as Thebes it was described by Homer as "the hundred-gated city." Its later name, al-Uqsur, means "City of the Palaces." Testaments to a desire for immortality, built for eternity in sandstone and granite, the temples, tombs and palaces still stand, surrounded by souks and luxury hotels. On the east bank of the Nile, in the City of the Living, Luxor and Karnak Temples greet the sunrise. The sunset on the west bank throws shadows through the City of the Dead: the Tombs of the Nobles, the…

one ruler named Mentuhotep, meaning Montu is satisfied, took the prenomen of Nebhepetre, and it is he who is credited with once again reuniting all Egypt under one ruler, and beginning the 11th Dynasty, what Egyptologists call the Middle Kingdom. Nebhepetre ruled for 51 years, and built the temple at Deir el-Bahri that most likely served as the inspiration for the later and larger temple built next to it by Hatshepsut in the 18th Dynasty.

Once again Thebes declined politically, as…

Hurghada is one of the most attractive destinations in Egypt. It is a place full of surprises and rich cultural and historical heritage. Pretty much as all the country of Egypt. Visiting Hurghada will bring you an unforgettable vacation. It is a place which is full of tourists coming to spend a great holiday. There are many resorts that will fit your budget, no matter if you are looking for a luxury holiday or you are traveling on a budget. The history of this destination is something you…

Once a small fishing village, this is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt. And with good reason. You can’t beat this area for sunshine, sand and atmosphere. Enjoy it from the comfort of our family holiday villas in Hurghada, or treat yourself to one of our all inclusive hotels. In Hurghada town, among the mosques, bazaars and narrow streets, you’ll discover a glimpse of authentic Egypt.

You’ll find an amazing range of hotels in Hurghada, Egypt. All of our low…

Simply step outside any five-star hotel, and take the taxi which awaits at the doorstep to anywhere you'd want to go in Cairo. Unfortunately, there is perhaps no more expensive way to get about in this great city. Common taxis are much more affordable, and better yet, take the longer trips on the metro and leave the taxis for short hops.



There are three main types of taxis in Cairo. The first type is the old black and white taxis. These have no meter, and the price of the trip…

Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst…

The Sonesta Collection of hotels, resorts, and cruise ships offers upscale accommodations to savvy travelers in select locations throughout the world. When you travel to any of our locations, you will find we have let the outside culture in. We have taken the best kept secrets of each individual area and made them our own.

A variety of special services and facilities are available on the Sonesta Moon Goddess, known as one of the best Nile cruise ships. These amenities include…

It goes without saying that Hurghada is a notorious diving location for scuba divers worldwide. Its comfortable weather is ideal for many varieties of rare fish. Daily excursions are available where you can witness colorful species, hard and soft coral, whale sharks, mantas, moray eels, turtles, dolphins, napoleons, tuna, including renowned wreck graveyards such as the one at Sha'ab Abu Nahas. Giftun Island, the second biggest island of the Red Sea, is a picture perfect destination, known…

Much of the rating of Nile River Cruisers comes from the size of their cabins, and most average mainline tourist boats have relatively small cabins compared to hotels. In fact, most average cruisers have rooms no larger than enough to hold one or two beds, a night stand and a dresser, along with a small private bath. Rarely is there enough room for a table and chairs, as one finds in most hotel rooms. Of course, people are really not expected to spend too much time locked away in their…