A 13-day independent honeymoon route through Egypt covering Cairo, Alexandria, a Nile cruise, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor and a relaxing Red Sea stay in Hurghada.
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Egypt honeymoon package: Overview
Overview
This 13-day itinerary traces a broad arc across Egypt’s most celebrated landscapes and archaeological treasures, combining urban discovery, Nile-side antiquities, a monumental southern temple complex and several days by the Red Sea.
The sequence moves from Cairo to the Mediterranean shore at Alexandria, continues south along the Nile to Aswan and Luxor with a multi-night Nile segment, includes a visit to Abu Simbel, and finishes with time in Hurghada before returning to Cairo for the trip’s close.
What to expect on each day
Day one marks arrival in Egypt and the start of your journey.
On day two the focus is the Giza Plateau, where the itinerary lists the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, together with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Day three takes you to Alexandria, identified in the plan as the “Bride of the Mediterranean.” Highlights shown for this day include the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Days four and five move into Upper Egypt. The planned stops in Aswan include the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. The itinerary allocates a dedicated day to Abu Simbel, listing the Abu Simbel Temples as the focus on day five.
Day six covers the Nile temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. The following day presents key Luxor west- and east-bank sites: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and the Karnak Temple Complex.
Days eight through ten are set aside on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada. The schedule identifies a period of relaxation with free time, and a specific snorkeling excursion from Hurghada appears on day ten.
Day eleven returns the itinerary to Cairo, followed by a free day in the capital on day twelve and the program’s conclusion on day thirteen.
Major highlights and monuments
The itinerary lists a number of Egypt’s most renowned monuments.
Key ancient sites include the three great pyramids on the Giza Plateau and the Great Sphinx; the Grand Egyptian Museum; the necropolis of the Valley of the Kings; Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple; the vast Karnak complex; the island sanctuary at Philae; and the rock-cut Abu Simbel temples.
Alexandria’s entries highlight the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the coastal Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Other archaeological points named in the itinerary are the Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan and the Colossi of Memnon near Luxor.
Rhythm and pacing
The program alternates concentrated days of guided sightseeing with lighter days for independent time and seaside relaxation.
Several legs of the route connect distinct regions of the country—Mediterranean Alexandria, the Nile corridor between Aswan and Luxor, and the Red Sea coast—giving a mixture of monument-focused touring and free days for personal exploration.
Practical notes
The published itinerary specifies included and excluded items and lists the attractions and services associated with each day. It also notes which days are scheduled as free time or contain dedicated excursions, such as the Hurghada snorkeling outing.
International travel arrangements, entry visas, optional activities and personal expenses are identified among the items not covered in the program details.
Use this Egypt honeymoon package overview to understand the pace, destinations and key experiences before you travel.
The Egypt honeymoon package combines the confirmed stops in one practical route; check the inclusions and exclusions carefully before booking.
The Egypt honeymoon package Itinerary
Day 1: Day One:Arrival to the Land of Wonders
Arrival day with evening arrangements for dinner and an overnight stay as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Day Two:Discover the Imaginary Pyramids
Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The day also includes a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum. A lunch is scheduled during the guided sightseeing program.
Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Day Three:Tour to the Bride of the Mediterranean
Day trip to Alexandria visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Lunch is included on this guided day.
Meals: Lunch
Day 4: Day Four:Taste the Charm of Aswan City
Explore Aswan’s key monuments including the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry and the island temple complex at Philae.
Day 5: Day Five:Discover the Love Story Behind Abu Simbel
Journey to the monumental Abu Simbel temples carved into a mountainside and attributed to Ramses II.
Day 6: Day Six:Witness the Greatness of Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the twin Nile temples at Kom Ombo and the well-preserved Ptolemaic temple at Edfu as part of the Nile segment of the itinerary.
Day 7: Day Seven: Explore the Treasures of Luxor
Discover Luxor’s west bank sites including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon includes a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex. A lunch is scheduled during the guided sightseeing.
Meals: Lunch
Day 8: Day Eight: All-Inclusive Hurghada Relaxation
Transfer to Hurghada for a multi-day all-inclusive stay on the Red Sea coast. The accommodation in Hurghada is described as an all-inclusive five-star hotel according to the itinerary’s included items.
Day 9: Day Nine:Hurghada Free Day
A free day in Hurghada for independent activities, leisure or optional excursions along the Red Sea coast.
Day 10: Day Ten:Hurghada Snorkeling Excursion
Scheduled snorkeling excursion from Hurghada as listed in the daily programme; this day focuses on marine activities in the Red Sea.
Day 11: Day Eleven: Fly to Cairo
Domestic flight transfer back to Cairo is indicated in the itinerary (domestic flight sectors are listed among included services).
Day 12: Day Twelfth:Free Day in Cairo
A free day in Cairo for personal exploration or rest before departure.
Day 13: Day Thirteenth:End Your Honeymoon Experience in Egypt
Programme concludes after the final day in Cairo; departure arrangements follow independently.
Before booking this Egypt honeymoon package, review the confirmed services below and ask for any current operational details that are not stated in the record.
What Is Included
- Domestic flights covering the Cairo/Aswan and Hurghada/Cairo sectors.
- Five-star accommodation in Cairo for five nights (as stated).
- Three nights aboard a five-star cruise on the Nile, full board.
- Four nights in a five-star hotel in Hurghada (as stated).
- Admission fees to the sightseeing sites listed in the itinerary.
- Lunch during the guided sightseeing day tours.
- All-inclusive Hurghada stay including meals and soft drinks according to the hotel’s operating concept.
- Professional Egyptologist guide during the sightseeing tours.
- Meet-and-assist service throughout the journey.
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes.
What Is Not Included
- International airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Optional tours.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping.
- Beverages outside the stated meal plan.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Egypt honeymoon package
Review these practical questions about the Egypt honeymoon package before contacting Gateway Pharaoh.
Are international flights included?
No. International airfare is listed among the exclusions.
Which domestic flights are covered?
The itinerary specifies domestic flights for Cairo/Aswan and Hurghada/Cairo as included.
What accommodation standards are provided?
The package states five-star accommodation in Cairo for five nights, a five-star cruise for three nights (full board), and five-star hotel accommodation in Hurghada for four nights.
Are entrance fees and guided tours included?
Admission fees to the listed sites and a professional Egyptologist guide during sightseeing tours are included.
What meals are included?
Lunches are included during guided sightseeing days; the Hurghada stay is described as all-inclusive including breakfast, lunch, dinner and soft drinks according to the hotel’s operating concept. Specific meal details per day are as listed in the itinerary.
Is the Abu Simbel visit part of the itinerary?
Yes. A visit to the Abu Simbel temples is listed on Day Five of the itinerary.
Are optional tours and tips covered?
Optional tours and tipping are listed as exclusions and are not covered.
Is snorkeling arranged during the trip?
A Hurghada snorkeling excursion appears on Day Ten of the itinerary.
Are visas included?
No. The Egypt entry visa is listed as excluded.
When you are ready to plan this Egypt honeymoon package, contact Gateway Pharaoh for the current operational details shown in the booking record.
Explore more Egypt travel ideas on Gateway Pharaoh and our Cairo travel guides and Aswan travel guides.
For general information about Egypt’s cultural heritage, consult the UNESCO World Heritage information for Egypt.
Overview
Overview
This 13-day itinerary traces a broad arc across Egypt’s most celebrated landscapes and archaeological treasures, combining urban discovery, Nile-side antiquities, a monumental southern temple complex and several days by the Red Sea. The sequence moves from Cairo to the Mediterranean shore at Alexandria, continues south along the Nile to Aswan and Luxor with a multi-night Nile segment, includes a visit to Abu Simbel, and finishes with time in Hurghada before returning to Cairo for the trip’s close.
What to expect on each day
Day one marks arrival in Egypt and the start of your journey. On day two the focus is the Giza Plateau, where the itinerary lists the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, together with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Day three takes you to Alexandria, identified in the plan as the “Bride of the Mediterranean.” Highlights shown for this day include the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Days four and five move into Upper Egypt. The planned stops in Aswan include the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. The itinerary allocates a dedicated day to Abu Simbel, listing the Abu Simbel Temples as the focus on day five.
Day six covers the Nile temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. The following day presents key Luxor west- and east-bank sites: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and the Karnak Temple Complex.
Days eight through ten are set aside on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada. The schedule identifies a period of relaxation with free time, and a specific snorkeling excursion from Hurghada appears on day ten. Day eleven returns the itinerary to Cairo, followed by a free day in the capital on day twelve and the program’s conclusion on day thirteen.
Major highlights and monuments
The itinerary lists a number of Egypt’s most renowned monuments. Key ancient sites include the three great pyramids on the Giza Plateau and the Great Sphinx; the Grand Egyptian Museum; the necropolis of the Valley of the Kings; Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple; the vast Karnak complex; the island sanctuary at Philae; and the rock-cut Abu Simbel temples.
Alexandria’s entries highlight the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the coastal Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Other archaeological points named in the itinerary are the Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan and the Colossi of Memnon near Luxor.
Rhythm and pacing
The program alternates concentrated days of guided sightseeing with lighter days for independent time and seaside relaxation. Several legs of the route connect distinct regions of the country—Mediterranean Alexandria, the Nile corridor between Aswan and Luxor, and the Red Sea coast—giving a mixture of monument-focused touring and free days for personal exploration.
Practical notes
The published itinerary specifies included and excluded items and lists the attractions and services associated with each day. It also notes which days are scheduled as free time or contain dedicated excursions, such as the Hurghada snorkeling outing. International travel arrangements, entry visas, optional activities and personal expenses are identified among the items not covered in the program details.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Giza Pyramids complex and view the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau.
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts.
- Walk through Alexandria’s coastal landmarks, including Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Discover Aswan’s Unfinished Obelisk and the island-set Philae Temple.
- See the rock-cut Abu Simbel temples created by Ramses II.
- Cruise the Nile calling at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples and continue to Luxor's Valley of the Kings.
- Relax in Hurghada with an all-inclusive beach stay and a scheduled snorkeling excursion.
