Most of the area's hotels are located on the East Bank of the Nile, among the souvenir shops and busy Nile cruise moorings of Luxor. There are a few exceptions, however, and Al Moudira is one of them.
Located in peaceful isolation on the West Bank, about a 25-minute drive from Luxor, its arcaded courtyards, lush gardens and Oriental collectables, combine to give the air of an Ottoman palace. The ochre and blue walls are inspired by Egyptian temples, and the floor tiles come from an ancient workshop. The 54 individually decorated rooms are large, with wonderful high ceilings, traditional designs and antique furniture. With a large outdoor swimming pool, shady patios and cooling fountains, Al Moudira provides the perfect retreat after a busy day's sightseeing. The architecture and feel is unlike anything else you will find in Luxor, a rare taste of Middle Eastern esthetics. The restaurant is particularly good, serving international dishes with a Middle Eastern twist, though it is quite expensive as you are very much a captive audience.
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Tour ideas in Luxor
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Al Moudira as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Old Winter Palace
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Explore the East Bank ![Avenue of sphinxes, Luxor Temple]()
Explore the East Bank
Explore the East Bank
The modern town of Luxor has grown up around the two temples of Luxor and Karnak. The name Luxor is a corruption of the Arabic word "El Qsour", meaning castles or palaces, a reference to these two magnificent temples.
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Explore the West Bank
Explore the West Bank
The West Bank at Luxor is known as the Theban Necropolis. This full day excursion will typically include the Tombs of the Theban rulers and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
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Luxor and nearby places
- Upper Egypt 140 kilometers away
- El Quseir 180 kilometers away
- Aswan 181 kilometers away
- Hurghada 216 kilometers away
- The Red Sea 266 kilometers away
- Abu Simbel 385 kilometers away
- The Desert Circuit 451 kilometers away
- Dahshur 471 kilometers away
- Saqqara 482 kilometers away
- Giza 498 kilometers away