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9-Day Egypt Honeymoon: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Route
Cairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor · Hurghada
Style
Private Honeymoon Touring · Nile Cruise · Red Sea Stay
Schedule
Selected Departure Dates · Private

Overview

Share an unforgettable journey through ancient wonders, timeless Nile scenery and the warm waters of the Red Sea. This 9-Day Egypt Honeymoon combines private sightseeing, a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise and three relaxing nights at a 5-star Hurghada resort.

Discover the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum, then enjoy a romantic felucca sail on the Nile. Fly to Aswan to visit Philae Temple before boarding your three-night cruise to Luxor, with an early private excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel and visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way.

After exploring Luxor’s celebrated temples and royal tombs, travel privately to Hurghada for three nights beside the Red Sea. The result is a balanced honeymoon filled with history, memorable experiences and enough time to relax together.

Highlights

The Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by a romantic felucca sail
A private road excursion to the monumental temples of Abu Simbel
Three nights aboard a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu
The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple
Three relaxing nights at a 5-star Hurghada resort beside the Red Sea

Itinerary

1Day 1: Welcome to Cairo
Your honeymoon begins at Cairo International Airport, where a Nile Empire representative will be waiting outside the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and the company name. Travel privately to your 5-star Cairo hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with assistance provided during check-in. The remainder of the day is free to recover from your journey and enjoy your first evening in Egypt together. Overnight in Cairo.
2Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Felucca Sailing
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel to the Giza Plateau. Stand beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu, see the neighbouring pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and take in the full panorama of this extraordinary ancient landscape. Continue to the Great Sphinx, carved from the natural limestone of the plateau and guarding the pyramid complex for thousands of years. Your next visit is the Grand Egyptian Museum, where monumental sculptures, royal possessions and the treasures of Tutankhamun illuminate the achievements of ancient Egyptian civilisation. Later, exchange Cairo’s busy streets for the calm of the river during a private felucca sail. Relax together as the traditional sailing boat moves gently along the Nile and the light softens over the city. Overnight in Cairo.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast
3Day 3: Fly to Aswan, Visit Philae Temple and Board the Nile Cruise
After breakfast, transfer privately to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and continue to the marina. Travel by motorboat to Philae Temple, an elegant island sanctuary dedicated principally to the goddess Isis. Its colonnades, courtyards and carved walls survived the rising waters of the Nile after the entire complex was carefully relocated to its present island. After the visit, board your shared 5-star deluxe Nile cruise and settle into your private cabin. Enjoy lunch aboard and spend the remainder of the day beside the peaceful waters of Aswan. Overnight aboard the Nile cruise in Aswan, night 1 of 3.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4Day 4: The Temples of Abu Simbel and Sailing to Kom Ombo
Depart before sunrise with a breakfast box for a private road journey through the Western Desert to Abu Simbel. Carved directly into the mountainside beside Lake Nasser, the Great Temple of Ramses II is fronted by four colossal seated statues of the pharaoh. Nearby stands the smaller but equally graceful temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Together, they form one of Egypt’s most commanding archaeological sites. Return to Aswan and rejoin your cruise before it begins sailing north. Later, step ashore at Kom Ombo to explore its unusual riverside temple, symmetrically divided between the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder. Return aboard for dinner as the cruise continues towards Edfu. Overnight aboard the Nile cruise near Edfu, night 2 of 3.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
5Day 5: Edfu Temple and the Nile Journey to Luxor
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most complete ancient temples remaining in Egypt. Pass through its monumental gateway into a succession of courtyards, halls and chambers covered with remarkably preserved inscriptions and ritual scenes. Rejoin the cruise and continue towards Luxor. This stretch of the journey offers time to slow down and watch the scenery unfold, from cultivated fields and date palms to small riverside communities. Enjoy lunch and dinner aboard as the vessel navigates towards Luxor for its final night. Overnight aboard the Nile cruise in Luxor, night 3 of 3.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
6Day 6: The Treasures of Luxor and Transfer to Hurghada
After breakfast, disembark and begin a full day exploring both banks of ancient Thebes. Cross to Luxor’s West Bank and enter the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs concealed their richly decorated tombs within the desert hills. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive series of terraces built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, before stopping at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, an immense religious complex shaped by generations of Egyptian rulers. Walk among towering gateways, obelisks and the colossal columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall. Complete your Luxor sightseeing at Luxor Temple, distinguished by its graceful colonnades and historic connection to Karnak through the Avenue of Sphinxes. After the visits, travel privately through the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. The drive takes approximately four hours. Check in to your 5-star resort and enjoy a well-earned evening at leisure. Overnight in Hurghada, night 1 of 3.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursion Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon flight
7Day 7: A Relaxing Day Beside the Red Sea
Wake to a completely different side of Egypt. Today has no scheduled sightseeing, allowing you to enjoy the beach, swimming pools and resort facilities at your own pace. Spend the day relaxing together beside the Red Sea, take a swim in its warm clear water or simply enjoy a slower rhythm after the cultural discoveries of Cairo and Upper Egypt. Overnight in Hurghada, night 2 of 3.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
8Day 8: Hurghada at Your Own Pace
Enjoy another free day in Hurghada. You may remain at the resort or add an optional Red Sea experience according to your interests. Possible activities include a snorkeling excursion, a private speedboat experience, a diving trip or a desert safari. Couples seeking a quieter day can continue enjoying the beach before spending their final evening in Hurghada. Optional activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Overnight in Hurghada, night 3 of 3.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Excursion Orange Bay Snorkeling Tour
9Day 9: Departure from Hurghada
After breakfast, check out from your resort and transfer privately to Hurghada International Airport for your onward flight. Your transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed departure time, bringing your journey through Cairo, the Nile Valley and the Red Sea to a close.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast

Which Egypt Honeymoon Is Right for You!

Feature9-Day Nile Cruise & Hurghada Honeymoon8-Day Dahabiya Honeymoon
Duration9 Days / 8 Nights8 Days / 7 Nights
Nile experienceThree-night shared 5-star deluxe Nile cruiseFour-night shared 5-star boutique Dahabiya
Sailing atmosphereLarger vessel with more onboard facilitiesSmaller vessel with approximately 10 to 12 cabins
Journey styleComprehensive sightseeing followed by a Red Sea staySlower sailing with quiet moorings and more time on the Nile
Red SeaThree nights at an all-inclusive Hurghada resortNot included

The honeymoon version keeps the great monuments but adds romance, privacy and a Red Sea wind-down.

What’s Included

Included

  • All airport pickups and drop-offs required for the itinerary
  • Two nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Three nights aboard a shared 5-star deluxe Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • Three nights in a 5-star Hurghada resort on an all-inclusive basis
  • Domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan
  • Private road excursion from Aswan to Abu Simbel
  • Private road transfer from Luxor to Hurghada
  • Private air-conditioned transportation for all scheduled transfers
  • Private sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide during the included sightseeing
  • Private felucca sailing experience in Cairo
  • Main entrance fees for the included sightseeing
  • One bottle of water per person during each sightseeing day
  • All taxes and service charges

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Any onward domestic or international flight from Hurghada
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Entry inside the Great Pyramid and specially priced tomb tickets
  • Optional hot-air balloon flight in Luxor
  • Optional snorkeling, diving, boat trips and desert activities in Hurghada
  • Tours and activities not specifically listed as included
  • Meals and beverages outside the stated meal plans
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, representatives and cruise staff
Pricing Information

Prices are shown in US dollars per person. Seasonal supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter unless a specific seasonal price is displayed.

Children’s Policy
0-5.99 years
Free of charge
6-11.99 years
Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years
Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child rates apply to children travelling with their parents. Where accommodation is included, a maximum of one child per room applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Egypt honeymoon completely private?
Your airport transfers, road journeys and scheduled sightseeing tours are private. You will have your own cabin aboard the Nile cruise, but the cruise itself is shared with other passengers.
What accommodation and meals are included?
The package includes two nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel with breakfast, three nights aboard a shared 5-star deluxe Nile cruise with breakfast, lunch and dinner, and three nights in a 5-star Hurghada resort on an all-inclusive basis.
Is the Abu Simbel excursion included?
Yes. Abu Simbel is included as a private road excursion from Aswan. It requires a departure before sunrise and approximately three hours of driving in each direction so you can return before the cruise begins sailing.
Why is this package available only on selected dates?
The three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor operates on fixed embarkation days. Your arrival in Cairo and domestic flight to Aswan must be arranged around the selected cruise departure.
Does the package finish in Cairo or Hurghada?
The itinerary finishes in Hurghada, where a private transfer to Hurghada International Airport is included. Any onward domestic or international flight from Hurghada is not included unless added to your final quotation.
Are snorkeling trips or other Hurghada activities included?
No scheduled excursion is included during the Hurghada stay. The three nights are intended for relaxation at the resort. Snorkeling trips, private speedboats, diving experiences and desert safaris can be arranged at an additional cost.
Can you arrange special experiences for couples?
Yes. Room decorations, celebration dinners, spa treatments, yacht trips and other experiences can be requested. Availability, arrangements and additional costs depend on the selected hotels, cruise and travel dates.
Can this honeymoon itinerary be customised?
Yes. We can adjust the sightseeing, accommodation and optional experiences according to your preferences. However, the cruise dates and sailing programme are fixed, so major changes may require different travel dates or a revised route.
How do we book the honeymoon?
Send your preferred travel dates and passenger details through the enquiry form. We will check the hotels, cruise and domestic flight before sending the final quotation. Once you approve it, the required deposit secures the booking.

Why Book With Nile Empire

Local experts

An Egypt-based team that lives and breathes these journeys.

Private & tailor-made

Every trip built around your dates, pace, and budget.

Certified Egyptologists

Your own private guide at every temple and tomb.

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We confirm availability and your final price first. A deposit is only due once you are happy to proceed.

What Our Travellers Say

★★★★★
We had a fully organized two-week Egypt itinerary with Nile Empire, and the experience was completely faultless from start to finish. Every part of the journey was carefully arranged, and we were guided and assisted throughout the entire trip. The Egyptologist guides were excellent, informative, and professional, and everything throughout the itinerary ran smoothly and on time. Highly recommended for anyone planning a trip to Egypt.
Sommerstar · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
We recently completed an unforgettable Egypt trip organized by Nile Empire, and the entire experience was handled with professionalism and excellent attention to detail from start to finish. The itinerary between Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and the Nile cruise was perfectly coordinated, with quality hotels, punctual transfers, and continuous support throughout the journey. We especially appreciated how responsive and attentive the team remained during the entire stay. Our guides in Cairo and Upper Egypt were both knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Egyptian history, making every visit more enjoyable and meaningful. We highly recommend Nile Empire for travelers looking for a well-organized and professionally managed Egypt experience.
Abdelaziz · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
From the moment we arrived in Egypt until the day we left, Nile Empire made every part of our journey feel special and unforgettable. The team went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable, safe, and genuinely cared for throughout the trip. During our 7-day Egypt tour, everything was smoothly organized between Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and the Nile cruise. A special thank you to Soliman and Rami for their exceptional attention to detail and for making my birthday celebration truly memorable throughout the journey. The experience felt personal, warm, and professionally managed from start to finish. We would absolutely recommend Nile Empire to anyone planning a trip to Egypt.
CE · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
We booked our Egypt trip with Nile Empire based on a recommendation, and now we are happy to recommend them ourselves. From the initial planning stage until our final day in Egypt, everything was handled with professionalism, flexibility, and genuine care. The itinerary was carefully customized around our requests, including experiences like a hot air balloon ride in Luxor and scuba diving in Hurghada. Our guides and drivers were knowledgeable, friendly, and always supportive throughout the trip. Every part of the journey felt smooth, organized, and memorable thanks to Soliman and the Nile Empire team. A fantastic choice for travelers looking for a personalized Egypt experience.
Mangesh Satpute · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Our Egypt trip with Nile Empire felt like much more than just a holiday — it was a fully personalized experience from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully customized around our preferences, making the journey feel smooth, comfortable, and genuinely special. The accommodations, transportation, and daily planning were all very well organized, and it was clear that a lot of attention went into every detail. We especially appreciated the support throughout the trip and the flexibility of the private tours. A special thank you to our Cairo driver, our wonderful guide Mariam, and to Soliman and Rami for organizing such a memorable Egypt experience.
Priyanka Kannan · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Our experience with Nile Empire was excellent from start to finish. Soliman helped us redesign our Egypt trip on very short notice and customized everything around our schedule, including internal flights, hotels, and a Nile cruise. We loved that all sightseeing tours were private, giving us flexibility throughout the trip. The guides, drivers, and overall organization were outstanding, and we never had to worry about anything during our stay in Egypt. The Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor was one of the highlights of our trip, and the additional tours to Abu Simbel, Dendera, and the Nubian Village made the experience even more special. We highly recommend Nile Empire for anyone looking for a reliable and professionally organized Egypt tour.
M & S Krebs · TripAdvisor
★★★★★Rated excellent on TripAdvisorRead reviews

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