šŖš¬ Luxor Travel Guide | Egypt
š Weather Tip: Luxor is extremely hot - plan activities for early morning/evening and rest at midday. š Transportation: Use inDrive app (set your own price, even low offers get accepted, works for West Bank too) Only choose drivers with 4.9+ ratings Avoid all street touts offering rides Airport/train station are close to downtown Note: The bridge connecting East/West Banks makes taxi routes longer š½ļø Dining: Most streets lack proper restaurants (KFC opens at 11AM). Better to eat at your hotel. šØ Hotel Recommendation: Steigenberger Nile Palace Great value in low season Breakfast is mediocre "Western food" Excellent Lebanese & Thai restaurants Must-try: Their amazing ice cream - had it 3 times in 2 days! šµ West Bank Attractions: Medinat Habu : Ticket: 160 EGP Small but impressive Important: Ticket office is far from entrance - tell driver to go to "Antiquities Inspectorate Ticket Office" first Hot Air Balloon: Book through Xiaohongshu (Red) Low season price: ~1000 EGP (includes transfer) Departs around 4:30AM Pro tip: Ask to be dropped at sites after landing (though our company failed to do this) šµ East Bank Attractions: (Easier transportation - recommended area to stay) Karnak Temple : Ticket: 360 EGP Breathtaking (featured in "Death on the Nile") Allow 1.5-2 hours Beware scammers at ticket machines Luxor Temple: Beautiful when lit at night - nice for exterior views #TravelAbroad #EgyptTravel #Luxor #KarnakTemple #TravelGuide #LuxorBalloon
