Luxor Photography Tour: West Bank & Sunset

Morning: The Silent Valley & Shadow Play Your day begins with a drive away from the tour buses into the Western Valley (the Valley of the Monkeys). This stark, dramatic canyon feels wild and untouched. We visit the Tomb of Ay, which is often completely empty. Here, you can take your time photographing the intricate wall paintings without being rushed or having strangers walk into your frame. Following this, we head to Medinet Habu. We time this visit for the morning angle when the sun casts long, dramatic shadows across the deep relief carvings of the pylons, bringing the ancient battle scenes to life in high contrast.

Midday: Rest & Recharge Recognizing that the harsh overhead sun at midday is the enemy of good photography, we take a long, relaxed lunch break at a shaded restaurant on the West Bank. This is a chance to review your morning shots, recharge your batteries, and enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal while the light softens.

Late Afternoon: The River & The Twilight As the afternoon light turns golden, we board a private Felucca sailboat. Your skipper will navigate the Nile, positioning the boat so you can capture the iconic white sails against the backdrop of the rugged West Bank mountains and the setting sun. We disembark and head straight to Luxor Temple just before dusk. This is the "Blue Hour"—that fleeting moment when the sky is a deep, royal blue and the temple’s floodlights turn the sandstone into glowing gold. It is the most atmospheric time to photograph the Avenue of Sphinxes and the colossal statues of Ramses II.