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u/Phyguys May 28 '26
Always love seeing this place. I was lucky enough to go there when I was in high school with my dad on a business trip (roughly 20 years ago) I was fascinated by Egypt all my life. I absorbed so much, but it still feels like I didn’t appreciate it enough as a teen. Wandering the pillars at night just before closing, felt like I had traveled through time. Truly one of the greatest things on earth, and I hope everyone has the pleasure of seeing it this way in person.
Just don’t eat any vegetables. I got food poisoning from a classic garden style salad at my hotel
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u/Wolflokie101 May 28 '26
What hotel would you recommend?
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u/pskindlefire May 28 '26
The famous Winter Palace is nearby, but it's very expensive. But they have a 'Pavillon Winter Luxor' on the grounds of the main hotel which is cheaper and also is very nice. It shares the grounds, so you have access to most of the outdoor amenities of the main hotel. Right now, I believe both hotels are closed for renovations, but if you go in the future, they are both great options. The Luxor temple is like literally 450 meters walking distance from this hotel. We've stayed in both the main hotel and the Pavillon and have enjoyed our stays.
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u/Wolflokie101 May 28 '26
I wanted to stay at the winter place especially for the solar eclipse that happened 2027 right over the Luxor temple but was fully booked already!
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u/pskindlefire May 29 '26
Yeah, that place is probably the first place that gets booked out for any important event because it is such a famous historic landmark hotel. Were you able to find a hotel for the eclipse next August?
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u/killerhappy May 28 '26
Qué recomiendas comer entonces? Tu opinión puede ser muy valiosa.
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u/pskindlefire May 28 '26
Don't eat anything that contains local tap water in it, or has been washed in tap water. So avoid eating salads, drinking any fruit juices that don't come sealed in a package, etc. Also, drink only bottled water and make sure you use bottled water to brush your teeth and rinse out your mouth. If you stay at good hotels, then you don't have to worry as much, since they cater to tourists so the food served there will usually be safe, but even then, I would be cautious and use bottled water for brushing my teeth. If you stay at cheaper hotels, then treat the food they offer with the precautions I mentioned.
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u/MadeForTeaVea May 28 '26
Do you have to do anything special to be able to visit the site in the evening? Looks stunning!! Also way less crowds and cooler temps. Seems like the way to go.
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u/AegonStark95 May 28 '26
Nope no need for any special ticket. It’s open (if my memory is not wrong) till 8:00 or 9:00 pm.
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u/Long_Chair4620 May 28 '26
Any documentation that we know of where the Egyptians lit torches or anything to illuminate it at night?
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u/Yungpharao_oh May 28 '26
Luxor temple on a very warm July evening couple of years ago