Luxor Travel Forum

I will be in Egypt in October and would like to visit Luxor. But i have some doubts whether do this tour, because I am afraid of too hot weather there on that time. So I would like to ask you, how is the weather in Luxor in the middle of October, and whether is the full day tour of Luxor doable.
i would like also know, whether I can hire a guide with car, which would take me to all places in Luxor, what should save my time and energy (i cannot imagine walking from place to place under the strong sun). Thank you for every advice.

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

Where should I start & end (Cairo, Luxor, Jerusalem, Petra)?

I am planning a trip for the end of the year. I have a free flight that I have to take before the end of the year with American Airlines and I want to visit the following sites:

- Cairo (Giza and the Pyramids)
- Luxor
- Petra
- Jerusalem

I am not sure what city I should fly into to begin my trip. American can get me to either Tel Aviv or Cairo. From there I have had many suggestions:

- Take a train (at night) from Cairo to Luxor and then fly to Tel Aviv. After seeing Jerusalem, take a tour bus into Jordan (after switching buses) and spend a couple days in Petra then take a bus to Amman or back to Tel Aviv and fly back to Cairo for my return home.

Has anyone taken a train from Cairo to Luxor? If so, how was it?

Is there a train to Jerusalem from Cairo?

Has anyone taken one of the many tours from Jerusalem to Petra? How was it?

Any suggestions you could provide would be great!!

I have tried a couple travek agencies but they all include airfare and I already have the free flight that I have to use.

Thank you!

Has anyone travelled on the Sonesta St. George I Nile Cruise Ship as detailed here
http://www.sonesta.com/Nilecruises/index.cfm?fa=StGeorge.home

Next week I fly to Luxor for a week on board this ship and a week at the Sonesta St George Hotel and I wondered if anyone has any experiences of the cruise ship, good or bad?

Thanks,
Iain

Hi!
I'm heading to LUXOR in just over two weeks with my girlfriend. I haven't been in Egypt since 1990 and no doubt lots of things have changed. We are staying at the Sonesta St. George Hotel which I have heard is fantastic. When it comes to eating and drinking, what are the rules? I've heard that no ice in drinks, no salads that have been prepared for us, cut fruit or ice cream, is this really all true?

Also, I suffer badly with sun burn, so, I have PLENTY of factor 30spf cream but, besides a baseball cap, was contemplating buying a Shemagh before heading out there to keep the sun off the head and shoulders in the mid day sun if I can't get out of it. Do I need to have any thoughts about colour or pattern as I don't want to offend anyone or be considered to be part of any "group". Clearly I wont be buying a khaki or "sand brown" colour or any other from an ex military shop, but, clarification would be good.

Thanks,
Iain

Help wanted please..... i cannot decide what hotel to pick for our holiday in October, after doing a cruise. Me and my wife and 2 children aged 12 & 16 are thinking of stopping in The Pyramisa Isis /Nile Palace Luxor or Sonesta St. George Hotel i know we will have to stop in 2 rooms unless we pick the isis but would be grateful of any feedback.

Can anyone recommend which language school in Luxor to study Arabic. I know of Ahlan College, Almasa School and Al Sanabil language centre but I don't know if they are any good or which of the three is the better one.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

There have been many questions on this before as people were wondering which boat to choose etc. My husband and I are going to Egypt for 10 days in Dec and we don't have a big budget. Over $100 a night per person is a bit much for us and I was hoping to get something cheaper. Does anyone know of any cruises (3 nights)that are not luxury but decent still??

thanks soo much!
radha

We have booked flights from Luxor to Cairo (day trip) Where would be the best place to get a good guide for the day? And how much can I expect to pay?

Could you please suggest a good tour guide for Luxor how much for tour.For example colossi of memnon,valley of kings,Hatshepsuts Temple Medint Habu,could this tour be done in one day.2adults 1 child.

Hi,

I am visiting Luxor in October for 2 weeks - would value input on what see aside from the more obvious Valley Of Kings, Temple of Luxor & Karnak. Also would like to visit Cairo - what is the best way to go about this and how much time would be necessary to spend there?

Any info appreciated!

Thanks, janey

Hi
I'm planning a 12 night trip to Egypt in Nov. Cairo 4 nights, Nile Cruise Aswan - Luxor 4 nights, Sharm 3 nights + ONE OTHER TO BE DECIDED?

My question is whether I should add another night to Cairo (total 5) or spend one night instead in Luxor (Sontesa St George Hotel) before the nile cruise.

My tour company says the 1 & 1/2 days in Luxor as part of the cruise will be sufficient to see what I need, whereas the Lonely Planet says many find they need to spend an extra day or two in Luxor.

I'd appreciate your opinion on whether an extra night in Cairo or Luxor would be best?

Many thanks :-)

Have recently returned from a Nile Cruise. Our intention is to re-visit Luxor sometime and stay on the West Bank. Can anyone suggest some reasonable places to stay?

Need to return as we were really rushed along when we took the 'tour package' on offer on the Nile boat.

I'm planning to go to Luxor in May and I have two questions:

1. Egypt produces a lot of essential plant oils, but I never saw them in shops in Cairo or other cities. Is it possible to get essential oils (frankincense, myrrh e.o.) in some shop(s) in Luxor?

2. Does somebody know a reputable perfume shop(s) in Luxor with good quality perfume essences/oils (shops not with usual copies of designer fragrances)? What are approx. prices?

Thank you very much and good luck to everyone!

can any one tell me what tombs are open in the valley of the kings as going there in a few weeks and wish to see as many as possible?

looking to take my wife to a nice restaurant for her birthday in luxor in March, any suggestions would like one with a view of the nile if possible. Thanks in advance.

My friend has had to drop out of this trip, and i am now in a dilemma whether to cancel altogether. I am still wanting to go, but i have asked my friends if they would buy her ticket but all all a bit skint after xmas. So i have decided ask you if anyone would be interested in joining me on my trip to luxor. Preferably a female companion. The holiday consist of a week in The Iberotel twin room with Nile view B&B we both paid £429 each and my friend is hoping to get back as much as she can.
If you are interested please get in touch asap as i have to sort this out.

All my love Akeelah

We are arriving Luxor by sleeping train on the early morning of May 19th and leaving for Cairo via sleeping train on the evening of May 21st. We are travelling independently in a group of four and we are thinking of booking two rooms at Sonesta St. George in advance.

As far as I know, the check-in time for most of the hotels is around 11am-1pm so where should we leave our luggages before going off to explore the sites that morning? Do you think that we should book the room for the night before so that the room is already reserved by the time we get there around six in the morning the next day?

Same problem occurs on the day we're departing Luxor. The check-out time is around 3 PM and the sleeping train to Cairo leaves Luxor around 11 o'clock at night. So, should we book the room for another night? We are only going to be in Luxor for three days but it seems like we're gonna have to book the rooms for five nights.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this. Anyone who has done this before, please help me. Any word or advice is immensely appreciated.

Heidi

how much is a bottled water? are they usually 1.5L? plan to stock up on water before I board the cruise and need to figure out the best backpack to take to hide them!
thanks

Hi - we will be off to Luxor soon - how is the weather? how hot does it get during the day? Cool at night? Thanks

Can someone pls tell me which are the 3 best tombs they would recommend to visit in the Valley of the kings
Thanks

Hi can anyone tell me how much a taxi would cost to Luxor from Luxor airport. There will be 4 adults and luggage would we all get in 1 taxi, or would we have to get a mini bus type.

Regards andy

looking to take my video camera wondered how much extra for each site? and if i was allowed to use it?

looking to visit karnak,luxor temple (day and sound and light show), luxor museum. Valley of the kings, queens, del el bahri?

thanks in advance

Hi.to you all, I will be visiting Luxor for 7 days with my friend, and I was wondering is it possible to hire a private guide. Someone to give us good details about the history of the monuments without pushing for shopping etc etc.

Any good suggestions?

Love akeelah

I would like to visit Abu Simbel what is the best way to get there on a small budget. I will be travelling with my friend, is it safe for two girls to travel to

Thank you.

Which reminds me again, why I signed in. To wish same salutation to all and all on the forum and beyond...xxx...Merry Crimbo and Happy New Year in all it's forms.
Salam,
Jim.

I am going to luxor soon and i was wondering if anyone could tell me of the best places of interest are to vist, good places to eat and drink etc.
and i would like to try to speak a little of the local language (just the basics) ie thank you no thanks good morning etc etc


thank you Akeelah

Could anyone tell me, will i need to buy another visa? When going back to Luxor. As i paid for one last visit in February 2007. And i am going back this January 11 months later.I was under the impression it would last 12 months.

many regards Andy

Hi, we will be travelling to Luxor from Cairo in January and are staying only a few days. I wonder if anyone might give us tips on which sights which should'nt be missed, how much do the entrance fees cost, opening hours, and the best way to travel to these places? Is it better to engage a travel agency who can arrange these trips? I got an offer of 195US$ per person for 2 days which I thought is expensive. Appreciate any advice.

How long does it take from Luxor to Valley of the Kings. Waht time does it open and closes.