Egypt & Siwa Oasis Total Solar Eclipse 2027
Cairo, Alexandria and the mystical Siwa Oasis - totality under pristine desert skies.
Tour Information
| Tour | Siwa Solar Eclipse Tour 2027 |
|---|---|
| Eclipse date | Monday, 2 August 2027 |
| Special event | Total Solar Eclipse Experience in Siwa Oasis |
| Trip length | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Tour dates | 28 July - 4 August 2027 |
| Route | Cairo · Alexandria · Siwa Oasis · Cairo |
| Tour style | Egypt cultural highlights combined with a unique desert Total Solar Eclipse experience |
| Eclipse viewing location | Specially selected desert viewing site near Siwa's spectacular lakes, offering wide-open skies and a memorable natural setting for the Total Solar Eclipse |
| Eclipse day - 2 August | Breakfast at the hotel followed by transfer to the designated desert eclipse viewing site. Guests will experience the Total Solar Eclipse in the Siwa desert, with lunch served at the viewing location before returning to the hotel. |
| Cairo highlights | Grand Egyptian Museum · Great Pyramids of Giza · Sphinx · Khan El Khalili Bazaar |
| Alexandria highlights | Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Qaitbay Citadel · Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa · Alexandria Corniche |
| Siwa highlights | Temple of the Oracle · Shali Fortress · Cleopatra's Spring · Mountain of the Dead · Local handicraft market · Total Solar Eclipse experience |
| Accommodation | Cairo: 3 nights at Novotel Cairo or similar, B&B · Alexandria: 1 night at a 4-star hotel, B&B · Siwa Oasis: 3 nights at a 3-star hotel, B&B |
| Meals | Daily breakfast plus lunch during sightseeing tours and lunch at the eclipse viewing site |
| Transportation | Cairo-Alexandria Talgo Train · Alexandria-Siwa bus · Siwa-Cairo by private bus · Airport and sightseeing transfers as specified |
| Tour includes | 7 nights' accommodation · Daily breakfast · Lunch during sightseeing · Meet & assist on arrival and departure · Airport transfers · Talgo Train ticket · Bus transportation to/from Siwa · Sightseeing tours · Entrance fees · English-speaking Egyptologist guide · 2 August Total Solar Eclipse viewing excursion · Transfers as specified |
| Tour excludes | International airfare · Egypt entry visa · Dinners · Beverages during meals · Personal expenses · Optional excursions · Tipping · Travel insurance |
| Double occupancy | USD 2,369 per person |
| Single occupancy | USD 3,279 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 rare convergence of ancient history, Mediterranean charm and celestial wonder. Over 8 days and 7 nights, from 28 July to 4 August 2027, travel from Cairo and Alexandria deep into the mystical Siwa Oasis to witness the Total Solar Eclipse from a picturesque desert farm framed by palm groves and open skies. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, ride the coastal Talgo Train to Alexandria, and discover the springs, salt lakes and mud-brick ruins of Siwa with an expert Egyptologist throughout.
Chase Totality in the Western Desert
Chase totality in Egypt's Western Desert, where the vast landscapes of Siwa Oasis offer an extraordinary setting for an unforgettable journey beneath the desert sky.
Hidden among endless golden dunes, Siwa is a timeless world of palm groves, crystal-clear salt lakes, natural springs, and ancient history. From the legendary Temple of the Oracle, visited by Alexander the Great, to the mud-brick ruins of Shali Fortress, the oasis reveals a side of Egypt shaped by nature, heritage, and centuries-old Siwan traditions.
Here, the journey goes far beyond the celestial spectacle. Float effortlessly in Siwa's brilliant salt lakes, venture across the Great Sand Sea, bathe in natural springs, discover traditional Siwan culture, and watch the desert transform beneath spectacular sunsets.
In Siwa, totality becomes more than a moment in the sky - it becomes part of an extraordinary journey into the heart of Egypt's Western Desert.
Aboard
Cairo · Alexandria · Siwa Oasis
Our group at the Great Pyramids of Giza
El Moez Street, historic Cairo
Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria
Salt lakes of Siwa Oasis
Old mud-brick houses, Siwa Oasis
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet our representative for meet & assist through airport formalities, followed by a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. Leisure time depending on your flight arrival. Overnight at Novotel Cairo or similar 4★.
Accommodation
- 3 nights at Novotel Cairo or similar 4★ (B&B)
- 1 night at a premium 4★ hotel in Alexandria (B&B)
- 3 nights at an authentic 3★ oasis hotel in Siwa (B&B)
Rates per person
| Category | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| Land Package | USD 2,369 | USD 3,279 |
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
- 3 nights in Cairo, 1 night in Alexandria and 3 nights in Siwa Oasis
- Daily breakfast at all hotels, plus lunch during every guided sightseeing day and on eclipse day
- Meet & assist on arrival and departure
- Talgo Train tickets from Cairo to Alexandria
- Bus Alexandria to Siwa
- Siwa to Cairo by private bus
- Airport and sightseeing transfers as specified
- Comprehensive guided tours with an expert Egyptologist guide
- All monument entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Dedicated Total Solar Eclipse viewing excursion on 2 August 2027, including desert farm setup and lunch
- Certified solar viewing glasses arranged ahead of travel
Not included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa fees
- Dinners and personal beverages during meals
- Personal expenses and optional excursions
- Gratuities (tipping)
- Travel insurance
Who this itinerary is for
Three vessels, one eclipse. Here is an honest read on whether Cairo is the right fit for the way you like to travel.
Ideal for
- Travellers who want totality from the desert rather than the Nile
- Guests looking for the most affordable way to see the 2027 eclipse in Egypt
- Anyone drawn to Siwa's oracle temple, salt lakes and oasis culture alongside Cairo and Alexandria
- Travellers who prefer land-based hotels to a cruise itinerary
Perhaps not for
- Guests who specifically want a Nile cruise or dahabiya experience
- Travellers seeking 5★ accommodation throughout - Siwa hotels are authentic 3★ properties
- Anyone unwilling to take a long desert bus journey or an overnight coach back to Cairo
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