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Egypt Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Things to do and Nile Cruises
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items Having traveled to Egypt twice, we’ve learned that the best places to stay are a mix of true luxury and unforgettable locations. In this guide, you’ll find everything from iconic 5-star spots like the Four Seasons and Hilton Luxor to that charming, o...
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Best Luxury Hotels in Cairo, Egypt: Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Giza, Egypt for Pyramid Views
Best Things to Do in Cairo, Giza and Beyond
Where to Stay in Luxor, Egypt: Five-Star Luxury Hotels
Best Things to Do in Luxor
Nile Cruises in Egypt: Luxury to Affordable
Best Luxury Hotels in Cairo, Egypt: Where to Stay
Luxury Cairo hotels we personally experienced, from romantic Nile River stays to a convenient modern property connected to one of the city’s largest shopping centers.
We loved the romantic elegance and exceptional service at this Nile-side hotel. Our spacious one-bedroom suite had a powder room and a large balcony with spectacular river views. The beautiful pool and thoughtful Four Seasons staff made this one of o... Expedia Partner - earns commissions.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza - Elegant Luxury
Our Diplomatic Suite was spacious and elegant, featuring a large bedroom, separate living and dining areas, and a private balcony overlooking the Botanical Gardens, with distant views of the pyramids. Compared with Nile Plaza, the hotel has a slightl...
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence
On our second visit to Cairo, we stayed at this beautiful modern hotel near Cairo International Airport. It is an excellent choice for business travelers and anyone looking for a convenient, comfortable stay in Cairo. We loved the extensive breakfast...
Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis
Where to Stay in Giza, Egypt for Pyramid Views
For an unforgettable Egypt experience, spend at least one night in Giza with the pyramids right outside your window. We selected this cute little boutique hotel for the extraordinary view… rooftop terrace overlooking the pyramids, and proximity to th...
We chose this hotel it for one unforgettable reason: the Pyramids of Giza. The rooms are fairly simple, yet the rooftop terrace offers an incredible Giza Pyramids view and places you remarkably close to the ancient complex. We enjoyed evening drinks ...
Panorama Pyramids Inn - Giza
Best Things to Do in Cairo, Giza and Beyond
These three tours were among the highlights of our time in Egypt and offered completely different ways to experience its pyramids. We explored the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx at sunrise with an Egyptologist guide, breakfast and a camel ride; raced...
This Pyramid Quad Bike Adventure was one of the most exciting experiences of our Egypt trip! We started very early in the morning and rode through the surrounding desert, powering up and down sandy hills and mounds with incredible views of the pyrami...
Giza: Pyramids Quad Bike Adventure with Optional Camal Ride
This sunrise tour is a wonderful way to experience the Giza Pyramids before the day becomes too busy. We were picked up from the Four Seasons in comfortable, air-conditioned transportation and guided through the entire pyramid complex by a knowledgea...
Sunrise Pyramid Guided Tour With Camel Ride & Breakfast
Our Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour was an amazing journey through some of Egypt’s most important ancient sites. We were picked up from the Four Seasons Nile Plaza in Cairo, traveled with a guide and had our entrance tickets and return transportati... *UNESCO and Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities spells it as Saqqara, but the spelling Sakkara is also used
Cairo: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Pyramids Trip
This private Cairo tour was one of the best ways we found to experience the city’s remarkable history, religious heritage and local culture in a single day. We were picked up directly from the Four Seasons in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and ac...
Cairo: Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Private Tour
Where to Stay in Luxor, Egypt: Five-Star Luxury Hotels
These five-star Luxor hotels offer comfort, beautiful surroundings and a relaxing place to return to after exploring the area’s ancient sites. We personally stayed at the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa and loved the experience; the remaining hotels are carefully researched recommendations offering some of Luxor’s best luxury accommodations.
We've stayed at this luxury resort twice, and its amazing Nile-side location makes every visit feel magical. The beautiful waterfront pools overlook Luxor’s West Bank, the staff are wonderfully attentive, and our private dinner overlooking the river ...
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Elegant Nile-side luxury in Luxor Set directly on the Nile in a prime Luxor location, this elegant hotel offers rooms and suites with balconies or terraces overlooking the city, courtyard, river or distant mountains. Dining choices include Nubian, Le...
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Researched luxury option: A relaxing Nile-side retreat Beautiful Nile views enhance meals at the hotel’s Italian and Japanese restaurants. Relax beside the resort-style pool while attentive staff serve drinks at sunset, or arrange a private felucca s...
Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor
Researched luxury option: This distinctive West Bank retreat feels more like an elegant country estate than a conventional hotel. Ten intimate courtyards, lush palm gardens, individually styled rooms and a tranquil pool create a romantic escape near ...
Al Moudira Hotel Luxor
Researched luxury option: Set on a spacious Nile island outside central Luxor, this five-star resort emphasizes relaxation with landscaped grounds, multiple pools, a full-service spa and outdoor dining. Guests frequently praise the roomy accommodatio...
Jolíe Ville Resort Spa Kings Island Luxor
Best Things to Do in Luxor
Luxor is home to some of Egypt’s most extraordinary ancient sites, spread across both the East and West Banks of the Nile. A private full-day highlights tour is one of the best ways to experience the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, Ka...
This private full-day tour was one of the highlights of our time in Luxor. We were picked up directly from the Hilton Luxor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle—an absolute necessity in the Egyptian heat—and spent the day exploring the extraordinary...
Luxor: Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights Tour with Pickup
Nile Cruises in Egypt: Luxury to Affordable
Sailing the Nile from Luxor to Aswan is one of Egypt’s most memorable experiences. We’ve included the cruise we personally sailed on and recommend, along with a more luxurious option and a more budget-friendly choice, so you can find the experience t...
We sailed from Luxor to Aswan aboard the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily, and it was one of the loveliest experiences of our time in Egypt. Our spacious cabin had a comfortable king-size bed, a generously sized bathroom and large panoramic windows that allow...
Movenpick Royal Lily Nile CRUISE
The Steigenberger Legacy is one of our recommended luxury Nile cruise options for travelers looking for an upscale alternative between Luxor and Aswan. Although this is not the ship we personally sailed on, we selected it based on its established Ste...
Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise
The City and Sea Adonis is one of our recommended five-star Nile cruise options for travelers seeking a more upscale journey between Luxor and Aswan. Although we did not personally sail aboard this ship, its spacious accommodations, private balconies...
City and Sea Adonis Nile Cruise
For travelers looking for a more affordable four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, the Aurora is a researched midrange option worth considering. The ship offers air-conditioned river-view cabins, full-board dining, an outdoor pool, a rooftop sun...
4 Nights Aurora Nile Cruise Full Board
Where to Stay in Aswan, Egypt: Luxury, Nubian Charm & Wellness
Aswan offers several distinctive places to stay, from historic luxury to Nubian-inspired hospitality and a wellness-focused retreat. Our top recommendation is the legendary Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, which we seriously considered before choos...
Researched luxury option: Formerly Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, this legendary hotel is now operated by Mandarin Oriental. Set above the Nile overlooking Elephantine Island, it combines historic architecture, elegant interiors, gardens and beautiful ...
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract - now operated by Mandarin Oriental
Researched luxury option: Located outside central Aswan in a quieter Nile-side setting, this contemporary hotel offers river views, an outdoor pool, poolside bar, restaurant and fitness facilities. Early guest feedback strongly praises the peaceful l...
Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan
Researched Retreat: A wellness retreat in New Aswan Set in New Aswan on the western side of the Nile, this wellness-focused retreat combines river-view rooms with four outdoor pools and a poolside bar. Hydrotherapy, body treatments, deep-tissue massage, yoga, fitness fa...
MGM Wellness Clinic
Best Things to Do in Aswan, Egypt
Aswan offers an unforgettable combination of ancient history, Nubian culture and beautiful Nile scenery. These are three experiences we personally enjoyed and highly recommend: a private day trip to the extraordinary temples of Abu Simbel, a traditio...
Abu Simbel is absolutely extraordinary and well worth the journey from Aswan. We left early in the morning and were picked up directly from our hotel in a clean, comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle—something you will truly appreciate in the ...
From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car
Sailing along the Nile in a traditional felucca was such a peaceful and memorable experience. We were picked up from our hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and taken to the harbor, where we met our felucca captain and boarded the boat. A...
Aswan: Felucca Ride on The Nile River with an Egyptian Meal
This tour is a wonderful way to experience several of Aswan’s most important historical and cultural highlights in one day. One of our favorite stops was the beautiful Philae Temple. Reaching it is part of the experience—you take a small motorboat ac...
Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village