THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph Egypt's historic architecture and daily life, from Cairo's pyramids and Sphinx to the Nile landscapes and ancient temples of Aswan and Luxor. The Red Sea coast adds coastal and marine subjects to the journey.
Cairo's pyramids and museums
Photograph pyramids, museums and Khan el-Khalili Market in Cairo, combining monuments, architectural details and urban life.
The Nile and ancient temples
Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel and Luxor, photographing Nile scenery and light across temple columns and carvings.
Red Sea hotel and town scenes
Photograph the hotel and nearby town around Hurghada, adding coastal settings and architectural details to the journey.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Limei Li →Ling Zi →
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Limei Li
Specializes in children's portraits, portrait photography and mobile photography. She has worked in professional photography travel and portraiture since 2012. She regularly provides mobile photography training for the municipal and Pingshan procuratorates, Agricultural Bank of China, rural commercial banks, the water group, China Southern Power Grid, the municipal planning and land commission, the ocean administration, Jiuzhou Construction, Marriott's fitness club, the BMW owners' club and other organizations. Photography journeys She has led groups to the Balkans, Russia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan, Chiang Mai, Turkey, Semporna, Singapore, Iran, Israel, Italy, India, Indonesia, Jordan and Vietnam, as well as Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards and exhibitions Excellence awards in the Hantu Imaging China WeChat competition, Charming China National Photography Exhibition, Toronto International TIPF documentary category and Sirui Mobile Photography Competition; gold in the documentary category of the Shenhong Photography Competition; work exhibited at the Dali and Vancouver international photography exhibitions.
Ling Zi
Specializes in filmmaking, writing and directing, production, planning, documentary photography, portraiture and landscapes. Gold award in the folk customs category of the 4th Asia-Pacific Cup International Photography Art Exhibition. She has extensive experience directing and producing promotional films and documentaries, and leads photography trips within China and overseas each year. Her photography post-production training has included more than 400 sessions and 20,000 participant attendances for organizations including the Futian urban management bureau, the water group, the Nanshan publicity department, the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, Peking University's MBA program, the Hangcheng, Xixiang, Yutang and Taoyuan community offices, the Guangming New District Photography Association and the Shenzhen Senior Photographers Association.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Dec 17 · Africa/CairoDay 1: December 17 — Shenzhen–Cairo (flight)
Flight: Shenzhen–Cairo HU471/01:55/08:10 Morning: Saladin Citadel and Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (watch the city awaken) Afternoon: Egyptian Museum
Accommodation:Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
DAY 02Dec 18 · Africa/CairoDay 2: December 18 — Cairo
Morning: Pyramids Afternoon: Khan el-Khalili Market
Accommodation:Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
DAY 03Dec 19 · Africa/CairoDay 3: December 19 — Cairo–Aswan (flight)
Flight: Cairo–Aswan MS086/19:00/20:25 Daytime: Grand Egyptian Museum Evening: Fly to Aswan
Accommodation:movenpick ASW
DAY 04Dec 20 · Africa/CairoDay 4: Aswan–Philae Temple–Nile
Morning: Philae Temple Midday: Lunch or afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel (optional, at your own expense). At sunset, take a three-masted sailboat on the Nile and await sunset. (Note: No visit to the Nubian village.)
Accommodation:movenpick ASW
DAY 05Dec 21 · Africa/CairoDay 5: December 21 — Aswan–282 KM (approximately 3.5 hours)–Abu Simbel–282 KM (approximately 3.5 hours)–Aswan (road travel)
Morning: Travel to Abu Simbel and visit Abu Simbel Temple Afternoon: Return to Aswan,
Accommodation:movenpick ASW
DAY 06Dec 22 · Africa/CairoDay 6: December 22 — Aswan–240 KM (approximately 3 hours)–Luxor (road travel)
Travel to Luxor, visiting Kom Ombo Temple en route; visit Luxor Temple at nightfall
Accommodation:Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor -Convention Center
DAY 07Dec 23 · Africa/CairoDay 7: December 23 — Luxor (bus)
Morning: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple (note: depart for Karnak photography after lunch; after 15:00 the columns lose sunlight and are difficult to photograph)
Accommodation:Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor -Convention Center
DAY 08Dec 24 · Africa/CairoDay 8: December 24 — Luxor–320 KM (approximately 4 hours)–Hurghada
Before noon: Visit Medinet Habu, Dendera Temple and the secret crypt. Afternoon: Drive to the hotel in Hurghada, followed by free time. Please note: Arrival at the Red Sea will be late, and the day's schedule is tight.
Accommodation:Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
DAY 09Dec 25 · Africa/CairoDay 9: Hotel and nearby town around Hurghada
Photograph the hotel and nearby town throughout the day.
Accommodation:Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
DAY 10Dec 26 · Africa/CairoDay 10: December 26 — Hurghada–Cairo
Flight: Hurghada–Cairo MS024/17:50/18:55 Evening: Free time or rest
Accommodation:Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
DAY 11Dec 27 · Africa/CairoDay 11: December 27 — Cairo–home cities
Flight: Cairo–Shenzhen HU472/12:20/04:20+1 day
DAY 12Dec 28 · Africa/CairoDay 12: December 28 — Arrive back in China
Arrive back in China at the end of the trip. Arrival time awaits operator confirmation.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Limei Li / Ling Zi
- Up to 5 travelers
- Included13-seat air-conditioned tour bus and driver;
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Photography leader · Limei Li / Ling Zi Up to 5 travelers Included · 13-seat air-conditioned tour bus and driver; Included · Local Chinese-speaking guide accompanying the entire trip; Included · Driver and guide tips;
Transport
- Included13-seat air-conditioned tour bus and driver;
- IncludedAirport arrival assistance;
- ExcludedInternational and domestic Egyptian airfare;
Travel details and reference schedules
Reference flights for the instructor: Outbound: December 17: Shenzhen–Cairo HU471/01:55/08:10 Intermediate flights: December 19: Cairo–Aswan MS086/19:00/20:25 December 26: Hurghada–Cairo MS024/17:50/18:55 Return: December 27: Cairo–Shenzhen HU472/12:20/04:20+1 day Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website. These services are for reference and do not constitute confirmed group transport. Final services and meeting times await operator confirmation.
Photography
- Cairo's pyramids and museums
- The Nile and ancient temples
- Red Sea hotel and town scenes
Photography details
Cairo's pyramids and museums Photograph pyramids, museums and Khan el-Khalili Market in Cairo, combining monuments, architectural details and urban life. The Nile and ancient temples Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel and Luxor, photographing Nile scenery and light across temple columns and carvings. Red Sea hotel and town scenes Photograph the hotel and nearby town around Hurghada, adding coastal settings and architectural details to the journey. Cairo's pyramids and museums The Nile and ancient temples Red Sea hotel and town scenes Included · Photography guidance and support from the tour's photography instructor throughout the journey; Included · At least 20 professionally retouched photographs taken during the trip;
Accommodation
- 11 nights
- Included10 nights in standard rooms at the local hotels listed in the itinerary (breakfast for two and taxes included);
- ExcludedA single supplement applies if a roommate is unavailable or a private room is requested. The amount awaits operator confirmation.
Accommodation details
Day 1：Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Day 2：Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Day 3：movenpick ASW Day 4：movenpick ASW Day 5：movenpick ASW Day 6：Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor -Convention Center Day 7：Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor -Convention Center Day 8：Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Day 9：Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Day 10：Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Day 1 · 2026-12-17 Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Day 2 · 2026-12-18 Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Day 3 · 2026-12-19 movenpick ASW Day 4 · 2026-12-20 movenpick ASW Day 5 · 2026-12-21 movenpick ASW Day 6 · 2026-12-22 Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor -Convention Center Day 7 · 2026-12-23 Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor -Convention Center Day 8 · 2026-12-24 Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Day 9 · 2026-12-25 Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Day 10 · 2026-12-26 Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Meals
- Included10 nights in standard rooms at the local hotels listed in the itinerary (breakfast for two and taxes included);
- IncludedOne bottle of mineral water per person per day.
- ExcludedAll main meals;
Visa
- ExcludedEntry visa (Egypt visa on arrival: USD 25/person);
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Included
10 nights in standard rooms at the local hotels listed in the itinerary (breakfast for two and taxes included);
13-seat air-conditioned tour bus and driver;
Local Chinese-speaking guide accompanying the entire trip;
Driver and guide tips;
Airport arrival assistance;
Photography guidance and support from the tour's photography instructor throughout the journey;
At least 20 professionally retouched photographs taken during the trip;
Initial admission to attractions listed in the quotation;
SIM card with local mobile data;
Personal travel accident insurance;
One bottle of mineral water per person per day.
Not included
International and domestic Egyptian airfare;
All main meals;
Entry visa (Egypt visa on arrival: USD 25/person);
Personal and shopping expenses;
A single supplement applies if a roommate is unavailable or a private room is requested. The amount awaits operator confirmation.
Items not mentioned in the quotation, items marked as self-funded, and other items;
In exceptional circumstances caused by force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, airline delays or cancellations, or consular visa delays, the organizing team may cancel or alter the itinerary. We may charge any additional expenses based on the actual additional expenditure incurred, including overseas visa extensions, accommodation, meals, transport, and national airfare adjustments, while doing our best to minimise everyone's losses.
Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.
BEFORE YOU GO
What to know before you go
Availability and booking
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Trip information
[Transport] 1. Flights arranged by the organizing team use economy-class group tickets. Before tickets are issued, check the airline's rules for changes and refunds. 2. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 3. The airlines and flight times listed are for guidance only. Flight changes may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Please follow the final trip details sent before departure. [Accommodation] Accommodation is arranged for two people sharing a room. We'll try to match solo travelers with a roommate of the same gender. If you prefer not to share, or no roommate is available, you must pay a single supplement for your own room. [Group meals] We aim to serve meals suited to Chinese tastes. We make sure everyone has enough to eat. [Photography] 1. Photography sessions follow the itinerary, but conditions on the day may affect how long we spend at each location. 2. Read the itinerary carefully and choose a trip that suits your health and circumstances. Skipping part of the itinerary for health or other personal reasons, or choosing not to use the arranged accommodation or transport, counts as voluntary withdrawal from those arrangements. You are responsible for your own safety while not taking part in the itinerary. 3. Stay with the group during photography sessions unless you have permission to leave. This does not apply during free time. The organizing team is not responsible for accidents that occur while you are away from the group. 4. Typhoons, blizzards or other events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary. [Fuel surcharges] The organizing team reserves the right to adjust the amount payable if fluctuations in global oil markets lead to a substantial rise in fuel surcharges. If the team can absorb the increase, the amount payable will remain unchanged. [Before departure] 1. We'll send your final trip details no later than the day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed sooner, we'll let you know as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the final trip details sent before departure, the final trip details take precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from arranging optional paid activities, please contact the provider directly for details, charges and bookings if you wish to take part. If you need language assistance from a guide or tour leader, any help is provided in a personal capacity, whether paid or unpaid. It is not provided on behalf of the organizing team or the local tour operator. The organizing team is not involved in the payments, transactions or service standards for activities during free time. You are responsible for the outcome of those arrangements.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Itinerary dates use Africa/Cairo. Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.