About Luxor

Luxor (Arabic: الأقصر, pronounced in Egyptian Arabic: lo’Sor) is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Egyptian pound (EGP)

Symbol: £

Language

Arabic

Phone Code

+20

International dialing code for Egypt

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Egypt

Region

Africa

Northern Africa

Connectivity

See the various Luxordistrictpages for details of telephone, internet and postal services - being a major tourist town, Luxor is extremely well-served with communication facilities.

How to Get to Luxor

Transportation options and arrival information

Luxor airport receives direct flights from several European cities, with most being inclusive package holidays, but they are often available to book flight only. There are also direct flights from the Gulf states. Egyptair and competitors fly frequently and direct from Cairo (1 hr), with day-trips feasible both ways, and good connections to Europe. Reaching Luxor from Alexandria or Sharm el-Sheik usually involves changing in Cairo, sometimes with lengthy stopovers. Most of the Airlines in Egypt

Getting Around Luxor

Local transportation and navigation tips

Uber doesn't work in Luxor, but its sister appCareemdoes. It takes card payments, and saves you having to explain your destination or negotiate with the driver. InDrive also works in Luxor.

Safety in Luxor

Moderate Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.342)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Luxor

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Luxor has an extremelywide variety of accommodation options, from camping and hostels, right up to 5-star luxury hotels like the Old Winter Palace Hotel which is of extreme opulence and has played host to both movie stars and heads of state. Luxor probably has the greatest seasonal variation in hotel rates in Egypt, with some hotels being up to 50% cheaper (or more) in the low season (summer). Others do not change their prices.