About EGYPT ECLIPSE PACKAGE WITH LUXOR DAY TRIP
With this specially curated trip from Going Luxury, you can experience the full celestial marvel of the ‘eclipse of the century’ from your luxurious base in Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt.
EGYPT ECLIPSE PACKAGE WITH LUXOR DAY TRIP – SOLAR ECLIPSE OF THE CENTURY SPECIAL OFFER:
The total solar eclipse on Monday August 2nd 2027, will last for approximately 6 minutes and 22 seconds in Luxor, Egypt.
Key Details for Luxor Solar Eclipse of the Century:
Date: Monday August 2nd 2027
Totality Duration: 6 minutes, 22 seconds (with a maximum of up to 6 minutes, 23 seconds just southeast of the city)
Totality Begins: Around 1:02 PM local time
Maximum Eclipse: Around 1:05 PM local time
Totality Ends: Around 1:08 PM local time
Egypt Eclipse Package Special Offer What’s Included
Return Flights
7-Nts Jasmine Palace
All-Inclusive Board
Private Transfers
Day Trip to Hurghada on 2nd August for Solar Eclipse
Free Wi-Fi
ATOL Certificate
Special Offer Eclipse Departure Dates:
Gatwick: 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st July
Luton: 27th July
Manchester: 26th, 27th 28th, 29th, 30th July
Liverpool: 29th July, 1st Aug
Newcastle: 29th July, 1st Aug
Birmingham: 26th, 27th July
East Midlands: 28th July, 1st Aug
Bristol: 28th, 29th July
Belfast: 28th, 31st July
Cardiff: 31st July
Glasgow: 30th July
Other dates, durations, hotels and departure airports available with supplement. Please use our live chat service or call our friendly travel advisors for more details and to book.
Full Solar Eclipse of the century with Luxor Highlights – Full-Day Tour
Your day begins with an early morning departure from your hotel toward Luxor. Start at the impressive Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most celebrated monuments and a true highlight of its ancient legacy. Afterward, head to Sphinx Alley—where you’ll have a front-row experience as the light gradually disappears when the Moon begins to cover the Sun, turning day into an eclipse-shadowed spectacle.
Once the celestial event has passed, enjoy a pleasant lunch before continuing your exploration. Next, you’ll cross to Luxor’s West Bank using local motorboats. Along the way, stop for stunning photo opportunities at the legendary Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have watched over the Theban landscape for thousands of years.
From there, visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three royal tombs, gaining insight into the lives, power, and beliefs of the pharaohs—especially their ideas about the afterlife. Finally, conclude with the breathtaking Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a magnificent temple built in honor of the remarkable female pharaoh, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs.
You’ll then return to The Red Sea in the evening, carrying the memories of a remarkable experience where the solar eclipse, Egyptian history, and world-class ancient sites come together in one unforgettable journey.
JASMINE PALACE RESORT & SPA REVIEW
This family-friendly pick has all the right ingredients for a beach break to remember, with sparkling pools, endless activities and a great choice of dining. Little ones will especially love its great kids’ facilities, whilst beach bunnies will delight in the shelving sands just paces away.
Location
The hotel has its own private beach area. The hotel is 15km from Hurghada Airport.
Rooms
Each Standard Room with Garden View features an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, safe, minibar, and a relaxing furnished balcony. Rooms with beautiful pool and sea views, along with spacious family rooms ideal for larger parties, are also available. Please note that there are only lifts in the main building of the hotel.
Food & Drink
With five restaurants and six bars to explore, you’ll be spoilt for choice during every meal at the Jasmine Palace, with both local and international flavours on offer. There’s also a laid-back snack bar and well-stocked beverage bar, and special diet meals will happily be created upon request.
Sports & Entertainment
In the gigantic outdoor complex, you’ll find spectacular free-form pools surrounded by beautifully-kept lawns, along with plenty of comfy loungers and parasols. Those who love to keep active can visit the fitness centre or try their hand at racketball, darts and table tennis – as well as check out the diving, snorkelling and windsurfing for a local charge. Younger guests will also love the outdoor and indoor play areas, book and DVD libraries and kids club – and grown-ups will be right at home at the delightful spa (chargeable locally) which includes a sauna and heavenly massage service. Plus, there’s a great evening entertainment programme designed to suit all ages, and Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas for a local charge.
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