We are dedicated to making your Egypt photography workshop & tour the best possible experience you can have.
Our aim is to create a unique and unforgettable photography adventure that immortalizes your special days spent in Egypt.
Our ultimate goal is to go beyond the expected and deliver a stunning representation of your photography workshop & tour.
Join us for an unforgettable 2027 Egypt Solar Eclipse Photography Workshop, a 14-day photography adventure designed around one of the most anticipated celestial events of the century: the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt. This immersive Egypt photography workshop combines ancient wonders, desert landscapes, world-famous temples, Nile River scenery, and the rare opportunity to photograph the 2027 total solar eclipse near Luxor, one of the best eclipse-viewing regions in the world.
The August 2, 2027 eclipse will pass through Egypt, with Luxor receiving approximately 6 minutes and 22 seconds of totality, making it one of the premier destinations for eclipse photographers and travelers. This is the longest totality on land until the year 2114!
This 14-day Egypt solar eclipse photo tour takes you from the vibrant streets and ancient landmarks of Cairo, to the temples and tombs of Luxor, then along the Nile on a 4-day cruise to Aswan, before returning to Cairo.
Egypt’s timeless scenery — ancient temples, desert landscapes, the Nile River, and world-famous archaeological sites — is a dream for photographers. If you're aiming to capture the 2027 total solar eclipse on your own, location, planning, heat, visibility, and logistics will be key factors. Egypt’s dry desert climate offers strong potential for clear skies, especially compared to many cloudier eclipse destinations, but successful eclipse photography still requires the right strategy, preparation, and positioning. With our experience, planning, and workshop structure, your chances of photographing this once-in-a-lifetime eclipse can improve significantly.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing its ethereal corona and casting an eerie twilight over the landscape. For a few unforgettable minutes, you’ll witness one of nature’s most powerful and photogenic phenomena — a dream scenario for photographers.
Photographers should expect very hot, dry summer conditions in Egypt, especially in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. In Cairo, August daytime highs are typically around 95–96°F (35–36°C), with warm nights around 75–76°F (24°C). In Luxor, conditions are even hotter, with average daytime highs around 103–106°F (39–41°C) and nighttime lows around 77–79°F (25–26°C). Rainfall is extremely rare, and the desert climate often brings long stretches of strong sun and clear skies.
For photographers, this means planning carefully for heat, hydration, sun protection, and long periods outdoors. Lightweight breathable clothing, a wide-brim hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle are strongly recommended. Camera gear should also be protected from dust, heat, and direct sun whenever possible. Early mornings, late afternoons, and golden hour will generally be the most comfortable and visually rewarding times to photograph, while midday is typically spent indoors.
The next total solar eclipse in Egypt will be March 20, 2034, but totality will be over the remote southeastern desert regions!!
Egypt Solar Eclipse Photography Workshop Highlights
This workshop is designed for photographers who want to experience and photograph the 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt while also building a powerful travel photography portfolio.
This trip is ideal for:
Whether your goal is to photograph the eclipse, the pyramids, ancient temples, Nile River landscapes, or the cultural beauty of Egypt, this workshop is designed to maximize photographic opportunities throughout the journey.
🛌 Lodging Notice - Due to high demand during the eclipse period, we have only four Single Supplements available, on a first-come, first-served basis. Once those are filled, all remaining rooms will be double occupancy only. Solo travelers will be matched with a roommate of the same gender if a Single Supplement is not available.
🌦 Weather Disclaimer - While August offers some of the best skies of the year, skies can change quickly. We’ll monitor forecasts closely and adapt as needed to give you the best possible chance for eclipse visibility and compelling photography throughout the trip. We recommend bringing clothing suitable for hot, desert weather.
❌ This workshop will not be cancelled due to events beyond our control. In the rare case that circumstances such as a global pandemic make it impossible to hold the workshop on the original dates, we will reschedule—but not cancel. If you’re concerned about your ability to adjust to a change in dates, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance (in fact, we highly recommend it for all travelers).
✅ A 25% deposit is required to reserve your place. Full payment is due within 4 months of registration. Deposits are non-transferable and non-refundable due to limited space and non-refundable accommodations.
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime? Join The 7 Foot Photographer for this unforgettable 2027 Solar Eclipse Photography Workshop. With world-class instruction, iconic landscapes, and the magic of a total solar eclipse—this is more than a trip. It’s a story you’ll tell through your images for years to come.
Begin your journey to Egypt for the 2027 Egypt Solar Eclipse Photography Workshop. Travelers will depart for Cairo, preparing for two weeks of photography, culture, ancient history, and eclipse chasing.
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt, where our 14-day photography workshop officially begins. After arrival, we will settle in, meet the group, review the itinerary, and prepare for the days ahead.
Cairo is one of the most exciting cities in the world for travel photographers, blending ancient history, street photography, architecture, markets, desert light, and iconic landmarks.
We will spend three full days photographing Cairo, giving us time to capture a variety of iconic and atmospheric locations.
Top Photography Sites in Cairo May Include:
The Pyramids of Giza
One of the most recognizable photography locations in the world, the Pyramids
offer endless opportunities for wide-angle landscapes, telephoto compression,
sunrise and sunset compositions, camel silhouettes, and storytelling images.
The Great Sphinx
A classic Egypt photography subject, perfect for combining ancient history,
dramatic light, and creative foreground-background compositions.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A vibrant market filled with color, texture, lanterns, spices, architecture,
and street photography opportunities.
Islamic Cairo
Photograph historic mosques, narrow streets, arches, minarets, doorways, and
layered urban scenes.
Coptic Cairo
A wonderful area for cultural and architectural photography, with historic
churches, alleys, and quiet details.
The Egyptian Museum or Grand Egyptian Museum Area
Depending on schedules and access, museum-related photography opportunities may
include exterior architecture, cultural scenes, and nearby cityscapes.
Cairo Cityscapes and Nile River Views
Capture the contrast between ancient history and modern Cairo, including
skyline views, river scenes, bridges, boats, and evening light.
These Cairo photography days are designed to help participants create a strong collection of Egypt travel photography, architecture photography, street photography, and ancient Egypt imagery before we continue south to Luxor.
On July 31, we fly from Cairo to Luxor, positioning ourselves in one of the most important locations for the 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt.
Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, and it is one of the most photogenic destinations in Egypt. Its temples, tombs, desert landscapes, and Nile River views make it an exceptional base for both ancient Egypt photography and eclipse photography.
We will spend two full days photographing Luxor, including the major archaeological and landscape photography locations that make this region so famous.
August 2 is the centerpiece of this workshop: the 2027 total solar eclipse in Egypt. Luxor is one of the best-known locations along the eclipse path, with totality lasting more than six minutes.
This day will focus on photographing the eclipse safely and creatively. Participants will have the opportunity to capture eclipse phases, totality, the solar corona, environmental eclipse scenes, reaction images, and documentary-style coverage of one of the most important astronomical events of the century.
Top Photography Sites in Luxor May Include:
Karnak Temple Complex
Massive columns, ancient carvings, statues, obelisks, and dramatic light make
Karnak one of Egypt’s most powerful photography locations.
Luxor Temple
Beautiful at golden hour and after dark, Luxor Temple offers excellent
opportunities for architectural, cultural, and blue-hour photography.
Valley of the Kings
A legendary location filled with ancient tombs, desert scenery, and historical
atmosphere.
Temple of Hatshepsut
A stunning architectural subject set against dramatic cliffs, ideal for
wide-angle compositions and layered desert landscapes.
Colossi of Memnon
A classic sunrise or early-morning photography stop with massive statues and
open desert surroundings.
Nile River Views in Luxor
Photograph sailboats, river reflections, local life, and warm evening light
along the Nile.
On August 3, we begin our 4-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, creating a slower-paced and scenic photography experience along one of the world’s most famous rivers.
The Nile cruise portion of this Egypt photography tour gives us opportunities to photograph temples, villages, river life, boats, palm trees, desert edges, reflections, sunrises, sunsets, and ancient sites between Luxor and Aswan.
Potential photography stops along the Nile may include temples and river landscapes between Luxor and Aswan, depending on the final cruise schedule and local access.
Aswan offers a different visual atmosphere than Cairo and Luxor. The landscape becomes more colorful and relaxed, with granite rocks, islands, feluccas, Nubian culture, palm-lined riverbanks, and warm desert light.
Top Photography Sites in Aswan May Include:
Philae Temple One of the most beautiful temple complexes in southern Egypt, surrounded by water and excellent for architectural and landscape photography.
Nubian Village Colorful buildings, cultural details, portraits, textures, and street scenes make this one of the most vibrant photography opportunities in Aswan.
Feluccas on the Nile Traditional sailboats create classic Egypt photography compositions, especially during sunrise, sunset, and golden hour.
Aswan Nile River Landscapes Photograph islands, river reflections, boats, palms, granite boulders, and warm southern Egypt light.
Abu Simbel Optional Opportunity Depending on logistics and the final itinerary, Abu Simbel may be considered as an additional photography opportunity. This iconic temple complex is one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient sites.
On August 8th, we fly from Aswan back to Cairo. This travel day brings us full circle, returning to Egypt’s capital after photographing Cairo, Luxor, the 2027 total solar eclipse, the Nile River, and Aswan.
Depending on flight schedules, you may be able to catch a flight home the same day, extend your stay, have time for exploring Cairo, or a relaxed evening before departures the following day.
Depart Cairo and return home with a portfolio filled with images from one of the most unique photography adventures in the world: the 2027 Egypt Solar Eclipse Photography Workshop.

Activity level: Easy to Moderate. Some locations require walking a moderate distance or walking up stairs.
Tour group will be 1 van with 10 workshop participants, 2 professional photographers as guides, and 1 local guide that speaks English and Arabic. The smaller group size in the van will allow everyone plenty of room for personal space and photographic gear. It will also allow plenty of time for One-on-One photographic instruction.
Groups of 10 or more can be accommodated and should contact me directly to make reservations.
Private workshops or tours, in a private vehicle, are an option. Please contact me directly about private workshops.
★ All listed meals with a non-alcoholic drink during the workshop
★ Daily transportation to/from photography locations in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
★ All lodging during the workshop (double occupancy, or single occupancy with supplement)
★ Airport transfers
★ Entry fees & Tripod Fees (most landmarks charge a fee for entry and a separate fee for tripods)
★ Professional photography guiding and instruction
★ Gratuity for local tour guides and drivers
• July 27 - Welcome Dinner
• July 28 - August 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• August 3-6 - Meals on Nile River Cruise
• August 7 - Breakfast
• Travel arrangements to/from Cairo International Airport (CAI)
• Lodging outside workshop dates
• Hotel incidentals and sundries
• Passport and all visa fees; any other travel documentation; immunizations and medications, as required.
• Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages
• Photography gear
• Souvenirs and personal items
• Single supplement if requesting a private room ($1500 USD)
• Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section below for more details about gratuities.
• Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance
• After your deposit is processed, you will receive our Booking Confirmation Email, which contains the 2027 Egypt Solar Eclipse Workshop Summary, then you will receive the following emails:
• 120 Day Email that includes the Egypt Workshop Checklist, Gear Suggestions and Airport Pick up Information.
• 90 Day Email that includes additional travel information.
• 60 Day Email that includes additional travel information.
• 30 Day Email that includes What to Pack, Travelling with Photography Gear and Airport Pick up Information.
• 3 Day Email that includes the Airport Pick up Information, and my Contact Information, again.
Join our Egypt photography workshop and embark on a captivating journey through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes and landmarks. With expert guidance, seize every photographic opportunity amidst landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza!!
14 Days / 12 Nights due to losing a day flying to Cairo.
Amazing discount for 2 or more in the group, or combining with another tour.
A group of 2 - 4 participants is only an additional $10,800 USD for each person over the single photographer rate. I don't charge full price for each additional photographer in your group like other guides. I don't think it is right to do so for groups. Groups larger than 4 will have additional discounts applied.
Plus, I give a $250 USD discount for 1 photographer, or a $500 USD discount for 2 photographers, if you've attended another workshop.
★ Cairo, Luxor, Nile River Cruise, Aswan, then return to Cairo
★ 14 days - July 26 - August 8, 2027
★ 12 nights of lodging / hotel accommodations
★ Daily ground transportation
★ Professional instruction before, during and after daily photography excursions, if requested
★ Group photography discussion
★ Meals that are listed on the itinerary are included
★ Private tours are an option. Contact for details.
★ Payments can be spread out over 4 months.
Compare to the following workshops:
Geographic Expeditions - Only 10 Days - $22,250 USD
Inside Egypt - 35 Persons - Only 7 Days - $15,900 USD
9 Days / 7 Nights due to losing a day flying to Cairo.
Amazing discount for 2 or more in the group, or combining with another tour.
A group of 2 - 4 participants is only an additional $8,800 USD for each person over the single photographer rate. I don't charge full price for each additional photographer in your group like other guides. I don't think it is right to do so for groups. Groups larger than 4 will have additional discounts applied.
Plus, I give a $250 USD discount for 1 photographer, or a $500 USD discount for 2 photographers, if you've attended another workshop.
★ Cairo & Luxor, then return to Cairo
★ 9 days - July 26 - August 3, 2027
★ 7 nights of lodging / hotel accommodations
★ Daily ground transportation
★ Professional instruction before, during and after daily photography excursions, if requested
★ Group photography discussion
★ Meals that are listed on the itinerary are included
★ Private tours are an option. Contact for details.
★ Payments can be spread out over 4 months.
Compare to the following workshops:
Geographic Expeditions - Only 10 Days - $22,250 USD
Inside Egypt - 35 Persons - Only 7 Days - $15,900 USD
To reserve a place on the Tour, a 25% deposit is required at the time of reservation. As lined out in the Tour Terms, full payment is due within 4 months of Registration. Your deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable due to the limited space available and accommodations being non-refundable.
RECOMMENDED PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT:
A more comprehensive list is sent after registration.
INSURANCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
We are not able to recommend any particular travel insurance company. The companies listed here are some that offer coverage for Egypt as taken from a basic internet search:
For comparing quotes across providers, Squaremouth and InsureMyTrip are solid comparison tools.
Travel insurance that covers the tour price, medical care, and evacuation is recommended. We recommend that all travelers purchase their insurance within 14 days of their initial reservation to take advantage of any pre-existing condition clause or enhanced cancellation coverage (such as CFAR).
FLIGHTS & DOCUMENTATION
Flights to Cairo
Arrival day is July 27, 2027. Some participants opt to arrive prior to the tour commencement to see areas other than the areas we will visit.
Documentation
Depending on your nationality and duration of stay, a visa may be required. Should you encounter any complications, do not hesitate to seek guidance from us. It is imperative to ascertain the specific visa prerequisites for your country of residence before embarking on the trip.
GRATUITIES
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