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If visiting the world's greatest open-air museum of ancient civilization sounds appealing, then Luxor should be the holiday destination for you. It's a history or archaeology buff's dream, boasting a rich legacy of temples, tombs and monuments.
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Quick Facts
- Currency:
- Egyptian pound, called a guinay in Arabic
- Language:
- Arabic
- Flight time:
- 5 hours 45mins
- GMT:
- + 2 hours
- Weather:
- Easily characterized as hot and dry, the coolest time of year is from December to February when it reaches 23C (74F). By April the mercury has shot up to 35C (95F) and in July and August it is a sweltering 41C (107F)
- Dialling code:
- 00 20 95
- Electricity:
- 220V AC, 50Hz. Wall sockets are the two-pin variety, although the socket holes are often too narrow to accept European plugs so be sure to take an adapter with you
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