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 Kasr Ibrim recreates the atmosphere and style of a 1920s Nile Steamship, but with all modern conveniences. Each fully air-conditioned cabin is tastefully furnished with ensuite facilities. Facilities include a lounge and bar area, and a restaurant serving oriental and western cuisine and meals are usually buffet style. There is a sundeck with swimming pool and jacuzzi, a Health Club, and a Gift Shop. A laundry service is available. The maximum capacity of the boat is 130 passengers. The Kasr Ibrim usually carries a doctor on board.

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.