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Luxor

Luxor

West bank tombs, east bank temples, and a river that still does the talking.

Upper Egypt

Practical notes

Best timeNovember–February

Duration2–3 nights

CurrencyKES · USD

Stay$55 – $260

Food$9

TransportOvernight sleeper or a short flight from Cairo.

Useful tips

— Hot air balloons at dawn on the west bank.
— Hire a knowledgeable inspector-guide.

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About Maryam

Maryam Rashid writes a weekly atlas — photographs, routes, and practical notes from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco. The map is the door.

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