Four Seasons at the First Residence

Cairo, Egypt

The Four Seasons at the First Residence sits on the banks of the Nile River, flanked by the Giza Zoo and set just a short drive from the center of historic Cairo.  This contemporary hotel offers three restaurants and lounges, a large, fourth-floor outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa with massage treatments, three-level shopping complex, laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi access.  Elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, Nespresso machine, TV, and phone.

Number of nights: 5

Mövenpick Resort Aswan

Aswan, Egypt

Sitting on Elephantine Island in the middle of the timeless Nile, Mövenpick Resort Aswan offers privacy and tranquility with the convenience of staying just feet from some of Egypt’s greatest treasures.  The sprawling resort offers four restaurants, three bars, tropical gardens and terraces, tennis court, fitness center, game room, expansive outdoor swimming pool, laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi access.  Each air-conditioned guest room has a view of the Nile, and all include private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, minibar, TV, and phone.

Number of nights: 2

Steigenberger Nile Palace

Luxor, Egypt

The Steigenberger Nile Palace sits on the banks of the Nile, in the heart of the city’s historic center and a short drive from the Temple of Luxor.  The 285-room hotel features four restaurants and three bars; fitness center; spa with sauna, steam bath, and massage treatments; heated outdoor pool; rooftop tennis court; on-site doctor; Internet access; bookstore; gift shops; hairdresser; and laundry and dry cleaning services.  Air-conditioned guest rooms each have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Number of nights: 3