Endangered Historical Sites in Egypt
mardi 17 novembre 2009
lundi 16 novembre 2009
Luxor Caleche (horse drawn carriage - hantour)
Caleche (horse drawn carriage - hantour)
Caleches, also known locally as 'hantours' are plentiful. You will be offered rides by drivers and touts - constantly. They will even drive beside you as you walk down the road, trying to persuade you to buy a ride. They will offer to take you to the market and give the impression that it is a special market or that the market is only open that day (the main big market is open every day, all day).
Despite the efforts of local animal charities, and although the position has improved in recent years and is still improving, few of the horses appear to be well looked after. The drivers tend to gallop the horses and use their whips unnecessarily. Rarely do you see a horse in the shade or drinking.
If you really must ride in one, please choose carefully. Select one that looks well looked after and not too thin. Do be careful what you pay. Initially you will offered a ride for, say, ten pounds. If you accept quickly, without clarifying the cost, you may be charged ten English pounds per person. Resist for a while and the cost will drop and will become Egyptian pounds. Ultimately, you should not pay more than the taxi fare. Make sure you do not pay more for the ride than the price they enticed you with.
If you do take a ride, drivers will often try to persuade you to stop off at various shops or restaurants, typically owned by their 'cousin', where they will earn a substantial commission on your purchases. Even if you say you do not want to go, they will often stop outside anyway. If you say you are not going in they will sometimes go in themselves and leave you in the caleche, hoping you will follow them. They can make more from the commissions than from driving, so they can be quite keen to get you into a shop. Usually, their commission does not come off the shop owners profit - it is added to your purchase cost. So if you do want something it can be better to return later without a local 'escort' and haggle a better price.
Don't get caught
We have seen people agree a ride for, say 20 pounds, expect to pay 20 Egyptian pounds for the group but at the end of the ride get charged 20 English pounds per person.
Make it clear that the agreed price for a caleche ride is in Egyptian pounds and for all of you.
dimanche 18 octobre 2009
jeudi 24 septembre 2009
Carry-On Luggage Restrictions and Requirements
Carry-On Luggage Restrictions and Requirements
By Kazi Niyaz
Carry-on luggage is now under considerably more difficult restrictions due to unfortunate events. The Transportation Safety Administration has set up some new luggage rules, with many airlines subsequently adding a few of their own for extra security. Among these are the new liquid and gel inspections. Here are some of the most important carry-on luggage restrictions and requirements you should prepare to follow when traveling. However, do not limit yourself to these instructions; the best information is from the TSA itself.
The liquid and gel inspections is set up in what's called the "3-1-1" rule: the liquid must be in a bottle with a maximum volume of 3.4 ounces in a 1 quart-sized, transparent bag with 1 bag per traveler. This is for most liquids and gels, including hand sanitizer. In order to prevent delays, you should simply leave this in your checked luggage. Not all liquids and gels are prohibited, however. All medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, baby formula or breast milk (if a baby is present), and anything that is important in saving a person's life (organs, bone marrow, blood, ice to cool) or plastic surgery (implants, saline solutions, etc.) are all allowed. You should declare any of these above items to prevent delays.
As for the carry-on luggage itself, the rules follow in something called total inches. The standard rule is 45 total inches, meaning that your bag's dimensions simply add up to 45. Technically, you could have a 1-inch by 1-inch by 43-inches carry-on, but most airlines are expecting 22-inches by 14-inches by 9-inches. Take care when measuring your bag, however. These rules are designed for the measurements inside the bag, not the outside. They don't even consider the possibility that you could be carrying things on the outside pockets of the bag. Not only that, but once you get past the check at the airport, you have to make sure your bag somehow fits under your seat. Otherwise, it's move it or lose it.
However, if you happen to encroach on any of the size limitations, you might still be able to be let through without any problems. Domestic airlines haven't been properly demonstrating the full examination of carry-on luggage; many people have admitted that their bags were outside of the allowed sizes, but were still let through by the officials.
The last check that some, not all, airlines will do is check for the weight of the carry-on bag. The range of allowed weights starts at a low of 16 pounds set by Virgin America and ends at a high of 50 pounds for Midwest. American, Continental, US Air, and Delta are at 40 pounds. Other airlines like United and Southwest do not currently have a limitation on the weight of the carry-on.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kazi_Niyaz
Tips on Packing a Suitcase - The Stack Method
Tips on Packing a Suitcase - The Stack Method
Packing a suitcase properly has thwarted many a traveler! But it's not too tricky if you know the tips. The goal, as always, is to maximize space while avoiding a case full of wrinkled and unwearable clothing. Luckily there are several ways to achieve this. This article looks at the Stack Method.
1) Figure out ahead of time how much and what kind of clothing you'll need for your trip. Clearly a week-long city break requires more than a weekend to the country. Ask yourself: What does the weather report say? Will you have laundry facilities where you're going? It goes without saying that you won't need hiking boots for a beach holiday or a suit at a camp site!
2) Pack only small toiletries if possible. Make sure to seal them in plastic bags to protect against spillage. If you really need bigger bottles or packages, at least make sure they are a practical shape - flat instead of round or uneven. Choose bottles with screw-on or secure caps that won't suddenly burst open.
3) Before you begin packing, make a list. Then cut down this list by about 10% or so. It helps if you figure out your outfits beforehand, so you know if all the items are really necessary. Once you're made sure you're not taking too much unnecessary stuff, you're ready to pack.
The Stack Method
1. Start with shirts, t shirt and tops. Stack them all on top of each other without folding them. Make sure the more easily wrinkled ones are at the bottom.2. Now fold the sleeves all in together.3. Fold the shirts in half. You should end up with a roughly rectangular shape. Because they are in a big bundle, your tops are more wrinkle-resistant and the shape means they will fit nicely into your suitcase.4. Fold trousers and jeans individually in half and stack them again in order of wrinkliness!5. Hold this pile in half like you did with the shirts and place your trousers rectangle into the suitcase alongside the shirts pile6. If you have skirts and dresses, lie them down in the suitcase over the your two rectangles. Tuck the ends around the piles to save space.7. Stuff your shoes with underwear and socks and fit them into the gaps in your suitcase.8. Do the same with toiletries and any other possessions - but if possible, keep them towards the center to prevent excessive bumping and possible spillage.
Kathryn Castle writes on a range of subjects for HolidayCheck, including how to look your best on holiday or while traveling!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kathryn_Castle
10 Reasons Why People Travel
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10 Reasons Why People Travel
By Shirley
When people decide to leave the comforts of their home and venture to other locations there is usually a reason behind it. Whether the cause to travel was a last minute whimsy or had an actual purpose, it makes one think about all of the reasons why people travel. Reflect on the last time you left your location and ventured to another one. Did it have a purpose behind it? Let's look and see if your motive to travel matched any of the one's listed below. These are not listed in any particular order.
1. Romance- There are thousands of people who are involved in long distance relationships. At some point though, they need to see each other. For the sake of love, people will travel for hours to spend as much time as they can with the love of their life.
2. Relaxation- All work and no play is not a good thing. People need to get away from the stress of everyday life, and a nice sunny location with a beach might just be what the doctor ordered.
3. Family/ Friends -Many people have family/friends that are located in different parts of the world. They need to visit with them even if it's for a short period of time.
4. Religion- There are places in the world that hold religious importance for many people. Religious travel is often related to a purpose such as seeing where the last pope was buried, or traveling to the town where Jesus was born.
5. Death- A relative, friend or acquaintance has passed away and travel is required to attend the funeral which is located out of town.
6. Honeymoon- You're getting married and are going somewhere special to celebrate. This usually occurs right after the wedding, but there are many occasions where people celebrate a honeymoon years later.
7. Education-You're getting your education somewhere other than where you live or you are going away on an educational school trip.
8. Celebration- Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, Birth- There's always something to celebrate and it doesn't always happen where you live.
9. Medical/Health- Sometimes the treatment you need isn't available in the city/town where you live. Often the best medical care is costly and requires travel to receive it.
10. Work- Job requirements might mean a fair bit of travel is involved. Even if the travel is within your own country it still has a purpose attached to it.
Overall, traveling can be a wonderful experience or it can be draining, expensive and just plain torture. Nonetheless if you need to go then embrace it for what it is, and try to make the best of it even if it wasn't planned.
Shirley Merith is a certified travel professional with over 20 years of travel industry experience. She is also a college professor, professionally trained public speaker and freelance travel writer.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Shirley_Merith
jeudi 10 septembre 2009
Blue Horse Gallery to host reception for Egyptian students
" BELLINGHAM - A welcoming reception for Whatcom Community College's Egyptian Initiative Program students will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St.
The program, funded by federal grant money, brings Egyptian students to Whatcom Community College for a year to work on their education, do an internship and meet with the community.
The Egyptian students will introduce themselves to the community, discuss their culture and answer questions, said Kim Wright, Blue Horse Gallery's marketing coordinator.
Artwork by children from the La Galta Village near Luxor, Egypt, will be on sale during the reception. Proceeds will be donated to the village to help with medical treatment, food supply and other community programs, Wright said.
The reception is open to all community members. Visit bluehorsegallery.com for more information. "
The program, funded by federal grant money, brings Egyptian students to Whatcom Community College for a year to work on their education, do an internship and meet with the community.
The Egyptian students will introduce themselves to the community, discuss their culture and answer questions, said Kim Wright, Blue Horse Gallery's marketing coordinator.
Artwork by children from the La Galta Village near Luxor, Egypt, will be on sale during the reception. Proceeds will be donated to the village to help with medical treatment, food supply and other community programs, Wright said.
The reception is open to all community members. Visit bluehorsegallery.com for more information. "
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Villa al diwan comment :
in Jan 2009 , Mr. Wade Marlow organised trip to Egypt with a group of artists and they stayed at villa al diwan . he asked us to invite kids from the village to do paintings work, he offer them the materials to do so. now we see how much work Mr. Wade is doing behind the scene.
We take the chance here to thank Mr. Wade Marlow and his people for the great work they are doing. We will our best to thank Mr. Wade in our own way when he comes back to the villa next time in Jan.2010
lundi 26 janvier 2009
Wireless Internet service at Villa Al Diwan
We offer a complete selection of internet access through :
Wireless Internet connection and USB modem (HSDPA) USB dongle are now available at villa al diwan.
New Dinning area
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jeudi 22 janvier 2009
Insects
The main insect problem is flies. There are no more than on a hot English summer day, but they can be a nuisance.
There are mosquitoes in Luxor. They do not carry the deadly diseases that are prevalent in some other parts of Africa. Most visitors never see a single one, but they are around, they do bite and they can draw blood. Mosquitoes are usually only a problem at dawn and dusk. If you are out at those times, cover your legs and arms. They can also be a noise nuisance at night in the hotel room. We suggest packing a fly swat.
If the thought of mosquitoes bothers you it is best to take some precautions. Many regular travellers recommend taking vitamin B tablets for a week before the trip and daily whilst you are in Egypt. Apparently it makes the blood taste nasty to the mosquitoes so they leave you alone. In most Luxor supermarkets and pharmacies you can buy cans of ‘OFF’ (in a red can) to spray on your exposed skin before you go out and 'after bite' cream can also be purchased.
For when you are in the room there are products that you spray into the air rather than on yourself which are easily available in Luxor. (If you stay in a hotel then they will spray your room for you if you report a problem). An alternative to sprays are the solid tablets that you place on a heater pad and plug into the mains socket. These give off a chemical gradually through the night to deal with mosquitoes and other flying insects.
There are other flying things. Dragonflies abound in season (they migrate like birds, so they are not around all year). They are normally above or near water, so you are almost bound to see them in the Nile-side hotels. Dragonflies (and damselflies) do not bite people.
Occasionally there will be large hornets. These are the same insect family as 'yellow jacket' wasps, but can be a lot bigger. They only leave the nest in early to mid autumn, so are not a problem most of the year. Hornets do sting. The sting is similar in nature to a wasp sting, although in the species of hornet found in Egypt the sting is actually a little more toxic, and a little more painful, than a wasp sting. This is not a major problem for most people (apart from the pain) but if you are allergic to wasp stings and need to do something when you are stung, then you should be prepared to take similar preventative or remedial action against a hornet sting if you are in Luxor when hornets are around.
LIZARDS
There are small lizards in Egypt. These are not a problem, but be aware that they are around and that they may even climb the wall of the hotel.
There are mosquitoes in Luxor. They do not carry the deadly diseases that are prevalent in some other parts of Africa. Most visitors never see a single one, but they are around, they do bite and they can draw blood. Mosquitoes are usually only a problem at dawn and dusk. If you are out at those times, cover your legs and arms. They can also be a noise nuisance at night in the hotel room. We suggest packing a fly swat.
If the thought of mosquitoes bothers you it is best to take some precautions. Many regular travellers recommend taking vitamin B tablets for a week before the trip and daily whilst you are in Egypt. Apparently it makes the blood taste nasty to the mosquitoes so they leave you alone. In most Luxor supermarkets and pharmacies you can buy cans of ‘OFF’ (in a red can) to spray on your exposed skin before you go out and 'after bite' cream can also be purchased.
For when you are in the room there are products that you spray into the air rather than on yourself which are easily available in Luxor. (If you stay in a hotel then they will spray your room for you if you report a problem). An alternative to sprays are the solid tablets that you place on a heater pad and plug into the mains socket. These give off a chemical gradually through the night to deal with mosquitoes and other flying insects.
There are other flying things. Dragonflies abound in season (they migrate like birds, so they are not around all year). They are normally above or near water, so you are almost bound to see them in the Nile-side hotels. Dragonflies (and damselflies) do not bite people.
Occasionally there will be large hornets. These are the same insect family as 'yellow jacket' wasps, but can be a lot bigger. They only leave the nest in early to mid autumn, so are not a problem most of the year. Hornets do sting. The sting is similar in nature to a wasp sting, although in the species of hornet found in Egypt the sting is actually a little more toxic, and a little more painful, than a wasp sting. This is not a major problem for most people (apart from the pain) but if you are allergic to wasp stings and need to do something when you are stung, then you should be prepared to take similar preventative or remedial action against a hornet sting if you are in Luxor when hornets are around.
LIZARDS
There are small lizards in Egypt. These are not a problem, but be aware that they are around and that they may even climb the wall of the hotel.
Your Children in Luxor
Is Luxor safe for children?
Most Egyptians love children. If you take children of any age to Luxor, you will find that they are welcomed just about everywhere and that they will receive a great deal of attention. Of course, in any country there are people who ignore all local and international standards and behave in a way that is inexplicable to the vast majority of people. Having said that, in Egypt children are at least as safe as they are anywhere and a great deal safer than in many 'developed' countries.
Restaurants
Nearly all restaurants welcome children and some have highchairs. There is a McDonalds (in the area to the rear of Luxor Temple), with Snacktime close by which has a whole floor for children, with excellent, good quality indoor play equipment and Smiley children's menu.
Provisions
It is worth taking with you the things that you know you will need and that you can fit within your luggage allowance. Some things are priced competitively in Luxor, but some things, especially imported things, are more expensive in Luxor than in the UK. However, if you come without something there is no need to worry as you should be able to find all the essentials, such as baby milk, nappies, creams and lotions. Baby things that you might expect to find in a supermarket in 'western' countries are more likely to be found in ‘pharmacies’ in Luxor.
Charges
Most entrance tickets and transport in Luxor are free for children up to the age of six. We are not aware of anyone being charged for entry to any of the sights, including the tombs and the National ferry, for any child who is, or looks 6 or younger. There is no need to mention the younger children. It is taken for granted that they do not pay. Just go to the ticket office, buy tickets for the adults and older children and don't mention the younger ones unless they do. A lot seems to be down to the official when assessing ages.
Children between 7 and 13 (inclusive) usually pay a reduced rate which is around half the adult price but rounded up to the nearest LE5. Children who look 14 or more will need a student card to get the reduced student rate.
Weather
We all know that it is hot in Luxor and that the sun is strong. It is probably best to avoid the very hottest months, June - August, when temperatures can soar to the high fifties in the sun. Obvious, as this seems, it is worth saying that the highest factor sunscreen should be used. Medical advice is that nothing under factor 30 is very effective. There can be fairly strong breezes on and beside the Nile and this can disguise the heat so you don't always realise how strong the sun really is. Protection is important all the time, even when it does not appear to be so hot. Please use the parasol for the pushchair and use huge rimmed hats to keep the sun off the child’s face and neck.
Cruise Boats
Many of the cruise ships have a minimum age limit and will not take children for safety reasons.
Balloon Rides
There does not appear to be a minimum age limit for the balloon rides although they would need to be tall enough to see over the edge of the basket, which is about 1 Metre.
Pavements and Roads
The pavements in Luxor are not all flat and even and a lot of the curbs are very high. Ramps between the pavement and the road are scarce. These problems combine to make taking a pushchair on the pavements in Luxor quite difficult. It can be done, but many people with chair-aged children prefer to push them along the edge of the road, especially between the tourist area at the southern end of Luxor and the Corniche. Using the road may encourage the occasional car horn but it is not uncommon for people to walk at the edge of the roadside and is often preferred to climbing and descending the many high curbs along the way.
Remember! your child under 16 does not need a Visa if on parents/guardians passport. If they have own passport then a Visa is required
Most Egyptians love children. If you take children of any age to Luxor, you will find that they are welcomed just about everywhere and that they will receive a great deal of attention. Of course, in any country there are people who ignore all local and international standards and behave in a way that is inexplicable to the vast majority of people. Having said that, in Egypt children are at least as safe as they are anywhere and a great deal safer than in many 'developed' countries.
Restaurants
Nearly all restaurants welcome children and some have highchairs. There is a McDonalds (in the area to the rear of Luxor Temple), with Snacktime close by which has a whole floor for children, with excellent, good quality indoor play equipment and Smiley children's menu.
Provisions
It is worth taking with you the things that you know you will need and that you can fit within your luggage allowance. Some things are priced competitively in Luxor, but some things, especially imported things, are more expensive in Luxor than in the UK. However, if you come without something there is no need to worry as you should be able to find all the essentials, such as baby milk, nappies, creams and lotions. Baby things that you might expect to find in a supermarket in 'western' countries are more likely to be found in ‘pharmacies’ in Luxor.
Charges
Most entrance tickets and transport in Luxor are free for children up to the age of six. We are not aware of anyone being charged for entry to any of the sights, including the tombs and the National ferry, for any child who is, or looks 6 or younger. There is no need to mention the younger children. It is taken for granted that they do not pay. Just go to the ticket office, buy tickets for the adults and older children and don't mention the younger ones unless they do. A lot seems to be down to the official when assessing ages.
Children between 7 and 13 (inclusive) usually pay a reduced rate which is around half the adult price but rounded up to the nearest LE5. Children who look 14 or more will need a student card to get the reduced student rate.
Weather
We all know that it is hot in Luxor and that the sun is strong. It is probably best to avoid the very hottest months, June - August, when temperatures can soar to the high fifties in the sun. Obvious, as this seems, it is worth saying that the highest factor sunscreen should be used. Medical advice is that nothing under factor 30 is very effective. There can be fairly strong breezes on and beside the Nile and this can disguise the heat so you don't always realise how strong the sun really is. Protection is important all the time, even when it does not appear to be so hot. Please use the parasol for the pushchair and use huge rimmed hats to keep the sun off the child’s face and neck.
Cruise Boats
Many of the cruise ships have a minimum age limit and will not take children for safety reasons.
Balloon Rides
There does not appear to be a minimum age limit for the balloon rides although they would need to be tall enough to see over the edge of the basket, which is about 1 Metre.
Pavements and Roads
The pavements in Luxor are not all flat and even and a lot of the curbs are very high. Ramps between the pavement and the road are scarce. These problems combine to make taking a pushchair on the pavements in Luxor quite difficult. It can be done, but many people with chair-aged children prefer to push them along the edge of the road, especially between the tourist area at the southern end of Luxor and the Corniche. Using the road may encourage the occasional car horn but it is not uncommon for people to walk at the edge of the roadside and is often preferred to climbing and descending the many high curbs along the way.
Remember! your child under 16 does not need a Visa if on parents/guardians passport. If they have own passport then a Visa is required
Do I need Visa?
A visa for entry into Egypt is required for visitors from most countries. Visas are available in advance from the Egyptian Embassy in the visitors home country but visitors from some countries, including the UK, the rest of Europe, the USA and Canada, can arrive without a visa and get one on arrival at the entry airport.
Children need their own visa if they have their own passport. Children do not need a separate visa if they are on a parent's passport. It is one visa per passport, not one visa per person.
Currently, nationals of Iran, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Somalia, Ethiopia, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq and Eritrea need clearance from authorities in Cairo before a visa can be issued.
You can get a visa in advance from your own country or from the country you visit before going to Egypt.
To apply for a visa in advance you need to take the application form (it can be downloaded from the embassy or consulate web site), a passport photo of the applicant and the passport of the applicant, which must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of issue of the visa. You also need the fee in cash or in a form acceptable to your national embassy or consulate. In the UK the acceptable alternative to cash is a postal order payable to 'The Egyptian Consulate'. Cheques and credit cards are not accepted. In some cases you may also need proof of your return from Egypt, such as the return half of an airline ticket. Check with your local embassy whether that applies to you - you do not need proof of return if you have a UK passport.
If applying by post the same documents are required but the fee has to be sent by the alternative method (a postal order in the UK), not in cash. You will also need to add a return envelope, self addressed in block capitals, with sufficient postage for registered or recorded delivery.
For holders of UK, Canadian and most European passports, a single entry tourist visa in advance is £15. A multiple entry tourist visa, which allows any number of visits within a 6 month period, is £18. The multiple entry visa allows a maximum cumulative time in Egypt of 3 months within the 6 months validity.
The cost of a single entry visa in advance for holders of USA, Russian, and some Scandinavian passports is £12 and a multiple entry visa is the same. German passport holders pay £13 for a single or multiple entry visa. South African nationals get one free.
Please check the cost of the visa at time of application in case there have been any changes.
Buying a single entry visa on arrival at Luxor will cost 15 US dollars, which is under £10. For all UK, European and American passport holders this is cheaper than buying a single entry visa in advance. However, if you are returning within 6 months it is cheaper to buy a multiple entry visa in advance than to buy single entry visas on arrival each time.
Please read the ARRIVING AT LUXOR AIRPORT page to avoid paying too much
for your visa in the arrivals terminal
If you are a national of a country other than Canada, Europe, or the USA, check with your local Egyptian embassy whether you are allowed to get a visa on arrival.
Children need their own visa if they have their own passport. Children do not need a separate visa if they are on a parent's passport. It is one visa per passport, not one visa per person.
Currently, nationals of Iran, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Somalia, Ethiopia, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq and Eritrea need clearance from authorities in Cairo before a visa can be issued.
You can get a visa in advance from your own country or from the country you visit before going to Egypt.
To apply for a visa in advance you need to take the application form (it can be downloaded from the embassy or consulate web site), a passport photo of the applicant and the passport of the applicant, which must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of issue of the visa. You also need the fee in cash or in a form acceptable to your national embassy or consulate. In the UK the acceptable alternative to cash is a postal order payable to 'The Egyptian Consulate'. Cheques and credit cards are not accepted. In some cases you may also need proof of your return from Egypt, such as the return half of an airline ticket. Check with your local embassy whether that applies to you - you do not need proof of return if you have a UK passport.
If applying by post the same documents are required but the fee has to be sent by the alternative method (a postal order in the UK), not in cash. You will also need to add a return envelope, self addressed in block capitals, with sufficient postage for registered or recorded delivery.
For holders of UK, Canadian and most European passports, a single entry tourist visa in advance is £15. A multiple entry tourist visa, which allows any number of visits within a 6 month period, is £18. The multiple entry visa allows a maximum cumulative time in Egypt of 3 months within the 6 months validity.
The cost of a single entry visa in advance for holders of USA, Russian, and some Scandinavian passports is £12 and a multiple entry visa is the same. German passport holders pay £13 for a single or multiple entry visa. South African nationals get one free.
Please check the cost of the visa at time of application in case there have been any changes.
Buying a single entry visa on arrival at Luxor will cost 15 US dollars, which is under £10. For all UK, European and American passport holders this is cheaper than buying a single entry visa in advance. However, if you are returning within 6 months it is cheaper to buy a multiple entry visa in advance than to buy single entry visas on arrival each time.
Please read the ARRIVING AT LUXOR AIRPORT page to avoid paying too much
for your visa in the arrivals terminal
If you are a national of a country other than Canada, Europe, or the USA, check with your local Egyptian embassy whether you are allowed to get a visa on arrival.
How do I Dress in Luxor, Egypt
Generally
The local culture, the weather and exactly where you are will influence what you wear.
Egypt is a Muslim country. The culture and dress code are not as strict in Egypt as in some muslim countries but it is still necessary to be modest, especially for ladies. Many disregard the dress code and just because they didn't hear what people were saying about them doesn't mean it is the right thing to do. It is much better to be sensitive to local culture and to dress in a way that will avoid offence.
Luxor is hot. Even in the winter, temperatures are generally high during the day so you will need light cottons at any time of the year. During October to March, it can get cooler in the evening and overnight so include a fleece, jacket, cardigan or jumper in your luggage. You can feel the chill on a cruise boat and on the train because they tend to turn the air conditioning to a low temperature.
Men in Luxor
For men, what to wear is less of an issue than it is for women. Normal trousers and shirt, T-shirt or polo are fine. Make sure they are lightweight and natural fibres - cotton is best. Polyester or any similar artificial fabric will become uncomfortable very quickly. By all means wear shorts in the hotel. Lots of people also wear them along the Corniche but most people would wear full length trousers in town. Certainly wear full-length trousers in mosques.
Women in Luxor
Our advice is to dress modestly but it is up to the individual. Apart from the need to respect local custom and religion there are two other benefits from modest clothing - first, it will protect you from the sun which is fierce most of the time and will soon damage exposed, unprotected skin; second, the more modest you are the less attention you will attract.
A basic wardrobe would be loose cotton or linen trousers and/or a longish skirt and tops with sleeves that are at least half-length. No-one expects you to cover your face nor do you have to cover your head. However, you should not expose cleavage or thighs and preferably also cover knees and elbows. Clothing, such as blouses, should not be transparent.
It is useful to carry a shawl or large scarf to help with covering up when you go to sensitive places, such as temples, or if you find yourself amongst a group of 'admiring' men.
Shoes
You will need 'practical' shoes. The roads and pavements are not very ‘walk friendly’ in a lot of places and most of the sights require trampling over unmade ground. Comfortable shoes or trainers with sturdy soles are best. Sandals are ok in the hotels and on cruises but there is a lot of sand, dust and rubble around which make sandals uncomfortable for walking around the streets.
Holy Places
It is always necessary to dress modestly to enter a mosque or other holy place. Some require extra covering up – please check. Ladies remember your shawl. Some require you to remove your shoes before entering.
Cruise Boats
The dress code is much more relaxed on a cruise boat than it is in town. Dress as though you were in the hotel. Shorts, swimming costumes, bikinis are all fine, but have something handy to cover up for when the ship gets to a town.
On four and five-star ships it is normal to dress up slightly for the evening meal. Few people would go as far as a tie for men or a long dress for women, but smart casual is expected. Long-sleeved shirt and full length trousers for men, dress, trousers or skirt with blouse for women.
Touring
Whereas Luxor is an ancient city with tourists, the Red Sea resorts like Sharm El Sheik and Hurghada are primarily tourist places and the dress code is much more relaxed. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders but any form of nudity is illegal. When travelling from Luxor to other resorts you will go through traditional towns and villages, where the dress is normally more conservative than it is in Luxor, so on the bus or in the car, be ready to cover up. Cairo is a city where dress is modest and business-like. It would not be thought acceptable for men or women to wear shorts or vest-type T-shirts.
The local culture, the weather and exactly where you are will influence what you wear.
Egypt is a Muslim country. The culture and dress code are not as strict in Egypt as in some muslim countries but it is still necessary to be modest, especially for ladies. Many disregard the dress code and just because they didn't hear what people were saying about them doesn't mean it is the right thing to do. It is much better to be sensitive to local culture and to dress in a way that will avoid offence.
Luxor is hot. Even in the winter, temperatures are generally high during the day so you will need light cottons at any time of the year. During October to March, it can get cooler in the evening and overnight so include a fleece, jacket, cardigan or jumper in your luggage. You can feel the chill on a cruise boat and on the train because they tend to turn the air conditioning to a low temperature.
Men in Luxor
For men, what to wear is less of an issue than it is for women. Normal trousers and shirt, T-shirt or polo are fine. Make sure they are lightweight and natural fibres - cotton is best. Polyester or any similar artificial fabric will become uncomfortable very quickly. By all means wear shorts in the hotel. Lots of people also wear them along the Corniche but most people would wear full length trousers in town. Certainly wear full-length trousers in mosques.
Women in Luxor
Our advice is to dress modestly but it is up to the individual. Apart from the need to respect local custom and religion there are two other benefits from modest clothing - first, it will protect you from the sun which is fierce most of the time and will soon damage exposed, unprotected skin; second, the more modest you are the less attention you will attract.
A basic wardrobe would be loose cotton or linen trousers and/or a longish skirt and tops with sleeves that are at least half-length. No-one expects you to cover your face nor do you have to cover your head. However, you should not expose cleavage or thighs and preferably also cover knees and elbows. Clothing, such as blouses, should not be transparent.
It is useful to carry a shawl or large scarf to help with covering up when you go to sensitive places, such as temples, or if you find yourself amongst a group of 'admiring' men.
Shoes
You will need 'practical' shoes. The roads and pavements are not very ‘walk friendly’ in a lot of places and most of the sights require trampling over unmade ground. Comfortable shoes or trainers with sturdy soles are best. Sandals are ok in the hotels and on cruises but there is a lot of sand, dust and rubble around which make sandals uncomfortable for walking around the streets.
Holy Places
It is always necessary to dress modestly to enter a mosque or other holy place. Some require extra covering up – please check. Ladies remember your shawl. Some require you to remove your shoes before entering.
Cruise Boats
The dress code is much more relaxed on a cruise boat than it is in town. Dress as though you were in the hotel. Shorts, swimming costumes, bikinis are all fine, but have something handy to cover up for when the ship gets to a town.
On four and five-star ships it is normal to dress up slightly for the evening meal. Few people would go as far as a tie for men or a long dress for women, but smart casual is expected. Long-sleeved shirt and full length trousers for men, dress, trousers or skirt with blouse for women.
Touring
Whereas Luxor is an ancient city with tourists, the Red Sea resorts like Sharm El Sheik and Hurghada are primarily tourist places and the dress code is much more relaxed. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders but any form of nudity is illegal. When travelling from Luxor to other resorts you will go through traditional towns and villages, where the dress is normally more conservative than it is in Luxor, so on the bus or in the car, be ready to cover up. Cairo is a city where dress is modest and business-like. It would not be thought acceptable for men or women to wear shorts or vest-type T-shirts.
Listed here are Banks found in Luxor
Listed here are Banks found in Luxor, Egypt:-
1-Central Bank of Egypt
http://www.cbe.org.eg/
2-Bank of Alexandria
http://www.alexbank.com/
3-National Bank of Egypt
http://www.nbe.com.eg/en/main.aspx
4-Banque Du Caire
http://www.bdc.com.eg/
5-HSBC Egypt
http://www.egypt.hsbc.com
6-Commerical International Bank
http://www.cibeg.com/en/Pages/default.aspx
7-Crédit Agricole Egypt
http://www.ca-egypt.com/
8-Piraeus Bank
http://www.piraeus.com.eg/
9-ABC Bank
http://www.arabbanking.com.eg/
10-Arab African International Bank
http://www.aaibank.com/
11-Barclays Bank Egypt
http://www.barclays.com/africa/egypt/barclays_in.htm
12-National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD)
http://www.nbad.com/
13-BNP Paribas
http://bank.bnpparibas.com
14-Banque Misr
http://www.banquemisr.com/
15- Opened recently in Luxor: The NSGB "National Société Générale Bank"
http://www.nsgb.com.eg/Pages/default.aspx
1-Central Bank of Egypt
http://www.cbe.org.eg/
2-Bank of Alexandria
http://www.alexbank.com/
3-National Bank of Egypt
http://www.nbe.com.eg/en/main.aspx
4-Banque Du Caire
http://www.bdc.com.eg/
5-HSBC Egypt
http://www.egypt.hsbc.com
6-Commerical International Bank
http://www.cibeg.com/en/Pages/default.aspx
7-Crédit Agricole Egypt
http://www.ca-egypt.com/
8-Piraeus Bank
http://www.piraeus.com.eg/
9-ABC Bank
http://www.arabbanking.com.eg/
10-Arab African International Bank
http://www.aaibank.com/
11-Barclays Bank Egypt
http://www.barclays.com/africa/egypt/barclays_in.htm
12-National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD)
http://www.nbad.com/
13-BNP Paribas
http://bank.bnpparibas.com
14-Banque Misr
http://www.banquemisr.com/
15- Opened recently in Luxor: The NSGB "National Société Générale Bank"
http://www.nsgb.com.eg/Pages/default.aspx
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