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 a different kind of flying! by sue_stone
Once our Nile Cruise ended, we flew from Luxor to Cairo, which took around 40 minutes.
However, expect delays when you travel in Egypt.......
Our early morning flight was delayed due to smog in Cairo - the airport there was shut.....but the pilot didn't find this out until we had taxied out to the runway. We then turned back, and sat on the tarmac for over 4 hours!!
We were unable to leave the plane, as the small terminal building was filled with passengers waiting to depart on other flights... what fun! Leave a Comment
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 Luxor Airport Comfort
Lounges by ATXtraveler
And sleep I did, since it took almost 2 hours to wait for the buses to take us from the terminal to the plane! Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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A RT flight from Cairo to Luxor costs about $70-80.
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We went ot Luxor as independent travellers. Flights from Cairo-Luxor are cheap. The plane we flew on was brand new.
Be warned that Cairo airport is a maze and make sure you have a copy of flight details, if you can get actual tickets this will be a bonus. We had an expedia e-ticket and trying to get them to validate this i the office was a task. I had the distinct impression that they were trying to con me. If in doubt kick up a stink and they will just want to get rid of you.
Dispite the usual backhander attitude (dont be put off by this its just they way of things) the flights are excellent. I would def fly Egyptair again. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 on the top deck of the boat by sue_stone
There are plenty of these cruise boats on the river, and the majority cruise from Luxor to Aswan, or vice versa.
Our boat was called the "Nile Bride", and slept about 150 people. There was a restaurant, bar and a roof top with a pool and plenty of chairs to sit in the sun, relax and watch the banks for the Nile pass by.
The staff were incredibly friendly and the whole experience was great - highly recommended! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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 Sleeper Train in Egypt by XtravelloverX
It was approx. $90usd roundtrip in a first class sleeper (in Nov. 03) and lasted almost 9 hours. You need to buy your ticket at least one day in advance of travel. Make sure you're in the correct line for the proper tickets you need. We had our English speaking taxi driver come inside the train station with us to help make the purchase.
The beds were comfortable, the room was private (for two people), it had a mirror, sink and small spot to hang items. We were served dinner and breakfast, each quite adequate.
The train itself can be a little noisy on the tracks, I slept with earplugs once I was ready to sleep and no longer view the sites outside our window.
There's a smoking car for gathering, and well, smoking, and you should feel completely safe with the guard stationed at the end of each car carrying a machine gun. Yikes!
Even though it is dark outside, many of the small towns the train slowly passed through had lights and we could see neighborhoods; quite, calm and beautiful in the moonlight.
It's a wonderful experience for the traveler in all of us. Go to Egypt, visit the pyramids, the bazaars, the temples, take a train ride and eat dinner on the Nile. You won't be disappointed in the least! :) Leave a Comment
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 One of 500 Nile Cruise Ships by ATXtraveler
We sailed on the M/S Jasmin, and it was very nice.
One of the ship's crew mentioned to me that there are over 500 ships sailing between Luxor and Aswan at any time. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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 by ATXtraveler
Here is a picture of the trolley we took to Hatshetsup's Temple. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 Horse Carriages, Luxor by Myndo
Horse carriages can not only be found in Luxor, but also many in Edfu and some in Assuan.
Before you enter one of these carriages, make sure you haggle over the price (and maybe also if the Bakshish is includet yet, or not).
I would not pay more than 30 EP for a 1 hour ride.
Also have a look at the horse. Look how it is treated. It is well fed or are the rips showing all over?
I realize that a different culture also treats the horses different (and they are some very special ones, I could not see a horse where I live walking right next to -and through - honking cars and such) - but they beat the horses a little too much in my opinion.
Anyway, it is a nice way to see the city of Luxor and I would recommend to do it. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 In the carriage by Shofja
Everyone carriage ovner had decorate his carriage as well as he can. In some carriages we saw the photos with tourists, i think, the ovner so tryed to say to other tourists how good he is ;-)
Price: 1,- LE (per person) Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Get cheap flights to Luxor. Airports in the area include Luxor (LXR). When you fly to Luxor you can take in Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Felluca Rides, Valley of the Queens, Deir el Medina, Valley of the Nobles and Luxor Museum. Check flights to Luxor when you want to visit these nearby places: Thebes, Al Qurnah, Al `Asasif, Necropolis of Thebes and Ad Dayr al Bahri.
- Mercure Luxor
Cornish El Nile Street, Luxor - Tutotel Hotel Luxor
1 Salah El Din Street, Luxor - Sheraton Luxor Hotel
Al Awameya PO Box 43, Luxor - Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort Luxor
Aswan Road, Kings Island, Luxor - Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
New Karnak (Currently closed for renovations. Will reopen in July 2007), Luxor - Pavillon Winter Luxor
Corniche el Nile Street (Formerly New Winter & Pavillon Palace), Luxor - Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor
Corniche El Nile Street, Luxor - Domina Inn Luxor Emilio Hotel
Youssef Hassan Street, Luxor - Sofitel Karnak Luxor
El Zinia Gebly Street, Luxor - Pyramisa Isis Hotel & Suites Luxor
Khaled Ibn el Walid Street, Luxor - Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Corniche el Nile St, Luxor - Steigenberger Nile Palace (formerly Nile Palace)
Khaled Ben El Walid Street (formerly Nile Palace), Luxor - Swiss Inn Hotel Luxor
10 Temple Street (Formerly Mercure Inn Luxor), Luxor - Iberotel
Khaled Ebn El Waleed St. (formerly Novotel Luxor), Luxor - Gaddis Hotel
Khalid Ibn el Walid Street, Luxor
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