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Egypt Eclipse

The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 from Luxor, and the Nile to Aswan

Departure
Jul 29 – Aug 7, 2027
Length
10 days
Price per person
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Trip

On 2 August 2027 the Moon's shadow will cross southern Egypt and Luxor will experience one of the longest total eclipses of the century. The trip is built around that moment: several days in Luxor and its temples, Dendera and Edfu, and the Nile to Aswan and Nubia.

Format
Days in Luxor to prepare the eclipse photography and visit the temples; then the journey along the Nile to Aswan.

Route 6 places

  1. Cairo Days 1, 10
  2. Luxor Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  3. Dendera Day 6
  4. Edfu Day 7
  5. Aswan Days 8, 9
  6. Nubia Day 8

Dates and places

Itinerary

10 days · Dates according to departure Jul 29 – Aug 7, 2027.

  1. Day 1: Cairo

    July 29, 2027

  2. Day 2: Luxor

    July 30, 2027

  3. Day 3: Luxor

    July 31, 2027

  4. Day 4: Luxor

    August 1, 2027

  5. Day 5: Luxor

    August 2, 2027

  6. Day 6: Luxor / Dendera

    August 3, 2027

  7. Day 7: Edfu

    August 4, 2027

  8. Day 8: Aswan / Nubia

    August 5, 2027

  9. Day 9: Aswan

    August 6, 2027

  10. Day 10: Cairo

    August 7, 2027

What you will photograph

A total eclipse is unforgettable, and photographing it over temples more than three thousand years old is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Recommended level
Photographers and travellers who want to experience and record a total eclipse, well prepared.

Traveller’s guide

Recommended gear

What to bring to photograph this trip.

For the eclipse

  • Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewer to look at the sun
  • Solar filter for the lens (never point at the sun without it)
  • Sturdy tripod and remote shutter release

Camera and lenses

  • Camera body, and a spare one if you have it
  • A wide-angle zoom and a moderate telephoto
  • Enough memory cards for the whole trip

Power and backup

  • Spare batteries and chargers
  • External drive or cloud storage for the daily backup
  • Power adapter for the destination country

Protection

  • Waterproof bag or rain cover
  • Cloth and blower to clean the sensor and lenses
  • Comfortable shoes for walking many hours

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