Luxor Tourist Trap Tips by JohnDensley

Arriving at Luxor Airport there was a large queue of people trying to purchase immigration visas. Out of the blue an Eygyptian person summoned me forward and I thought he was guiding me to another place where you could purchase a visa. All he was doing was taking me to the front of the queue! Then he asked for a tip and I reluctantly gave him £1 sterling coin.

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At Least Do This: This could have turned nasty for example if you were in Tesco and someone pushed in front of the queue you would not be happy. Fortunately everyone was in a holiday mood and saw the funny side of it.
When we were leaving Luxor airport there was another scam. Someone came up to exchange £ coins in exchange for Egyptian notes. I was offered 8 £1 coins and 1 £2 coin for an Egyptian L10 note. I checked the coins and did the deal but as he handed me the coins there were only 8 £1 coins the £2 coin was hidden in his hand until I complained and he handed the coin over.
Alternative: Is there an alternative? You have to use the airport but beware of Egyptians bearing gifts ( a habit they have borrowed from the Greeks?)