What is the best way to get form Cairo to Luxor? Is a tour the best option or should we go it alone?
1
simsy
Go by train either by day or night.
If you have time you could go by way of the western desert.
I hate the idea of tours and Egypt is so safe and easy so why not do it yourself.
Stay well.
2
travelbettysf
Hi Sarah,
I did a private customized tour through Egypt 7000 back in April. I was there for 5 weeks and they did a great job for us at a reasonable price. If you decide to go the tour route, I'm sure they'd be happy to help you. To Simsy's point, Egypt is very safe, but even though I usually travel independently, I was glad that I used an agency for this trip.
Good luck!
3
wanderinwilco
I'm with Simsy, do your own thing, take the train and enjoy. It is very easy, a lot of fun and safe.
Dave
4
goldenoldie
Or you could fly one way - since egyptair has reduced prices on their website to even less than the train fare.
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man_in_seat_61
The train is far more of an experience, and far better for the environment.
By day, for just $10 a Cairo-Luxor air-con express will run you all the way down the Nile Valley.
By night, a sleeper for $55 saves you a hotel bill as well as an unnecessary flight, and probably takes less time out of your schedule than a flight.
www.seat61.com/Egypt.htm</a> has times, fares, photos and how to buy tickets for both daytime seats, overnight sleeper, and overnight seats options.
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