyan son of Kuza rising from the AlUla desert
Local host presenting a heritage exhibit in Madinah
Vintage Rolls-Royce on display at a Saudi classic car museum
Classic car collection inside a museum hall in Saudi Arabia
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival at Riyadh International Airport, meet our local representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at Riyadh, Ewaa Express Hotel or similar. Meals: None.
Accommodation
- 2 nights at Riyadh, Ewaa Express Hotel or similar (B&B)
- 1 night at Millennium Hail Hotel 5★ or similar (B&B)
- 2 nights at Cloud 7 Residence AlUla or similar (B&B)
- 2 nights at Jeddah, selected 3/4★ hotel or similar (B&B)
Rates per person
| Category | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| Double/Twin Room | USD 3,390 | USD 4,490 |
Payment schedule: 30% of the total package price due on confirmation · 30% due by 5 February 2027 · remaining 40% balance due by 5 March 2027. All payments are strictly non-refundable once made, in accordance with the 2027 Eclipse Program terms.
Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights with daily breakfast
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Private air-conditioned transportation according to the programme
- Riyadh to Hail train journey
- Sightseeing and excursions as specified
- English-speaking guiding services
- Included entrance fees
- AlUla and Hegra programme
- Madinah orientation visit
- Private Total Solar Eclipse viewing event near Jeddah with seating, shade, refreshments, water, soft drinks and BBQ lunch
Not included
- International flights
- Saudi visa
- Lunches and dinners except the Eclipse Day BBQ lunch
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Eclipse glasses
- Any services not specifically mentioned as included
Who this itinerary is for
Three vessels, one eclipse. Here is an honest read on whether Riyadh • Hail • AlUla • Madinah • Jeddah is the right fit for the way you like to travel.
Ideal for
- Travellers who want to experience totality from the Arabian Peninsula rather than Egypt
- Guests drawn to Saudi Arabia's modern cities, ancient heritage and spectacular desert landscapes
- Rail enthusiasts who want to experience the Riyadh to Hail train journey
- Adventurers looking for a unique combination of culture, history and astronomy
Perhaps not for
- Guests who specifically want a Nile cruise or dahabiya experience
- Travellers unwilling to take long overland coach journeys between destinations
- Anyone unable to manage early-morning starts or August desert heat
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