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Enter the hallowed grounds where King Fouad held court and Agatha Christie found solace over cocktails: a voyage into the fabled 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. Amidst the Nubian Desert's embrace, perched along the Nile's shores, facing Elephantine Island, this regal edifice rests upon a blush granite precipice, gazing over the undulating currents of the world's most majestic river. With a history that echoes with the footsteps of monarchs and diplomats, this resplendent hotel serves as a haven for romantic escapades and a haven for intimate summits and corporate rendezvous. Within its opulent halls, stories of royalty and luminaries intertwine, painting a tableau that captures the heart and soul of an era gone by. Nestled atop a blush-hued granite perch, gazing over the Nile towards Elephantine Island, this Egyptian gem exudes an irresistible old-world charm. With an Oriental allure, the hotel swiftly earned its legendary status in the hospitality realm upon its inauguration in 1889. Behind its Victorian façade, the hotel's authentic allure persists, inviting you into a historic lobby adorned with gleaming marble floors and soaring Islamic arches. Within the embrace of this storied haven, the Old Palace Wing presents 76 rooms and suites, while the contemporary Nile Wing complements with an additional 62 rooms and suites. Each space is a tapestry woven with tradition and modernity, a harmonious symphony echoing the passage of time.
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Nestled along the Nile River, amidst lush tropical gardens and the echoes of ancient temples, the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor stands as a historic sanctuary, embracing Luxor with unparalleled hospitality. Marrying opulent colonial design with the grandeur of Pharaonic era, this palace exudes an enchanting narrative in a setting of romance. Since 1886, this five-star haven has been the cherished haven for luminaries and dignitaries, retaining its allure for today's cultural and political elite. With Egypt's renowned attractions and cultural landmarks mere steps away, the hotel becomes a gateway to exploration and delight. 104 guestrooms and suites offer a haven of comfort complimented with massive picture windows revealing sweeping views of the Nile River, the ancient Valley of the Kings and the bougainvillea-dotted botanical gardens surrounding the property. It boasts a variety of dining experiences that cater to both refined and casual tastes. Among refreshing pools and a dedication to unrivalled service, the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor stands not just as a place to stay, but as a treasure in itself, resonating with authenticity and splendour.
Book a rendezvous with the idyllic, lightheartedly floating above the benthos transversing the Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard the Mövenpick MS Hamees—one of the most enormous and best-appointed vessels on the River Nile. The craft, an exhibit of human ingenuity, is balkanized into 72 expansive and contemporarily-designed cabins featuring gigantic panoramic or marine windows for lucid, mind-liberating gazes of interest-drawing monuments, AC, 2 twin beds or a queen-size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, Satellite LCD TVs, 2 life jackets, minibar, hair dryer, and internet WiFi. Travel to worlds undiscovered in the pages of books at the Reading and Playroom, or soak in the swimming pool as you absorb the warm, placating rays of the resplendent morning sun. Surprise your tastebuds with sumptuous meals from breakfast to dinner at Main Restaurant, or cushion the heat of the blistering sun, sipping on cool beverages at Lounge Bar. Beverages are at your behest and can be paired with tasty snacks as you relax at Sun Deck, watching the mind-blowing remnants of ancient Egypt glide by. A personalised recreational package is available, and features a cocktail reception, an oriental show, a fancy dress Galabeya party, and a daily DJ. Escape blandness, plunging into animated tranquillity aboard this majestic vessel of peregrination.