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Located in the business district in central Cairo, Sofitel El Gezirah is a 5-star luxury hotel with a private promenade along the Nile. This luxury hotel is situated close to the major city attractions including the Opera House, Tahrir Square, Museum of Islamic Ceramics and Cairo Tower. Owned by Sofitel Luxury Hotels, a chain of hotels managed by France based Accor Hospitality El Gezirah was fully renovated by famous interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon and re-opened in September 2007. Since then, the hotel has won several awards like Star Diamond Award, Best 5 star new hotel in MENA, etc.

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Rises along the bank of the Nile River, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is one of the top-ranked hotels in Africa and in the world. The hotel provides stunning views of the Nile and is within easy reach of the other-worldly sights of Cairo. Located in the middle of the cosmopolitan city of Cairo and surrounded by historical mansions, the hotel is an ideal place to stay for guests wishing to combine their stay in Cairo with a Nile cruise. Boasting a contemporary and sleek design, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo is considered as one of the most luxurious Cairo hotels.

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Lying in the shadow of one of the wonders of the world, the Mena House Oberoi is a five-star luxury property boasting extensive facilities and a warm Egyptian welcome. Built in 1869, the hotel is located only 700 metres from Great Pyramids of Giza. Surrounded by 40 acres of jasmine scented gardens, this palatial hotel is considered as one of the most luxurious and historic hotels in Egypt.

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Situated on the east bank of the Nile, Sofitel Winter Palace is a perfect destination for tourists looking for incredible sightseeing spots like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Built in 1886 during the reign of Queen Victoria, it is just a short distance from the Luxor and Karnak Temple Complex, and near to the Luxor Museum, Museum of Mummification. Located in a tropical garden, Winter Palace offers the mythical atmosphere with the modern decor comfort of a 5 star hotel.

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Built on the banks of the river Nile, guests have enjoyed the service and comfort. The five-star luxury hotel is housed in a Victorian building dating back to 1899 located in Aswan, Egypt. There are many great hotel, including Nubian Museum, Unfinished Obelisk, Mausoleum of the Aga Khan and Kitchener’s nearby are Aswan Bazaar and Monastery of St Simeon. Immortalized by Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile”, the hotel uniquely combines architectural styles from the East and the Victorian Era.

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Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt. Opening mid 2007, the hotel features Asian décor and a private sandy beach on the Mediterranean Sea. Set in an architectural landmark, Hotel San Stefano is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Alexandria. Edging the Mediterranean in a setting of legendary glamour, discover an intimate enclave within the stately Grand Plaza shopping and residential complex. With its central location, Four Seasons At San Stefano Hotel is the greatest choice for your stay at the city. Here you can enjoy a European spa, terraced restaurants facing the sea, and Alexandria’s finest service.

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Located in the area of Cairo called Mar Girgis, where many of the oldest Coptic churches and Jewish synagogues can be found, the Coptic Museum is a small museum hosting the world’s largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork. Founded by Marcus Simaika Pasha in 1910, the museum displays the history of Coptic Christianity in Egypt from its beginnings to the present day. It is a significant aspect of Egyptian history as its emergence marked the end of pagan religion and the birth of Islam in Egypt.

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Imagine yourself in one of the most beautiful and famous deep-sea diving paradises in the world. Situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm el Sheikh is recognized as the jewel of the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt. With 365 days of sunshine, amazing sandy beaches and beautiful coral reefs the resort attracts large numbers of visitors every year. Sharm El Sheikh gave the Red Sea an international reputation as one of the world’s most extraordinary diving destinations. This is a paradise for adventure lovers with diving, water sports, safaris and outstanding nightlife. In fact, with a huge variety of water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom.

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Le TK Restaurant is located in the Tsara Komba Lodge, Madagascar. Perched on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean, it offers splendid panoramic view of the bay and Madagascar’s Grande Terre Island. At lunchtime you often see fishermen paddling their dugouts past the beach. The cuisine served in the restaurant blends Eastern and Western spices and flavours and fish and fresh local produce take pride of place. All the products are exclusively bio.

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The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is an exclusive luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast. As a member of the “Leading Small Hotels of the World” it offers high standard of service and a luxury atmosphere. Situated on 48 acres with a private beach, it is an architectural marvel. Moorishly-inspired, the architecture reflects the traditional style of Egypt, resplendent with domes, arches, columns and private courtyards.

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