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With available spots left to travel to Egypt and witness the grand spectacle of a total solar eclipse filling up fast, I was happy to learn that Astronomy magazine’s tour provider, Eclipse Traveler, has added another trip. This one, called 2027 Luxor, is a 5-day/4-night adventure beginning July 30 and ending August 3, 2027.
August 2, of course, is the significant date in this span. That’s when the group will witness 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality from just outside Luxor. That duration of totality is the longest anyone will witness until June 3, 2114, when the Moon will cover the Sun for 6 minutes 32 seconds. You probably don’t want to wait for that one.
A short trip, but lots to experience
After you arrive on July 30, your journey through Egypt’s amazing past will start the following day with a visit to Luxor Temple, which was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. After your tour there, you’ll head to the Temple of Karnak, which is the largest temple complex ever built.
On August 1, this adventure offers you two options: If you choose the first one, you’ll take a 45-minute hot air balloon ride above Luxor. You’ll view the temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and the Nile Delta. How amazing will that be?
Travelers who choose the second option will remain earthbound to explore the magnificent temple at Dendera, which was built in 125 BCE and dedicated to the goddess Hathor. You’ll also visit the Temple of King Seti I in the ancient city of Abydos. Selecting just one of these options could be difficult, so give it some careful thought.
All the info
You’ll find a complete itinerary, pricing, and lots of other details on Eclipse Traveler’s website. Tell them Michael sent you. (You can thank me after the eclipse!)
