Luxor City Overview - History

Luxor has been a tourist mecca ever since Nile steamers began calling in the nineteenth century to view the remains of Thebes, ancient Egypt's New Kingdom capital, and its associated sites – the concentration of relics in this area is overwhelming. The town itself boasts Luxor Temple, a graceful ornament to its waterfront and "downtown" quarter. A great thing to remember is that bargaining is a part of life in Egypt and virtually everything is open to negotiation.

Daily Budget
Currency: Egyptian pound. Meal - Low Budget $2 - $4, Lodging - Low Budget $2 - $8, ...

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