Located on the banks of the majestic Nile, the hotel touches every visitor with its surroundings of breathless and timeless exotic beauty. Pharaonic temples, representing several ancient Egyptian dynasties, are just moments away for YOL to explore. Everybody who stays at Sofitel Karnak leaves feeling spoilt after having experienced numerous nostalgic and enchanting adventures

Category 5* (local rating). Relax like a pharaoh from the ancient past in the present day. Our 351 rooms, including 21 suites to reflect the atmosphere of the region, our rooms ensure your time spent with us is nothing but pleasurable.

Imagine savouring impeccable world-class cuisine whilst enjoying the beauty of the Nile River. "The Opet" main restaurant, decorated in Pharaonic style & "Ŏ Nile" a la carte restaurant both have an impressive Nile River view. For pure indulgence we offer several bars. The elegant �Carter's� Bar is found in the lobby along with Moorish style coffee corner. For total relaxation, �La Palmerie"pool bar & restaurant is the right choice. For Leisure and well being, take advantage of the hotel's swimming pool or treat yourself in the fully equipped fitness center with gym, sauna and Jacuzzi. Sporting activities include tennis & squash courts, table tennis and billiard. In the Baboo Village, kids have their own world with their own special pool where a variety of activities are organized such as arts, crafts, dancing, sports lessons and tournaments.

Luxor is a city in Upper (southern) As the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterised as the "world's greatest open air museum", the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor standing within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the Nile River, lie the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of international tourists arrive each year to visit these monuments, their presence forming a large part of the economic basis for the modern city. As a result, Luxor represents an excellent base for touring Upper Egypt, and is a popular holiday destination, both in its own right and as a starting or finishing point for Nile cruises.