Hidden Luxor 2nd Edition

I have completed the 2^nd edition of Hidden Luxor with updated sites and disability tips.  There are an extra 6,200 words, so lots of good stuff.

 

Now here is a special FREE offer to all current owners. If you provide proof of purchase and a review on Amazon of the first edition I will GIVE you a copy of the 2^nd edition eBook. Email me and you will get the eBook by return. Giving me reviews will ensure I get lots of new sales so we both win.

Sa Re Gourmet Shop Al Gezera village West Bank

It was only last night that I noticed this new shop in the village so I dont actually know when it opened. Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/SaReEgypt. with more details. I bought the duck meat spread and it was lovely, very rich. They are open 10-1 and 5-8. It is super clean!

Nice to have another excellent shop on the West bank. Atta the baker being the other one.

British delegation praises security at Luxor Airport | Egypt Independent

British delegation praises security at Luxor Airport | Egypt Independent: A British delegation from the Civil Aviation Authority praised the security measures followed at Luxor International Airport.

Even more Info on the Luxor Pass

This update is important as they mention Euros

Last Tuesday (22 November 2016), Karin Khalif and Marcel went to see Ahmed Khalifa, Director of Public Relations at the Ministry of Antiquities Office in Luxor, to get some answers
The Luxor Pass:

There are 4 versions of the Pass:
• The Red Pass:
Gives you access to all the museums and (open) tombs in the Luxor area, including (about 10-15 minutes) access to the tombs of Nefertari (QV66) and the tomb of Seti I (KV17)
• The Blue Pass:
Same as above, but without access to Nefertari and Seti I tombs
• The Yellow Pass (For students only):
Gives you access to all the museums and (open) tombs in the Luxor area, including (about 10-15 minutes) access to the tombs of Nefertari (QV66) and the tomb of Seti I (KV17)
• The Green Pass (For Students Only):
Same as above, but without access to Nefertari and Seti I tombs.
All Luxor Passes have a validity of 5 CONSECUTIVE days.
What does the Luxor Pass cost:
The Red Pass: U$ 200,-
The Blue Pass: U$ 100,-
The Yellow Pass: U$ 100,-
The Green Pass: U$ 50,-
Where can I buy the Luxor Pass:
To purchase a Luxor Pass, you will need a passport photograph and a photocopy of your passport details page. Take these to the Department of Foreign Cultural Relations at the Ministry of Antiquities in Zamalek or from the Public Relations Office in the Luxor Inspectorate, which is behind the Luxor Museum on the east bank of Luxor, behind the Museum. The office is open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day, Monday to Friday.
How can I pay for the Luxor Pass?

In Cash only. Although the tickets are priced in US Dollars, Mr. Ahmed Khalifa told us, that they accept Euros too. The Red Pass (U$ 200,-) will cost you € 180,-. If you do the math, the following prices would apply (although these can be different, depending on the exchange rate $ - €):

The Red Pass: € 180,-
The Blue Pass: € 90,-
The Yellow Pass: € 90,-
The Green Pass: € 45,-
How long does it take to make the pass?
The pass will be made on the spot, so it shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes.
NOTES:

• The pass can ONLY be paid for in US Dollars or Euros. You CANNOT pay in Egyptian Pounds or any other foreign currency.

• There is NO possibility to pay with Credit or Debit Card
• You have to bring your passport and a pass photo. If you do not have a pass photo (which can be easily obtained in Luxor), bring a copy of your passport. This will be attached to the back of your Luxor Pass.
• Students have to bring their University pass or other proof of being a student.

Metropolis discovered in Abydos in the Upper Egypt's governorate of Sohag - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online

Not Luxor but very very very close

Metropolis discovered in Abydos in the Upper Egypt's governorate of Sohag - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online: Metropolis discovered in Abydos in the Upper Egypt's governorate of Sohag
A necropolis and residential settlement were uncovered in Abydos in Sohag, almost 400 km south of the temple of King Seti I

Diplomatic convoy’s safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador - Daily News Egypt

Diplomatic convoy’s safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador - Daily News Egypt: Diplomatic convoy’s safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador

Germany is providing “political support” to Egypt as it carries out its economic reform programme, says ambassador Julius Georg Luy

Feedback on use of the Luxor Pass

I do suggest when you get the pass you ask for Ahmed's phone number to sort these teething problems

Karren Tuffs This is the reverse Jane Akshar. We have had issues We went into Luxor Museum first. They took our passes inside the museum and said they needed to take them to the manager. 15 minutes later, after one of our party became insistent that they were returned, they turned up.

Today we visited SETI I and were left waiting outside while the guardian had to leg it with our passes to find his manager. The security guy did tell us to go inside though and our passes were returned before we left.

Next was King Tutankhamen, we had a problem here and had to ring Ahmed Khalifa, Supreme Council of Antiquties who had processed our passes. After he had spoken with them there were very very apologetic.

We had no problem in KV9.

Tomorrow is Nefertari so we will keep you posted.

P.s. There is restoration in King Tutankhamen's being carried out at the mind. Please feel free to ask more ask more questions 👍🏼
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Karen also says " I think when the Luxor pass takes off it will really be a success. We will buying another in Feb."

New discovery at Thutmose III's temple in Luxor - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online

New discovery at Thutmose III's temple in Luxor - Ancient Egypt - Heritage - Ahram Online

The tomb of the servant of King Thutmose III’s house is discovered in Luxor; mummy cartonnage in excellent state of preservation

Mission field director Egyptologist Myriam Seco Álvarez said that
preliminary study has determined the name and title of the occupant of
the tomb, who was the servant of the king’s house, Amenrenef. The tomb
can thus be dated to the “Third Intermediate Period” (1070-712 BC).

TT41 - the tomb of Amenemopet - Ipy

A new tomb of Osirisnet.

  

TT41 - the tomb of Amenemopet - Ipy

Theban Tomb No. 41 is located between el-Khokha and Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, near the home of Davies (see kampp-01). It is of great theological importance, for it includes, besides the usual prayers and addresses to the gods, many texts of hymns, almost all of which have been published by Assmann.

The pictorial representations are however difficult to see, even after modern restoration and cleaning. The uninviting appearance of the monument says that it was abandoned for a long time..............

Jane the Egyptologist – podcast for kids

Jane the Egyptologist – podcast for kids

I was asked to give a talk to a cyber school in America which was great
fun. I did a backup podcast in case the internet/electricity failed and I
thought I would share it. The talk is based on the questions the
kids(11-12 year olds) sent me in advance and I picked a few pictures to
go with it, you can follow the pictures in the talk as I talk about a
new slide. Click on the link for the audio and pictures

TT110 Djheuty tomb visit

I spotted someone on Facebook who has been to visit the tomb. It IS on the Khokha ticket, he said it was small with an exquisite ceiling and worth the visit

Seti I visit

Thanks to Robert for feedback on his visit yesterday.

You have to buy a ticket for the valley(100) as well as Seti I(1000). They were able to spend an hour and half inside. Well worth the price and no hassle getting the ticket although it was at a separate window. Roberts ticket was number 33 which suggests that there are 10 people a day visiting

Seti I, Nefertari and Luxor Pass UPDATE

• 1)      The tombs and the Luxor pass are available tomorrow 1^st November
• 2)      The ticket for Nefertari will be available at the Valley of Queens ticket office
• 3)      The ticket for Seti I tomb will be available at the Valley of Kings ticket office
• 4)      They are both 1000LE
• 5)      The Luxor pass valid for 5 days is available at the east bank tuftish(antiquities office) which is behind Luxor Museum. You should ask for Ahmed Khalifa
• 6)      $100 USD pass ($50 USD for students) is WITHOUT Nefertari and Seti I
• 7)      $200 USD pass ($100 USD for students) is WITH Nefertari and Seti I

Update with answers to the questions you asked

The office on the east bank is open 9-4:30 every day including Friday (I did ask specifically)
You need a photo and a copy of the details page of your passport to get the Luxor Pass
There is a limit of 150 people a day to Nefertari and Seti I tombs

There is also another annual Luxor Pass (thanks Annette) details here http://www.egyptologyforum.org/MOA/MoA_Newsletter_3_English.pdf

The MoA is launching a new annual pass for all open archaeological sites and museums. For the first time,

Egyptians, Arab and foreign residents in Egypt are able to purchase an annual pass, which can be obtained

from the Department of Foreign Cultural Relations at the MoA in Zamalek.

Categories and prices are: EGP 100 for pupils of Egyptian governmental, private and international schools in

Egypt; EGP 150 for Egyptian, Arab and foreign university students residing in Egypt; EGP 400 for Egyptians

and Arabs residing in Egypt; $440 for foreigners employed by

embassies and international organizations in Egypt (including

the tombs of Sety I and Nefertari in Luxor), $340 without these

two tombs; and $490 for foreign residents in Egypt (including the

tombs of Sety I and Nefertari in Luxor); and $390 without these

two tombs.

In addition, the Board of the Supreme Council of Antiquties has

approved free entry for Egyptian and resident Arab seniors (60+) to

all archaeological sites and museums open to the public.

Mostafa Waziri: 34,000 tourists visited Luxor in October-SIS

Mostafa Waziri: 34,000 tourists visited Luxor in October-SIS: Around 34,000 tourists visited Luxor in October, an antiquities official said.



Nearly 30,000 foreign tourists and more than 4,000 Egyptians visited the Upper Egyptian city in October, said Mostafa Waziri, the Luxor antiquities director general.



After a five-year hiatus, the promotion of tourism in Luxor city has returned as it attracts high-spending tourist segments.