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luxor – egypt
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Hello, This very hot summer I will spent two weeks in Luxor, Egypt. Could someone tell me if this is open for tourists: Red Chapel of Hatchepsut Upper terrace at Deir-el-Bahari Tomb of Senenmut The small XVIII dynasty temple at Medinet Haboe Anything else recently open or closed? Soekran.
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> Hello, > This very hot summer I will spent two weeks in Luxor, Egypt. > Could someone tell me if this is open for tourists: > Red Chapel of Hatchepsut > Upper terrace at Deir-el-Bahari > Tomb of Senenmut > The small XVIII dynasty temple at Medinet Haboe > Anything else recently open or closed? > Soekran.
Sorry Marc, I clicked on the reply button instead of sending this to the group. Hello Marc. I am going on a Trafalgar 11 day ‘Best of Egypt" tour on Nov. 6th when the temperature is somewhat more moderate. I am really looking forward to this. Item a), b) and d) are on the itinerary, not sure about c). As this tour runs year round every Wednesday starting in Cairo the above locations must be open year round. Like everyone else you want to take lots of pictures, and most museums do not allow flashes so you have 2 choices Camcorder or high speed colour film. Lots of places charge a small fee for cameras but a significantly large fee for camcorders. I think a camera is better for inanimate objects. Fujifilm came out with their high-speed Superia ISO 1600 35mm film this spring, about $9.50 per roll of 36, somewhat hard to get, as most big box stores do not carry it. Here is a list of some of the camera fees for some of the locations. Here is some up to date information on camera and video fees in Egypt: In the Egyptian Museum: Camera fee w/o flash is le10; video camera is le100 (le is Egyptian pound…about 26 or 27 cents U.S.). Saqquara: Camera is le5; video is le25. Valley of Kings: camera (no flash) is le5 per tomb and no video cameras are allowed. Memphis: camera is le5; video is le25. Aswan Dam: No video allowed. Giza/Solar Boat: camera is le10; video is le100. That is 100 for video! Ouch! NO charge for cameras or video at: Citadel of Sultan Salah El Din, Giza (outside), Luxor Temple, Karnack Temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Edfu/Horus,Kom Ombo Temple and most other places including on your Nile cruiser. Advice:Buy your film before you leave for your tour. Do not buy film from street vendors. Hope this helps Karl Please feel free to email me privately, I love to hear your comments and experiences when you return.
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> I am going on a Trafalgar 11 day ‘Best of Egypt" tour on Nov. 6th when the > temperature is somewhat > more moderate. I am really looking forward to this.
Me too. We are travelling with Exodus Travel from October 4-13 visiting most of the same places. Thanks for the tips on film and camera fees. I knew there was no flash allowed in some sites. Once we all get back we’ll have to set up our websites and compare notes. Cheers, Trevor
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I am going on a Trafalgar 11 day ‘Best of Egypt" tour on Nov. 6th when the > temperature is somewhat > more moderate. I am really looking forward to this. > Me too. We are travelling with Exodus Travel from October 4-13 visiting > most of the same places. Thanks for the tips on film and camera fees. I > knew there was no flash allowed in some sites. > Once we all get back we’ll have to set up our websites and compare notes. > Cheers, > Trevor
Trevor I am looking forward to read about you impressions of the trip. You might want to check this web page: http://home.hccnet.nl/h.vd.heuvel/engels/travelogue/diaries/diary12.html Two Dutch guys took a tour with ‘Spring tours’ similar itinerary but in reverse. They went to Aswan first and boarded the MS Miriam on her return tour to Cairo. Must have been a cheaper tour, as they had to pay for their meals on board. Don’t let some of the negative comments discourage you, I spoke to several people, they absolutely loved it and had no bad experiences with local drivers. If you have not already done so, check out the Trafalgar Bulletin Board at: http://www.trafbb.com/cgi/ubb/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro You have to sign in once, but is well worth it, lot of good stuff and messages. Karl
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I was there in Oct. It is a wonderful trip and very safe. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello, > This very hot summer I will spent two weeks in Luxor, Egypt. > Could someone tell me if this is open for tourists: > Red Chapel of Hatchepsut > Upper terrace at Deir-el-Bahari > Tomb of Senenmut > The small XVIII dynasty temple at Medinet Haboe > Anything else recently open or closed? > Soekran.