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 boats at Luxor by uglyscot
But none of this is necessary to enjoy the Nile. Small boats and feluccas are within most people's pockets, and more enjoyable.
And if not, just walking along and enjoying the view of the pink hills of the west bank is a pleasure in itself.
An interesting book with nice illustrations is "Letters from Egypt" by Florence Nightingale. Yes, the same Florence Nightingale who made nursing a respectable profession. This is one book I do not regret having bought here in Egypt. Leave a Comment Address: The promenade at Luxor
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In Luxor you have a splendid view at the Luxor Temple and the town.
We made a trip south to some islands. On our way we saw other boats and feluccas, papyrus, palmtrees, birds, small villages, cattle and fishermen. Leave a Comment
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If you visit Luxor you will be asked on numerous occasions to take a felucca trip. Feluccas are single sail traditional Nile boats. They are not expensive (I paid 150 Egyptian pounds or about 15 Euros) for a trip that took four of us out on the Nile for a couple of hours. It was one of the most pleasant things I've ever done and I'd do it again.
Our skipper was a really nice guy called Harris who was very informative about sailing and the river.
Example, he told me that they always head south towards Aswan first because if the wind dies they can use the current of the river to get back.
Also he told me before you get in a felucca you should ask to see their license. It has to be renewed every 3 years and they have to take a test to prove they are capable. Address: Just outside the SheratonDirections: 1 km north of the centre on the banks of the river.
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'Jamaica' by dutchboycalledjan, 4 more photos
After the first pull, we rested on the shore and made some tea. 'The wind will come', the captain said. Then we tried to get another hike and after some time we managed to attract the attention of a motor boat. We were dropped at the Banana island - 20 pounds again - which is a lovely place. Full of fruit trees. We watched the sun setting on the southern most tip. Then we had some of the best banana's ever. Banana's with much flavour, a good bite and smell.
Then it became dark fast and we slowly drifted back to Luxor, now and then some wind, but not enough and the crew had to row. There were a number of very noisy boats on the Nile. Paid 45 euro's, it was worth it, but it was our first full day in Aegypt, so I had still somethings to learn. Leave a Comment Directions: We started on the West Bank, there are a number of boats, but Jamaica's captain speaks good English, is great fun and has a lot of experience.
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Don't forget pens for the kiddies and toffees or spearmint. Great!!
Don't forget to say hi to Mr Lovely!!! Leave a Comment Address: Banana Island, Luxor
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I have been going several times on the GOLD FINGER fellucca with captain Volaa. He is a shy and wonderful guy, he loosens up a little bit after a while, if you like company he will talk in a funny but polite way with you, and if not he will leave you alone - that is what makes him different!
If you are after really special treasure souvenires, go to banana Island. Zoo, ice Cream or lunch can be done at movenpick island. For a bottle of Stella Beer is Ali Baba Island the place to go.
But the real attraction is anyway the Nile and the view of the west bank, specially at sunset time. Captain will make you a glass of tea. Enjoy! Address: By Ferry boat, Luxor East bank CornichePhone: 0020 10 3164330Directions: Across the road for Luxor temple
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Many felucca rides will take you to Banana Island, which is fine if you've never seen a banana before and enjoy discussing at length what they're worth. A better bet for nature lovers is to ask for a slow glide round Bird Island. This is a low uninhabited island of papyrus more or less opposite the Sheraton, chock full of birdlife. We're not 'birders' but spotted from close up many kingfishers, ibises, herons, swifts, hoopoes et al.
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Felucca is fantastic tour to banana island mainly in Luxor.the tour is not too long really but it is amazing and you can enjoy nature and have much fun there
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