Located directly on the banks of the Nile, a 15-minute drive outside of Aswan, the Sonesta Nouba offers an exceptionally tranquil setting.
Reflecting the vibrant heritage of the region, the property is designed in a colourful Nubian style. There are just 45 spacious rooms, each featuring traditional domed ceilings and unique, handmade furniture and fabrics that lend an authentic character to the interiors. Every bedroom opens out onto its own private terrace, providing the perfect vantage point from which to sit back and watch the sunset over the Nile.
There is an outdoor swimming pool, steam room, gym and a crocodile pond (a traditional Nubian feature). Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served beneath the colourful domed ceilings of the main restaurant and drinks are served overlooking the Nile at the Crocodile Bar. For those wishing to explore the bustling markets and historic sights of the city centre, a shuttle bus into Aswan is available (payable locally).
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Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
Cairo and Giza, Egypt
deluxe
Located on the legendary Corniche overlooking the Nile and the island of Zamalek, the Four Seasons is just a short taxi ride from the Egyptian Museum and Cairo’s tourist centre. It is a magnificently imposing high-rise which dominates the Cairo skyline.
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Marriott Mena House
Cairo and Giza, Egypt
This historic hotel, synonymous with famous archaeological expeditions, has been welcoming guests since 1869. Located out at Giza in the shadow of the Great Pyramids, it is 30 minutes’ by car from downtown Cairo. The setting could not be more magical, 40 acres of relaxing jasmine-scented gardens surround the hotel with the Pyramids making a breath-taking backdrop.
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The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt
deluxe
Located 20 minutes’ drive from Hurghada airport, the Oberoi is an exclusive all-suite resort within its own 48 acres of gardens and courtyards overlooking a private sandy beach.
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Movenpick Resort Aswan
Aswan, Egypt
If you would like to stay a couple of days in Aswan, we can recommend the Movenpick Resort which is located opposite the city on Elephantine Island (a regular motorboat shuttle connects the two).
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M/S Oberoi Philae
Luxor, Egypt
The M/S Oberoi Philae is an extremely comfortable vessel. On the outside the boat is styled as a historic paddle steamer; however, the elegant interior combines teak panelling, parquet floors and contemporary furniture to create a luxurious atmosphere.
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M/S Oberoi Zahra
Luxor, Egypt
The M/S Oberoi Zahra is one of the most luxurious of the myriad vessels that cruise between Luxor and Aswan. There are just 25 spacious, contemporary style cabins and two suites that have panoramic terraces and private Jacuzzis.
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SB Feddya
Cairo and Giza, Egypt
For a more exclusive and authentic cruise along the Nile we can recommend sailing by dahabeya, the SB Feddya features just four individually-designed suites, each with a patio or balcony and panoramic views.
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Sonesta Nouba
Aswan, Egypt
superior
Located directly on the banks of the Nile, a 15-minute drive outside of Aswan, the Sonesta Nouba offers an exceptionally tranquil setting.
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Sofitel el Gezirah
Cairo and Giza, Egypt
superior
Occupying the southernmost tip of Gezira island in the centre if the Nile, the Sofitel is within easy walking distance of the Opera House and the Egyptian Museum.
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M/S Sunray
Luxor, Egypt
Fresh from a recent renovation, the elegantly-styled MS Sunray has 62 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms featuring large panoramic windows for stunning views of the Nile.
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Cairo & Hurghada
Cairo and Giza, Sahl Hasheesh
For those who have already explored the tombs and temples of Upper Egypt...
10 night price from £5,698 per person
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Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada
Cairo and Giza, Luxor, Sahl Hasheesh
Beginning in the capital, stay for three nights at the iconic Mena House Hotel, in the shadow of the Great Pyramid at Giza, from where you will explore the pyramids, Sphinx and some of the highlights of the 120,000 relics in the Egy...
9 night price upon request
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Luxor, Aswan and The Nile
Luxor, Aswan
The Nile is the lifeblood which flows through the length of Egypt and has defined its civilisations since antiquity. This holiday combines a cruise on the Nile itself with a stay at two of Egypt’s most famous hotels, the Victorian Old Winter Palace in Luxor and the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan.
7 night price on request
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The Oldie Trip to Egypt
Cairo and Giza, Luxor
With the long-awaited opening of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt has returned to the top of many discerning travellers’ wish lists recently, and there has never been a better time to visit.
9 nights price from £5979 per person
Departs: 30 Jan 2027
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Ancient Egypt & The Nile Valley
Cairo and Giza, Luxor, Aswan
The Nile Valley was the cradle of early civilisation, where a sophisticated society created some of the world’s most enduring monuments – from the Pyramids and Sphinx, to the great temples at Karnak, Luxor and Aswan and the extraordinary tombs etched into the Valley of the Kings.
9 nights price from £6998 per person
Departs: 11 Oct 2027
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Scientific Pioneers of the Ancient World, Cairo and Alexandria: Egypt
Cairo and Giza
Ancient Egypt was one of the most scientifically advanced civilisations on Earth in its prime. The people of ancient Egypt developed technology, architecture, engineering and astronomy practices that went unmatched for thousands of years. Remarkably, a great deal of this legacy remains to the present day, and recent investment, including the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum, means there has never been a better time to visit.
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