Egypt: 11 places to stay
Egypt : Cairo (3)
Le Riad, Old Cairo
A magical small hotel in the heart of old Cairo, with a sublime roof terrace for breakfast in the sun
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Villa Belle Epoque, Maadi
A colonial-style country house in a peaceful neighbourhood with great staff, a cool pool and a gorgeous garden
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Talisman Hotel, Central Cairo
Comfort and style go hand in hand at central Cairo's first boutique hotel, quirkily concealed in a downtown apartment block
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Egypt : Luxor & The Nile (3)
Al Moudira Hotel, Luxor
A sublime hotel on Luxor’s west bank with colourful architecture, flourishing gardens, stately rooms and an enormous pool
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Nour el Nil, Luxor
Sublime luxury awaits aboard these majestic sailboats, which float down the Nile in no great hurry, stopping at the sights others don’t see
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Steam Ship Sudan, Luxor
Follow in the footsteps of kings and movie stars and cruise the Nile on this graceful old boat, one of the first tourist ships to work the river
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Egypt : Red Sea & Sinai (2)
Dahab Paradise, Dahab
A cute hotel bang on the water with great prices, a happy vibe and some of the best diving in the Red Sea on your doorstep
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Sea Stars Apartments, Dahab
Sparkling self-catering apartments (sleeping 4-6) on the quiet side of town with sun loungers and sea views up on their roof terraces
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Egypt : Siwa & Desert (3)
Adrere Amellal, Siwa
A spectacular desert eco-lodge wrapped up in silence 5 miles out of town, with a pool in the palm groves and a night sky to amaze you
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Siwa Villa, Siwa
Beautifully renovated mud-brick house overlooking the ruined citadel in this small oasis, which sits on the edge of the Western Desert (sleeps 4-9)
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Albabenshal, Siwa Oasis
Expect breathtaking simplicity at this beautiful mud-brick hotel, which is built into the crumbling walls of the town’s ancient citadel
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