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Inside Background
Architecture 
Luxor’s prime attraction to tourists is in the multitude of architectural...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Health & Safety 
 H & S  in Egypt in general is viewed as unnecessary by most of the...
Last edited: 04 June 2011
History 
The city of Luxor was originally the site of the 4000 year old city Thebes (the...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
To get a feel of Luxor before you travel there or just to see it through the...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
Weather & When to Go 
Even the winter months in Egypt can reach temperatures of up to 80 degrees, so...
Last edited: 30 January 2012
A Balloon Flight 
A Balloon flight over the West Bank Traveller Articles should NOT be adverts...
Last edited: 02 November 2010
Common Words and Phrases 
Arabic can be a complex and tricky language to master, however it is fairly...
Last edited: 26 August 2011
Drink Water & Stay Safe in the Sun 
When in Luxor, it is important to drink plenty of bottled water to keep up your...
Last edited: 13 June 2011
Egyptian Currency 
A pictorial record of what Egyptian currency looks like:   200 LE note   100 LE...
Last edited: 31 March 2012
Impact of "Arab Spring" 
The 'Arab Spring' in Cairo at the beginning of 2011 has created some challenges...
Last edited: 03 January 2012
Know Before You Go Checklist & Visa info 
Overview This guide has been written using information from the UK Foreign and...
Last edited: 01 April 2012
Maps 
LUXOR - Maps of the area showing hotels, restaurants, some local tour...
Last edited: 12 December 2011
Opinions about Nile Cruises 
After collecting the opinions of TA members since the 17th of February 2008...
Last edited: 07 June 2010
Scams and Unpleasantness in Luxor 
Luxor is NOT a dangerous destination Luxor, just like every other city in...
Last edited: 11 December 2011
Supermarket Shopping 
There are a number of small to medium supermarkets in Luxor that sell both...
Last edited: 08 January 2010
Tourist Attitudes 
Some of the reviews that are read often give an image of the Egyptian people...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Visiting a family home 
Overview It is a very common occurrence when in Luxor to be invited to a family...
Last edited: 11 April 2012
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
A passport and a visa are necessary to gain entrance into Egypt. A renewable...
Last edited: 06 October 2010
Getting Around 
There are several ways to get from place to place in Luxor.  Firstly, as most...
Last edited: 08 October 2010
Taxis & Rental Cars 
TAXIS You certainly don’t need to rent a self drive car in Luxor and indeed...
Last edited: 04 April 2012
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Use a local tour company.  They are up to 50% cheaper for the same trips as...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
Events & Festivals 
Luxor is pretty centrally situated in Egypt, and people therefore come from all...
Last edited: 04 June 2011
Family Travel 
Traveling with children in Luxor can be tiring but also very rewarding.  Keep...
Last edited: 26 May 2008
First-time Visitors 
    Tips for Egypt When changing your English pounds into Egyptian pounds make...
Last edited: 21 April 2010
Museums & Attractions 
As “the greatest open air museum,” Luxor offers a myriad of attractions for...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Luxor Temple Inside the temple on the left side you will find 3 Statues of...
Last edited: 08 December 2006
Shopping 
Shopping in Luxor can be a dusty affair, as passing traffic tends to stir up...
Last edited: 19 August 2006
A Felucca Ride on the Nile 
   This is being written for the UK tourist - other nationalities may have...
Last edited: 24 May 2011
Cemetery of Moalla or el Masah-Id 
An interest in the First Intermediate Period is needed to get much from a visit...
Last edited: 20 April 2012
Changes to Karnak Temple 
Luxor is changing to 'enhance' the tourist experience. - One of the noticeable...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
el Kab and el Kab Valley (Wadi Hellal) 
On the East side of the road, in the hillside, there are 4 main tombs to go...
Last edited: 12 June 2011
Garden of Winter Palace Hotel 
If you want a break from the bussle and hassle of Luxor try a relaxing stop in...
Last edited: 10 December 2011
Gebel Silsila by Road 
Gibel Silsila also has another name, Khenu, which apparently means ‘Place of...
Last edited: 15 June 2011
Howard Carter's House 
Some of the articles are confusing, such as the electric fridge and gas cooker...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
Karnak Open Air Museum 
This museum is reached from inside Karnak Temple itself. You are required to...
Last edited: 05 July 2011
Luxor Temple at Night  
 It seems that a lot more people are seeing it at night just before the sun...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
Medinat Habu - Inside and Outside  
More correctly, the Temple of Rameses III at Medinat Habu, it is renowned for...
Last edited: 23 July 2011
No Cruise Boat Required 
  Since the convoys on the Luxor to Aswan or Aswan to Luxor have ceased you are...
Last edited: 04 January 2012
Rent a Bicycle or Scooter 
City of the Ancients... Westbank with it's necropolis... everywhere you go, you...
Last edited: 13 December 2010
Shopping 
Two excellent 'no hassle' shops within a couple of mins walk from the...
Last edited: 10 April 2012
Temple of Kanais 
About 40km along the road from Edfu to Marsa Allam via Eastern Desert       The...
Last edited: 12 June 2011
Temple of Hathor at Deir el Medina 
This temple can be seen from the Village of the workmen but few people go up to...
Last edited: 03 July 2011
Temple of Seti I 
This temple is not often visited - not sure why no-one goes. This is just a...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
The Temple of Montu 
This site has a temple dating back to Dynasty V in the Old Kingdom. This temple...
Last edited: 11 June 2011
Trip Reports 
Trip Reports, Holiday Blogs, & Egypt Photos.   This page contains links to...
Last edited: 04 March 2012
Abu El-Hagag Mosque 
Built in the 13th century amid the ruins of Luxor Temple, the Abu al-Haggag...
Last edited: 17 April 2009
ACE-Animal Care in Egypt 
You cannot step outside of your hotel in Luxor without hearing the shouts of...
Last edited: 21 May 2012
Alaska Hot Air Balloons 
Imagine travelling across the Nile, before sunrise, with the excitement of...
Last edited: 01 July 2010
Caravanserai 
Caravanserai is a fair trade shop located near Medinet Habu Temple (Mortuary...
Last edited: 07 November 2011
Colossi of Memnon 
Two enthroned statues of Amenhotep III, each soaring more than 60 feet into the...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Corniche 
The Sharia al-Corniche is the main street running along the Nile in Luxor...
Last edited: 17 April 2009
Lotus Bazar 
Visiting the Lotus Bazar to purchase a Cartouche pendant . Having proposed to...
Last edited: 11 December 2010
Luxor Museum 
Located on the Corniche between Luxor Temple and Karnak, the Luxor Museum...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Luxor Taxi - Day Tours 
A Luxor Egypt based company for independent travellers. From airporttransfer to...
Last edited: 28 February 2011
Luxor Temple 
Built during the eighteenth dynasty by Amenhotep III and added to by Ramses II...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) 
Again this is a temple that few people go to. Although it is becoming more...
Last edited: 17 July 2011
Souks (Market) 
The Souk on market street just up from MacDonald's is a popular place for the...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
Space Observers 
Standing at the edge of a desert on a balmy Egyptian evening, gazing through a...
Last edited: 13 December 2010
SunRise Quadbike Safari 
The trip itself is as fascinating as it is exciting! The very experienced...
Last edited: 24 January 2011
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari 
The mortuary temple dedicated to the longest ruling female of Ancient Egypt...
Last edited: 13 April 2009
Temple of Karnak 
The temple of Karnak was known as Ipet-isut (Most select of places) by the...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
Temple of Medinat Habu 
  The great mortuary temple of Ramses III dominates the site at Medinat Habu...
Last edited: 23 July 2011
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) 
 Discovered in 1922, the tomb of King Tutankhamen is the smallest of the royal...
Last edited: 12 April 2009
Tomb of Ramses VI 
One of the splendid features of this tomb, which was originally built for...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
Tomb of Sennedjem 
The Tomb of Sennedjem is located in the necropolis on the hillside above Deir...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) 
Deir al-Medina was inhabited by the laborers, craftsmen, painters, and carvers...
Last edited: 02 July 2011
Valley of the Kings 
The Valley of Kings is the ancient burial ground used by the Pharoahs and...
Last edited: 08 June 2011
Valley of the Nobles 
The Theban tombs of the Nobles extend over a large populated area to the south...
Last edited: 17 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa has 7 restaurants and bars on site - each serves...
Last edited: 08 February 2009
Family-friendly Dining 
   Oasis Cafe        Very close to the center of Luxor's East Bank, the Oasis...
Last edited: 11 July 2009
Outdoor Dining 
Genesis English Pub and Restaurant  -  excellent food, including real bacon...
Last edited: 26 May 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Have a look into Gerda's Garden guestbook in the restaurant or in their website...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Egyptian Food 
EGYPTIAN FOOD.    Egyptian food has been influenced throughout history...
Last edited: 26 August 2011
Getting to Restaurants 
Most hotels are pretty central to restaurants. This is a guide to taxi fares...
Last edited: 05 March 2012
Great Food 
The Casablanca restaurant in Luxor serves great food in very pleasant...
Last edited: 30 August 2008
Half/Full Board 
Deciding to go full of half board can be a real dilema.  The hotels in Luxor...
Last edited: 14 June 2009
Licensed Bars & Restaurants 
As this topic quite often comes up in the forums the following lists...
Last edited: 16 April 2012
A Taste of India 
A Taste of India is a Fully Licensed Tandoori Restaurant and serves quality...
Last edited: 08 April 2012
Gerda's Garden 
Gerda's Place is a restaurant, located in Karnak, opposite. Hilton. And is a...
Last edited: 31 May 2010
Jewel of the Nile 
Jewel of the Nile is a small restaurant and at times you will have to share a...
Last edited: 04 August 2010
JJ's Bar and Restaurant 
JJ's Bar and Restaurant is located in new Karnak, just 25 Metres south of the...
Last edited: 23 May 2010
Puddleduck 
Puddleduck restaurant serves excellent cuisine in a clean and friendly...
Last edited: 08 January 2010
Regal Lounge Bar & Grill 
The Regal Lounge is the latest night & day spot in Luxor featuring live...
Last edited: 25 February 2011
The Fortune Cookie + The King And Thai 
The Fortune Cookie + The King And Thai restaurant is Fully Licensed and serves...
Last edited: 21 April 2012
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: 23 March 2010
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa to enter Egypt, which can be...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Important Phrases 
  Greetings and first time meet:  Hello (friendly greeting) – assalamu aleikum...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is expected in the tourist industry all over...
Last edited: 10 June 2011
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Cairo Gourmet Restaurants 
This is a list of gourmet and fine-dining restaurants in Cairo. Minimum price...
Last edited: 15 January 2012
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Currency Exchange Egypt Sharm El Sheikh 
You may want to wait to exchange money in Sharm. My experience earlier this...
Last edited: 17 September 2011
Duty Free 
In December 2011 the Egyptian Ministry of Finance issued new strict regulations...
Last edited: 04 January 2012
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: 04 March 2012
Health Information 
There are several good websites with health information for travelers to Egypt...
Last edited: 09 September 2009
Recommended Cruises 
It is hoped that this list of cruises in Aswan, Luxor and Lake Nasser will be...
Last edited: 01 January 2012
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
For those that may find the following "guide" on the higher side , here's...
Last edited: 15 December 2011
Use of a mobile phone 
Many travellers are chocked when they return back home from their holidays to...
Last edited: 13 June 2011
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