Luxor Travel Forum

do they serve english food in the mercure hotel also can you wear shorts to go out in i mean women as i was told we cannot wear shorts and a sun top to go on trips please can you let me know as i go on monday the 8th september

Most hotels in Luxor have english food available. People wear whatever they want there, since it is mostly tourists with no concerns for the culture or beliefs. They pay no attention to the "stay off the monument" signs either. Honestly you will find that the daytime temperature so warm, you will appreciate being covered and not burnt to a crisp. We were there in May and by 11 am, it was 40C. I found that capris and a silk poncho not only respected the locals, it was very cool. Couple of tips. Up a 6 out by 7 and back at hotel by 11 and sitting under a umbrella. Don't forget hat or umbrella......

I agree with romrai about the heat and food. I was in Luxor April 2008, it got to over 45C. Drink plenty of water and where a hat.

Egypt is a Muslim country. Wearing shorts and a sun top is an absolute no-no, escept if you want locals to think you're a prostitute. You will never, ever see an expat woman dressing in that way, it's deeply unrespectful of the culture.