Group Size: 45 - 72 HAA participants
Price: $26,950 per person double occupancy / $29,950 single occupancy
Co-sponsored with: MIT, Yale
Trip Overview
Join HAA in Egypt in 2027 for the most magnificent Total Solar Eclipse of our lifetimes, with a stunning 6 minutes and 22 seconds of totality in Luxor—an event that won't be repeated until 2114. You'll view the eclipse from a prime location along the center line.
Begin your journey with two nights in London. Enjoy a welcome reception and exclusive tour at the Royal Institution, including a lecture from university scientists. Visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich to explore London’s astronomical legacy.
Avoid Cairo airport crowds by taking a private jet directly to Giza’s Sphinx International Airport. There, tour the world’s largest museum—Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum—featuring the country’s history from prehistory to Roman times.
Fly by private jet to Luxor for three nights at the Luxor Hilton, ideal for eclipse viewing. Visit ancient sites like the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Tutankhamon’s tomb, and Karnak Temple during the cooler early mornings and evenings.
Return to London by private jet for sightseeing and a visit to the Science Museum. Conclude with an evening at the Royal Society—featuring a tour, talk on the history of solar eclipses, and a celebratory farewell dinner.
Schedule by Day
Pricing
$26,950 per person double occupancy / $29,950 single occupancy
Accommodations
- Two nights at the Savoy Hotel, London
- Three nights at the Luxor Hilton
- One night at the Savoy Hotel, London
Extensions
Cambridge, UK Pre-Trip Extension (July 26-29, 2027)
$2,595 per person double occupancy / $1,100 single supplement
What to Expect
This is a moderately strenuous program that is at times both physically demanding and busy and requires you to be in good health and physical condition. There will be early departures on several days and the program continues into the evening. Daily excursions include visits to one or more sites, and some days can require up to three hours of walking. In Egypt walking is often over loose rocks and uneven sandy or steep terrain where stairs are unavailable or do not have handrails. In Egypt temperatures will likely be over 100 F and very dry. If you rely on a cane or walker, you may not be able to visit all the sites on the program. We request that you notify us in advance of any walking difficulty so that we can review the program in detail with you.
In Egypt there are opportunities to enter tombs, which require stooping and maneuvering down ladders or steep steps, often without handrails. The degree of difficulty will be described in daily briefings, and all activities are optional, so each traveler may choose the activity level that best suits his or her ability.
Travel on land will be by modern air-conditioned motorcoaches, with drives generally 1-2 hours or less at a time. There will be three flights during the program (included in the tour cost) that range from 1.5-5.5 hours in length.
Note that ideal weather conditions and cloud conditions for viewing the eclipse can change and are not guaranteed. This promises to be a memorable journey, but as with all travel, a flexible attitude, a spirit of adventure, and a willingness to explore new areas will enhance your enjoyment of this program. You do not have to participate in all the scheduled activities, except when traveling to the next destination. We are sure you will be pleased with the exciting educational program provided, but we want you to be aware of the pace and activity level.
