Hi there

I know that there are restuarants and also Murphy's Irish Bar more or less just opposite the Nile Palace in the little streets that run up from from that main street the NP is in. Not sure of the current prices, but folks on this forum will be able to tell you that. Also, turning right from the NP there is 7 Days 7 Ways, John & John's etc. If it's £4GB they're talking about into town I would say that's quite steep - but again not sure of current prices. (I haven't been in Luxor since October last year). However, is it £4GB or 4LE they're talking about?

I would agree with you telling them to use their feet though - they are missing so much by taking taxis everywhere.

I agree with what Marlscat says above.

We frequently stay at the Garden pavilion in the Winter Palace. Taxi fare, without too much haggling has been about £25E for the reverse trip, so £40E is definitely too much

If they take a taxi to the Winter Palace and go down to the side of the Nile (where the cruise boats are), there is a long terrace with bars & restaurants, starting with the El Kebabgy (or something like that) They may wish (or not) to avoid the large screens with Sky Sports on.

Or go past the WP and take the 1st right at the Traffic Lights towards the Souk (past Macdonalds!) - there are plenty of restaurants there.

Any Brit people in these restaurants will give them the going rate for taxi's.

Tip - Don't say Winter Palace to the taxi-driver - use Karnak Travel, or Jollies Travel - these are just outside it. If you say the WP you are assumed to be a millionaire and charged accordingly

Taxi fare definately over the odds, I would say £20E

max.

Depends on what you call cheap - compared to eating in the hotels all the Luxor restaurants are cheaper.

Down a side road virtually opposite Nile Palace are Snob and The Lantern plus a couple of other restaurant (there are illuminated signposts on the main road outside the Nile Palace pointing the way to these).

On leaving the Nile Palace turn right and head down the main road towards the Sheraton Hotel (which is the opposite direction to heading towards the cente of Luxor) there are quite a number of restaurants Maxime's, Jems, John and Johns, 7 days 7 ways etc etc all very cheap plus there is a Pizza Hut and I think a KFC. All these are between 2 mins and 10 mins walk from the Nile Palace.

hi we stayed at the murcure we paid £4 return to the centre, there is a resturant called maxims which is very nice and resonable we paid £12 for the both of us and had a starter each and a steak meal.

A taxi from Nile Palace to say the Old Winter Palace or to the start of the souk should not cost more than 10 egyptian pounds, but as they are leaving the Nile Palace it will be assumed they are rolling in money. Tell them to cross the street and walk down towards the St Joseph Hotel and they will get cheaper prices.

If you would like me to meet up with them for a coffee and give them some pointers I would be happy to. If they say yes, pm me and I will give you my phone number so they can contact me.

10LE max for this short taxi trip. They are also missing out on a lot of experiences by taking taxis everywhere as everything in Luxor is so close. A walk from the Nile Palace to the town centre would be 10-15 mins max. Also, there are plenty of grocery/supermarket shops, bakeries, fruit & veg stalls so that they can buy their own and have cheap lunches & snacks. Food is generally cheap in Luxor - even dining out is not over the top. Dining in the hotel restaurants can be expensive tho.

I have to agree with bellydancer it took me a 20 min stroll from there to behind Luxor temple and although it was 40 plus temperature it was most enjoyable. Just dont forget the hat and water

Thank you to all who responded with tips & advice - I will pass it on to them when they return from Aswan.

ShareenLuxor, I will pass on your very kind offer and pm you if they think they need you to go out of your way for them - thank you so much, really kind of you to offer to do that

I really appreciate all your help.

Bex

If they manage to get to the town centre and pass MacDonalds, then Snacktime is more less next door, and they have cheap and good food, served in clean and airconditioned surroundings.

Louise

It was interesting to read what price should be paid (or not) for a taxi from The Nile Palace to the Corniche but what about a Caleche. Could someone please give up to date prices for a celeche ride for 2 people please?