10 Day Egypt Honeymoon Itinerary with Pyramids and Nile Cruise

Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada
From
$1450
Per Person
  • Duration 10 days
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Country Egypt
  • Runs Daily
  • Group Size Private

Tour Details

10 day romantic trip to Cairo Luxor Aswan and Hurghada

This 10 Day Egypt Honeymoon Itinerary with Pyramids and Nile Cruise with Aten Tours is designed for couples who want to experience Egypt’s most famous ancient sites while leaving time to relax by the Red Sea. The route combines Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada in one private honeymoon journey.

Your Egypt Honeymoon Tour begins in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and a Nile dinner cruise before flying to Aswan for a 3-night Nile Cruise toward Luxor. Along the way, explore the temples and ancient sites that make the Nile Valley one of Egypt’s most important historical regions.

After your Nile Cruise, continue to Hurghada for several days at the Red Sea. This Egypt honeymoon itinerary combining ancient sites and beach vacation gives you a balance of sightseeing, cruising, and quiet time together.

With a private Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan, and Hurghada, the itinerary is designed to keep travel efficient while giving couples flexibility throughout their 10 day romantic trip to Cairo Luxor Aswan and Hurghada.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival our representative will meet you at Cairo Airport and assist with entry visa formalities and luggage collection. A private air-conditioned vehicle will then transfer you to your hotel for check-in and some time to rest after your flight.

In the evening, your guide will accompany you on a Nile dinner cruise, with live entertainment and views of Cairo’s illuminated skyline along the river. It is a relaxed start to your honeymoon in Egypt with Pyramids Nile Cruise and Red Sea resort.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel

Day2

Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast your private Egyptologist guide takes you to the Giza Pyramids Complex to explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, where ancient mummification rituals were once performed.

Enjoy time for a short camel ride and photos with the pyramids before lunch at a restaurant overlooking the plateau. In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the complete Tutankhamun collection and more than 5,000 other artifacts.

In the evening transfer to Cairo Airport for your short domestic flight to Aswan, continuing your 10 day romantic trip to Cairo Luxor Aswan and Hurghada.

Flight: Cairo to Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Aswan Hotel

Day3

Aswan and Boarding the Nile Cruise

After breakfast your private Egyptologist guide takes you to the Aswan High Dam, built to control the Nile floodwaters and generate hydroelectric power. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, abandoned during carving after a crack appeared in the granite.

Next visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis and one of the best preserved temples in Upper Egypt. Enjoy a peaceful felucca sail on the Nile, offering couples a chance to relax and take in the scenery before boarding the cruise.

In the evening check in aboard your Nile cruise ship for the next three nights as your Egypt honeymoon itinerary combining ancient sites and beach vacation continues.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nile Cruise (onboard)

Day4

Kom Ombo Temple

After breakfast on board, the cruise stops at Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple built between 180 and 47 BC and dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Explore its mirrored halls, entrances and sanctuaries before returning to the ship.

After the visit the cruise continues sailing toward Edfu, giving you time to relax on board and enjoy the Nile scenery. This slower pace is a comfortable part of an Egypt honeymoon plan for couples visiting for the first time, balancing sightseeing with time to enjoy the cruise together.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nile Cruise (onboard)

Day5

Edfu Temple

Following breakfast visit the Temple of Edfu one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Built between 237 and 57 BC, the temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and features detailed reliefs depicting the mythical conflict between Horus and Set.

After the visit return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Enjoy the peaceful Nile scenery as palm groves, riverside villages and changing landscapes pass by giving you time to relax together before the next sightseeing day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nile Cruise (onboard)

Day6

Luxor's West and East Banks, Transfer to Hurghada

After breakfast, check out of the Nile Cruise and cross to Luxor’s West Bank with your private guide and vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun and several rulers named Ramses. Continue to Hatshepsut Temple, built into the cliffs beneath Deir el-Bahari, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that once stood at the entrance to Amenhotep III’s temple.

After lunch, explore Karnak Temple on Luxor’s East Bank, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt, developed and expanded by generations of pharaohs over roughly 1,500 years.

In the afternoon, leave Luxor by private vehicle and travel to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, where the sightseeing part of your honeymoon gives way to a few relaxing days by the sea.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Day7

Red Sea Snorkeling Trip

After breakfast head out by boat to the Red Sea coral reefs for a relaxing snorkeling trip. Enjoy time in the clear waters and discover the colorful marine life before returning to Hurghada.

The rest of the day is free at your hotel giving you time to relax by the pool, enjoy the beach or spend a quiet evening together after several days of sightseeing and cruising.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Day8

Free Day in Hurghada

Enjoy a full day at leisure by the Red Sea with no scheduled sightseeing. Spend the day relaxing on the resort beach, swimming in the pool or simply enjoying some quiet time together.

This free day gives couples a chance to slow down and enjoy the relaxed side of their Egypt honeymoon itinerary before the final part of the trip and the return to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Day9

Flight to Cairo, Old Cairo and Islamic Cairo

After breakfast check out of your hotel and fly from Hurghada back to Cairo. Upon arrival, begin exploring the city’s historic quarters with your private guide.

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat, home to around 20 royal mummies and more than 50,000 artifacts. Continue to the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, built above the gatehouse of the Roman fortress of Babylon and traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt.

After lunch, walk along Al-Muizz Street, known for its Islamic-era architecture dating back to the 10th century, then explore Khan El-Khalili, Cairo’s historic bazaar established in the late 14th century. The day adds Cairo’s cultural and historic districts to your Egypt honeymoon plan for couples visiting for the first time.

Flight: Hurghada to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel

Day10

Departure

After breakfast, you're transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, with assistance through check-in and departure formalities.
 

  • Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions
  • 2 nights' accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Cairo
  • 1 night's accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Aswan
  • 3 nights aboard a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise, full board
  • 3 nights' accommodation at a Red Sea resort in Hurghada
  • Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan, and Hurghada to Cairo
  • All airport and hotel transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • A private, licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the sightseeing days
  • Entrance fees to every site listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified each day in the itinerary
  • All service charges and local taxes
Exclusions
  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping/gratuities
  • Beverages not specifically mentioned as included

Notes

Itinerary flexibility: Site order may shift slightly to work around flight times, cruise embarkation schedules, or opening hours, without dropping any location listed in the itinerary.

Physical requirements: The tour involves walking on uneven ground at outdoor sites (Giza, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings) and some exposure to heat, particularly at midday in Upper Egypt. No strenuous physical activity is required, and pacing is set by the couple.

Dress code: Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) is recommended for temple and church visits, including the Hanging Church.

Nile cruise cabins: Cabin category depends on availability at the time of booking; couples wanting a specific cabin type or deck should confirm this in advance.

Camel ride at Giza: Included as a short experience at the pyramids, not a separate desert excursion.

Domestic flight timing: Flight schedules (Cairo–Aswan, Hurghada–Cairo) are set by the airline and confirmed closer to departure; the itinerary above reflects the typical arrival/departure pattern.

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All FAQ about Egypt

Yes. The itinerary can be adjusted based on your travel dates, flight schedules, preferred pace, hotel choices, and the number of nights you want to spend in each destination.

Yes. The route covers several of Egypt’s major highlights, including the Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Nile Valley temples, Luxor, Aswan, Cairo’s historic districts, and the Red Sea, making it suitable for couples visiting Egypt for the first time.

Yes. The itinerary includes several nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea, including a snorkeling trip and a full leisure day at the resort.

Yes. The itinerary includes a private visit to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx in Cairo, followed by a 3-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with stops at major temples along the way.

Ten days can give couples enough time to combine Cairo’s pyramids and museums with a Nile Cruise, Luxor and Aswan sightseeing, and several relaxing days in Hurghada without making the itinerary too rushed.

This 10-day Egypt honeymoon includes private sightseeing in Cairo, a 3-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, domestic flights, private transfers, guided visits to major ancient sites, and relaxing days in Hurghada by the Red Sea.

Yes. Because the tour is private, extra nights, a different site order, or a different starting city can be arranged before booking. Changes are best confirmed by message before the final itinerary is set.

No. International flights and the Egypt entry visa are not included and are arranged separately by the traveller.

The Nile cruise runs from Aswan to Luxor over 3 nights, with stops at Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple along the way, before docking in Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple.

The tour is fully private. The guide, vehicle, and Nile cruise cabin are arranged for the couple only, and the pace and stops can be adjusted before departure.

The package includes 2 nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, 1 night in a 5-star Aswan hotel, 3 nights aboard a Nile cruise on full board, and 3 nights at a Red Sea resort in Hurghada. It also covers domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo, all airport and hotel transfers, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to every site on the itinerary, and the meals listed each day.

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