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Hello. I’m Taka from Zipang55. I’m currently at Cairo Airport in Egypt. I’m heading to Luxor with EgyptAir. This is an area famous for its tourist attractions, such as the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple. This time, I’ll introduce how to get to Luxor with EgyptAir, Egyptian tips and shop prices, the history of ancient Egypt, tourist spots in Luxor, recommended restaurants, the hotel I stayed at, Luxor Airport and EgyptAir’s business class. In this video, I’ll give you a rough explanation of the history of ancient Egypt. If you understand the flow, you’ll be able to enjoy the ruins more, so please check it out if you like. The video is long, so I hope you’ll skip to the part you need from the description. This channel mainly introduces hotels and other tourist spots in various places. It would be great if you could subscribe and rate it highly, as it will encourage me to make more videos. Let’s get started. We’ll fly to Luxor. It takes about an hour to fly from Cairo to Luxor. This time, the plane from Dubai arrived at Terminal 2. Domestic flights to Luxor depart from Terminal 3. I was able to move around the airport terminal on foot. There are quite a lot of taxi touts, so basically ignore them. Be careful, especially if you are one or two people, as you are more likely to be targeted. I had about three hours of transit time this time, so I decided to wait at the airport. In Terminal 3, there is a baggage inspection area in front of the check-in counter, so once you enter, you cannot go out. At first, I thought about going to a nearby shopping mall, but I gave up because I couldn’t tell how long it would take. There are only cafes for snacks in the airport, so it may not be enough for waiting. Prices in the airport are quite high, and a bottle of water costs about 600 yen, so I don’t recommend buying it. There weren’t many planes in the parking lot. My ticket was checked quite a lot in the airport. It will be checked at the baggage inspection area, check-in counter, boarding gate, and just before boarding the plane, so keep your ticket in a place where you can get it out right away. This time, I will be heading to Luxor on this Boeing plane. There were no particular delays. Boarding started quite early, so it’s safer to be at the airport early. I ‘m planning to fly economy class on the way there and business class on the way back. There were quite a lot of passengers on the plane. The width of the seats was a little narrow. It’s a one-hour flight, so I think I can bear it. Music was available to listen to, but I didn’t have earphones, so I couldn’t listen to it. Takeoff was smooth, and there was no particular rattling from the old equipment. As soon as we departed, they handed out water and snacks. I was happy that the water was served in a plastic bottle. The snacks were pretzels, and they were salty and quite delicious. I didn’t think there would be any in-flight service, so I was glad to get a lot of different things. Well, it was a one-hour flight, so we’ve already arrived. We arrived safely in Luxor. We took a bus to the baggage claim area. Egypt Air’s logo is decorated with the eye of Horus, the god. The airport looked large, but not many planes were parked there. The buildings are like hieroglyphics, which is interesting. It took quite a while for my luggage to come out at the baggage claim area. If you have booked a shuttle taxi, you should be careful. I received my luggage safely and met up with the shuttle driver. At the airport, there are people who try to carry my luggage without my permission, but they will ask for money, so ignore them. Uber does not support Luxor. There is an app called Careem, but I heard that the quality of the drivers is not very good, so I booked through Booking.com. The price was about 1,500 yen. The price seems to be set at a high price. However, this driver was also terrible, and throughout the 15-minute drive, he kept telling me that he was a good driver, that he would book a tour for tomorrow at a low price, that he needed money to get into the airport, and that he wanted me to pay him a tip. In the end, I paid a $1 tip, which was expensive, and didn’t pay anything else. It was really noisy. In the next video, I will introduce Cairo and Giza, and the Uber drivers there were no particular problems. I will explain the guideline for tipping, but please understand that it varies depending on the blog, so there is no clear answer. In restaurants, the guideline is about 10% of the bill. The tour guide I joined said about 10 USD. Public toilets in Egypt, which are not in paid areas such as airports and museums, often cost money. Be careful when they ask for a tip in a museum, as you often don’t have to pay. The price is set by the store, so check the price before using it. The general price is 5 to 10 Egyptian pounds. Many people wrote that you don’t have to pay a tip for taxis unless you receive good service. I gave about 5 to 10 Egyptian pounds. If you use Uber, you can set the tip price later, so I don’t think you need to pay cash. When cleaning a hotel room or carrying luggage, I paid about 5 to 20 Egyptian pounds as a guide. In Egypt, there is a culture called “baksheesh,” where the rich give to the poor. Be careful, especially in tourist areas, as many people ask for tips. It’s hard to tell if they’re being kind or trying to take money, but it’s safer to assume that you’ll have to pay if they do something. Horse-drawn carriages are often seen in Luxor for tourists. If you get on one while you’re there, be careful because you’ll have to negotiate. They may try to solicit you quite aggressively, so if you’re not going to get on, just ignore them. They may try to solicit you, so if you’re not going to get on, just ignore them . Here’s a quick rundown of prices. Privately owned shops often don’t have price tags, so check the price in advance. A can of juice was about 25 Egyptian pounds. It’s about 100 yen. Water was about the same. To be honest, since it’s a privately owned shop, it may be priced for foreigners, but it was cheap so it’s not a problem. The staff here were kind enough to give us some candy for free. If you’re worried about the price, you may feel at ease because there are price tags if you buy it at a supermarket. The prices of the food are introduced in the recommended restaurants. I’ll post this as a warning, but be careful of this souvenir shop near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. They sell souvenirs made from alabaster, but if you’re on a tour or in a taxi, you’ll be forced to come here. There are no price tags and they will try to sell you something at a fairly high price, so be careful. Another YouTuber was not allowed to leave the store until he bought something. I was on a tour and they stopped by without me planning on buying anything, so I just looked at them without buying anything. If you are buying something as a souvenir, check the market price beforehand. Also, if you are buying something, you can’t tell if it is a fake, so it might be a good idea to buy it with the mindset that it’s okay if it’s a fake. Now, let me briefly introduce the history of ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt is divided into two major ways. One is by dynasty, and a historian called Manetho divided it into 30 dynasties during the Ptolemaic period. He wrote about what happened in each period. The other is by kingdom, which was determined by a Prussian Egyptian archaeologist in the 19th century. This is a rough division of the eras, so it is easier to understand the eras. About 5,000 years ago, during the Early Dynastic Period, King Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt for the first time. Note that upper and lower here refer to the lower and upper reaches of the Nile River, and are the opposite of north and south. As time passed, the power of the kings, the pharaohs, grew during the Old Kingdom. The three great pyramids of Giza were built during this period. First the pyramids of King Khufu, then King Khafre, and then King Menkaure were built. This was followed by the Intermediate Period, a period of chaos. There were three periods of chaos throughout Egypt between these two periods. The Middle Kingdom did not have many famous pharaohs, but it was also a time when ideas and culture were well organized. This was followed by the New Kingdom, a period with many famous pharaohs. This period saw the rise of Tutankhamun, famous for his golden mask, and Ramses II, famous for the Battle of Kadesh. This was also a time when the power of the ancient Egyptian kingdom was strong, with religious reforms and expeditions to neighboring countries, but in the latter half of the period, it began to decline as foreign tribes invaded. After the end of the Late Dynasty, Egypt came under the control of his subordinate, the Ptolemies, due to Alexander the Great’s eastern expedition. At the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the last queen of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, appeared. She courted the first Roman emperor, Caesar, but in the end, the country came under Roman rule, and the history of ancient Egypt came to an end. When we hear about ancient Egypt, we tend to think of it as a single entity, but it has a long history of 3,000 years. It is surprising that there is a gap of more than 1,000 years between the Old Kingdom, when the famous pyramids were built, the New Kingdom, famous for Tutankhamun, and the Ptolemaic dynasty, when Cleopatra was active. I would like to introduce the famous pharaohs at each ruin and introduce the tourist spots. Now, let me introduce the tourist spots in Luxor. This time, I will join a tour to visit each ruin. Since there is no Uber in Luxor, I thought it would be difficult to negotiate with a taxi every time, so I joined a tour. There are many tours, and to be honest, I don’t know which one is best. However, if you make the price clear and make a reservation, I think it is cheaper to apply on site. Here are the places to visit on the tour I participated in this time. It covers the main tourist spots in Luxor. I made a reservation in Japan to be safe, but the places to visit were skipped without my permission, so either way it was not good. If you personally choose a one-day tour, I recommend booking the balloon and the tour separately, and the one-day tour includes lunch as a set. The reason is that if the balloon is canceled due to weather, you are eligible for a refund, but with a tour, you will rarely get a refund. Also, if lunch is not included in the price, you will be taken to a rip-off restaurant, so it is safer to have it as a set. In particular, TripAdvisor has to deal with the local restaurant directly for refunds, so it is practically impossible. Be careful about this when looking for a tour. The tour was held at 5:50 in the morning at the hotel lobby. If you are going to ride a hot air balloon, you need to be careful because the meeting time is early in the morning. I used Whatup with the receptionist to confirm the meeting time. It was quite difficult because I didn’t know the meeting time until after 10pm the day before. Luxor is divided into the east bank area, where the airport, hotels, and Karnak Temple are located, and the west bank area, where the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut are located. Both are connected by bridges, but this time we will cross by boat. Therefore, we head to the boat station in the car that was picked up. When we got on the boat, coffee, tea, and simple sweets were prepared for breakfast. It was a simple breakfast, so it might be better to prepare it yourself in advance. When we were on the boat, we were shocked. The hot air balloon was canceled. It was a very clear day, so there was a storm of booing from the customers. The reason was that the air currents in the sky were unstable. If it was canceled, I thought they would have known earlier. It seems that some people were gathered at 4:30 in the morning, so it’s natural that they were angry. As explained at the beginning, if the event is canceled, only a small amount will be refunded. Therefore, I think it is safer to apply for just the hot air balloon ride, as you will receive a full refund. I’ll pull myself together and enjoy sightseeing. It was surprisingly beautiful crossing the Nile River with the morning sun shining in. When we arrived at the west bank, we moved by car with another staff member. The first thing I’d like to introduce is the Colossi of Memnon. They are located near the Valley of the Kings on the west bank. Since they are located on the site of a temple, you can visit them for free. The Colossi of Memnon are two statues of Amenhotep III. They are named after Memnon, the Ethiopian king who appears in the Greek legend of the Trojan War. They were once built as part of Amenhotep III’s magnificent mortuary temple, but little remains today. They are about 18 meters tall and each weighs 720 tons. They are quite huge and impressive. Amenhotep III was a pharaoh during the New Kingdom period, so it’s amazing to think that he built such a colossus 3,000 years ago. You can visit for free, so please stop by. Next, we will visit the famous Valley of the Kings. It is located on the outskirts of the West Bank area, but it is about a 20-minute drive from the city. In front of the entrance is a souvenir area. There are also a lot of souvenir touts here, so be careful. They will follow you around like a nasty pick-up artist, so just ignore them and don’t respond. If you are going to buy something, be sure to negotiate the price and keep the local market value in mind. The price they give you at first is quite high, so if you are not good at negotiating, it is better to avoid buying it. Baggage inspection will be done at the reception. Baggage inspection is required everywhere you enter in Egypt. When we entered, there was a large panorama of the Valley of the Kings. There are 64 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and 24 are tombs of pharaohs. There are no two tombs the same, and the construction of the tombs varies depending on the era. As is the case everywhere in Egypt, the adult fee is twice as much as the student fee. This time it was 750 EGP. Prices are rising everywhere every year, so it’s tough for tourists. Tickets can be purchased with Visa card or cash. This is a ticket to enter the Valley of the Kings, and you can enter three tombs of your choice. However, be careful as there is an additional fee for famous tombs. Tutankhamun’s tomb is 700 EGP, and the famous tomb of Seti I is 2000 EGP. It’s quite expensive. Prices are cheap in Egypt, but the prices of tourist spots are so high that it’s difficult. Now, hold your ticket at the entrance and go inside. To go from the ticket purchase area to the Valley of the Kings, you will take something like a minibus. Be careful as you need 20 EGP per person in cash. There were almost no people walking there, so it seems like you have to get on. It’s true that it was quite a distance, so it may be difficult to walk. In the Valley of the Kings, the tombs of kings from the New Kingdom period were buried up to Ramses X. To prevent theft, they were originally built in places that were difficult to find, but eventually many of the tombs were robbed. The tombs are dug underground and come in various shapes. Depending on the era, they can be straight or L-shaped. I recommend the tombs of Thutmose III and Amenhotep II, which have relatively good murals that are not charged extra. I saw inside the tomb of Ramses IX. In most tours, the guides do not come inside the tomb, so I looked around without knowing the meaning of the paintings. Inside, there are murals that seem to be of ancient Egyptian civilization. Osiris, the god of the underworld, is often depicted on the murals. Osiris is often painted black or blue-green. In ancient Egypt, black was considered a noble color. One theory is that this is because black is the color that brings fertile land when the Nile floods. The paintings inside often depict the king’s achievements and how the dead travel through the underworld. There are few murals in the Valley of the Kings that remain in good condition. The reason is that they were destroyed when they were looted, or the muddy water from floods destroyed the murals. It’s amazing that something over 3,000 years old remains as a colored mural. Most of the mummies are in museums, so they are not in the Valley of the Kings. Only Tutankhamun’s mummy is in the Valley of the Kings. In the tombs, there are people who ask for tips as if they are staff. They will say things like, ” I’ll take your picture for you,” or “I’ll let you into places you can’t enter,” so be careful. The tomb of Seti I, father of Ramses II, is a separate fee and is expensive, but it seems that you can see some pretty beautiful murals. There is also the Valley of the Queens, where Nefertari is buried near the Valley of the Kings. Nefertari is the wife of Ramses II, famous for the Battle of Kadesh. It seems that the fee here is higher than the Valley of the Kings. When I visited, it was undergoing restoration and closed to the public indefinitely. If you visit, please check whether it is open to the public. There was a cafe nearby where you could take a break. There was a cafe nearby where you could take a break. There was no menu with prices, so if you use it, make sure to check the price. Then we headed to Tutankhamun’s royal tomb. In front of the tomb, there was an explanation of when Tutankhamun was discovered. I joined a tour guide who offered a special tour for $10 per person, and he just talked about things that you can find on the internet. I would like to briefly introduce the story of Tutankhamun. By the way, the name Tutankhamun is only understood in Japanese, and he is called Tuttankhaten in other places. The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered by Howard Carter. Even though many tombs were robbed after the tomb was robbed, Tutankhamun’s tomb was not robbed. As a result, more than 5,000 grave goods and artifacts were excavated, including a golden mask. Many of the grave goods are on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. I would like to introduce this in detail in the next video, Cairo Giza Edition. Tutankhamun was a king who was forgotten for a long time. He became pharaoh at the age of 8 or 9, and died at the young age of 19. This was due to the religious reforms carried out by his father, Akhenaten. Akhenaten was astonished at the growing power of the priests. He tried to weaken their power by changing Egyptian religion from polytheism to monotheism. However, the reforms did not work, and by the time of Tutankhamun, it had reverted to polytheism. These reforms brought chaos to the country’s internal affairs and weakened Egypt. Later, a former soldier took the throne of Pharaoh and restored Egypt’s power. He handed over the throne to his most trusted subordinates. These were Seti I and Ramses II. They severely criticized the era of King Tutankhamun, who weakened Egypt. For this reason, Tutankhamun’s name was not included in the King’s Life Table, which lists the names of successive kings and is kept in a place called Adobe. As a result, he became a pharaoh forgotten for a long time. Another reason for the delay in discovery was that the tomb was located at the bottom of the Valley of the Kings, and sand and soil carried by flash floods were likely to accumulate there. Carter conducted excavation surveys for five years and discovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb. An ancient house had been built on top of it, but when they removed it and continued digging, they discovered the royal tomb. It is the work of strong conviction. Now, it is time to go inside. Tutankhamun’s tomb is relatively small compared to other royal tombs, only about 30 meters. We go down a narrow staircase. When we arrived at the space below, we found Tutankhamun’s mummy. It is quite vivid. We often see the golden mask in photos, but we have never seen the mummy, so it is impressive. There are murals around the sarcophagus. Scenes of Tutankhamun greeting the goddess Nut, the god of the underworld, and the god Osiris giving Tutankhamun the life force, Ka. It also depicts the first scene where Tutankhamun, who has passed away, becomes the sun god and goes to the underworld. It was amazing to see in person. I think you will enjoy it more if you research the Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun beforehand. Next, we will move on to the Temple of Hatshepsut. It is about a 5-minute drive from the Valley of the Kings. The price is 440 EGP. You will also need to take a buggy to get to the temple. Please note that you will need to purchase it with cash. They performed a mysterious performance in which the customer drives. This is an altar built for Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh to co-rule. Hatshepsut is the daughter of Thutmose I. She is the stepmother of Thutmose III, who later became known as the Napoleon of Egypt. Although she was not the first female pharaoh, she was the first female pharaoh to wield power. Although she was not originally scheduled to ascend to the throne, when her husband Thutmose II died early, she took over the country from the young Thutmose III. To make herself look like a man, she wore men’s clothes and fake beards. There were sphinx statues along the road. The ones currently there are replicas . The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temple are connected in a straight line. In later times, it was also used as a shrine for the Coptic Church, an ancient Christian religion. Climbing the stairs in the heat takes a lot of energy. There were statues lined up at the top, but not many murals remain. There is a small room in the center of the altar, and it is said that light shines in at certain times of the year. A lot of the murals have peeled off. The first floor has murals of Hatshepsut’s trade. Hatshepsut was more active in trade than in conquest. She is rowing a boat to transport trade goods. There are squids and other creatures that do not live in the Nile, which shows that she had contact with the Red Sea coastal area. In another place, murals explain how Hatshepsut was legitimate as a pharaoh. The story is that Hatshepsut was born when the god Amon-Ra transformed into Hatshepsut’s father, Thutmose I, and combined with her mother Ahmose. However, Hatshepsut’s portrait and name have been erased. It is said that Thutmose III, who later ascended to the throne, did this because he did not want to recognize female pharaohs in the future. Hatshepsut brought back trees and other things from trade and planted them around the mortuary temple. There was a rest area here as well, but there was no menu, so be careful. Like the Valley of the Kings, there was a souvenir area, but be careful when purchasing. The Queen’s Mortuary Temple is huge, so it looks impressive from a distance, but there are not many murals. I think you will enjoy it more if you come here after learning about Queen Hatshepsut. Next is the Karnak Temple. It is now in the East Bank area, instead of the West Bank area. You can buy tickets at the ticket center near the entrance. The price is 600 EGP per adult. There is a souvenir shop near the ticket booth. You will also be checked for baggage when you enter. In the visitor center, there are replicas of the palanquins used in ceremonies. The Karnak Temple is quite large, and since it was an important ceremonial site for 2000 years, it has been expanded and renovated many times. It is 1.5 km long, with the temple at its center. It is said that the Sphinx Road was connected to the Luxor Temple, which I will introduce later. The inside is large, and it will take time to see everything, so this time we will only visit the center. The center is the main attraction, so I think it will be enough. By the way, the head of the sphinx here has the face of a sheep. This is because the face of the supreme god of this temple, Amun, who later merged with the sun god Ra to become Amun-Ra, is a sheep. The body is said to be combined with a lion, a symbol of power. In ancient Egypt, the head was important, and the body was considered an accessory. That’s why there are so many murals depicting the head of a god. Ramses II, who I’ll be talking about, was also involved in the expansion of this temple. He built various buildings during his long reign of 67 years. The central part of the Karnak Temple was almost complete when he ascended to the throne. However, he carved his name and other things into the murals, claiming that he built them. He often rewrote names and carved his own name. The Great Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns, creating a majestic space. Many hieroglyphics are carved into the columns. There are two types of columns: open-topped papyrus columns and closed-topped papyrus columns. Open-topped columns have never had a ceiling, and closed-top columns had a ceiling. It is said that this is an architectural style used in ancient Egypt. Going further in, there is a room where the portable shrine used in the ceremony was kept. It was brought here via the Sphinx Road. Nearby is a large scarab statue, and if you go around it counterclockwise three times, your wish will come true, and if you go around it seven times, you will be able to return to Karnak. Since I had the chance, I also participated. I hope your wish comes true. In some parts of the temple, there were rooms designed to let in light for a certain period of time. In ancient Egypt, where sun worship was strong, many places were designed to let light in well. It certainly feels mysterious. Now, leaving Karnak Temple, I would like to visit Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple are lit up at night. This time, I would like to visit Luxor Temple at night and see it lit up. This is the entrance to Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple is lit up at night, so if possible, it is recommended to visit from sunset to night. It is located in the center of the west bank of Luxor, about a 5-minute drive from Karnak Temple. The fee was 500 EGP. There was no souvenir area here, just stalls and shops. This is the front of Luxor Temple. It’s a pretty huge temple. The Luxor Temple also governs the god Amun, and it is said that coronation ceremonies of pharaohs were held there. The obelisk in front was built by Ramses II. There were originally two, but one was donated to France during the time of Muhammad Ali. At that time, ancient Egyptian heritage was used as a diplomatic tool. As I mentioned earlier, Ramses II erased the names of other kings to make them his own, but he engraved the names of his own obelisks on the bottom so that they would not be erased. When lit up, you can see a different, fantastic atmosphere. Later, during the Roman period, this place was used as a fortress. There are murals from the Roman period. In recent years, a large number of pharaoh statues were found underground at the Luxor Temple. It is said that they were buried underground because it would be bad if the belief in the pharaohs remained when it was used as a Roman fortress, but destroying it would have caused a backlash. The temple is lit up at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Although the colors have faded, murals remain. It is quite moving to think that the detailed written records have allowed us to see what it was like at the time. The deeper you go into the temple, the less light is allowed in. It is said that the darkness represents the chaotic world that existed when the world was created . The lights are quite bright, so it is easy to see the ruins. Walking through the huge building, it feels like you have traveled back in time. On the front of the temple, it is hard to see, but it depicts the Battle of Kadesh by Ramses II. The obelisk I introduced earlier is quite huge. It is also amazing that it was shipped to France. I wonder how they transported something so huge to France. The Avenue of the Sphinxes is also located at the Luxor Temple, and at the time it continued to the Karnak Temple. It is hard to see because it is dark, but there is also a model of the palanquin used during ceremonies. It creates a fantastic atmosphere, so please visit when the temple is lit up. Sightseeing in Luxor is quite difficult if you try to go around on your own. It’s easier to go around on a tour, but it’s not uncommon for there to be arguments on the tour, so it might be better to go sightseeing with a relaxed attitude. However, you can see temples and ruins that you can’t experience in Cairo or Giza, so I think it’s a place you should visit at least once in your life. Now, I’d like to introduce some recommended restaurants in Luxor. The first one I’d like to introduce is “Snob’s Restaurant”, although I’m not sure if I’m pronouncing it correctly. It’s a restaurant on the east bank of Luxor. It’s about a 15-minute walk from Luxor Temple. The inside of the restaurant was clean and spacious. Because it was hot in Egypt, there were a lot of people walking around at night, so the restaurant was quiet when I visited. There were quite a few tourists there too. The menu featured dishes that are familiar in Egypt. The main dish was also expensive, about 425 EGP, so it was just right. It’s a little expensive considering the cost of living in Egypt, but if you’re looking for cleanliness, it’s a reasonable price. The more expensive restaurants are about 700 EGP, so I think it’s enough. Since Egypt is an Islamic country, there was no alcohol in the restaurants in the city. I ordered lemonade. The lemonade here is quite sour juice, and you have to mix your own syrup to drink it. It’s good that you can adjust the sweetness, but if you don’t add it, it’s quite sour. My friend ordered non-alcoholic beer. If you drink it thinking it’s beer, it tastes a little different, but I think it was delicious. The restaurant had an English menu, so it was easy to order. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to. They didn’t try to sell me anything, so I was able to take my time choosing. This time, I ordered lentil soup, taameya, hummus, etc. I also ordered kebab for the main course. The meat was more voluminous than it looked. The lentil soup had a strong garlic flavor and was very delicious. It was probably the best soup I ate during my trip to Egypt. If you visit, please order it. Hummus is a seasoned bean paste. It is eaten with bread. The eggplant flavor was strong. Taameya is like a broad bean croquette. It is a common dish in Egypt. It is eaten sandwiched between bread with various ingredients. It seems to be sold for about 100 yen at street stalls. I think this was an oriental mixed grill. It is fried rice-like rice topped with a stew of chicken and vegetables. This was also quite delicious and highly recommended. To be honest, I had no idea what Egyptian food was like, so it was a surprising discovery that everything was delicious. Finally, I ordered Turkish coffee. It is coffee that is heated and boiled in hot sand. I also ordered Om Ali, a traditional Egyptian dessert. It is like a pumpkin pudding with cream on top. It is a famous dessert that you can find in every restaurant, so if you come to Egypt, please try it. The food at the restaurant is generally delicious and the prices are reasonable, so please visit if you have the chance. Next is a restaurant overlooking the beautiful Nile. The restaurant is located along the Nile near the Luxor Temple. Restaurant El Kababzi Luxor is a place where you can relax and enjoy a meal while looking at the Nile. The restaurant has an open ceiling and is spacious. The prices are reasonable and there are a variety of options, from light meals to hearty dishes. This time I ordered hummus and salad, and I also ordered a sandwich, which came out as something like a tortilla. This was also delicious. It’s near the Luxor Temple, so it might be a good place to stop by for a break. The food was also delicious. It has good reviews and is often used by tourists. The view was also very beautiful. It was just sunset time, so we could see a nice view of the Nile. On the Nile, you can also ride a traditional wooden sailing boat called a felucca. It might be a good idea to ride it as a souvenir. There are a lot of touts on this boat, so be careful. Prices are low in Egypt, so the food is also cheap, but there are some rip-off restaurants, so be sure to check the price before ordering. Also, if you receive something you didn’t order, check what else you have before you start eating it. I’ll also briefly introduce the hotel I stayed at this time. I stayed at the Steigenberger Nile Hotel. You can see the Nile from the hotel, but it costs more to see it from your room. Overall, the hotel was clean, and the rooms were clean as well. Two bottles of water were replenished every day. The bathroom was clean, but the water pressure in the shower was weak. From the terrace of the room, we could see the live music venue in the courtyard, but it was quite noisy because they played live music until late at night. It was hard because we often had to leave early. There was also a mysterious rule that food and drinks were not allowed to be brought into the hotel. It took about 20 minutes to walk to Luxor Temple, so it was a little far away and it was difficult to get around. Now, let me introduce Luxor Airport. We took a taxi to the airport. It was early in the morning, so the price was a little higher at 1900 yen. Unlike the way there, it was on the way back, so we were not strongly solicited. If the driver did not solicit us every time, we could go around by taxi by ourselves. There were two inspections at Luxor airport, and the second time we were inspected quite thoroughly. It was a bit difficult because we had to go through the metal detector many times. Inside, there was a simple cafe and a souvenir shop. Inside the souvenir shop, there were dishes and plates. The souvenir shop at the airport did not have the prices written, so it seems difficult to buy things. Inside there was a simple cafe and a kids’ space. The vending machines sold snacks and drinks. There was also a lounge that could be used with Priority Pass. I’d like to use it since I’m here. The inside was quite small, with food and drink taking up one-third of the room, and the remaining space being used for seating. There was a good variety of food and drink, including fruits and cakes. There was also water and juice. There was also coffee, and a wide variety of sweet breads. Hot meals included eggs, mashed potatoes, and bean soup. There was also something like frozen pizza. Food was not served freely, and the staff served it. I liked the system of being able to serve myself, as I couldn’t think about what I wanted. So it was difficult to ask for a second helping. There were not many seats, so it was not an environment where you could relax, but I think it was enough to fill your stomach. Now we start boarding. If you are in business class, you can board first. You take a bus to the plane. I had bought a ticket in business class, but I didn’t realize that and just lined up. The plane was being filled with fuel until just before departure. This is a sight you don’t often see in Japan. The business class seats are spacious as expected. There were headphones and water on the seat in front of me. The water was 1 liter, which is quite a large volume. The seats were also quite wide, so I could stretch my legs out. There aren’t many planes parked at Luxor Airport. When I boarded, I was given a wet towel. A welcome drink was also offered, and I could choose from about three types of orange juice. A safety video was shown on a small screen. Now we are taking off. Looking down at Luxor from above, there are not many buildings. It seems that there are also farmlands. A while after takeoff, the in-flight meal was served. I was surprised because I didn’t expect in-flight meals to be served. I was served a cheese and salmon sandwich and chocolate cake. The taste was quite good, and the bread wasn’t dry. There were two types, so it was enough for breakfast. The chocolate cake was topped with Oreos, which was quite delicious. The quality of the cake was quite high. To be honest, I didn’t have any expectations for EgyptAir’s in-flight meal, but it was quite delicious. The price is about 13,000 yen on top of the regular price. It’s a one-hour flight, so you don’t need to pay too much, but if you’re lucky, try the business class. After a while, the cityscape of Cairo came into view. We’re about to land. It was an hour, so it went by in a flash. Cairo Airport also took a minibus to the building. After the business class passengers were loaded, the bus departed first. When we arrived at the terminal, there was an area where the luggage came out nearby. The luggage didn’t come out right away, but when the lane started moving, the business class luggage was given priority. It’s convenient when you’re in a hurry. Now, let’s call Ubar and head to Cairo city. I’ll show you that in the next video. So, what did you think of this “Luxor sightseeing”? It’s a place where you can see ruins that are different from Cairo and Giza, so it’s a city you should visit at least once. Next time, we’ll introduce the tourist spots in Cairo and Giza, so please check them out as well. I hope this video will be of some help to you on your travels. Please subscribe to my channel, give me a high rating, and give me a super thanks, as it will encourage me to continue making videos. Thank you for watching until the end. See you in the next video. Bye .
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00:00 opening
00:07 カイロ空港
01:48 エジプト航空（カイロールクソール）
04:36 エジプトのチップ事情
07:32 エジプの物価
08:15 ルクソールお土産店注意事項
09:07 古代エジプトの歴史
12:10 ルクソールお勧め観光スポット
15:32 メムノンの巨像
16:32 王家の谷
21:53 ツタンカーメンの謎と王墓
25:41 ハトシェプスト女王葬祭殿
29:25 カルナック神殿
33:07 ルクソール神殿
37:03 おすすめレストラン
37:23 Snobs Restaurant
40:36 El-kababgy Luxor
42:15 Steigenberger Nile Palace
43:16 ルクソール空港
45:28 エジプト航空
48:50 ending
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・Snobs Restaurant
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・Steigenberger Nile Palace
https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g294205-d24188238-Reviews-El_kababgy_Luxor-Luxor_Nile_River_Valley.html
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