Siwa Eclipse Journey – 30 July 2027

Artist’s impression of a solar eclipse over Siwa Oasis

Siwa Eclipse Journey · 30 July 2027

SIWA OASIS / 30 JULY 2027 DEPARTURE

EXPLORE THE OASIS BEFORE ECLIPSE DAY

Begin with Siwa’s salt lakes, ancient temples and Great Sand Sea. On 2 August, gather at a private desert farm for the eclipse viewing experience, then fly to Cairo for an overnight stay.

Departure
30 July 2027
Siwa programme
4 days · 3 nights
Outbound
Cairo → Siwa by bus
Return
Siwa → Cairo by air

YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Day 1 · 30 July · Salt lakes and hot springs

Travel from Cairo to Siwa by bus. Meet the representative, enjoy a light lunch and check in. Gather at 3:30 pm for the Salt Lakes, with time to swim and relax at the Stanly setup. Enjoy snacks, music and dinner at sunset, then unwind at Aman Ykden’s sulphur hot spring before returning to the hotel.

Day 2 · 31 July · Temples and oasis heritage

Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9:30 am, with gathering at 9:45 am. Visit the Mountain of the Dead, the Temple of the Oracle, the ruins of the Temple of Amun and Dakrour Mountain. Pause at Cleopatra’s Spring for Siwan drinks, enjoy a light lunch and finish with a Moroccan-style buffet dinner at Taziry Hotel.

Day 3 · 1 August · Shali and the Great Sand Sea

After breakfast, explore Shali Fortress and its panoramic views. Set off on a desert safari to Bir Wahed and the Cold Lake. Enjoy snacks, Siwan tea, music and sandboarding at Stanly’s desert setup. Watch the sunset over the Great Sand Sea and share a candlelit dinner under the stars before returning to the hotel.

Day 4 · 2 August · Eclipse viewing and flight to Cairo

After breakfast, check out at 10:00 am and travel to the private desert farm. The viewing event includes reserved space, chairs, tables, shade, refreshments, barbecue lunch and guest assistance, with space for observation and photography. Afterwards, transfer to Siwa Airport for a flight scheduled at approximately 6:00 pm. On arrival in Cairo, transfer by private vehicle to a five-star hotel for an overnight stay.

SIWA WITH STANLY EGYPT

Siwa with Stanly EgyptA Siwa journey with Stanly EgyptExploring Siwa Oasis

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Cairo–Siwa bus transfer, the Siwa–Cairo flight, listed Siwa visits and entrance fees, the 4×4 safari, three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners in Siwa, the private eclipse event with barbecue lunch and refreshments, event arrangements and permits, and applicable taxes. The itinerary also includes a transfer to a five-star Cairo hotel and an overnight stay after the return flight; confirm the complete accommodation arrangement with the team.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

International flights, Egypt entry visa, other domestic flights, travel and medical insurance, meals not specified, alcoholic drinks, optional activities, personal expenses and gratuities.

DEPARTURE & ENQUIRIES

Departure: 30 July 2027. Eclipse viewing: 2 August 2027. Contact Stanly Egypt for the Cairo meeting point, availability, room options, complete trip duration including the Cairo overnight and confirmed pricing.

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