Steigenberger Achti Resort Luxor

Steigenberger Achti Resort Luxor’s setting might just have it all; its riverside location boasts sweeping views of the Nile, all while still within arm’s reach of Luxor’s best attractions. And thanks to its acres of expansive gardens, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d left the city behind altogether.

Mosey out to the terrace and you’ll find a circular heated pool in prime position for watching the boats sail up and down the river. A clutch of loungers are sprinkled round the edge, so you’ll have ample opportunity to sit back and watch the world drift by on a balmy afternoon. There’s a separate pool set aside just for the kids, too.

The main restaurant is a selection of round-the-world options, served up buffet style at breakfast and dinner, with an à la carte menu at lunchtime. The choices don’t stop there, though. A poolside bar and grill serves drinks and snacks ‘til sunset, and at dinnertime a pair of à la carte spots open their doors offering Italian and Middle Eastern eats. The lobby bar, meanwhile, is the setting for the nightly entertainment – best enjoyed cocktail in hand.

But holidays here aren’t just about the hotel. Step outside the door and you’ll be up to your eyes in history. Whether you head across the river to the opposite bank – where the Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun’s tomb await – or make your way through the city to Karnak Temple, you’ll find plenty to marvel at, so why not start planning that epic Luxor adventure?