Unfinished Obelisk

The Four Seasons Resort, Sharm El Sheikh is a grand and luxurious hotel situated on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. With a huge range of facilities including a dive center and superb spa, it is perfect for both a romantic getaway or a luxury family vacation.

Four Seasons Hotel – Cairo at Nile Plaza is a luxury modern hotel offering first-class facilities and tranquillity in the heart of Cairo. Enjoy the rooftop swimming pool, luxurious spa, varied dining options and in-hotel art gallery.

Sanctuary Sun Boat IV has just 40 cabins and suites in total, with a chic art deco style. Offering three-, four- and 10-night itineraries, the boat sails between Luxor and Aswan offering guests the chance to explore the legendary sites along the Nile.

On the banks of the River Nile, The Nile Ritz-Carlton is a luxurious sanctuary in the heart of downtown Cairo. Guests can enjoy lavish spa treatments, attentive service and fine dining with panoramic city views.

The Sofitel Winter Palace is steeped in Egyptian history. Built in 1886, it has hosted world leaders throughout the years as well as notable figures such as Agatha Christie, and the 5th Earl of Carnavon while excavating Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is an opulent 19th century palace transformed into a luxury hotel. It occupies a prime location on the River Nile, and has a selection of restaurants and swimming pools which make it a haven for both families and couples.

Al Moudira is a luxury boutique property, situated on the West Bank of the Nile. It is a peaceful and stunning desert retreat away from the bustle of Luxor and is situated just outside a local village, giving guests a taste of rural Egyptian life.

The Mena House is a large and palatial hotel, situated in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. Its own rich and colorful history is reflected in its ornate interiors and it, without doubt, boasts the best view in Cairo.

An exclusive, luxury all-suite Egyptian resort on the Red Sea Coast, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh offers a fantastic standard of accommodation, world-class diving and impeccable service in peaceful surroundings outside Hurghada.

As you make your way between Luxor and Aswan, make a visit to Temple of Horus in Edfu as well as Kom Ombo, where you will find a huge temple dedicated to the God Sobek and Harocies.

Sail the Nile by felucca passing through sights such as Agha Khan Mausoleum, Kitchener's Island and ending at Elephantine Island.

The indigenous people of Upper (southern) Egypt and the north of Sudan are known as Nubians, and the Nubian Museum shows off the culture, history and art from ancient times until the present day. The building housing the museum is of local architecture.

For those with longer time, extend your felucca sail and drop off at the Botanical Garden for a stroll.

The Temple of Philae is a superb temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Understand the history of the famous Aswan Dam.