After a day spent in the heat looking at the wonderful historical sights, there can surely be nothing better than coming back to one of the welcoming luxury hotels in Egypt, with every kind of pampering and amenity available to enhance the pleasure of the trip.
Luxury Hotels Cairo
Most luxury 5 star hotels in Cairo compare very favorably with hotels in Europe or the US. There are luxury hotel chains that operate in Egypt such as the Four Seasons luxury hotels, where one can expect the same standards as anywhere else in the world, with similar pricing.
There are a number of desert, eco lodges appearing in Egypt, which provide the traveler with unusual, different experience at the same time providing high standards of accommodation and food.
One of these, the Adrere Amellal found at the oasis at Siwa (thought to be the burial area of Alexander the Great).
The area is said to be one of the calmest and most beautiful places in Egypt to unwind. Set against a backdrop of craggy mountains, with desert scenes and salt lakes nearby, the hotel offers plenty in the way of exceptional food, lovely rooms and excursions into the Sahara desert, Shali fortress and trips to see traditional silver jewelry makers at work.
Hotels Along the Nile
The Al Moudira is a 5 star hotel located on the west bank of the Nile (from whence Egypt's historical sites can be seen) and is described as a hotel of elegance, with antiques, sculpted columns and hand painted works of art gracing its walls. The hotel lies 4 kilometres away from the valley of the Kings. Rooms and suites are exceptionally spacious and special hotel deals can be found out of peak tourist season.
Red sea hotels and resorts are more plentiful and tend to cater more for families or package getaways. However, small luxury hotels can be found which cater for those who do not like crowds of holiday makers.
The advantage of choosing a hotel next to the Red Sea, such as Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is that the holiday maker can combine a sea side vacation with spectacular snorkeling and diving opportunities (scientists declared the red sea to be one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World in 1989), along with excursions to the Red sea mountains in the east and Nile valley to the west. Safaris are generally offered into the Eastern desert with its beautiful landscapes and, as one visitor put it, "You can hear the stars at night".
Choosing a luxury hotel Egypt will not disappoint a traveler to this part of the world- indeed many visitors return every year after their first taste of this wonderful destination.
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