In Cairo, accommodation is at the Nile Hilton Hotel. Enjoying an unrivalled location overlooking the Nile and next door to the Egyptian Museum, the Nile Hilton is one of Cairo’s modern landmarks. All 433 fully air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, telephone, T.V. and mini bar (soft drinks), and have a balcony overlooking either the Nile or the city. The hotel has a large swimming pool and health club, an extensive shopping arcade and a wide choice of restaurants: the Ibis Coffee Shop (open 24 hours), the Rotisserie and Da Mario’s Italian Restaurant. There is also a choice of bars, including the poolside bar and restaurant and the Taverne du Champ de Mars.

The Nile Beauty has five decks. The reception is located on the second deck and the dining room is situated on the third deck. The lounge/bar on the fourth deck is attractively furnished and has a relaxing atmosphere. The open-air section of this deck includes a small plunge pool; it is partly covered with an awning in hot weather for those who want both fresh air and shade. The fifth deck is the open sundeck from where you can enjoy sunbathing while watching the panoramic view of the Nile Valley. All cabins have a small fridge, television, internal telephone, twin beds, private shower, toilet and washbasin. There is central air-conditioning, with individual controls in each cabin. All cabins are outward facing and have good-sized windows. The laundry service is good. Clothes are returned the following day and an express service (same day delivery) is usually available at an extra cost. The small gift shop sells souvenirs and postcards.

For the second stay in Cairo, accommodation is at the Le Passage Heliopolis Hotel. Located at Cairo International Airport, all rooms are soundproof and have private facilities with mini-bar, telephone and television with in-house video. Facilities include a 24-hour coffee shop; the gourmet 'El Sarraya' restaurant; shopping arcade; bank; swimming pool and two floodlit tennis courts. The hotel has a courtesy shuttle bus into central Cairo.