Can you visit Luxor without a tour?

Unless you go with a tour group, visiting Luxor independently can be quite overwhelming. The list of archaeological sites and things to do in Luxor is so big that visiting every single temple and tomb would take several days, and loads of money as well!



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By Car -- The best way to get around Luxor and its environs is to hire a car and a driver for the day through your hotel, a travel agent, or simply by negotiating a day rate with a taxi from the street. A reasonable fare would range from LE250 to LE350 ($45-$64/#23-#32) for the day.

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It's where you'll discover an abundance of tombs, monuments, temples, and ruins. To avoid feeling rushed, you'll need at least two days to explore Luxor and its treasures.

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Certain areas are bustling and boisterous, but for the most part, it's a more laidback experience than Cairo. Blockbuster sights here are packed closer together, which means you can cover more ground on a shorter trip.

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In Egypt, drinking water from the tap is not recommended. Water treatment plants in and around Cairo heavily chlorinate the supply, so the water in the capital is relatively safe to drink. However, it is advisable everywhere else in Egypt to purchase bottled water or drink treated or purified water.

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This route on the Las Vegas Monorail varies based on what hotel you start at. If you start at the Excalibur main station, the monorail will take you directly to Mandalay Bay - about a 3-minutes trip. If you start from Mandalay Bay, you will stop at the Luxor and then the Excalibur - about a 7-minutes trip.

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Luxor is the most well-known recognized City in Upper (Southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate, known famously for its oldest and most Ancient Egyptian sites. Originally called 'Thebes' in ancient Egypt, Luxor is often known also as the 'World's greatest open-air Museum'.

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By Car -- The best way to get around Luxor and its environs is to hire a car and a driver for the day through your hotel, a travel agent, or simply by negotiating a day rate with a taxi from the street. A reasonable fare would range from LE250 to LE350 ($45-$64/#23-#32) for the day.

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Temple of Karnak It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of…

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Like Luxor, Aswan has countless ruins from the time of the ancient Egyptians. However, it has a more relaxed and tranquil vibe, with serene boat rides on the River Nile, palm-studded shorelines, authentic souks (bazaars), and picturesque sites.

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