La Maison de Pythagore

Luxor


This intimate guesthouse in a traditional Egyptian house is tucked away in the village behind the ACHTI Hotel, close to the Nile, but a world away from Luxor’s hustle. The traditional architecture encloses simple, cosy rooms, stylishly painted in blue tones, while the garden is a small oasis planted with date palms, flowers, fruit trees and a fall of bougainvillea.

Some rooms have air-con, others fans, but all have large bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the large roof terrace. Lunch and dinner, made with local seasonal produce, are available to order and can be taken in the garden or on the roof. Run by the Belgian Anne and her son Thomas, it’s a great place to stay for a few days. Mother and son are both passionate about Egypt, and run their own tailor-made half-day to one-week tours and adventures for their guests and others.


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