Melissa's Jóurniers: Egypt
02 August 2024
"For so long Egypt has been at the top of my list for new places to inspire. I’ve always been fascinated by its rich history and mythical stories. The chance to finally go coalesced around special birthday plans and would, along with stops in Luxor and the capital city, also include the opportunity to travel the Nile aboard one of the inaugural voyages of the Set Nefru - a traditional dahabeya that has been meticulously restored by Al Moudira."
"Days on the boat were pure magic—gliding along the river, the riverbanks looked surreal, like a painting. We had so much fun lying on the striped daybeds listening to music, playing backgammon, reading, sketching…"
"After two blissful nights on the boat, we flew to Cairo. We dropped our bags, settled in with a glass of champagne to watch the sunset, and then headed off to dinner."
"Such a special place - the Hotel Al Moudira in Luxor. So much attention infused into every detail, the patio at our private villa proved the best place to unwind."
"I left feeling so inspired and amazed by the way in which the Egyptian people were so friendly, so proud of their culture, and so happy to share it with us."
Photographed by Morgan Pilcher on the Set Nefru, and Al Moudira, Luxor.