Luxor (Safaga) Cruise Guide
However, this small port is not without attractions of its own - it boasts mineral springs and special sands that have given it an international reputation as a centre of therapeutic tourism. It is also a major water sports and scuba diving destination, for cruise passengers eager to indulge in more active pursuits.
Safaga's excellent beaches, its attractive islands and bay, and the small town surrounding the port are also a draw.
Sightseeing
The ancient temple complexes within the city itself, and the many other points of interest in the surrounding desert opposite the city on the west bank of the Nile, draw countless thousands of visitors, not least Howard Carter, who discovered the most famous tomb of all, that of Tutankhamun, in 1922.
Highlights
• Karnak Temple complex
• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Hatshepsut's Temple
• Queen Nefertiti's tomb
• The Eastern Desert
• Mons Claudianus
Tourist Information
Nile Street, Luxor, Egypt
Tel: +20 9538 2215.
Website: www.egypt.travel
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Smoking is very common. Tourists will have to pay a fee to take photographs inside pyramids, tombs and museums.
Tipping: 10 to 12% is added to hotel and restaurant bills but an extra tip of 5% is normal. Taxi drivers generally expect 10%.
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