Luxor Tourist Traps

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      Luxor Temple through the bus window
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  • Luxor Temple through the bus window
      Luxor Temple through the bus window
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  • Luxor Temple through the bus window
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Most Viewed Tourist Traps in Luxor

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scams

scams, Luxor

 17 Reviews  In our way back from the Valley of Kings, we stopped in a stone factory with some appealing statues in its front, where we bought a wonderful head in lapis-lazuli (not cheap). As a reward, the owner... 

2.

water priced like petrol

water priced like petrol, Luxor

 ourobouros Says:  The price of bottled water in Luxor, especially at the tourist sites, can be many times more expensive than it is in Egypt generally. A 1.5 liter bottle of... 

3.

Luxor- females travelling alone

Luxor- females travelling alone, Luxor

 Hrist Says:  There is a guy from Luxor who apparently picks his potential "victims" at airports. He´s handsome, will be very helpful with your bag, will be coincidently... 

4.

Baksheesh

Baksheesh, Luxor

 Andrew_W_K Says:  Baksheesh is part of the culture of Egypt and is something that generates much discussion among people not used to the culture. Baksheesh is basically tipping.... 

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for taxi fares

for taxi fares, Luxor

 georgt Says:  make sure that you understood clearly the english of your taxi driver when he tells you the price of a taxi fare, because he may tell you in soft english a... 

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Don't miss the Luxor Temple!

Don't miss the Luxor Temple!, Luxor

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  This tourist trap is waiting for you if you have only one-day excursion in Luxor. After visiting Karnak Temple you will go to the West Bank and see Hatshepsut... 

7.

The Caleche Con

The Caleche Con, Luxor

 LinzB Says:  Beware caleche drivers who offer a cheap trip for only 1-2 L.E. We fell for this one - we said we didnt want a caleche as we were only walking up the road to... 

8.

Local Trips out

Local Trips out, Luxor

 oldswingbluejeans Says:  Before booking any trips, check with the local Tourist Travel Agents. Sometimes you will find they are a lot cheaper.Change youre Travel cheques etc in local... 

9.

Luxor's touristy souk

Luxor's touristy souk, Luxor

 Tijavi Says:  Luxor's souk is as touristy as it could get - a BIG tourist trap. The whole place has been prettied up for tourists, and gone is the authentic souk experience.... 

10.

Egyptian Ferrari

Egyptian Ferrari, Luxor

 janvan Says:  Excuse me sir ! Excuse me sir ! I wondered, did I loose something, did I forget something, did I do something ??? Yes ? Where are you from ?HollandHolland,... 

11.

Hiring taxi to the West Bank

Hiring taxi to the West Bank, Luxor

 clairegeordio Says:  If you hire taxi to take you round the sites of the West Bank, you are bound to get dropped off at Albaster factories with their own shop and Papyrus shops.... 

12.

Look Carefully at the Notes - Piastres vs Pound

Look Carefully at the Notes - Piastres vs Pound, Luxor

 Rachelynn Says:  well, maybe it was the weather or i was blur, i was 'short-changed' about 2 times in Egypt. Look carefully at the egyptian dollar notes you are holding. The... 

13.

Caleshe drivers

Caleshe drivers, Luxor

 jan4545 Says:  If you want to go somewhere using a caleshe, be vey specific about where you want to go. If you want to go shopping you should state where you want to shop or... 

14.

Everywhere's a tourist trap in Luxor!

Everywhere's a tourist trap in Luxor!, Luxor

 phoaquinjoenix Says:  In a place like this, how can it not be? I never came across the 'got any change' scam, the 'you have to pay the tourist rate' scam or any other. I DID get the... 

15.

Just don't do it

Just don't do it, Luxor

 harmlessphil Says:  Just stop being polite and talking. These guys do not want to talk, they do not want to practise english, they do not have letters to translate. If anybody... 

16.

come to my shop I want to give you a present

come to my shop I want to give you a present, Luxor

 scout04 Says:  they'll try every trick in the book so remember whatever they say it's a trick. Just enjoy haggling and don;t pay what it's not worth to you. Sounds obvious... 

17.

Nubian Tattoos

Nubian Tattoos, Luxor

 chigna Says:  Nubian Tattoos or henna tattoos are a big con!!!!Anyone remember the hair wrapping craze a few years ago...well this is the new one.The tattoos are not pure... 

18.

Sound and light

Sound and light, Luxor

 Maline Says:  Well the sound and light show at the Karnak temple didnt impress me at all.I have seen other Luxor pages that rate this as a must-see activity, and maybe the... 

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You can't take a pix inside of the tombs

You can't take a pix inside of the tombs, Luxor

 Prasnjavi Says:  Our friend (on the pic) tried to take a pic with her mobile phone. The guard knew for that and it made us a problem. Ah, globalization, globalization. 

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Q:  Hi, Does anyone know the best (and most reputable) company that provides hot air balloon rides in Luxor at a reasonable price?... 

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A: $100 sounds reasonable to me, compared to other prices I've seen. I think I spent at least that much on a balloon ride in Tunesia several years ago. Personally, I'd be... 

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1

We are going to Luxor....

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 We wokre up very early. It was tuesday's morning. Buss was waiting us near hotel. Our excursion to Luxor was started. At first we were going to the busses gathering place. A lot of busses were... 

2

One week in Luxor

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 We spent a week in Luxor mid Nov 2004. I found this a pleasant time of year with regards to the weather as it was hot but not overbearing - a dry heat, not humid. As it was their winter, it would get... 

3

Two-Thirds of Egypt's Ruins are Here

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 We choose our hotel on walk-in during the winter high season, confirming my belief that if any place can handle tourists in large numbers, Luxor is it. I walked to visit Luxor Temple in the late... 

4

L U X O R

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  Luxor probably the most interesting destination in Egypt. In this city, the former Thebes, some of the biggest and best preserved temples of the ancient times can be seen. Luxor is really three... 

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Luxor - Nile Cruise

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 Luxor is situated in 670 km to the south from Cairo and 70 km to the South from Qina (Qena). It has about 100 thousand inhabitants. Luxor is located on the right bank of the Nile. Nowadays silent and... 

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