This is set in the side of the hill on the other side of the mountain from the Valley of the Kings, so it is often included in a trip there. We went on possibly the hottest day of the year so far (our guide told us it was 50 degrees C) and even though our taxi was air conditioned, you stop in the car park which is a LONG way from the temple and you have to walk there in the sun - take a bottle of water with you, you will need it! The climb feels about twice the distance it really is due to the heat, and you cant get refreshments in the temple, only at the bottom of the steps, and the price is outrageous because its in the middle of the desert and they have a monopoly at the temple!
Wear a hat too - you will need one - and consider dunking it in water as it evaporates and cools your head.
We were also taken to an alabaster mine. Dont be afraid to say no to buying there as the goods are poor quality compared to the airport and shops in town, and much dearer. They will try to pressure you into buying by offering cold drinks. We refused to buy and still got a cheery wave.
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Address: West Bank
Directions: Over the bridge over the Nile from Luxor, then turn left at the ticket kiosk
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on Jul 6, 2007
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