Should you visit Luxor or Turin (Torino)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Turin (Torino)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Turin (Torino)?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
Turin (Torino)
The first capital of modern Italy, Turin now serves as the capital of Italy's Piedmont region, making up the northwestern part of the country. Famous for hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and today known as the World Book Capital, the city is also characterized by grand baroque architecture, palaces, churches, museums, and art galleries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
Which place is cheaper, Turin (Torino) or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Turin (Torino) is $221. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Luxor and Turin (Torino) in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Turin (Torino)? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here:
Luxor Hotel Prices and
Turin (Torino) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
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Private transfer from/to Luxor train station:
$5.00
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Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor:
$6.00
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"Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel":
$6.00
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Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel:
$6.65
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Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Any Hotel in Luxor:
$6.90
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Luxor Airport to Aswan, Hurghada Transfer pickup/drop off 1 Way:
$7.00
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Luxor Airport Departure: Convenient Private Hotel Transfer:
$7.00
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Private Transfer From/To Luxor International Airport:
$7.00
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Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotel:
$7.02
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Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels:
$7.50
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Airport Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels:
$8.36
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Transfer from Luxor Airport or Hotel:
$9.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turin (Torino)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Turin (Torino):
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Torino Outlet Village Shopping Day private transfer from Turin:
$36
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Arrival Transfer Turin Airport TRN to Turin City by Van or Car:
$69
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Departure by Van or Car from Transfer Turin to Turin Airport TRN:
$69
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Private Direct Transfer From Turin to Milan:
$281
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Private Transfer from Turin City to Milan Airport/City by Sedan:
$268
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Sestriere/Val Chisone to Turin Airport (TRN) - Departure Transfer:
$234
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Turin Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$131
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Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Breuil-Cervinia - Arrival Transfer:
$234
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Turin (Torino)?
Prices for flights to both Turin (Torino) and Luxor change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food
Meals for one day
Luxor $16
Turin (Torino) $87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
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Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor:
$19
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Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Lunch or Dinner:
$21
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Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing:
$31
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Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor:
$36
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2 Hour Cooking Session with Family in Luxor:
$40
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Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour:
$50
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Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca :
$64
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Private Romantic Dinner with Fallucca Sail boat on the Nile Luxor:
$70
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Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor:
$78
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private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat:
$86
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Cooking Class & Soulful Egyptian Farmer Experience in Luxor:
$120
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Turin (Torino)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Turin (Torino).
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Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better:
$78
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Piedmontese Dinner with Local Wine Tasting in winebar:
$84
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Turin, food tour, taste our tradition.:
$93
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Cooking with chocolate in Langhe, Roero, Monferrato.:
$96
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking:
$102
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Casale Monferrato with Show Cooking:
$102
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Turin Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine:
$118
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Private Piedmontese Cooking Course in Treiso with Meal:
$143
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Italian Cooking Class and Dinner at a Chef's House in Turin:
$145
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Turin Cooking Class: Iconic Recipe & Tasting at Local's Home:
$154
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Langhe: Cooking Class at Local's Home near Alba :
$173
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Saluzzo:
$173
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)
$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two
$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two
$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca:
$5.00
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Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City :
$6.00
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Historical Day Tour To Luxor And Mummification Museums:
$8.00
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Day Tour To Habu Temple Valley Of Workers And Queens:
$8.00
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Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment:
$8.00
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Luxor Day Tour: Explore Dendara & Abydos Temples:
$8.19
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Private Half-Day Tour: Exploring Luxor's East Bank:
$8.50
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Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon:
$9.00
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Half Day Tour: Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut Temple and Memnon:
$9.00
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Private Guided Tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples:
$9.00
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Explore Luxor in amazing City Tour, Horse carriage :
$9.00
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Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private):
$9.00
Tours and Activities in Turin (Torino)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Turin (Torino) are as follows:
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Museo delle Langhe Entrance Ticket:
$9.65
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Wine and Typical Product Tasting Tour:
$18
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Chocolate Made in Piedmont: Guided Tour with Tastings:
$22
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Guided tour of the Alpacas in the Educational Farm:
$22
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City Sightseeing Turin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$23
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Luci d'Artista City Tour:
$23
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Serravalle Outlet Shopping Mall Shuttle Bus - Return ticket:
$30
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Wine Experience of Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte :
$38
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Turin Highlights Small-group Walking Tour:
$42
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Torino Magica® Evening Tour:
$42
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Sightseeing walking tour of Turin:
$42
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Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Royal Palace of Turin Group Tour:
$43
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Turin (Torino)
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Turin (Torino):
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Winery tour and wine tasting in Agliano Terme:
$22
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Private Winery and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting :
$24
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Tour and Wine tasting of Agliano Wines:
$30
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2 Hours Guided Tour and Wine Tasting in the Heart of Roero:
$42
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Organic Wine Tasting in Monferrato:
$42
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Monferrato (Asti province): Barbera Wine Tasting Experience:
$46
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Unique wine tasting at Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta:
$48
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Wine Tasting near Royal Palace of Turin:
$54
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Discover Turin between art and wine tastings:
$59
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Monferrato (Asti): Wine Tour with light lunch picnic in the vineyards:
$60
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The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience:
$82
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Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba:
$94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Turin (Torino), we can see that Turin (Torino) is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Turin (Torino) is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Turin (Torino) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turin (Torino) than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Turin (Torino) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Turin (Torino)?
Turin (Torino) has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Turin (Torino), keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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