Luxor Information

Located 675 kilometers south of Cairo on both banks of the River Nile Luxor international  located 7 km from down town
Tourist Information: Luxor Airport TEL: 0952374655
Language: Arabic is the official language. French and English are widely spoken

When you visit!

Our high season is from October till March and most Of our visitor's like to visit especially Easter Christmas and New Year when the climate is cooler.
Rest of the year summer time will be very good time for summer rate fo accommodation. airfare .and tours to get the lowest rate.

Passport & visa

 Up on your arrival at Luxor International airport you need to obtain visa stamp from the bank your visa cost 15 US dollars if you visa stamp you can go straight to passport control and stamp your passport than you can collect you baggage.

 for more information visit    http://www.luxor-airport.com

Visas are required for all nationalities. Many country's citizens can obtain one upon entry, however citizens of some countries are required to obtain their visa from a consulate before arriving. Although most airlines can tell you whether one is required for your entry. Prior to arrival. It would be the best to check with the closest Egyptian consulate or Embassy to be certain. You can find the closest Egyptian consulate or Embassy on the website below.             http://www.egypt.embassy.com

Customs at Luxor Airport:

You are allowed to bring or to buy from the duty Free Shop Goods must be purchased within 48 hours after arrival. (250 grams of tobacco, two cartons of cigarettes, one litre of alcohol) and personal stuff.

HOTEL & CRIUSES

In Luxor there are various global hotels even Luxor has a high class level starting from 1 star up to 5 star  & big number of the hotel ready for our visitors to make them happy and enjoy there unforgettable holiday in Luxor.

FOOD IN LUXOR:
There is several traditional restaurants and a good selection of places to eat, particularly in some of the large hotels.

French food at old winter palace the French restaurant 1886 .
ITALINA FOOD LE MAMMA restaurant at Sheraton hotel.
INDAIN FOOD AGRA restaurant at Sheraton hotel.
LABANES FOOD AL TARBOUCHE restaurant at Nile palace hotel.
JAPNES FOOD MIYAKO restaurant at Sonesta hotel.
CHINESE FOOD PINK BANDA restaurant at Pyrmisa hotel.
ENGLISH & INTERNATIONAL FOOD JOHN & JOHNS restaurant at gaddis Hotel
There is international themes night at mean restaurant of the Jolie Ville hotel (Marche/ French /Oriental /Asian/Mediterranean /Seafood/Swiss /Italian Night)DINNER AT DAHABIA BOAT Nile palace hotel every Saturday EGYPTIN EVENING DINNER at sonesta  hotel as per request.
Maxim restaurant oriental & international food .
Jamboree Restaurant and roof terrace serve Egyptian & International food  
     Behind Luxor temple.
Snack TIME - snack food, Lebanese food and pizza
Metropolitan –a bar & café opposite the Winter Palace

People 
 Luxor has a population of around 150,000 people, most them work in tourism and which are originally farmers of Upper Egypt, have tried to earn a living from the tourism industry.

Economy
Luxor economy like that of many other Egyptian cities in Egypt is dependent upon tourism. Large numbers of people and also there is anther activity

Money
The Currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound and it is divided into 100 piaster.  Here you will find 25 and 50 piaster notes and various sized coins down to the 5 piaster. At present $1 dollar is equivalent to 5.7 Egyptian pounds
                                                                              

Tipping
Is generally expected by guides, drivers, and hotel/cruise staff there is no set amounts and the tip given individual in appreciation for service provide

Electricity

The electricity current is 220 volts, 50 Hz, and uses round-pronged plugs

Transportation
Luxor like any Egyptian cities using taxi in blue & white color it  is available for the Luxor visitor and also the local car round the city, carriage and ferry between east & west side of Luxor.
Flight Egypt Air Egyptian airline   www.egyptair.com.eg
Train (sleeping train / first or Scand class seating) between luxor/Cairo/aswan
Buses between Luxor .Cairo, Aswan, hurghada and Sharm el sheikh 

Convoy schedule

Pls. notice that the pick up to join the convoy you ll be ready 30 mintes before the convoy moving time.

Internet Cafes – Rainbow net café: This internet cafe is located in 19 Yousef Hassan Street. It's close to Duty Free Shop. 

Luxor Airport