Just gave you a quick overview of the must-see attractions in Luxor, and now I'm going to give you a quick overview of the transportation aspect of Luxor. The mode of transportation you choose to go to Luxor and the local transportation in Luxor is something you need to pay attention to, so I've got a guide for you.
Luxor International Airport operates routes to and from several European and Middle Eastern countries, and of course, to and from the main cities within Egypt, such as Cairo and Aswan.
Luxor can be reached by air in about 1 hour from Cairo, and EgyptAir operates 4-5 direct flights from Cairo to Luxor every day. However, airfare is more expensive. The airport is located 7 kilometers east of the city. Transportation from the airport to the city:
Shuttles are provided by the booked hotels, either for a fee or for free, depending on the hotel's specific fee details.
Taxi, EGP 30 to 40. Be warned that there are many people who will be at the exit, eager to carry your luggage to the shuttle bus or the airport exit, which is close at hand. There is a fee for this hospitality, so if you don't want it, politely decline and keep your bags safe.
There are no buses between the airport and the city
TrainsLuxor train station is located in the modern El-Mahata square. Trains from Cairo to Aswan are very dense and pass through Luxor station. However, due to strict visitor restrictions, tourists can only get sleeper tickets or tickets for one-way travel. Inside, there is a luggage storage service, as well as magnetic card telephones and a post office
There are five main types of trains in Egypt:
Special (Extra-fast) direct express trains: air-conditioned, with first- and second-class seats, and snacks for sale on board. There is no stop in the middle or only one stop. This is the best train in Egypt.
Exp (Expresstrain): air-conditioned, first and second class seats, snacks on board.
Ord (Ordinarytrain): there are second-class and third-class seats, mainly for locals, the conditions are a bit poor, few foreign tourists ride. However, if it's only a two to three hour ride, there's no harm in taking it.
Ord+: The Ord+ is a bit better than the Ord+, with only second class seats, some of which are air-conditioned.
Sleeper sleeping car: there are double or single rooms with air-conditioning, washstand and towels. One hour after departure, the conductor will bring dinner to the room. Dinner is free, but drinks are not free. You may not want the drinks, but if you do, please pay for the drinks when the conductor comes to clear the plates after the meal. Coffee and black tea for breakfast are free. There are also sitting tickets available, which are not entitled to all the services mentioned above.
Tips
If you want to take the day train to Luxor and don't want to buy an expensive sleeper ticket, the following options are possible:
1.Buy tickets on the official website, tickets need to be paid by credit card print out the page where you booked the ticket (date and time of departure, train number, compartment number, seat number).
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2. You can get on the train first and then buy a ticket, which you need to pay or 3 Egyptian pounds of fees. One problem that can arise with this method of buying tickets though is that if the train is overcrowded, you may have to stand all the way from Cairo to Aswan.
3. Ask an Egyptian who is also in the queue to buy a ticket for you, in which case you will probably be asked for a tip. Although officially tickets are not sold to foreigners, there is no problem if you get on the train with a ticket that is only sold to Egyptian nationals.
From Cairo to LuxorThere are three train options - Exp, Ord+ and Sleeper.
Exp: 00:05, 01:00, 08:00, 12:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:15 departures (PS: the two trains that depart at 01:00 and 21:00 stop at Luxor and do not continue to Aswan, all other departures continue to Aswan, so pay attention to the drop-off time and do not miss the station)
Ord+: 07:35, 10:30, 12:30, 15:30, 18:20 departures (PS: these two trains departing at 10:30 stop at Luxor and do not continue to Aswan, all other departures will continue to Aswan, pay attention to the drop-off time, do not miss the station).
Sleeper: departs at 20:15.
Tips
Sleeper train tickets can be purchased by credit card, you can use the euro, US dollars and Egyptian pounds; the cost of taking the Sleeper train to Luxor and Aswan is the same, if you want to get off the train in Luxor, play for a day or two and then get on the train to go to Aswan, make sure to talk to the staff when you are buying the ticket to when you buy your ticket.
Different types of train journeys and fares (the following prices are for reference only):
Exp train, 10 to 11 hours, first class seat EGP 113, second class seat EGP 57; Ord+ train (no air-conditioning), journeys range from 9 hours 50 minutes to 12 hours, second class seat EGP 50; Sleeper train, 10 hours 25 minutes, 230 EGP/bed (double), EGP 460/bed (single), EGP 171 for a sitting ticket.
Coach
From Cairo to Luxor: There are several coach stations in Cairo, the most convenient being the AhmedHelmyTerminal near Ramses train station and the TurgomanBusStation between Tahrir Square ( Turgoman Bus Station) between AhmedHelmyTerminal and Tahrir Square, where you can catch coaches to various cities in Egypt.
There are several major coach companies in Egypt, such as Superjet, UpperEgypt, MiidleDelta, WestDelta, and EastDelta, which offer frequent trips to various cities, especially popular ones like Alexandria, Aswan, and Luxor, where one to several coaches leave every hour from 7:00 to 23:00. multiple long-distance buses depart every hour from 7:00 to 23:00. But if you're traveling in high season, tickets can sell out fast and need to be booked a day or even several days in advance.
Cairo to Luxor takes about nine hours. Coach fares vary by bus company and route, and are generally equivalent to first-class Exp train or second-class Special train fares. Coaches are generally equipped with air conditioning, restrooms, and in-car movies, and snacks are also available. From Aswan to Luxor: From Aswan, you can take a frequent long-distance bus to Luxor, in good condition, stopping at all the towns you pass through. If you have enough time, you can get off the bus at Edfu and visit the temple of the Egyptian goddess Horus, as well as drink tea and smoke cigarettes with the locals at the roadside stores on the way, which is a five-hour drive and costs about 30 RMB.
Cruises
The most common way for travelers to get to and from Aswan and Luxor is on a cruise ship, which may be less special than a sailboat cruise, but it's more comfortable and offers a deeper experience of the Nile. Prices can vary greatly from cruise ship to cruise ship, and the price of a ticket for the same cruise ship purchased through different channels can sometimes be very different, so it is important to compare more carefully when purchasing a cruise ship ticket in order to ultimately choose a more cost-effective cruise ship.
From Aswan to Luxor
The boat trip is 3 days and 3 nights, about 300 dollars per person, including 3 meals; usually on the 1st day of the boat ride will be to KomOmbo (KomOmbo) will be overnight that night at the next visit, and then go ashore to visit on the next day, and then to Luxor on the 3rd day.
From Luxor to AswanThe boat trip takes 5 days as it is in reverse. The itinerary reference is as follows:
On day 1, enjoy a buffet breakfast before visiting Karnek and Luxor temples, then in the evening watch exotic belly dancing after a feast.
Day 2, visit the West Bank's Valley of the Emperors, Valley of the Empresses, and Temple of Hatshepsut, then dress casually for the captain's welcome party and a night of chatting with your traveling companions on the journey to Edfu.
On Day 3, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then board the ship for the Temple of Kang Ombo and dress in local attire for the Galabiya Gala.
On days 4 and 5, visit the Aswan High Dam, the marble quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Drive past the Tomb of King Aga Khan and see a Nubian folklore show.
BicyclesLuxor has many places to rent bicycles, ranging in price from E5 to E20, and you can rent different bikes depending on your riding skills. Be careful to check the tires. You can also pledge your passport, ID card, or student ID. You can rent bikes on both the east and west coasts, but the quality of the bikes on the east coast is generally higher and cheaper, and the bikes can be taken on board, so you don't have to worry about crossing the river.
It should be noted that the east bank is busy with traffic and is less suitable for cycling. The west bank is relatively isolated and easier to ride. There is also the fact that some locals will offer to look after your car for you, but will charge you for it afterwards. So the best thing to do is to buy a good lock and then be careful yourself to avoid unnecessary damage.
MotorcyclesLuxor has a lot of Chinese-made motorcycles, and if you're a bargain hunter, you'll probably be able to get a price as low as E50/hour, or even a super low price of E50/day. The west coast is less crowded in the summer, and touring the ruins and hills on a motorcycle is very enjoyable.
TaxisTaxis in Luxor are divided into blue and white. Most of the cabs are very old Peugeot 504s, but Daewoo, Hyundai and Nissan are now increasing in number. None of the taxis are metered and the price must be negotiated in advance, most hotels have a price list at reception which lists reference prices for cabs to popular areas, you can also check with the hotel reception about cab prices. Generally a taxi will not cost more than EGP 10 on the east coast of Luxor.
MinibusesMinibuses are a popular mode of transportation for locals in Luxor, and can be recognized on the street, with 14 passengers on board. Mini buses are usually on a fixed route, but there is no route map. The bus will stop when you wave on the road (unless there are no more seats available). When you get off the bus, just say hello to the driver. The price is about EGP 1.
SailingTaking a boat is required to get from the east coast to the west coast, and the minimum price fluctuates between EGP 20 and 30. It's best to take a local blue boat for as little as EGP 1 per person, sometimes EGP 0.50 will do. Horse-drawn carriages There will be horse-drawn carriage routes on the east coast that will give a good tour of the city. Choose a driver who looks good before you take the ride and set the price before you go (when setting the price, pay attention to whether it's for the whole ride or per person, whether the price is in US dollars or Egyptian pounds, etc.) Generally speaking, it's EGP 20/hour, and overall the price of a horse-drawn carriage is no higher than that of a cab.
26th 1:00 a.m. flight, the first time out of the country is still full of excitement, but because of homework to do more, for this trip did not feel how fresh. We came from the northeast, 25 noon leave to prepare luggage, 4 pm by train to Beijing. Arrived in Beijing time is 21:14, grabbed the time to go to the airport, KAL started checking in three hours ahead of time and stopped checking in one hour ahead of time. Take a cab to the airport in about an hour, probably costing about 100 yuan.
Beijing Station-Capital Airport round-trip mode1. Airport bus operation time: 5:00 am ~ 21:00 pm, the interval between buses is not more than 20 minutes, and buses will depart at any time when full of passengers. According to the station set up the implementation of stepped fares, *** divided into 15 yuan, 18 yuan, 21 yuan, 24 yuan, 30 yuan five grades.
2. Metro Airport Line ***4 stations, Dongzhimen, Sanyuanqiao, Terminal 3, Terminal 2
T2: 06:35-23:10T3: 06:20-22:50
Dongzhimen: 06:00-22:30
The interval between departures is 10 minutes. 10-minute intervals Fares are 25 RMB per person
3. Taxis cost around 100 RMB
For more information, please refer to: Beijing Capital International Airport Official WebsiteClick here to view
Beijing Capital International Airport Official Website
Beijing Capital International Airport official website
The Beijing Capital International Airport official website is located in Beijing, China.
With a map of the Beijing subway lines: the purple and pink one is the airport line, and the subway goes to Dongzhimen to the airport line.
After checking in, we went to meet our new friends (Mr.chen from Wuhan, Helen from Xi'an), got acquainted, chatted about our simple itinerary, and went to wash up. The airport has free cell phone charging, so just muddle through until 12 o'clock, began to wait for the plane, two people east and west, never stay up all night, we are simply suffering, finally boarded the plane, began to sleep a lot.
Beautiful boarding pass.
The plane took off on time. The airplane was prepared for everyone with blankets, cushions, toiletries, headphones, earplugs and eye masks, a very thoughtful service. The time difference between Beijing and Cairo is 6 hours, and the Beijing-Doha segment prepared dinner and breakfast for everyone, as well as a menu to choose meals, and the time difference with Doha is 5 hours.
The desserts on the airplane were very good.
As the plane circled over Cairo, the entirety of the city was on display, with unroofed buildings galore and full of earthy yellow tones. Out of the airport, the afternoon head of the heat wave came to the face, the heat is hard to stop ah. Airport door of the lewd Arab uncle one by one in the solicitors, to the city center to 50LE, a price, to say goodbye to the driver is the cost of a few people, is the EGP, including baggage fees, arrive at the destination of the change of heart is often the case. The streets are full of garbage, think about it is also drunk. From the airport to the city will pass through the rich district, and the Chinese sponsored luxury mosque, after the rich district is basically the true face of Cairo.
Airport to downtown1. Taxi, a bite of the price is also in the 50-60LE, do not be pitched.
2. Airport bus 356 is 1LE near Terminal 1 (never tried).
3. Airport subway line (not yet open, but I don't know what will happen later).
Tips1. Currency exchange + phone card. You can exchange currency at the airport, money changers and banks in the city, at the airport about 7.58 exchange rate. You can exit for a cell phone card: Vodafone
and Mobinil two merchants, both need a passport for, we handle is Mobinil, 3G signal is general, the card 20LE + 25LE 1.25GB flow, a **** 45LE, as long as you do not often video call 10 days trip is completely enough. Also, there will be a lot of cell phone stores and phone card franchises available in the city, maybe cheaper than the airport.
It is advisable to follow the army together out of the airport, if you go out alone may encounter uninvited guests, there are airport personnel to stop you, snatch the luggage, said to check, and then turn your back to the police on you gesture to tip the meaning of the tip, do not tip the luggage, encounter this matter, the attitude of some firm, on the Chinese language, pretending not to understand, do not give him the money, and take the luggage to go away.
2. Taxi.
2. Taxi: The best way to get a cab is to take a white cab and look for a young driver, not all drivers speak English, and if you meet an older driver, it will be a waste of time. White cabs can be metered, but the meter jumps very quickly, which is normal, I think. The attention is to play the meter, the driver may with you around the road, this time you have to open the phone map from time to time with him to specify the location you want to go; sometimes if you do not want to involve too much energy, you can also talk to the driver a price, of course, to say that you go to the place, you pay cash, currency, single or multiple people, one-way or round-trip, whether or not to include baggage fees, and so on.
3. Safety. It is important to prevent theft, robbery and sexual harassment, and to keep your luggage safe in the hotel, I have not encountered any theft in the hotel. In the street, especially the crowded night, do not blatantly hold up a cell phone to take pictures, play with the phone and so on, it is likely that you will be staring at your motorcycle boy took your cell phone, chasing you can not catch back. Girls do not act alone at night, I personally feel that Cairo at night after 22:00, is not very peaceful, the city crazy racing, too scary, their racing only you have seen to know what thing.
In a everyone is very concerned about, the overall security of the Egyptian state, in fact, there is no need to worry about, every intersection will see the police, in the unfamiliar road there are sentry guards, scenic spots, hotels, the front door of the security checks will be carried out, the vehicle into the will check the documents and trunk, as long as you do not go to the government buildings, the army, the police next to the vicinity, there will not be a big problem. Remember not to take pictures of the military or police unless they agree.
Cairo traffic is very congested, there is basically no traffic light in the whole city, so you must be careful to cross the road carefully, this is what I must emphasize to you, basically the driver will not have to slow down around you to slow down the reason. Cars in the city are basically scarred and drive like they don't want to die.
4. Language. The native language is Arabic, and only a small percentage of people speak English. So don't worry about your English level, don't worry about how to boldly say ok, if not, I wrote out part of the Arabic in the guide, point to him to see it. But pay attention to the English-speaking people who take the initiative to talk to you is best to ignore, basically will speak English with the tourist scammers scrape a little edge, do not trust what others say, pay attention to speak English to say to them to understand (for example, is it 15 or 50), otherwise they will play word games with you. Ask for directions best to find some students or office workers, they will be very enthusiastic, the Egyptian people are still very friendly, give me the feeling that they are very helpful, very united, I appreciate, in a I feel that they like Asians.
Currency chart
The highest denomination I've taken is 200LE, the smallest is a 1LE coin.
Here to remind you, be sure to have some change, 1LE coins to save for the toilet (large and small public **** toilet all charges), 5, 10, 20LE tickets more than a few, you can change some in the regular supermarkets, subway find money. Taxi, vendors, basically won't give you change. (For example, 17 fare, you give 20, will not find you money again)
Taxi cost chart
Costs are just the price at the time, but also includes their own price cutting, you can grasp the price around these, do not be pitched on the good.
Egypt downtown subway line map
Tour Cairo by subway1. Note that the Sadat station in the very center is closed. But I don't know if it will be open when you go there.
2. From the bottom left to the top, in the Giza train station, get off to go can go to the pyramids, the subway station on the second floor, the train station on the first floor, you can buy a ticket; in the Dukki, get off the station there is a lamb store is very tasty; in the Opera House Station, you can go to the Cairo Tower, the Opera House, the Egyptian Museum of Modern Art; in the St. George's station, you can go to the Hanging Church next to the station, the St. George's Church; in the Ateabai station, get off the car to take a taxi 20LE to Khalili. At Ramses station, you can go to the train station, Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square.