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| Luxor Travel Guide for backpackers |
| 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. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in LUXOR - Currency: Egyptian pound. Meal - Low Budget $2 - $4, Lodging - Low Budget $2 - $8, Egypt is terrific value. It is possible to spend as little as $15 a day if you're prepared to stay in the cheapest hotels and hostels, eat local vendors' food, limit yourself to one historic site a day and travel on packed third-class trains. The major expense for the traveller in Egypt is transport and site entry. . |
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Egyptian Museum - Entry to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo costs around US$10, including entry into the must-see Royal Mummy Room.
Sailing - Sailing on the river in a felucca is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon, while a sunset cruise is the perfect way to end the day. Expect to pay at least $5.00 an hour for a boat carrying two people.
Banana Island (Gezira el-Mozh) - The favoured destination is Banana Island (Gezira el-Mozh), a lush peninsula 4km upriver, whose owner charges visitors $1.00 each to land. It's enjoyable to wander through the cool, shady groves of mature banana trees, with their vaulting fronds and pendant flowers
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Abou Ashraf Sharia al-Mahatta - Brightly lit takeaway and sit-down restaurant, serving roast chicken, kofta, shwarma and kushari, with a counter of sweet pastries for dessert. Inexpensive, but prone to creative accountancy. Open till midnight.
Amoun - In the tourist bazaar on Sharia el-Karnak. Touristy, yes, but the food is tasty and good value (regulars get bigger portions). The menu includes seafood, grills, pizzas and veggie options, and the service is friendly. There's a/c indoors, but most people sit outside to watch the street life. Superb fruit drinks. Open till midnight or later.
Bakkar Sharia el-Kamrr - off Television St. Under the same management as the nearby Happy Land Hotel, this small, clean, a/c place offers fish, meat, pizza and salads prepared by a chef from the Mövenpick, at lowish prices. Daily 10am–midnight.
Sofra Restaurant & Cafe - Is unlike most of other restaurants in Luxor. Great Egyptian food and a lot of mezzes. Highly recommended for a real culinary treat in a nice Arabic atmosphere.
Sofra Restaurant & Cafe - If you like delicious, traditional Egyptian food in Luxor, head to Sofra. An Egyptian restaurant that’s just not like others!. Read also the review about Sofra Restaurant at: www.luxornews.net Website: www.sofra.com.eg
uick pizza - For the best pizza in Luxor, head to Quick Pizza on T.V street. All pizzas arefreshly baked in front of you and so are wonderfuly fresh. For dessert, leave room for fateer - Egyptian pancake which you can have with fruites
Sofra Restaurant & Cafe - 90 Mohamed Farid St, Luxor. ph. +20 (95) 235 97 52
If you want a luxurious dining experience, try this new restaurant which has 2 floors filled with gorgeous Egyptian antique furniture & decorations.
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Anubis - Beside the Mummification Museum. The spacious terrace overlooking the Nile is a winner, You can sink a beer or a non-alcoholic cocktail from the fancy juice bar, and shoot some pool in the corner
King's Head Pub Sharia Ibn Khalid Walid - near the passport office. Though the king in question is Akhenaten, this place looks and feels just like an English pub, Beer and cocktails are as cheap as anywhere, and there's a billiards table and satellite TV. Open daily till 2am (later if there are customers.
Pub 2000 and Esquire Restaurant - Off Sharia Ibn Khalid Walid near the Law Courts. You can save money on Stella and other drinks during happy hour (8–9pm).
Red Lion Disco - With it's cheesey decor and lively atmosphere these more than friendly Egyptians are sure to bring a smile to your face. Drinks are expensive for Egypt but it's priceless when the crowd gathers in the ring to dance.
Pisscocks Nightclub - Great fun for all the family! Lots of great stuff in here, pool tables, music, live bands, a great bar and a fabulous atmosphere for fellow travellers!
Sunset Cocktail Bar - This bar is set on the Nile opp the Mercur Hotel. Serves fab alcoholic cocktails with the freshest of ingredients. The waiters are really friendly and it has a nice relaxing atmosphere.
cocktail-sunset bar - A very welcoming bar.owners of this bar are lovely people to know and always make you welcome. staff only too pleased to help you nothing too much trouble.its a bar you should always visit to see the friendly atmosphere.
Murphy's Irish bar - Just down the alley opposite Le Meridien is the Irish pub, decor inside , a friendly welcome and cheap prices - Upstairs there is a pool table, resturant and a dj, and in the basement they have evening disco's.
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