On This Trip
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara
- See the sound and light show at Philae Temple, Aswan
- Explore the West Bank at Luxor
Amongst the comfortable hotels of Egypt, there is seldom much character - most have been built within the last few decades by international chains, and so have little local flavour. However there are one or two noticeable exceptions. The Mena House is a grand former hunting lodge and has a superb location beneath the pyramids, and the Old Cataract is in a similar vein, built by a former ruler in wonderful Moorish style right next to the prettiest section of the Nile in Aswan. Al Moudira, in Luxor, is newer but built in traditional Arab style by a charming Lebanese lady, and the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is also new, but is full of graceful arches, traditional domes and every comfort you could ever hope for.
Extensions
Instead of spending time at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, you could relax in Sharm El Sheikh. From here you can extend your trip with visits to St Catherine’s and across into Jordan to see Petra. Alternatively, you can combine this itinerary with a cruise on Lake Nasser, one of the most relaxing and spectacular ways to spend time in Egypt.
Places Visited
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