You're Going to Love Luxor
Luxor is Egypt's premier tourist destination due to it's wealth of ancient tombs, ruins, temples, and museums. Located right along the Nile River, it's also a popular place for both river boat rides and spectacular views of the Egyptian Sahara desert.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Luxor
1. Cruise of the Nile
Boat trips ranging from a few hours to a few days are available along the Nile River for very cheap, and are a great way to take in the iconic sandy landscape of Egypt.
2. The Valleys of the Kings and Queens
Walk between these two valleys, which for 500 years served as the place for rock cut tombs of ancient Pharoahs and their wives.
3. Karnak Temple
This complex holds many temples, chapels, and other buildings on the West Bank, including Hypostyle Hall, Ramesses the Third's Temple, and the Amun-ra Temple.
4. Banana Island
Take a short boat trip to this modern banana tree plantation, where you can sample the fruit and get a bite of traditional Egyptian food at the on-site restaurant.
5. Luxor Museum
This museum features many ancient pieces of artwork as well as historical artifacts and well-preserved mummies.
When to Visit Luxor
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Avoid the big tourist season and visit Luxor in early spring or fall for moderate temperatures, small crowds, and cheaper hotel rates.
How to Get to Luxor
Plane
Luxor International Airport (LXR) is located 3.7 miles outside of Luxor city center. A trip from the airport to the city center costs around E£50.
Train
Trains between Ramses Station in Cairo and Luxor are an inexpensive way to travel between main Egyptian cities. One-way tickets cost roughly E£100-150.
Car
From Sinai, route 75M connects Sharm El Sheikh across the Suez Canal to Luxor and other mainland Egyptian cities.
Bus
Buses from Sinai terminate at the Luxor Temple, with a standard fare costing E£140 and taking 6.5 hours.
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How to Get Around Luxor
Public Transportation
Minibuses are the cheapest and most common way to travel around the city, with most terminating at the train station. Fare is E£0.50 and can be paid directly to the driver on entering the bus.
Taxi
There are many taxis in Luxor. Taxi prices start at E£5 and cost around E£10-20 for a trip around Luxor.
Car
Rental cars and motorcycles can be picked up from the train or airport locations. Prices start at between E£50-200 a day.
Where to Eat in Luxor
Africa Restaurant on the West Bank serves traditional Egyptian food in set menus that include several appetizers, a main dish, and dessert. Menus cost E£80 per person.