By Dermott Ryan, UK
 
 
Destination Luxor, Egypt
Categories Over 50's
When Travelled December 2001
Length of Stay 7 Days
Holiday Cost £500 - £1000 per person
Spending Money £400
Travel Agent Old Mill Travel
Tour Operator Thomsons
Airline Britannia
Insurance via Travel Agent
Stayed at Sheraton Hotel. A clean and helpful hotel with a choice of food. Choice of large table to use during meals with other guests. The New Years entertainments and food which were provided were excellent. Great views from the balcony and pool of the Nile. Hotel was used by tourists from Nile Cruises and so expect some "temporary tourists".
Must See Attractions  
1) Valley of the Kings, Luxor
2) Queen Nefertari, Luxor
3) Temples of Karnak, Luxor
4) Mummy Museum, Luxor
5) Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor
 

Places to Eat I recommend eating out at one of the many hotels where there is plenty of choice and food is well presented.
Fab Tips 1) To avoid stomach upsets wash your hands frequently. 2) Bring some money in small denominations. 3) Exchange money at Hotel. 4) Make sure that your suitcases are locked, especially on the return journey.
  
Recommended Lonely Planet Travel Guide
  

Whether you want to cruise down the Nile, explore ancient sites or soak up the sun in Sinai, this guide is the perfect companion for exploring Egypt – a land that has tempted travellers for centuries.
  • 104 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map
  • special section on Pharaonic Egypt, including a who's who of gods & goddesses and a user's guide to reading hieroglyphs
  • the lowdown on camel trekking in Sinai, desert safaris and felucca trips
  • up-to-date advice on where to stay and eat on any budget
  • hot tips on where to dive and snorkel in the Red Sea
 
 
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