A stay at the Sofitel Old Winter Palace has always been something magical: a hotel defying the passage of time, a dream that sparkles with a thousand and one lights, a reality where testimonies of the past merge together ... as if, like the Nile, this luxury hotel has always existed solely for your pleasure. The hotel was built in 1886 in a luxuriant tropical garden and has been favored throughout the years by European and Oriental Royal families. In 1922, the famous archaeologist Howard Carter stood on the staircase of the Winter Palace to announce the discover of the tomb of Tutankhamen. Luxor, witness to Pharaonic splendor, where every stone tells a legendary tale. Near the temples of Karnak and Luxor, stands a celebrated hotel, dear to Egypt's most ~I known visitors: the Sofitel Old Winter Palace.

Category 5* (local rating) Each of the 96 rooms and 8 suites appeal to a dream within you, calling on the allure of colonial charm, the distinction of fine woods, elegant materials, and harmonious d�cor. Here, the Belle �poque is reborn. A number of literary and historical heroes have been before you!

The Temple of Luxor, Valley of Kings and Queens and the tombs of the Pharaohs inspire and astound those traveling to these ancient sites. This historical city is home to a multitude of locations that offer unrivalled beauty and unique enjoyment. Walking around an Arabian souk is a wonderful adventure. For guests who want to have a break from sightseeing... You can sunbath by the swimming pool or take a stroll in the lavish garden enjoying the trees and exotic garden. An elegant and subdued atmosphere, a prestigious and intimate setting, attentive and hospitable service... let yourself be captivated by a candlelight dinner at the '1886' restaurant. In addition to 'la Corniche' Mediterranean restaurant and the pool restaurant 'Nakheel'.

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.