Suggested Accommodation
Le Meridien Pyramids, Cairo
The closest you'll get to ancient Egypt, this colourful hotel has unrivalled views of the Pyramids of Giza. Secluded among landscaped gardens, the resort offers a variety of international restaurants, including the Nubian Village, and its superb pool has waterfalls and underwater massage. Cairo's city centre is just 15 minutes' drive away.
Each of the 536 rooms have a bath and shower as well as individual climate control, telephone, internet access, satellite television, minibar and hairdryer. Upgraded room types (supps per person per night from): Pyramid View room £13 Single Standard room £21
Facilities: 4 Restaurants & 3 cafes
2 Bars
Coffee Shop
Outdoor heated swimming pool
Children's pool
Shopping arcade
Health club with gym, sauna, whirlpool and massage services
Beauty salon
2 Floodlit tennis courts
Table tennis
Children's playground
24-hour room service
Babysitting available. )
- Giza
Best for: All
Unrivalled views of the Great Pyramids
Great location
Fabulous swimming pools
Sonesta St George, Luxor
Located in the heart of ancient Luxor, within easy reach of local attractions, this modern hotel lies on the banks of the Nile with open views across the water. The marble lobby is cool and luxurious, whilst the interior decor is contemporary in design, and all rooms provide a river view.
All rooms have double or twin beds, air-conditioning, bathroom with bath and shower, television, mini-fridge, safe, 24 Hour room service and hairdryer
Standard rooms have a balcony with a side river view. Upgraded room types (supps per person per night from): Front Nile View rooms £11 have a balcony with a full river view. Single Standard room £10.
A fine selection of restaurants including Italian and Oriental
2 Bars including swim-up bar
Coffee shop
Freshwater swimming pool (heated in the winter)
Sun terrace
Fully equipped health and fitness centre including sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and massage room
Children's pool and activities
Pool table
Outdoor cinema
Shopping arcade
Bank
ATM cash machines.)
- 5 nights from £559
Location: Central Luxor, riverside
Transfer (approx): 20 minutes
Number of rooms: 224
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Cairo & Luxor Twin Centre Holidays
Combine the exciting bustle of Egypt’s capital and her Great Pyramids of Giza with the world’s biggest outdoor museum with our Cairo and Luxor twin centre holidays.
In the exciting bustle of Cairo, your senses go into overdrive as you absorb the unique atmosphere of Egypt’s vibrant capital. Home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, standing as monuments to the ancient world. Wander through narrow alleyways lined with colourful bazaars, scented by shisha pipes and coffee houses and feel the buzz of a city that never sleeps.
After discovering all that Cairo has to offer, visit the land of the pharaohs and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. You can see the Temple of Karnak and the Avenue of the Sphinxes in all their glory – discover why the temples in and around Luxor have become known as the biggest outdoor museum in the world.
Cairo (3 nights) + Luxor (4 nights)
Holiday Destination Highlights
Cairo:
- Historic sights
- Great Pyramids of Giza
- Banks of the Nile
- Lively street markets and bazaars
- Coffee houses
- Evening dinner cruises on the Nile
Luxor:
- Gate to Egypt’s ancient world
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Karnak
- Banks of the Nile
- The biggest outdoor museum in the world
- High standard hotels at reasonable prices