Luxor · Sports & events

Luxor's club plays in the Egyptian lower divisions from autumn to spring; entry costs a few pounds and the crowd is entirely local.

The marathon and half circuit the west bank temples in winter, starting in the dark near Hatshepsut's terrace with a small international field.

Sculls and eights train off the corniche at first light, and felucca crews race each other for pride whenever the wind sets up.

Balloon flights run at dawn year-round, and cycling the west bank canal roads between temples is the cheapest sport a visitor can join.