Getting around in Luxor is not at all stressful or hectic. There are numerous modes of traveling around the city and the tourists can choose as per their requirements. Innumerable tourists travel around the city every day but none of the travelers have problems with the availability of transport. Ease of traveling is one of the most significant factors that can either make a trip comfortable or make it a complete disaster but when it comes to getting around in Luxor, things get easier as the transport network in this city is perfect.

1. Quickest Way to Move Around the City: Microbuses

In all Egyptian cities, microbuses are the most common mode of travel. These buses provide a quick, easy and a very cheap way to move from one place to another. Many tourists do not opt for the other more comfortable mediums of travel and choose microbuses that are very commonly used by the locals. To see whether a bus is going on the desired route, one needs to shout out loud the name of the destination and if the route is the same, the driver will pick them up. This bus network functions till 10 p.m. however, these buses do not drop the passenger on the specified locations, but the drop the passengers to the nearest main roads from which the passengers have to walk their way to the destination.

2. The Fastest Way to Cross the River: Ferry

There is a bridge located on the river bank that provides a route for taxis and buses to cross the river, however, it takes time as the bridge is long. The quickest way to cross the river is by taking a Baladi ferry from the east bank to go to the west bank or vice versa. Ferries are not just a faster way of crossing the river, but it is a more adventurous one and is filled with excitement. In just LE2, tourists can travel from one bank to another. Besides ferries, lunches also take passengers from one bank to another in LE20. There are no fixed locations from where these lunches begin, wherever they see passengers standing they begin the ride from that point. It is an efficient and fast way to make your way to the other side of the city.

3. Go on Short Trips in Felucca

Another way to travel around the city is through Feluccas. The fleet of feluccas is available at various points along the river. In Feluccas, the tourists can take a short round of Luxor. However, there are no fixed rates and there is room bargaining. The cost varies from LE50 to LE80 and it depends upon the passenger’s skill to bargain.

4. Feel Historical and Travel in Horse-Drawn Carriages

A very unique and great way of getting around in Luxor is through horse-drawn carriages. These carriages are locally known as hantour or caliche. This is one of the best ways to see Luxor. People can bargain for the best price as the price varies from LE20 to LE100 per hour. A person with good bargaining skills can get cheaper rates but that is not guaranteed. From downtown to Karnak, the expected cost is LE30.

5. Move Around the Cities on Camels and Donkeys

Touring a place can be fun in Luxor if Camels and Donkeys are rented. It is a great way to explore the places as people do not get tired by walking around huge monuments. These can be rented at ferry drop off points where guides are available. But it is advised to rent Donkeys and camels from Nobi’s Arabian Horse Stables, as it is the most reliable source.