Festival & Events Tours in Egypt

See the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century—6 minutes and 22 seconds—from a private spot near Luxor on August 2, 2027. Totality happens at 1:05 PM with the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple around you, places where ancient astronomers once tracked stars.

On October 22, 2026, see the Abu Simbel Sun Festival when sunrise lights up the statues of Amun-Re, Re-Herakhte, and Ramses II inside the temple sanctuary. Check out the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings with its decorated pharaonic tombs, see Karnak Temple's tall Hypostyle Hall, and cruise the Nile on a 5-star ship.

On August 2, 2027, see the longest total solar eclipse until 2114 from the UNESCO-listed Temples of Karnak and Luxor, where totality lasts 6 minutes and 23 seconds with an 82% chance of clear skies. The trip includes visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and Valley of the Kings.

See the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel on October 22, 2026, when sunrise lights up the inner sanctum of Ramses II's Great Temple with incredible precision. This 13-day trip takes you to UNESCO sites like the Pyramids of Giza and Valley of the Kings, plus a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Premium river cruising meets archaeological wonders on this cultural adventure. Local festivals showcase ancient temple rituals and time-honored traditions. Guests enjoy private transfers and all-inclusive service throughout the journey.

See the rare Abu Simbel Sun Festival, which only happens twice a year when sunlight lights up the statues of Ramses II, Amun-Ra, and Ra-Horakhty inside the temple's inner sanctuary, and there's traditional Nubian music and dancing too. Check out UNESCO sites like the Great Pyramids of Giza and Valley of the Kings.