luxor travel information

[size=12]The ancient Nile Valley city of Luxor offers visitors awe-inspiring historical and archaeological sights such as the famous Valley of the Kings, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, all built by the ancient Egyptians, as well as several interesting museums. It is also a good place to take a cruise on the river Nile.

[b]Ancient Egyptian capital located in the Nile Valley in central [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط], Luxor is the most popular travel destination in Southern Egypt. The present city of Luxor is located on the Eastern bank of Nile, whereas the Western bank was a home to the ancient capital of Egypt, Thebes. The Eastern bank of Nile in Luxor entices visitors with vast temples and ancient royal tombs as well as spectacular desert and river scenery, while the Western bank is a modern city with shopping opportunities, hotels and restaurants, plus an international airport and a railway station. Nowadays there are also some hotels in Luxor on the East side of the river, making it faster for tourists to visit the premier attractions of Luxor.

Sights and activities in Luxor: historic sites, museums, golf and Nile cruises

The main tourist sights in Luxor belong to the World Heritage -listed ancient city of Thebes, the city of the god Amon, and the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms. The area includes the world-famous temples and palaces of Karnak and Luxor and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. Yet more temples around Luxor can be explored in Medinet Habu. All these are located close to the present city of Luxor on the other side of the Nile River, and [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] can take you through all of them.

Historical attractions:-

The temples of Karnak and Luxor are large ancient Egyptian temple complexes with statues, obelisks and columns dedicated to the gods and pharaohs of the ancient kingdom. The Valley of the Kings is a famous tomb area of the Egyptian pharaohs and nobles, as is also the Valley of Queens close by. Only some of the tombs there are open for the public.
Museums & activities:-

Besides historic sights, Luxor has two good museums and activities such as hot-air ballooning and [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] are available. Luxor is also a good base to see other parts of Southern Egypt or to go to [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] to Cairo or vice versa. You can also take a sailing tour on a traditional Egyptian sailboat, or rent a bike and ride around the ancient Thebes. Also camel and donkey riding tours are available.

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Luxor travel information and practical tips

Luxor has a hot, dry desert climate with very high temperatures during the summer months. Wintertime is more comfortable time to visit Luxor, with still warm temperatures and less scorching sunshine.

[ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] is easy:-

You can either fly there, as the city has an international airport with regular domestic flights to Luxor, or you can take a bus, a train or a cruise boat upriver from Cairo. Once in Luxor, public transport is handled mainly by buses and ferries. You can cross the Nile River by a bridge or with several ferries. Taxis, horse carriages and motorboats are also available. [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] are available both in the city and at the airport.

Services & safety. The several [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] offer something in every price category, and the many available [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] have a good range of prices and cuisines. Nightlife in Luxor is restricted mainly to the hotels. English is spoken in Luxor by people working in tourism-related professions. Luxor is a relatively safe place for visitors, although pick pocketing exists and the threat of terrorism is present.

Sightseeing tours in Luxor:-

If you are short on time while visiting Luxor, it may be a good idea to take a sightseeing tour to see all the major historical attractions of Luxor. There are many tour operators in Luxor who offer day tours visiting the numerous historical attractions in the area. There are also many other types of day tours available, from balloon rides to sailboat cruises.

Golf in Luxor:-

Luxor is home to one of the best golf courses in Egypt, the Royal Valley Golf Club. This great 18-hole Golf Course is located just 10 minutes away from Luxor Airport. Golf in Luxor is pleasant in dry desert settings. In the hot summertime, the best times of the day for playing are morning and late afternoon.

Nile cruises in Luxor:-

Cruise down the Nile river is arguably one of the many highlights of Egypt. Many of the famous Nile cruises depart from or end in Luxor. There are many types of cruises available from day cruises with little sailboats to week-long luxury cruises with large cruise boats. You can even charter your own sailing vessel. Short sailboat cruise on the Nile is a relaxing way to spend an evening or an afternoon
Traveling and flights to Luxor:-

Luxor has a small international airport that receives both scheduled and charter flights to Luxor from Europe and Middle East, as well as plenty of domestic flights. Direct charter flights are available especially in the winter season. Those who have more time to travel can also travel to Luxor by train or bus or aboard a cruise boat. Trains to Luxor are inexpensive and train ride a nice option to flights if you want to see the sceneries on the way. The cruise boats are slower but more stylish. There are also regular bus connections to Luxor from all major cities of Egypt
Car rental in Luxor:-

Renting a car in Luxor is a good idea if you want to travel to other sites in Southern Egypt. Car rental is available in rental agencies, hotels and in the airport. To rent a car in Egypt, you need to be 21 years old and have a driver’s license that is at least one year old. Traffic in Egypt can be quite scary if you have not used to it. Driving in Egypt is on the right side of the road

Hotels in Luxor:-

There are plenty of hotels in Luxor with a good variety of choices from cheap hostels to luxury hotels along the bank of the Nile River. The famous Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor is a five-star hotel south of the Luxor temple that was built during the British colonial rule in 1886. Most of Luxor’s hotels are situated in the East Bank of the Nile, but more and more hotels are being built also into the West Bank close to the historic sites.
Food and Restaurants in Luxor:-

Luxor has a wide range of restaurants from the top-end dining places of the best hotels to the small local eateries with Egyptian dishes. While most of the restaurants in Luxor serve Arabic cuisine, you can also find Western food in many places in Luxor, as in any tourist destinations in Egypt. Most of the hotels have their own restaurants. Egyptians eat their dinner late at night and many restaurants are usually open until the early hours of the morning. Many restaurants in Luxor do not have liquor licenses.

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