Discover Luxor in 3 Days: History & Culture on a $100 Budget

#100usdchallenge 📍 Overview: * Duration: 2 nights / 3 days * Budget: $100 (~4800 EGP) * Accommodation: Hostel or budget guesthouse * Transport: Local minibuses, walking, bike rental * Sites to Visit: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, Luxor Museum * Food: Street food, small local restaurants 🗓️ Day-by-Day Plan: 🗓️ Day 1 – Arrival & Karnak & Luxor Temples * Transport: Arrive by bus or train to Luxor * Activities: * Karnak Temple (Entrance approx. 200 EGP, student discount available) * Luxor Temple (Entrance ~160 EGP) * Meals: Local restaurant – falafel, koshari or sandwich (~40-50 EGP) * Accommodation: Hostel (~250-300 EGP) 🗓️ Day 2 – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut & Medinet Habu * Morning: * Valley of the Kings tour (Entrance 240-300 EGP; some tombs extra) * Hatshepsut Temple (Entrance ~140 EGP) * Lunch: Light snack or small eatery (~50 EGP) * Afternoon: * Medinet Habu Temple (Entrance ~120 EGP) * Evening: Walk in Luxor bazaar, budget dinner (~60 EGP) * Accommodation: Same hostel (~250-300 EGP) 🗓️ Day 3 – Luxor Museum & Nile Riverside * Morning: * Luxor Museum visit (Entrance ~120 EGP) * Walk along the Nile and coffee break (~40 EGP) * Lunch: Light lunch (~40 EGP) * Afternoon: * Shopping in local market (souvenirs, spices, crafts) (~100 EGP) * Transport: Minibus or train out of the city (~150-200 EGP) 🎒 Travel Tips: * Always show your student ID for discounts. * Some tombs in the Valley of the Kings require extra fees; prioritize accordingly. * Minibuses and bike rentals are cheap and convenient for getting around. * Evening walks along the Nile and sitting at small cafes are very pleasant. * Bargaining is expected in local markets.