Egypt Honeymoon Trip: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada 13 Days 12 Nights

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Trip Description

Begin your married life with an extraordinary romantic escape through Egypt, where timeless history, luxurious experiences, and beautiful Red Sea beaches come together to create the honeymoon of a lifetime. This carefully designed journey is made exclusively for two, offering unforgettable moments from Cairo to the Nile and beyond.

Start your honeymoon in Cairo by standing together before the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza and discovering the city through private, personalized tours. As the day comes to an end, enjoy an intimate romantic dinner at the exclusive Zeyara El Haram Restaurant, creating the perfect setting for your first unforgettable evenings as a married couple.

Continue your romantic adventure south to Aswan, where a charming visit to a Nubian Village introduces you to the colorful traditions and warm hospitality of Nubian culture. Add a truly special touch to your honeymoon with a traditional Nubian Wedding Zaffa celebration—a joyful experience filled with music, culture, and unforgettable memories.

Your journey then continues aboard a luxurious 5-star superior Nile Cruise, sailing peacefully from Aswan to Luxor. Relax together while watching the spectacular scenery of the Nile unfold, and discover some of Egypt’s most fascinating ancient treasures. Visit the enchanting Philae Temple, explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo and the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, then step into history among the legendary royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

For the perfect ending to your honeymoon, head to Hurghada and unwind for three blissful nights beside the sparkling waters of the Red Sea. Spend your days relaxing on beautiful beaches, enjoying the sunshine, and sharing peaceful moments together in one of Egypt’s most captivating coastal destinations.

With domestic flights, superior accommodations, full-board dining aboard your Nile Cruise, private guides, and dedicated representatives included, every detail is carefully arranged so you can focus on each other and enjoy a completely seamless experience.

From ancient pyramids and romantic Nile sunsets to Nubian traditions and tranquil Red Sea beaches, this Egypt honeymoon is more than a vacation—it’s the beginning of your new life together, filled with love, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Meet and greet service provided by our representatives at all airports.
  • Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay.
  • All transfers using a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Domestic flights: Cairo / Aswan and Hurghada / Cairo.
  • Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle (shared with the Hight tours group).
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo (including bed & breakfast).
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Aswan (including bed & breakfast).
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star superior cruise (on a full-board basis).
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada (including daily breakfast).
  • Services of a local English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Nubian Wedding Zaffa experience in Aswan.
  • All sightseeing tours on the cruise (shared with the Hight Tours group).
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private tours.
  • Romantic Dinner in Zeyara Restaurant.
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Lunch during your trip in Cairo.
  • Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
  • Bottled water provided during outings outside of the hotel or cruise ship.
  • Portage service when needed.
  • All service charges and taxes are included.

Excluded

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal Spendings
  • Tipping

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to the newlyweds! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet you, assist with arrival procedures, and escort you to your hotel in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, they will ensure a smooth check-in and review your detailed holiday itinerary to confirm all pick-up times.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

After a delicious breakfast, your private guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You'll also visit the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Following an authentic Egyptian lunch, you'll head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum. This newest landmark, just two kilometres from the Giza Pyramids, is one of the world’s largest and most advanced archaeological museums. It houses over 100,000 artefacts spanning 5,000 years, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, displayed together for the first time, and combines modern design, interactive exhibits, and stunning views of the Giza Plateau. Return to your hotel for the night.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 3: Citadel, Old Cairo & Romantic Dinner

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before meeting your guide for a tour of Old Cairo, where you'll explore some of the country's oldest historic churches. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the impressive Salah El-Din Citadel to explore the grand Mohammed Ali Mosque and take in panoramic views of the city. In the evening, you will be picked up for a romantic dinner at the Zyara El Haram restaurant.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Salah El-Din Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque

Day 4: Flight to Aswan & Free Day

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you'll be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free, with an optional opportunity to take a traditional felucca ride on the Nile.

Overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Nubian Village & Wedding Zaffa Celebration

Following breakfast, our representative will take you on a scenic felucca ride to the Nubian Village. Here, you'll experience the charm of Nubian life and be welcomed with a traditional Nubian Zaffa celebration, complete with vibrant music. Afterward, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Aswan.

Overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast

Visits: The Nubian Village for Nubian Wedding Zaffa celebration

Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing & Nile Cruise Embarkation

After breakfast, you'll transfer to your Nile River Cruise vessel and embark before lunch. The afternoon features visits to the awe-inspiring Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the Unfinished Obelisk located in the ancient stone quarries. Dinner will be served on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

Day 7: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

The ship sails to Kom Ombo. After breakfast on board, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple, which is uniquely shared by the gods Sobek and Haeroris. The ship then sails to Edfu. Following lunch, you'll visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, the Horus Temple in Edfu. Enjoy afternoon tea as the ship sails to Esna. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Horus Temple

Day 8: Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings

Sail to Luxor. After breakfast on board, you will visit the West Bank. This excursion includes the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, and the monumental Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is served on board. Enjoy afternoon tea while sailing. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

Day 9: East Bank Temples & Transfer to Hurghada

Enjoy breakfast on board, then disembark the cruise. The morning includes visits to the magnificent Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, you will transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (shared with your Hight group) to Hurghada on the Red Sea (approximately a 5-hour drive).

Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

Day 10: Hurghada Red Sea Vacation

This is a free day in Hurghada. You have optional tours available to experience exquisite diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs, or you can choose from activities like windsurfing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing.

Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Hurghada Red Sea Vacation

Another free day to enjoy the Red Sea. Optional tours are available for diving and snorkeling to see amazing rare fish, or you can participate in other activities such as windsurfing, sailing, or deep-sea fishing.

Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Fly to Cairo

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel for some leisure time.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Final Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. You have free time before checking out and being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

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