Activities in Luxor
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ACE was opened in 2000 by a British-run charity to give free treatment for the working animals of Egyptians, particularly donkeys and horses, and it is today a great veterinary hospital and animal welfare centre seeing up to 200 animals a day. For those distressed by the state of the horses in Luxor streets, you may like to see what is done here. The centre also runs an education program receiving 80 local children a day, aiming to impart a love and care for animals. This is a great place to visit, and foreign children can spend the day at the centre to help care for the animals. Volunteers and donations are very welcome.
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Nobi’s Arabian Horse Stables
Excellent horses can be found at Nobi’s Arabian Horse Stables, which also provides riding hats, English saddles and insurance. Nobi also has 25 camels and as many donkeys at the same price, and organises longer horse riding and camping trips into the desert or a week from Luxor to Kom Ombo along the West Bank. Call ahead to book, and he can arrange a hassle-free transfer to make sure you arrive at the right place, as often taxi drivers will try and take you to a friend’s stable instead.
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Pharaoh’s Stables
Pharaoh’s Stables has horses, donkeys and camels (all E£30 to E£35 per hour).
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5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
5 days (Departs Luxor, concludes Aswan, Egypt)
by Viator
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you cruise the Nile on a 5-day journey from Luxor to Aswan. You also have the opportunity to upgrade to a private guided tour so …Not LP reviewed
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Private Tour: Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
4 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
Tour the most famous sites on Luxor's West Bank in the company of an expert private guide. You'll step back into Egypt's ancient history at the Valley of the Ki…
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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Luxor West Bank and Nile River
1.5 - 2 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
For unbeatable views of Luxor's famous temples, take a hot-air balloon flight over the Nile River's west bank. Away from the crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn…Not LP reviewed
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8-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide
8 days (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
Spend eight days on a voyage down the beautiful and romantic Nile River on a cruise from Luxor to Aswan and explore the historic temples, tombs and relics of th…Not LP reviewed
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Private Tour: Luxor East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples
3 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
Take a half-day private tour with a qualified Egyptologist guide exploring the East Bank of Luxor. You'll see two of the most impressive temples in Upper Egypt …Not LP reviewed
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Magic Horizons
Magic Horizons offer early morning balloon flights over Luxor's West Bank. When the air is clear, the view over the monuments and the mountains is truly amazing. Changing winds mean that the trips are subject to cancellation at the last minute. The prices are not fixed, and it definitely pays to bargain, particularly out of season.
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Sound and Light Show
Karnak’s highly kitsch sound and light show is a 1½-hour Hollywood-style extravaganza that recounts the history of Thebes and the lives of the many pharaohs who built here in honour of Amun. It’s worth a visit particularly for the walk through the beautifully lit Amun temple enclosure at night.
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Private Tour: Dendara and Abydos
10 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
Combine a morning in Dendara where you can visit the Temple of Hathor, before continuing for an afternoon of sightseeing in Abydos, home to "The Cult of Osiris"…
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Private Tour: Dendara from Luxor
12 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
Travel from Luxor to Dendara either by road in an air conditioned vehicle or by boat along the Nile River to see the well preserved Temple of Hathor, Temple of …
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Karnak Sound and Light Show with Private Transport
1.5 - 2 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
Experience the beauty of the Temples of Karnak illuminated against the darkness of night as the pharaohs of the New Kingdom take you on a journey into Ancient E…Not LP reviewed
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QEA Travel Agency
A different approach from this British-run agency that runs tailor-made tours in and around Luxor, as well as further afield to the Red Sea or the Western Desert. A percentage of its profits go towards charitable projects in Egypt.
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Maher Tadres
For a highly recommended, English-speaking taxi-driver and guide. Contact in advance of your visit. Travel restrictions for foreigners in the Nile Valley make independent travel challenging, so tours outside Luxor are recommended.
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Karnak Travel
Government-run travel agency that offers a range of classic good-value tours in and around Luxor, with English-speaking guides, at fixed prices. It’s at the tourist office opposite the train station.
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Sky Cruise of Egypt
Sky Cruise of Egypt offer early morning balloon flights over Luxor's West Bank. The prices are not fixed, and it definitely pays to bargain, particularly out of season.
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Hod Hod Suleiman
Hod Hod Suleiman offer early morning balloon flights over Luxor's West Bank. The prices are not fixed, and it definitely pays to bargain, particularly out of season.
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Arabian Horse Stables
Horse-riding around West Bank temples is an unforgettable experience, particularly at sunset. The best stables are Arabian Horse Stables.
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Thomas Cook
Next to the Old Winter Palace, offers an array of tours. Prices range from E£250 to E£400 per person for a half-day.
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7 Days 7 Ways
A good place to rent bikes is from restaurant 7 days 7 ways, which also organises cycling tours around Luxor.
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Metropolitan Bowling
Metropolitan Bowling has two bowling lanes and rents out shoes. Pub food is available, as are drinks, including cool beers.
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Luxor Shore Excursion: Private Tour of the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple
3 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
When your ship docks at the Luxor port, explore ancient Egypt on this private half-day shore excursion along Luxor’s east bank of the Nile River. Explore two of…Not LP reviewed
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Luxor Shore Excursion: Temples of Karnak Sound and Light Show with Private Transport
by Viator
When your ship docks in the Luxor port, take a journey through ancient Egypt on this nighttime shore excursion to the Temples of Karnak -- one of the largest an…Not LP reviewed
from USD$38.00 -
Luxor Shore Excursion: Private Tour of the West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
4 hours (Departs Luxor, Egypt)
by Viator
When your ship docks in the port of Luxor, tour some of ancient Egypt’s most famous sites on the west bank of the Nile River on this private morning shore excur…Not LP reviewed
from USD$54.00
