The Life in Luxor

2009-08-27T18:33:00.000-07:00

Desert Rides to the Monastery

Dining on the roof at Abdul Magaby's apartments

2008-04-28T21:55:00.000-07:00

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Thank you Ashraf for helping us while we were in Alexandria
Wei and Uya
Three Months with Ashraf
A person who is a whole lot more than you first appear....
Sensitive and shy, you see the facade in all, and the truth with the eyes of a seer.
Here to guide those of us looking to know and understand your world.
Rarely without a joke, laughter, or smile to be found....
Always living with heart, not mind, for those you surround.
Family is first, but who does that mean?

...It was all of us that you embraced as family, as though we'd always been.

Thankyou Riana

Memories of Luxor

2008-03-28T12:07:00.000-07:00

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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for such a wonderful time in Egypt, it was better than I had ever thought it could be, and will always have wonderful memories of such an awesome time. Thankyou Ashraf for making our trip so memorable - right down to the shopping, restaurants, taxi's - u name it. .....

Leisa Harding

Perth Western Australia

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2008-02-02T07:46:00.000-08:00

We were a Spanish mother and daughter travelling alone to Egypt. We wanted to see temples, pyramids and know the history of Ancient Egypt, and how Egyptian people live today, too. We met Ashraf in Luxor and he helped us to visit many sites, organizing very well our 3 days in Luxor. We enjoyed very much visiting the temples of Abydos and Dendara, Luxor and Karnak temples, riding camels, etc. Ashraf is a very good and honest guide, and he become a good friend, too. We got to know how an Egyptian family lives and he explained to us many things that you cannot find with guides. He also accompanied us shopping in the souq and helped us to fix the prices with the sellers and taxis, too.

If you go to Luxor, I recommend sincerely to contact Ashraf, who will help you to travel the way you like, and I’m sure you will enjoy very much your time with him, and all without spending too much money.
Thank you very much, Ashraf, for those marvellous days we spent with you in Luxor. I hope to visit you next time we go to Egypt.
Teresa and Sara

2007-09-23T15:49:00.000-07:00

Choose your itinerary and decide what you would like help with......

For further details contact

Ashraf +20104215951

adham_rasha@yahoo.com.au

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I can organise everything from your pick up at the airport or train station if you need, to booking your hotel, or finding you a suitable flat
organising a car and a driver, from the comfort of new aiconditioned cars to the local Egptian travel.

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Camel rides
Guides
cruise down the nile on a felucca to Banana Island

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See an Egyptian wedding

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Experience the real Egypt showing you village life

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*Visit the Alablaster Stone factories

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*and the Papyrus factory
*Balloon rides over the magnificent Valley of the Kings

*Recommend great local restaurants

*...........visit an Egyptian Family

............help you book your ongoing tickets for further travel in Egypt.......
and generally help make your stay as relaxed as it should be. The ease of knowing where the closest "working" atm is, to having an Egyptian around to deter the hassle, will make your trip worthwhile.
Things to do in East Bank Luxor:
Luxor Museum
small but well-chosen collection of relics from the Theban temples and necropolises. Pottery, jewellery, furniture, statues and stelae. Carved statue of Tuthmosis III and gilded head of the goddess Hathor.
Mummification Museum
Telling you everything you ever wanted to know about mummification and the journey into the afterlife.(January to March talks by visiting Egyptologists every Saturday at 7pm)
Luxor Temple

The temple of Luxor is close to the Nile and parallel with the riverbank. King Amenhotep III who reigned 1390-53 BC built this beautiful temple and dedicated it to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons.
Temples of Karnak

In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places".

Things to do in West Bank Luxor:

Colossi of Memnon

18m high statues the only remains of a temple built by Amenhotep III.

Valley of Kings

Used to be called Gates of the Kings and the Place of Truth. Designed to resemble the underworld.

Deir al-Bahri (Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut)

.............Tombs of the Nobles

....................Medinat Habu
Assasif Tombs
Ramesseum
Deir al-Medina
Valley of the Queens
Temple of Seti I
Other things to do :
Felucca Rides
Horse Riding
Balloon Rides over Valley of Kings

SOME USEFUL EGYPTIAN WORDS TO GET YOU BY

Salam alekum; peace be upon you-general greeting, much appreciated.

Shukran; Thank you,
Shukran Gezilan;Thank you very much.

Kam or Kam Guinee; How much?

Ma asalama; Goodbye

Magnoon; crazy

Ana Magnoona; I am crazy

Inta Magnoon; You are crazy

Mattar; Airport

Ahram ; Pyramids

Emshe; Go away

Emshe kelp; Go away dog

Wahid Bira; One beer

Inti Gemile; You are pretty

Walahe; Honestly (I swear by the God)

La; No
Aiwa;Yes

Happy Travellers

...SEE YOU SOON