Is it safe to walk around Luxor Egypt?

Luxor is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. However, walking alone at night may not be advisable for women due to cultural concerns and occasional overzealous attention from men. As you travel, confidence and awareness are keys to staying safe.



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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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While violent assault and crime is relatively rare in Egypt, verbal harassment on the streets is common, and women are often specifically targeted if walking alone. Female travelers, especially if by themselves, can attract unwanted attention from men on the streets and have an increased chance of being followed, ...

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Do not travel to:
  • The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.
  • The Western Desert due to terrorism.
  • Egyptian border areas due to military zones.


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It is important to take the usual safety precautions, such as avoiding walking alone at night and keeping your valuables secure, but overall Luxor is a safe and enjoyable destination for solo female travellers.

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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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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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10 Safest Cities in Egypt
  • Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt.
  • Aswan, Egypt.
  • Hurghada, Egypt.
  • Luxor, Egypt.
  • Damietta, Egypt.
  • Dahab, Egypt.
  • Mersa Matruh, Egypt.
  • Alexandria, Egypt.


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Egypt is nearly crime-free. Most crime is petty theft, with little violent crime. Still, you need to keep alert when walking through densely populated areas of Cairo or Alexandria, just as you would in other large urban areas around the world.

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The best times to visit Luxor are from March to April and between October and November. These brief shoulder seasons offer pleasant temperatures, small crowds and more affordable hotel rates.

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It's often deemed the world's most impressive outdoor museum and for good reason. 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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PHE recommends travellers to the region to:
  1. where possible, avoid eating salads and uncooked vegetables.
  2. only eat fruit they can peel.
  3. avoid unpasteurised milk, cheese and ice cream.
  4. avoid food that has been left uncovered in warm environments and exposed to flies.


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Egyptian men do not often wear shorts, but they are perfectly fine for a male tourist to wear. Aside from beachside resort cities, it is not recommended for female tourists to ever wear shorts in Egypt. Before traveling to Egypt for the first time, many travelers ask us what clothes to bring.

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