Is the 11-day luxury Egypt honeymoon private?

Yes. You travel with a private Egyptologist and a private air-conditioned vehicle, with meet-and-assist service at the airport.

Where do we stay on this honeymoon?

You stay three nights at St. Regis Cairo, one night at Movenpick Resort Aswan, three nights aboard the M/S Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise, two nights at Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, and the final night at Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis.

Are domestic flights included?

Yes. All domestic flights during the tour are included in the price.

What is included in the price?

The price includes all hotel and cruise nights, entrance fees to every site in the itinerary, a private Egyptologist, meals listed in the itinerary, bottled water, 24/7 support, and all taxes and VAT. International flights, the Egypt entry visa, travel insurance and tips are not included.

Luxury honeymoon in egypt: the sun deck of a Nile boat between Aswan and Luxor

Luxury Honeymoon Egypt11 Days / 10 Nights

11-Day Egypt Honeymoon: Cairo, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea

Cairo • Giza • Aswan • Abu Simbel • Luxor • Red Sea

11 Days / 10 Nights

Duration

Private tour for couples

Group Size

Destinations

Daily

Departures

The Experience

Luxury Egypt honeymoon: at a Glance

This eleven-day luxury Egypt honeymoon combines Cairo, the Nile and a beach finish on the Red Sea, which suits couples who want to end the trip resting. After three nights in Cairo you fly to Abu Simbel and Aswan, spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise to Luxor, then drive via the Temple of Dendera to the Red Sea for two nights.

A final night in Cairo precedes your flight home. A private Egyptologist, a private vehicle and all domestic flights are included. Two nights by the water give you room to rest, swim or simply watch the sea after a week of temples. If the reef appeals, read our Egypt diving Red Sea guide. Compare the ten-day Egypt honeymoon for couples without the beach, or browse all luxury honeymoon Egypt options. You stay at St. Regis Cairo, Movenpick Resort Aswan, aboard the M/S Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise, at Sheraton Soma Bay Resort and at Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis before departure.

Gallery

The Pyramids of Giza in the desert, a highlight of the luxury Egypt honeymoon tour

Day By Day

Your Journey Across Egypt

Leaflet Tiles © Esri

Cairo

Cairo: Arrival and Nile-view check-in

Your private representative meets you inside the airport, takes you through passport control, baggage claim and customs, and drives you to a hotel overlooking the Nile. The evening is free to rest.

St. Regis Cairo or similar

Giza

Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids

Begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun collection. After lunch, visit the Giza Pyramids, ride a camel for a view of all the pyramids from a distance, and stand before the Sphinx. Dinner is at a local restaurant.

St. Regis Cairo or similar

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids

Saqqara

Cairo: Saqqara and Islamic Cairo

Visit Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid and richly painted tombs, including the rarely visited tombs of Mihu and the Butchers. In the afternoon see the Ibn Tulun Mosque, then walk El Muizz Street and the Khan El Khalili market.

St. Regis Cairo or similar

Breakfast, Lunch

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel and Aswan

Fly to Abu Simbel to see the rock temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, then continue by air to Aswan. Check in to your hotel, and in the evening sail a felucca at sunset with a glass of sparkling wine.

Movenpick Resort Aswan or similar

Breakfast

Aswan

Aswan: Philae Temple and a Nubian village

Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, then board your Nile cruise for lunch. In the afternoon explore a Nubian village and learn about local life.

M/S Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise or similar

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan

Nile cruise: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Sail north to the Temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the crocodile and falcon gods, and the Crocodile Mummy Museum beside it. In the afternoon visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt.

M/S Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise or similar

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxor

Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Karnak

Cross to the west bank for the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI, then the Temple of Hatshepsut and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.

M/S Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise or similar

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxor

Dendera and the drive to the Red Sea

Disembark and drive through the villages of Qena to the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to Hathor, goddess of joy and music. Box lunches are provided for the road. Continue to your Red Sea resort and check in.

Sheraton Soma Bay Resort or similar

Breakfast, Lunch

Red Sea

Red Sea: a day to relax

Spend the day at your resort, or add an optional snorkeling trip to the coral reefs (not included in the price).

Sheraton Soma Bay Resort or similar

Breakfast

Red Sea

Red Sea to Cairo

Enjoy a relaxed morning, then check out and travel to Cairo for a final night at your Cairo hotel.

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis or similar

Breakfast

Cairo

Cairo: Departure

After breakfast, a short walk takes you to the international terminal for your flight home.

Breakfast

Optional Add-On

Extend Your Journey

Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea

+5 Days

Pre-Tour Extension

Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea

Discover Jordan's ancient wonders, from Amman's Roman Theater and Petra's rock-cut Treasury to the red sands of Wadi Rum and a float in the Dead Sea. Single supplement: $1,615.

Petra, the "Rose Red City" and its Treasury
4x4 desert safari in Wadi Rum, Valley of the Moon
Float in the Dead Sea, with Mount Nebo and Madaba

From $4,155 per person

Your Accommodations

Handpicked Stays for an Extraordinary Journey

Cairo, Egypt

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All hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. Should a hotel be unavailable, we will confirm an alternative of the same category and standard (or similar), and your travel advisor will inform you before any change is made.

The Great Pyramid of Giza at dusk — iLuxury Egypt

What Our Guests Say

Voices From the Journey

Real stories from travelers who trusted us with their journey through Egypt.

"I'll be honest I almost canceled this trip after reading so many conflicting opinions online. From my very first email, Hamdy patiently answered every question without ever making me feel pressured to book. When we landed in Cairo, Magdy was already waiting outside arrivals, and within an hour I realized I'd spent weeks worrying for nothing. Looking back, what I'll remember most isn't just the pyramids, but how easy the entire journey felt."

Michael R.

California, USA 🇺🇸

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"We changed our flights twice before departure, so I expected the planning to become complicated. Instead, Hamdy updated our itinerary, adjusted our hotel reservation, and explained every change clearly. Once we arrived, everything happened exactly as promised. I normally organize my own trips, but this was one of the few vacations where I could simply enjoy the experience instead of managing it."

Jonathan Miller

Chicago, USA 🇺🇸

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"The Grand Egyptian Museum was one of the main reasons we came to Egypt, but spending the day with Amr Youssef made it even better. He somehow turned every gallery into a conversation instead of a lecture. We stayed longer than planned because I kept asking questions, and no one ever made us feel rushed. That flexibility made a bigger difference than I expected."

Emily S.

New York, USA 🇺🇸

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"A few weeks before traveling, we decided we'd rather switch from a small group experience to a private tour. I honestly expected that to be difficult, but Christine handled everything quickly and kept us updated until we arrived. By the time we reached Egypt, the entire trip felt effortless. It's the kind of service you don't fully appreciate until you've experienced it."

Brian Thompson

Colorado, USA 🇺🇸

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"I'll be honest I almost canceled this trip after reading so many conflicting opinions online. From my very first email, Hamdy patiently answered every question without ever making me feel pressured to book. When we landed in Cairo, Magdy was already waiting outside arrivals, and within an hour I realized I'd spent weeks worrying for nothing. Looking back, what I'll remember most isn't just the pyramids, but how easy the entire journey felt."

Michael R.

California, USA 🇺🇸

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What's Included

Meet-and-assist service at the airport on arrival and departure
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
Three nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo, one night in Aswan, two nights in a 5-star Red Sea resort and one night at Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis, plus three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
All domestic flights during the tour
Entrance fees to every archaeological site in the itinerary, including the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
Private Egyptologist guide throughout
Meals listed in the itinerary (B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner)
Bottled water during tours and meals
24/7 on-call support
All taxes and VAT