Colossi of Memnon

The two Colossi of Memnon statues represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III (c1390 – 1352 BC). They are 18 metres tall and are each cut from a single piece of stone. They weight about 1000 tonnes each and are usually the first thing you see on a tour of the West Bank in Luxor in Egypt. They are located at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, which is currently under excavation. The reason why they are dedicated to Memnon is due to this being a tourist attraction in the Graeco-Roman era. Statues were attributed to Memnon, the African king who was killed by Achilles in the Trojan War. 

Itineraries

Simply Egypt

Cairo - Aswan - Luxor  

This five-night Egyptian sojourn is for those who want a short snapshot of Egyptian culture and history. Combine Cairo and a short Nile cruise before flying home.

5 days from £1500 p. p.

Oberoi Philae & the Red Sea

Cairo - Aswan - Luxor - Hurghada  

From the desert oasis of the Sahara to the myriad of fish and coral in the Red Sea, Egypt is an eternal land of contrast, mystery, intrigue, and romance. This delightful suggested itinerary combines Cairo, a Nile cruise on the Oberoi Philae & the Red Sea. 

11 days from £4450 p. p.

Boutique Egypt

Cairo - Luxor - Aswan  

Explore Egypt on this privately-guided suggested itinerary combining Cairo, Luxor and Aswan without taking a cruise along the Nile.

10 days from £3350 p. p.

Egypt & Jordan Tour

Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea  

Delve into timeless antiquity in undoubtedly two of the world’s most historically rich destinations, Egypt & Jordan. 

16 days from £3465 p. p.

Oberoi Zahra Cruise

Cairo - Luxor - Aswan  

The Oberoi Zahra is unquestionably one of Egypt’s most luxurious and iconic Nile cruises. You'll cruise along the Nile, being looked after by the finest Egyptologists. Stay in fabulous cabins and relishing world-class cuisine and spa treatments.

11 days from £3795 p. p.

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Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

$ $ $ $ $ Nile Cruises  

The Sonesta Amirat is one of the most luxurious traditional Dahabiya’s to cruise along the Nile Valley between Aswan and Luxor in Egypt.

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Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer

$ $ $ $ $ Luxor  

The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer is one of the most luxurious boats to cruise down the Nile. With just 32 cabins, the Nile Adventurer offers an intimate, elegant Egyptian experience.

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Acamar Cruise

Acamar Cruise

$ $ $ $ $ Nile Cruises  

The 49-cabin Acamar Cruise is an elegant cruise ship operating between Luxor and Aswan along the Nile Valley in Egypt. 

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Sonesta Star Goddess

Sonesta Star Goddess

$ $ $ $ $ Luxor  

The all-suite Sonesta Star Goddess is one of the finest ships that cruise the Nile, and with just 33 suites with balconies, offers an intimate and refined Nile Cruise.

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Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

$ $ $ $ $ Luxor  

The Hilton Luxor is a luxury contemporary resort directly in the banks of the River Nile in Luxor, Egypt.

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The Oberoi Zahra

The Oberoi Zahra

$ $ $ $ $ Aswan  

The Oberoi Zahra offers a truly luxurious cruise down the Nile with all the trimmings. Oberoi Zahra now offers both shorter 3-4 night cruises, but also longer 7-night cruises for those who like to take things more slowly.

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Al Moudira

Al Moudira

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Al Moudira is one of the most characterful hotels in Egypt. It is a quintessential Arabian retreat – a laid-back bolthole from which to explore the cultural delights of Luxor.

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Old Winter Palace

Old Winter Palace

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The iconic Old Winter Palace was used Egyptian Royal Family as their winter base and is positioned right on the banks of the River Nile in Luxor.

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