Sun, sightseeing and ancient history... Alf McCreary visits Luxor on the River Nile

Leisure & Travel: Quite luxor(ious)

15 January 2005

Some years ago I visited Cairo briefly on business, but I had no desire to spend a holiday in Egypt. This was partly because I had heard many stories about people becoming ill on River Nile cruises, and I felt that if I wanted a relaxing holiday without stomach upsets, sand and flies there were better places to explore.

However, a friend suggested that my wife and I should try a winter break in Luxor, on the banks of the River Nile, and it proved to be one of the friendliest and most fascinating places we have ever visited.

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