Transportation in Luxor
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Transportation in Luxor
Luxor, the small city which is located in the central Egypt, is famous as it is the gateway to the 'Valley of the Kings'. The city of Luxor has well developed transportation system that has been upgraded in the recent past in order to promote tourism that has helped in developing the economy of Luxor. The city is served by the Luxor International Airport that connects this pat
of Egypt to all the major cites of the world. The Luxor Airport (LXR) is 5.5km
(3.5 miles) from Luxor. The airport has a very good transportation system that
connects it to the downtown of the city. There are regular bus services from
the city centre that runs that regular interval of 15 minutes. Also you can
avail the innumerable taxis that are you can find in great numbers.
Buses are the public transportation system in Luxor. In addition to the air-
conditioned buses you can find a number of local buses that are bet way to reach
your destination. But though these buses are available quiet easily, most of
the time they remain crowded. The obvious reason is the low fares of the buses
that is not possible if you are to board a taxi.
Taxis are the most comfortable way to travel throughout the city of Luxor. It is considered the best way to explore the parts of Luxor. But remember to fix the fares before hand. Boarding a taxi obviously brings in the concept of daggling that the locals have adjusted themselves to. But once you apt this art taxis are the best way of transportation in Luxor.
As river Nile flows so close to the land, Luxor has well developed ferry system that the locals generally use to cross the river. There is a ferry service that operates somewhere near the temple of Luxor. On the other hand there the east bank has a well feluccas service that is cheap and a convenient way to travel.
There is also a rail service that connects Luxor to Cairo and Luxor. There is a train service that operates twice a day thereby connecting different parts of Nile.
Horse carriages are another way of transportation in Luxor. No pollution and easy travel at a very less price. Though locals avail this form of transportation in Luxor, it is mostly preferred by the tourists who come to Luxor.
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