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Where to go in Egypt

There's something for everyone in the Land of the Pharaohs. Culture vultures can gnaw on the evidence of some of the most advanced and sophisticated ancient civilsations in the world in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, all of which dovetail beautifully with the beautiful beaches and superb diving of the Red Sea Coast. A very favourable climate all helps make this a fab destination:

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Nile river cruise
Middle East > Egypt > Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
The river Nile has always been the lifeblood of Egypt, flowing as it does from south to north for the entire length of this otherwise barren country.
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Middle East > Egypt > Pyramids and the Red Sea
Pyramids and the Red Sea
Still one of the classic destinations, Egypt is a long-standing Original Travel favourite. Cairo may be a little on the hectic side, but with...
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Siwa overview
Middle East > Egypt > Siwa and the Western Desert
Siwa and the Western Desert
Weird and wonderful landscapes and oasis towns seemingly unchanged for centuries. Welcome to one of the world's most Original destinations.
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Steam Ship Sudan on the Nile
Middle East > Egypt > Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
Steam Ship Sudan
Possibly one of the most memorable boating experiences in the world, the Steam Ship Sudan is an authentic 19th century steamer which takes guests...
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oberoi philae spa
Middle East > Egypt > Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
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The Oberoi Zahra
The Oberoi Zahra is one of two boats in the Oberoi’s Nile cruiser fleet and is an incredibly luxurious way to see the ancient sites of Egypt.
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Middle East > Egypt > Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
Al Moudira
Step back in time and soak up the atmosphere in the only palace on the Nile’s west bank.
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Middle East > Egypt > Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
Mövenpick Resort Aswan
The Mövenpick Resort Aswan has an unparalleled position on an island in the middle of the Nile near Aswan. The 230 spacious modern decorated...
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Mayfair decking
Middle East > Egypt > Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
MS Mayfair
A cruise without the crowds – the MS Mayfair has all of the benefits of a larger ship, just with less people, the most knowledgeable guides...
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
The hotel is built in the Nubian desert on a shelf of pink granite overlooking the Nile opposite Elephantine island.
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Middle East > Egypt > Pyramids and the Red Sea
Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
The Oberoi at Sahl Hasheesh is a luxurious, all-suite resort on Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
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Middle East > Egypt > Pyramids and the Red Sea
Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh
Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, the Four Seasons Resort at Sharm el Sheikh provides luxurious accommodation and a first class...
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Mena House
Mena House is the great, colonial era hotel of Cairo, with an incomparable setting in the shadow of the pyramids at Giza, 10 miles from the city...
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Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Set on the banks of the Nile, the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza is a stylish and contemporary hotel.
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Kempinski Soma Bay
Built to resemble a Moorish fortress, and promising “European hospitality with an Egyptian flavour”, the Soma Bay resort from the tried-and-tested...
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Middle East > Egypt > Siwa and the Western Desert
Adrere Amellal
Located some 10 miles from the magical oasis town of Siwa and at the base of a huge white monolith known, unsurprisingly, as the White Mountain,...
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Middle East > Egypt > Siwa and the Western Desert
Al Tarfa Desert Sanctuary
Al Tarfa Desert Sanctuary Lodge & Spa is a lovely eco-resort in the equally lovely oasis settlement of Dakhla, the gateway to the White Desert.
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