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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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.
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, ...
In the touristy areas of Luxor and Aswan, you don't have to dress as modestly as you might in the more local parts of these cities. For example, while visiting Philae Temple in Aswan you might wear a sleeveless shirt and a pair of shorts.
Punctuality is not very important in Egypt and being late is not considered rude. Egyptians tend to communicate indirectly and are generally not comfortable expressing negative emotions to others. Eye contact is also not important in Egyptian culture.
Pants, t-shirts, and long-sleeve shirts are acceptable as clothes to wear in Egypt. Avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts to fit in with local customs. Men do not need a head-covering scarf to enter mosques.
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'.
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.
You'll Like What We Serve at Our TablesThe action packed casino floor at Luxor is spacious and comfortable. We offer 120,000 square feet with 62 games. Free cocktail service is available to all playing customers.
While tap water in Egypt is considered safe for showering and brushing your teeth, it contains high levels of chlorination and isn't advised for drinking. The safest option is to drink bottled water which is widely available but always check that the seal is intact.