Want to get away from Christmas?

Want to get away from Christmas?: Bah Humbug, Scrooge had a point :)

Christmas not for you, want to ignore the festive season, you can. Although we cater for Christmas in Luxor we understand that not everyone wants to join in. We have had people recovering from family problems who would rather not have Christmas shoved down their throats. No Christmas dinner thank you, no Merry Christmas, no decorations. They want to get away from Christmas. Of course non Christians (Muslims, Sikhs and Buddhists) don’t really want to celebrate this very Western festival. This is not a problem at Flats in Luxor. Our Christmas parties are totally optional and our Nubian Eco Village is a peaceful tranquil family free zone. In fact it is a totally touristic event in Luxor as the Egyptian Christians do not celebrate Christmas on 2th December but 6th January so apart from tourists nobody in Luxor is celebrating anything. Which means you can just have a normal holiday and ignore Christmas totally.

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Bah Humbug - Want to ignore Christmas

Christmas not for you, want to ignore the festive season, you can. Although we cater for Christmas in Luxor we understand that not everyone wants to join in. We have had people recovering from family tragedy who would rather not have Christmas shoved down their throats. No Christmas dinner thank you, no merry christmas, no decorations. They want to get away from christmas

Cross Egypt Challenge, a 1700 km scooter ride throughout Egypt

They are going to be in Luxor on 21st October, what fun! Cross Egypt Challenge, a 1700 km scooter ride throughout Egypt: - Sent using Google Toolbar

Visiting Egypt after the revolution - TNT Magazine

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Youm7 English Edition | Egyptian minister of tourism heads to Resa Exhibition in France

Egypt makes big push for French tourism. Youm7 English Edition | Egyptian minister of tourism heads to Resa Exhibition in France: - Sent using Google Toolbar

Christmas in Luxor - Are the Luxor sites open Christmas Day?

Luxor does not close anything for Christmas Day, 25th December, in fact as the locals are a mixture of Muslim and Coptic Christians there is no local that celebrates anything on that day. Coptic Christians follow the old calender (also known as the Julian or Coptic calender) and celebrate Christmas 13 days later than the West which uses the Gregorian calender. Muslims whilst they revere Jesus as a prophet do not celebrate his birthday, in fact birthday celebrations are not common full stop. So there is nothing happening on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day except at tourist establishments. Hotels and restaurants seeing the demand have started offering gala dinners to their guests and decorating the buildings but do not expect anything more than that.

New Year is likewise, it is not a local holiday as the Muslim and Coptic new years fall on different dates and even then there is no tradition of celebrations. So only expect celebrations in tourist establishments.

There is no effect on site openings, indeed the sites never shut not even for Eid, the only event that does effect the sites is closing times during Ramadan. Opening times remain the same.

Christmas in Luxor

Looking for a get away at Christmas, guaranteed sunshine, lots of famous sites to see and direct flights to Luxor from many European airports.

Luxor is the quiet sleepy part of Egypt, if you want city life go to Cairo, if you want discos go to the Red Sea but if you want history, Luxor is the only place to stay in Egypt. With 24 ticketed sites as well as local culture we have enough to fill a complete 2 week holiday.

Give your children a head start as Egypt figures on the British national curriculum. We have lovely family apartments in our Al Gezera and Goubli buildings with in-house restaurant at Goubli and many local places close to Al Gezera.

Luxor is the home of Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut and Nefertari and it can be your home for a fabulous Christmas holiday

Cheap flight Luxor - Book cheap flights to Luxor - airberlin.com

Coming from Germany to Egypt, fly direct with Air Berlin. They are offering really good deals at the moment and you avoid the hot spots of Cairo. Luxor is peaceful and quiet, the worlds biggest open air museum, so plenty to do and see. The home of Tutankhamen, it has an excellent Museum of selected and cared for items, Karnak, Hatshepsut and Luxor temples as well as many others. the Valley of Kings, Queens and Nobles, the workman's village and the recent restored Carter House. Cheap flight Luxor - Book cheap flights to Luxor - airberlin.com: Get exceptional prices on cheap flights to Luxor with airberlin: We are continually expanding our route network on an annual basis. As the only hybrid carrier in Europe, we offer bargain flights to countless locations around the world coupled with first-class levels of service. Fly to your dream vacation from our departure points in Germany

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Egypt second quarter tourism drops 35 percent

So true, sadly so true. Egypt second quarter tourism drops 35 percent: “It’s better than nothing,” he said. “We do have some tourists, but they only stick to certain places; right now for example, Luxor and Aswan are really suffering badly.”

When it comes to families who reside in cities like Luxor and Aswan, which are located in the southern part of Egypt, tourism is often their main, if not only, source of income.

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"Can't wait to get back! " - Review of Flats in Luxor, Luxor, Egypt - TripAdvisor

Thanks to the lovely Ave "Can't wait to get back! " - Review of Flats in Luxor, Luxor, Egypt - TripAdvisor: I arrived before the rest of my family from an East Bank hotel, I was picked up by captain Ali and taken over to the West Bank where I met Jane, her husband Mahmoud and Little Mahmoud. They took me to the Goubli Apartments where I was amazed by the size of the rooms and the fact that our flat (Maat) opened onto the pool! A big point for my 9 year old who was delighted. i got settled in then Jane took me to the airport to pick up my husband and daughter , all very easy and dinner was on the rooftop when we returned. Great service!
The flats have a great view of the Theban Hills which you can enjoy from the flats or the roof terrace where you can have your meals cooked by the excellent chefs. Mahmoud kept us entertained and tried to teach us some arabic. You just order food the day before or a few hours in advance and its ready for you when you wish. reasonably priced too.
It is much better than staying in a hotel as you have your own freedom, its great to be in the middle of local life, people tending their fields, animals etc and seeing the real Egypt.
Jane and her team could not be more accommodating, organising any trips we wanted or just a taxi for the day so we could visit sights at our leisure. We are keen on all the history, I am a fellow student with Jane at Uni of Manchester, Egyptology Online Course, so very easy to see the sites with them on the doorstep. But equally just as good for members of the party who are not so obsessed! To lounge by the pool or to take the ferry to the East Bank to sample the delights over there.
We cannot wait to go back in November, look forward to seeing you all soon.

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No visas on arrival in Egypt, says government - Bikya Masr : Bikya Masr

No visas on arrival in Egypt, says government - Bikya Masr : Bikya Masr: An Egyptian Cabinet official told Bikyamasr.com that although no official date for the new regulations has been given, the new rules could be implemented as early as next week.

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Egyptian Visa changes

further update strong rumour is suggesting this from Sept 20th!!!!!!


I suggest that you check this out if travelling here and get a visa in advance. Western visitors to Egypt must obtain visas before arrival | Al-Masry Al-Youm: Today's News from Egypt: Mohamad Hegazy said a new government decree will require that all visitors apply for a visa from an Egyptian embassy abroad.

Hegazy did not explain the motives behind the new measure or say when the new regulation will take effect.

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Update
One of my guests who ALWAYS gets her visa in advance says.

All you need to do is download a form from the Egyptian consulate site fill it in send it off with postal orders and passports, of and paid return envelopes-its all on the site. ours have never taken more than a week to 10 days.
It was 15GBP for visas per person, then cost of postage and return, both recommended recorded or tracked at very least

Another guest says

Getting a visa in the UK is easy and if you are in London its just a quick visit in the morning with your documents and you can pick it up in the afternoon.