Winners of Egypt Today’s Travel Competition Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the Egypt Today Travel Writing Competition!

  [caption id="attachment_44682" align="alignleft" width="300"] Winter Palace[/caption] Readers Choice Award: “A History of Heliopolis” by Farah Shimy. Shimy has won a two-night stay at the historic Sofitel Winter Palace in Luxor. Built near the close of the 19th century, the Winter Palace is a veritable oasis in the heart of East Bank Luxor. It is just minutes away from Luxor Temple, making an evening stroll to see the temple lit up a must.       [caption id="attachment_44683" align="alignright" width="300"] Old Cataract[/caption] Editors Choice Award: “Marsa Alam: A World Away from the City” by Ibrahim Nassif. Nassif has won a two-night stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. This historic property enjoys an opulent Oriental atmosphere and idyllic view of the Nile, Elephantine Island, and the Aga Khan’s Mausoleum on the West Bank.     The winning entries will be published in the December 2014 issue of Egypt. In the meantime, check out all the contest entries at www.EgyptToday.com