Circular walk of central Luxor
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Luxor comes alive in the evening and in summer it is definitely the only time to wander around due to the extremely high daytime temperature.
Wherever you are staying in Luxor all taxi drivers know McDonalds and that is where we start this walk. This is not a complicated or long walk but the hassle factor and shopping can make it take much longer than you may at first expect.
Hopefully this map makes the entire walk very clear.
Entrance to El Souk
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Walk along past McDonalds with Luxor Temple on your left and you will very quickly reach the entrance to El Souk - the old market - which is now very modern and paved. Walk through enjoying the hassle, buy a few souvenirs, stop at one of several coffee shops, before reaching, what is for Luxor, a main road. You can't miss this as there are metal barriers to stop you walking straight into the road! On the left, in the direction of the traffic, you will clearly see the Emilio Hotel. Cross the road and walk down past the Emilio to the end of the road where if you look slightly to the right you will see the new Savoy Bazaar. The old single floor Tourist Bazaar was completely rebuilt in 2006 and is now clearly named as the Bazar Savoy at the top of the building and Savoy Market on the lower plastic sign.
Entrance to Savoy Bazaar
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Cross the road and enjoy some shopping. The ground floor is less interesting than the first floor which has a better range of shops and some really nice locally made pieces. There is also a reasonably priced restaurant at either end of this floor, the Amoun and the El Hussain that were very popular in their old location behind Luxor Temple (before they were relocated due to road widening), where you can stop for a drink, a snack or a full meal. Both have good toilets either inside or close by. When you reach the end of the bazaar you will see the River Nile. Cross the road and turn left enjoying a walk along the corniche towards Luxor Temple. On the way you will pass the Mummification Museum and the Tourist Ferry that crosses the Nile. Follow the outside of Luxor Temple back to McDonalds.
We are so pleased that so many of you have enjoyed this walk and thank you all for your e-mails. If you enjoy this walk please do let us know.
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