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— Specialist Photography Tour

Egypt in Pictures

Sunrise at the Pyramids before the crowds arrive, golden-hour skylines over Cairo, and the textures of markets, temples, and the Nile, the classic route, timed entirely around the best light.

Prices on Request

Quoted individually

8 Days

Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Cairo

1 Guide

Experienced with photographers

No Drones

Bring your own equipment

— Why This Tour Works for Photographers

No rushing, ever.

Early starts and late finishes for the best light, insider timings to avoid crowds, access to unique locations, and the time to pause, set up, and compose. An optional private vehicle keeps you flexible, and an optional dahabiya upgrade offers slow, peaceful travel between shoots.

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— Day By Day —

Your 8 days, built around the light

The classic Cairo–Luxor–Aswan route, with a photography focus built into every stop.

01

Cairo

Arrival in Cairo

Sunset cityscape photography

  • Meet your dedicated guide at Cairo Airport

  • Private transfer to your hotel

  • Short stop for water and snacks

  • Checkin and time to relax

  • Optional sunset shoot from a rooftop overlooking the city

Photography focus: Goldenhour skyline, Cairo street life, warm evening tones.

02

Cairo

The Great Pyramids & The Grand Egyptian Museum

Sunrise at the Pyramids — the photographer’s dream

  1. Early start to capture the sunrise behind the Pyramids

  2. Explore the plateau before crowds arrive

  3. Optional camel photography (your guide will manage tipping)

  4. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

  5. Afternoon break

  6. Optional sunset return to the Pyramids for silhouette shots

Photography focus: Soft morning light, long shadows, desert textures, architectural scale, candid local life.

03

Cairo → Luxor

Old Cairo & Flight or overnight sleeper train to Luxor

Historic streets, colours, and culture

  1. Breakfast and checkout

  2. Explore Old Cairo: mosques, churches, narrow streets, markets

  3. Street photography with your guide helping navigate busy areas

  4. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight or train to Luxor

  5. Arrive in Luxor and transfer to your West Bank hotel

Dinner with the Eldeak family — a warm, authentic experience

Photography focus: Textures, doors, arches, markets, people (with permission), religious architecture.

04

Luxor

West Bank of Luxor

Tombs, temples, and dramatic desert landscapes

  1. Early start for the Valley of the Kings

  2. Capture tomb entrances in soft morning light

  3. Visit Hatshepsut Temple — perfect for symmetry and strong lines

  4. Visit an authentic alabaster workshop

  5. Colossi of Memnon

  6. Board your Nile cruise or dahabiya

  7. Sunset shoot from the deck

Photography focus: Symmetry, stone textures, desert tones, portrait opportunities, wide landscapes.

05

Nile Cruise

Sailing the Nile (Cruise or Dahabiya)

Slow travel, golden light, and river life

If on a dahabiya, this is a highlight day:

  1. Peaceful sailing with no engine noise

  2. Access to small islands unreachable by large ships

  3. Visit a camel market (if the day aligns)

  4. BBQ on the Nile

  5. Walk through small villages

If on a cruise ship, you will still enjoy:

  1. Sunrise and sunset from the deck

  2. Riverbank life

  3. Birds, fishermen, palm groves

Photography focus: Reflections, river life, candid portraits, silhouettes, long exposures at dusk.

06

Edfu & Kom Ombo

Edfu & Kom Ombo

Temples with dramatic light and shadow

  1. Visit Edfu Temple — towering walls and deep shadows

  2. Kom Ombo Temple — perfect for lateafternoon golden light

  3. Optional night photography session on deck

Photography focus: Contrast, geometry, hieroglyphs, architectural details, night sky (depending on conditions).

07

Aswan

Aswan & Philae Temple

Soft light, water reflections, Nubian colours

  1. Visit the Aswan High Dam

  2. Boat to Philae Temple — stunning for photography

  3. Optional Nubian village visit

  4. Optional sunrise or sunset felucca ride

Photography focus: Colour, water reflections, Nubian architecture, boats, warm evening tones.

08

Departure

Departure from Cairo

Final shots & farewell

  1. Flight or overnight sleeper train from Aswan to Cairo

  2. Transfer to your international flight

  3. Your guide will assist with all steps

Photography focus: Final city shots, airport architecture, farewell moments.

— Optional Add-Ons for Photographers —

Extend your shoot list

Not part of the base itinerary, but available to weave in if you want to go further.

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Overnight Desert Camping

  • Night-sky photography

  • Firelight portraits

  • Sunrise over the dunes

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Dahabiya Upgrade

  • Exclusive access to quiet Nile locations

  • Island landings

  • Camel market (if timing aligns) & BBQ on the river

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Off-the-Beaten-Track Sites

  • Quieter temples

  • Rural villages

  • Oases and desert landscapes

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A–Z Land-Based Tour

  • Capture Egypt's landscapes entirely by road

  • Cairo → Luxor or Aswan

  • Stops in places traditional tours never reach

Please note you will need to bring your own equipment and will be responsible for it at all times. We suggest travelling with limited gear, as storage in our vehicles is limited.

The use of drones in Egypt is completely forbidden  so please leave them at home.

Additional needs Friendly Adaptations Available

This itinerary can be adapted for:

  • sensory needs

  • reduced mobility

  • slower pacing

  • quieter environments

  • predictable routines

  • travellers who prefer minimal transitions

Your guide will provide calm, clear explanations and adjust the pace at any time.

Why This Tour Works for Photographers

  • Early starts and late finishes for the best light

  • Insider timings to avoid crowds

  • Access to unique locations

  • Time to pause, set up, and compose

  • No rushing - ever

  • Optional private vehicle for flexibility

  • Optional dahabiya for slow, peaceful travel

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— Ready when you are —

Let's plan your photography tour of Egypt.

Tell us your dates, your equipment, and whether the dahabiya upgrade is calling, Adele, Martin or Ahmed will reply personally.

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