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Re: TRIP FROM HURGHADA TO LUXOR

by catw 28 May 2012

A one-day trip to Luxor from Hurghada is a classic tourist trip. It's unrealistic.
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by lenoxhill 26 May 2012

Famhud...I went south to Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Did not go to the white desert. Took public transportation the whole way. Over…
RE: White desert in July/August

by Vaclav 24 May 2012

Hi Nadine. Well, I guess it will be rather tough in summer but with some determination you can still have fun - I have been there at the…
TRIP FROM HURGHADA TO LUXOR

by Lentigini 24 May 2012

Hi, i'm going to Hurghada soon and would also like to do a day trip to Luxor. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for tour…
White desert in July/August

by famhud 22 May 2012

Dear travellers We (my husband, our two children (10,11) and I) are planning a three week trip to Egypt in July/August. We have read…
RE: Wearing shorts in Egypt, Jordan, Israel

by ourluxor 22 May 2012

I can only speak about attitudes in Luxor and Upper Egypt, and maybe no-one will mention your shorts, plenty of visitors (and a few ex-pats…
Re: favourite foods in Greece, Turkey and Egypt

by Donkeystone 20 May 2012

Off the tourist trail, the food in Greece and Turkey is good, Egypt is a bit pot luck. Apart from Cairo where you can get a reasonably…
RE: Egypt Safety

by Tella_t 19 May 2012

DAHAB DAHAB DAHAB!!! Skip sharm unless you want to be surrounded by tourists. In Dahab, you can dive Thistlegorm, http://www.touregypt.net/v…
RE: Connection time at Cairo airport and Luxor tours

by retracelondon 19 May 2012

Thank you for your replies. I have opted for the 7:15 flight when booking the additional flight segment EgyptAir confirmed that making…
RE: How to travel from Hurghada to Luxor and back?

by go_2 19 May 2012

Whoops! Sorry, I'd just been in the Turkish branch (where they do have lira, still). Egyptian Pounds, of course.:>))
RE: How to travel from Hurghada to Luxor and back?

by ourluxor 19 May 2012

Lira? I thought they went out with the dawning of the fabulous Euro! Has Italy stayed out, like the UK?
RE: How to travel from Hurghada to Luxor and back?

by go_2 19 May 2012

That airport taxi website quotes prices in Euros. It's *so* much cheaper by bus. It will cost you about 20 Lira to get from the airport…
RE: favourite foods in Greece, Turkey and Egypt

by sashac001 18 May 2012

There is a place in Cairo that serves a really good fried pigeon but I don't know the name of it. And the restaurant called Gad in Cairo…
favourite foods in Greece, Turkey and Egypt

by hereandtherenz 18 May 2012

I'm travelling in Greece, Turkey and Egypt later this year. Food is alway one of the highlights of any trip to me. What are some of…
RE: How to travel from Hurghada to Luxor and back?

by amyzengrace 18 May 2012

No train. Bus schedule: http://www.ask-aladdin.com/bus_schedules.htm
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by lenoxhill 17 May 2012

Famhud...your welcome. Currently in Aswan, took night train 2 nights ago. All went fine. Will be in Abu Simbel tomorrow and Luxor after…
RE: Baharyiya Oasis to Hurghada

by Simsy 17 May 2012

There is another way but it takes time. Bus from Baharriya to Luxor, the last part done by Taxi as there is no train anymore. Then bus…
How to travel from Hurghada to Luxor and back?

by anwim 17 May 2012

Hello, in early november 2012 we are planning a 10-day holiday to Egypt. We travel from Europe to Hurghada (cheap charter flight) and…
Re: Connection time at Cairo airport and Luxor tours

by tomwaring 17 May 2012

The Hotel St. Joseph arranged us an all day taxi for 200 egyptian pounds and a tour guide for an additional 50. This was ideal as they…
RE: Connection time at Cairo airport and Luxor tours

by ourluxor 15 May 2012

The 7:15 flight should be no trouble, as you can book your luggage straight through when you check in for your first flight.
RE: Connection time at Cairo airport and Luxor tours

by laketraveller 15 May 2012

Hi Gavin, You shouldn't have any problems making the 0825 flight. Do you really need a tour? I realize you're short on time, but…
Connection time at Cairo airport and Luxor tours

by retracelondon 15 May 2012

Hi All I will be arriving in Cairo at 05:40am on Egypt Air. After booking my return ticket I have since decided to go to Luxor. There…
RE: Luxor - Harassment

by Karlo 15 May 2012

Stay on the West Bank, and ferry over to Luxor Temple, from where it's a short walk to the Museum. Hire a boat to the landing for Karnak,…
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by famhud 15 May 2012

... sorry, one more question to "lenoxhill". Will or have you travelled south by public transport. If yes, could you let us know how this…
RE: Trekking in Russia (Altai / Barnaul)

by Chicagobest 15 May 2012

Thank you very much, Olga. I am really pretty amazed that common tourists can even see something like the Ice Maiden. One example is…