Fall, 2026 – Interested in being on the early access list? Drop Your Name & Email Here
Mystical Egypt 2026 With Jordan, Petra & Wadi Rum Add-on
Only spaces remaining!
Description
This immersive historical, cultural and photographic tour with McKay Photography Academy takes you on a journey into Ancient Egypt where you will experience a unique modern age mixed with the ancient old in a culture unlike anywhere else in the world.
Join along with our expert guides for a very exciting, very special, adventure that will be more than you can ever imagine!
Guests with all levels of photographic experience, beginner through advanced are welcome! Even if you are brand new to photography, there is NO NEED to feel intimidated on joining us!
Some Highlights Include:
A luxury Accommodation and Guided Experience!
- Small Group 12 Photographers/ 2 Instructors!
- 2- Non Photographer spaces available
- Professional English Speaking Guides
- Tour of the Giza Pyramids with early morning access
- Tour of the NEW Grand Egyptian Museum
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Tour of Karnak Temple and Luxor
- Dahabiya 4-night Nile Cruise, Merit One Luxury Private ship for MPA
- Embark from Luxor
- Tour of Valley of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon Statues
- Tour of Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple.
- Tour of Philae Temple and High Dam of Aswan
- Disembark in Aswan
- Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel – One of the top hotels in the world!
- Visit to a Colorful Nubian Village near Aswan.
- Optional temple tours, museum tours, or relaxing by the pool
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo Included
Details
- Dates: Fall 2026
- Price: TBD
- TBD Rate for Non-Photo Friend or Spouse Rate (ONLY 2 Available!-Must accompany a photographer)
- Single Supplement add $—(TBD) ONLY 2 available!
Included During Tour Dates:
- Tour Price Includes A TON!
- INCLUDES In Country Airfare and all in-country transportation
- Luxury Ship 4-night cruise on the Nile – Exclusive for McKay
- Top Accommodations Based on Double Occupancy – See in Itinerary
- Many Meals
- All Park Fees
- Complete Preparation Materials, Including Helpful Tips, Packing List, Trip Expectations, Tipping Guidelines,
- Professional English Speaking tour guides
Toby Gelston & TBD **Note – Instructors are scheduled but may change without notice. You will always have a top MPA instruction team!
NOT Included:
- Transportation to and from Cairo, Egypt
- Commercial flight accessible!
- Trip Insurance (Required)
- Personal Expenses such as soft drinks, alcohol, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
- Staff, Guide, Driver, and Crew Gratuities
Accommodations and About Our Vessel
All accommodations on this tour have been carefully hand-picked and chosen based on several factors, including a combination of luxury and service, proximity to historical sights, safety, and historical value such as the world-famous Legend Old Cataract Aswan a 5-star luxury hotel in a 19th-century Victorian palace on the banks of the Nile river.
Our Vessel
We will have our PRIVATE ship exclusive to ourselves. We will be aboard a beautiful small and private 4-night excursion along the Nile!
Please see the photographs of our accommodations in the itinerary!
Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary Coming Soon
Instructors
- Toby Gelston
- TBD
*Note – Instructors are scheduled but may change without notice. You will always have a top MPA instruction team!
Tour Pack
Please download the Tour Packet from the link below when it is available. Much of the information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website. However, this packet will also include some gear specifics for this tour. Please note that this packet may not contain specific flight information, arrival and departure times, accommodations, and other logistical information. Those items will be emailed to you at various times during each tour’s planning process.
Tour Pack Coming Soon