The travel dates of the following travel program is to be understood as a suggestion. You can also arrive on other days. However, you should arrive at least two days before the day of the solar eclipse and return at the earliest two days after the solar eclipse.
The journey to Luxor will probably be by direct flight (depending on the season) or by domestic flight via Cairo. Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the booked hotel.
After a detour to the imposing Memnon Colossi from the 18th dynasty (two colossal statues standing side by side, which represent Pharaoh Amenophis III and were once located in front of the pylons of the entrance to his mortuary temple), today you will first visit the extraordinary rock temple of Hatshepsut, probably the most important building on the west bank. The mortuary temple of the famous queen dates back to the 18th dynasty (15th century BC) and has a characteristic, rather idiosyncratic architecture that seems almost modern. The temple was dedicated to the imperial god Amun, the god of the dead Anubis and the goddess Hathor. The decoration of the temple depicts, among other things, Hatshepsut's historic expedition to Punt. The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
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After visiting the temple, we head to the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is located a few kilometers west of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor and was the burial place of many Egyptian pharaohs of the New Kingdom (ca. 1539-1075 BC). It is famous for its richly decorated burial chambers, which were carved deep into the mountains. A total of 64 tombs have been found here, including Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. The tombs in the Valley of the Kings are known for their impressive and very well-preserved wall paintings, which contain scenes from the lives of the deceased as well as religious depictions. The Valley of the Kings has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. You will visit three magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will select the most interesting and beautiful tombs, as the tombs open to visitors rotate (not necessarily the same tombs are always open). You will be accompanied by a qualified German-speaking guide on this day.
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After breakfast, you will first visit the temple complex of Karnak on the east bank of the Nile. The Temple of Karnak in Luxor is the largest temple complex in Egypt and one of the most impressive buildings of antiquity. Extended for over 2,000 years, it was the most important sanctuary of the god Amun. The centerpiece is the Great Hall of Columns with 134 monumental columns up to 23 meters high. The complex includes several temples, obelisks and sacred lakes. The huge pylons and finely chiseled reliefs are particularly impressive. The temple was a spiritual and political center of ancient Egypt and still impresses today with its enormous architecture and detailed art.
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You will then visit the mighty Luxor Temple, which was built and expanded during the New Kingdom (1550 - 1070 BC). The temple is connected to the Karnak Temple via a three-kilometre-long processional way in the form of a sphinx avenue. The Luxor Temple was dedicated to the triad of gods Amun, Mut and Chons. Two 15-metre-high colossal statues representing Ramses II and a 25-metre-high obelisk guard the gate to the sanctuary. Inside the temple is the colonnaded courtyard. The columns, which are shaped like papyrus flowers, are covered with hieroglyphs that tell of the god Amun and the victorious battles of Ramses II. The temple was used to deify the king and (like the Karnak Temple) is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On this day, you will be accompanied by a German-speaking, qualified tour guide.
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After breakfast, you will take a small boat to the east bank to Luxor City and visit the Luxor Museum. It houses numerous high-quality exhibits that were found during the excavations around Luxor. You will then visit the Mummy Museum. It provides an interesting insight into the technique of mummification and houses numerous animal mummies as well as the mummy of the high priest Masaharta. Both museums are visited without a tour guide.
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Today is marked by the longest total solar eclipse until the year 2114. The duration of the total phase in Luxor is an exceptional 6 minutes & 20 seconds and begins shortly after 10:00 am UT (1:00 pm local time) with the sun almost vertical (81 degrees). The event will last approximately 2 hours & 45 minutes from the start of the partial eclipse.
Experience this phenomenon of the century on the roof terrace of your hotel or about 5 kilometers north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile, in a garden rented exclusively for our guests. This spot is located near the center line of the totality zone, where the duration of the total phase is 6 minutes & 22 seconds, only one second less than at the spot of the maximum of the eclipse, southwest of Luxor in the middle of the desert.
Eye protection: Observing a solar eclipse without protective filters (solar eclipse glasses) can lead to serious and permanent damage to the eyes, including blindness. HERE you will find expert tips on how to protect your eyes.
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Today you are going on a day trip to Dendera. Dendera is a small Upper Egyptian town located about 70 kilometers north of Luxor. The main attraction of the temple complex of Dendera is the Hathor Temple, perhaps the best-preserved temple in Upper Egypt. The entire complex covers around 40,000 m² and is surrounded by a mighty mud-brick wall. The current Hathor Temple dates back to 54 BC, during the Ptolemaic dynasty, and was completed by the Roman Emperor Tiberius. However, the temple rests on the foundations of earlier buildings dating back to at least the reign of Pharaoh Cheops (known as the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza). In addition to the Hathor Temple, the site also contains Roman and Pharaonic mammisi (birth houses), the ruins of a Coptic church and a small chapel dedicated to the goddess Isis from the Roman or Ptolemaic period. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified German-speaking guide.
After breakfast, you will first visit the magnificent temple complex of Medinet Habu, which was built in honor of Ramses III. The mortuary temple of Ramses III in Medinet Habu, near Luxor, is one of the best-preserved temples of the New Kingdom. It impresses with huge reliefs depicting the victories of Ramses III over the "Sea Peoples". The temple follows the classic pattern of Egyptian mortuary temples with monumental pylons, a spacious courtyard and richly decorated columned halls. The well-preserved colors of the reliefs and the detailed depictions of rituals and battles are particularly noteworthy. The surrounding palace complex also features royal living quarters. Among other things, the pharaoh's bathroom can be visited. Medinet Habu was not only a cult center, but also a fortified complex that served as an administrative center. A fascinating testimony to ancient Egyptian architecture.
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Afterwards, you will visit the Valley of the Queens, where you will see three beautiful tombs: the tomb of the royal wife Titi (it is not known to which Ramses she was married), the tomb of Chaemwaset and the tomb of Amunherkhepshef, both sons of Ramses III who died young (the famous tomb of Nefertari is closed until further notice). Finally, you will visit the Ancient Egyptian Village of the Workers (Deir el Medina), where the artists, craftsmen and laborers who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom lived. There is a fairly well-preserved Ptolemaic temple on the site, which was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. You will also visit three private tombs there, the tombs of Sennedjem, Inherkhau and Pashedu. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified German-speaking guide.
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Transfer to Luxor airport. Alternatively, you can extend your trip to the Red Sea or to Aswan, from where you can also visit the famous temple complex of Abu Simbel.
Services included in the price: All local transfers with modern air-conditioned vehicles*, 7 nights' accommodation in a double room, meals: half board, sightseeing and excursions as described in the program, all entrance fees, German-speaking** tour guide as noted in the program, re-usable water bottle, Eclipse T-shirt or Eclipse cap, solar eclipse glasses, individual support by Beluga staff on site, insolvency insurance.
*All guided tours and excursions that are part of this program are carried out in groups of a maximum of 8 people.
**Other languages on request.
Price per person: from € 1,450 with accommodation in typical local hotels.
Minimum number of participants for this program: 4 participants.
On request: Visa & airport service. One of our associates will be waiting for you inside the airport terminal to take care of the visa formalities. € 30,- per person (subject to visa price increases).
We are also happy to offer you a flight to Egypt & back (flight schedules are expected to be published in September 2026).
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The tour operator for all trips listed on this website is Beluga Reisen GmbH.
