Luxor market

Shopping is a part of most holiday tours that people just can’t do without. Throughout the day and into the evening, you can look at the many shops in Luxor and find some souvenirs and great bargains to take home.

The variety of products and smells is irresistible, from perfumes and incense to fruit and fish, as well as beautiful jewellery and material. Eye-catching piles of spices and dyes are heaped on the many stalls. make sure to take care of your wallet, as, even though it isn’t common, pickpocketing isn’t unheard of in Egypt.There are two main shopping areas in Luxor, both connected to each other.

The first is the standard tourist bazaar: a long corridor filled with bright, colourful shops on both sides selling souvenirs of all kinds, including statues, silver and gold jewellery, T-shirts, dresses, Bedouin accessories, perfume, pottery, alabaster, oriental musical instruments, spices, leather goods, carpets, and papyrus. The prices, however, are often exaggerated and bargaining is essential.

The second one is the ‘Oriental locals’ market, known as the old market (souk).  It is not a tourist shopping area but a tour into Egyptian life. It has the authentic feel of a local market, and it is also a delightful and highly colourful market that attracts and enthrals every tourist. It consists of a very narrow street, where one mainly finds normal products that a local family might need, such as groceries, clothes, and household items, although there are many spice dealers as well, and some of the best peanuts you can find, in addition to the tourist souvenirs with the best prices. It’s a good place to meet local people and learn about the local culture. The smells, sounds, and sights will give you an excellent insight into Egyptian life. This tour is usually better by horse carriage.