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Luxor Carriages

by Kuznetsov_Sergey , 1 more photos

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Tourists often rely on horse carriages, called "caleches," for transport.
The sizes of "the city of alive" are those that it is quite possible to move on foot around the city. A popular type of transport in Luxor - a fiacre (hantur). However it is necessary to agree about the price in advance.
You can take this carriage for a ride through the town or for a visit to the Temple of Karnak.

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Transportation: Excursion Bus

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Written by Kuznetsov_Sergey

on Jul 18, 2007

Luxor - Excursion Bus

by Kuznetsov_Sergey , 1 more photos

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: Excursion buses in Egypt were convenient and comfortable enough the whole trip. During travel over Egypt we have spent significant enough time in the bus.

So, the road from Hurghada to Luxor in view of all stops has taken us about 6 hours. We have spent just those 6 hours in the bus during the excursion to Abu-Simbel. We were traveling from Cairo to Alexandria during three hours and three hours were traveling back. The way back from Cairo to Hurghada took us 8 hours. That means we have spent in the bus in the sum more than the whole day and night.

The presence of the conditioner in the bus let us being alive! Our bus has been filled with tourists only on two third. Therefore there were empty seats. I took an advantage of this situation and usually occupied two armchairs and settled down with convenience. There always was cold potable water in the bus in cost of 1,5 LE a bottle of 0,5 liters.

There was an opportunity to show video films, but the video recorder has never been switched on. There weren�t usual restrictions on using of a biotoilet. Two drivers operated bus professionally enough without recklessness and haste.

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Transportation: Luxor Bridge across the Nile

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Written by Kuznetsov_Sergey

on Jul 18, 2007

Luxor Bridge across the Nile

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: The bridge was recently constructed a few miles upstream of the main town of Luxor, allowing ready land access from the East Bank to the West Bank.

Traditionally, however, river crossings have been the domain of several ferry services.
The so-called 'local ferry' (also known as the 'National Ferry') continues to operate from a landing opposite the Temple of Luxor. The single fare (April 2007) is 1 LE - one Egyptian Pound - per passenger for foreigners.

Alternatively motorboats line the East Bank of the Nile all day providing a quicker, but more expensive (5LE), crossing to the other side.

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Transportation: Onboard embarkation

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Written by Kuznetsov_Sergey

on Jul 18, 2007

The Nile's boat

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'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: Visiting of Luxor for tourists are usually connected with the embarkation on board the boats. The majority of river cruises along the Nile begins in Luxor. The program of cruise usually lasts for 3-4 days.

For tourists arriving from Hurghada the embarkation on the ship usually occurs after visiting of the Karnak Temple. This excursion usually comes to an end by dinner time. During dinner in the restaurant of the ship a guide distributes tourists in their cabins by means of drawing lots.

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Transportation: Boat team

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Updated by Kuznetsov_Sergey

on Jul 20, 2007

Boat SOBEK team

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