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Shopping
The Luxor Market is a great place to shop for
leather goods, ceramics and textiles, while
Habiba Gallery is a peaceful little shopping
oasis that's just a stone's throw away. This
charming store sells beautifully made
handicrafts from around Egypt at fixed prices.
If you have time between temple-hopping,
be sure to spend an hour browsing the
beautiful souvenirs in Caravanserai, an
authentic craft shop offering a curated
collection of the finest handmade items from
local skilled artisans.
Gastronomy
Plotted along the banks of the Nile, Luxor's
vibrant market scene is a good place to
immerse yourself in Egyptian cuisine, which
features delicacies such as rice-stuffed
vegetables, grape leaves and falafel made
from chickpeas. Heartier options include
kebabs with grilled chicken or turkey and
kofta—ground beef and lamb blended with
onions, garlic and spices like cardamom and
nutmeg. Shawarma is another delicious street
food consisting of heavily marinated chicken
or beef with vegetables.
Luxor Market, also known as "El Souk,"
located just a short walk from Luxor Temple,
stretches along several streets and alleyways,
creating a labyrinth of lively shops and stalls.
Here, the smell of fresh produce and aromatic
spices mingle with the sounds of animated
bartering between vendors and locals.
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