12 Days Egypt & Red Sea Honeymoon
Romance + Relaxation Featured Package 12 Days / 11 Nights

12 Days Egypt & Red Sea Honeymoon

Nile intimacy and Red Sea seclusion — twelve days that trade every crowd for a quiet corner and every ordinary sunset for one you'll actually remember.

📅 12 Days
🌙 11 Nights
📍 4 Cities
5★ Hotels
💰 $2,290 From / Person
In brief

The 12 Days Egypt & Red Sea Honeymoon is an Egypt tour package, covering 4 cities, including a Nile cruise. It features 5-star hotels. Prices start from $2,290 per person.

Overview

Why this journey

A honeymoon is a specific kind of trip. It's not a checklist and it's not an endurance test. Here's why this twelve-day shape is calibrated the way it is.

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Nile + Red Sea = two complementary tempos
Egypt on the Nile is the historical arc — Cairo's density, Aswan's stillness, four nights of cruise-boat pacing. Red Sea after is the recovery — no calendar, no site visits, four nights on the beach. Together they're one trip; either alone would feel unbalanced.
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Everything private
Private guide, private felucca, private candlelit dinner beside the pyramids on the second night in Cairo, private butler on the cruise if you take a suite. The only shared moments are the ones you choose.
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Room upgrades where they matter
Sofitel Old Cataract has heritage rooms overlooking the First Cataract — the ones we book for honeymoons. On the cruise you get a top-deck suite with a walk-out balcony. In Hurghada, a pool villa. These are the rooms Egypt gets right; the base categories are ordinary.
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Optional Abu Simbel by flight
Rather than the pre-dawn 3.5-hour convoy from Aswan, we book the 45-minute EgyptAir flight — up and back the same morning, home for lunch, none of your Aswan day burnt on the road.
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your week in Egypt

Each day is carefully paced with a balance of must-see monuments, leisure time, and authentic local experiences.

1 Day
Cairo

Arrive Cairo

Airport meet-and-greet, visa handled, private transfer to your Nile-facing suite at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza. Nothing scheduled. Room-service dinner and the balcony view of the Nile from the 14th floor.
🍽️ D 🚗 Private airport transfer
2 Day
Giza

Pyramids, Sphinx, Private Dinner by the Plateau

The Giza plateau in the morning with your Egyptologist — Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Valley Temple. Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge with a full plateau view. Afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum for the Tutankhamun collection. Evening: private candle-lit dinner at Khufu's Restaurant, the tables set on the terrace with the illuminated pyramid directly ahead.
🍽️ B, L, D 🎫 Giza + GEM entrances 🕯️ Private pyramid-view dinner
3 Day
Cairo

Old Cairo, Then Slow

Morning in Coptic Cairo — the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Coptic Museum. Late lunch at Naguib Mahfouz Café inside Khan el-Khalili. Afternoon free — spa at the hotel, or a felucca sail from the Zamalek jetty, or nothing at all. Dinner at Sequoia on the northern tip of Zamalek Island, tables on the water.
🍽️ B 🎫 Coptic Cairo entrances 💆 Spa credit
4 Day
Aswan

Fly to Aswan · Old Cataract

Morning flight to Aswan. Check into a heritage room at the Sofitel Old Cataract — the 1899 hotel on the granite cliff. Afternoon on the terrace with a mint tea and the felucca traffic below. Sunset felucca sail between Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, private captain, Nubian music if you'd like it.
✈️ CAI → ASW flight included 🍽️ B, D Private sunset felucca
5 Day
Aswan

Abu Simbel by Flight

Early EgyptAir flight to Abu Simbel — 45 minutes south to the twin temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, carved into the mountain and famously relocated 65 metres higher when Lake Nasser filled. Two hours on site, then a flight back to Aswan by lunch. Afternoon at Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, and a walk through the Nubian souk on the way back. Sunset tea at the Old Cataract terrace again — you'll want to do it twice.
✈️ Abu Simbel return flight 🍽️ B, L 🎫 Abu Simbel + Philae entries
6 Day
Aswan → Kom Ombo

Embark · Kom Ombo

Embark the cruise ship after lunch. Top-deck suite with a walk-out balcony. The boat begins its slow drift north. Kom Ombo temple at sunset — the only ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to two gods at once (Sobek and Horus), with the Nile lapping at its steps. Dinner on board, then the top-deck jacuzzi under the stars.
🚢 Embark Sonesta Star Goddess suite 🍽️ B, L, D 🎫 Kom Ombo entrance
7 Day
Edfu → Esna

Edfu · Slow Afternoon at Sea

Horse-carriage from the boat to Edfu Temple at first light — the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, buried in silt for centuries which is why the reliefs are still crisp. Back on board for a slow lunch as the ship queues for the Esna Lock. Afternoon on the sun deck. Formal dinner in the evening.
🍽️ B, L, D Continuous cruising 🍾 Formal dinner on board
8 Day
Luxor West Bank

Arrive Luxor — West Bank at Sunrise

Optional 4:30am hot-air balloon over the West Bank — private basket for two, one hour aloft, breakfast at the landing field. Then the Valley of the Kings (three tombs on your standard ticket; Nefertari's tomb in the Valley of the Queens available as a premium extra — arguably the most beautifully painted tomb in all Egypt). Hatshepsut's terraced temple. Lunch at Al-Moudira gardens.
🍽️ B, L 🎫 Valley of Kings + Hatshepsut 🎈 Private balloon for two
9 Day
Luxor → Hurghada

East Bank · Fly to Hurghada

Karnak in the morning — the Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns still traces its original paint in the shaded ceiling corners. Afternoon flight to Hurghada. Transfer to your pool villa at the Kempinski Soma Bay. Sunset dinner at the resort's beachfront restaurant, feet in the sand.
✈️ LXR → HRG flight included 🍽️ B, D 🏝️ Check-in to pool villa
10 Day
Hurghada / Soma Bay

Red Sea Day

Nothing scheduled. The house reef is 200 metres from the beach with a snorkelling deck; the water is glass in the morning. Late breakfast on the villa balcony. Optional dive charter to Abu Nuhas if either of you dive.
🍽️ B 🐠 House reef snorkelling 💆 Optional spa day
11 Day
Hurghada

Red Sea Day

Also nothing scheduled. Spa day if you'd like — the Six Senses Zighy at Soma Bay is the region's best. Or a private boat charter for the day to Giftun Island. Farewell dinner arranged on the beach at sunset — private table, single-course menu you choose in advance.
🍽️ B, D 🏖️ Beach day, no schedule 🕯️ Private beach dinner
12 Day
Hurghada

Departure

Private transfer to Hurghada International — direct flights back to most European hubs, or a domestic connection through Cairo. If your flight is late, room stays available till 4pm.
🍽️ B 🚗 Private airport transfer
What's in the Price

Transparent inclusions

What's Included

  • 11 nights luxury accommodation (suites where possible)
  • All domestic flights (Cairo→Aswan, Luxor→Hurghada→Cairo)
  • All guided tours, private vehicle in Cairo
  • Honeymoon perks: rose welcome, couple's spa session, sunset cruise
  • Daily breakfast + selected meals
  • Egyptologist throughout cruise

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Egypt visa
  • Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon, dolphin tour)
  • Drinks except specified
  • Tips
Your Journey

Cairo to Hurghada

A perfectly-paced loop covering Egypt's most iconic destinations.

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Cairo
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Aswan
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Luxor
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Hurghada
Where You'll Stay

Hand-picked accommodations

All hotels are 5-star with prime locations, exceptional reviews, and the personal touches we look for: pool access, easy transfers, and rooms with views.

3 nights

Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza

📍 Cairo · Nile-facing suites on the 14th floor with the…
2 nights

Sofitel Old Cataract Aswan

📍 Aswan · The 1899 hotel where Agatha Christie wrote Death…
Aswan → Luxor

Sonesta Star Goddess

📍 4-night Nile cruise · All-suite cruise ship with walk-out balconies, private butler…
3 nights

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

📍 Hurghada · Pool villas directly on the beach at Soma…
Pricing

Transparent pricing

All prices are per person, USD. Children 0-5 free, ages 6-11 receive 50% off.

Season Per Person
Double
Solo
Traveler
Per Person
Triple
🌿 Low Season May–Aug
$2,290/person $2,690solo $2,190/person
❄️ High Season Sept–Apr
$2,490/person $2,890solo $2,390/person
🌷 Easter Week
$2,690/person $3,090solo $2,590/person
🎄 Christmas / New Year
$2,890/person $3,290solo $2,790/person
👶Infants 0-5 years: FREE 🧒Children 6-11: 50% off adult price 💵Group of 10+? Ask for special rates 🔒20% deposit secures your booking
Guest Reviews

From travelers who took this trip

★★★★★

"The most magical week of our lives. Watching the sun rise over Karnak from our balcony on the Soleil — there are no words. The team thought of everything, from…"

EM
Emma & Marcus Thompson homepage,boat,cruise_program · May 2026
★★★★★

"We've cruised the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Mekong. Nothing comes close to the Nile aboard the Soleil. The Egyptologist guide, the dining, the temple visits — everything operated at a…"

RO
Robert & Helen Wilson homepage,boat · May 2026
★★★★★

"As a solo traveler, I was nervous about a cruise. Aswan Luxor Cruises and the Soleil team made me feel taken care of every single day. The Egyptologist became a…"

JE
Jennifer Liu homepage · May 2026
FAQ

Common questions

Is Egypt safe for tourists right now? +

Yes — tourist destinations are very safe. We've operated continuously since 2010 with over 12,000 travelers without incident.

What's the best time of year to visit? +

October to April is ideal — daytime temperatures of 22-28°C. Summer is hot but offers the best prices.

Do I need a visa? +

Most nationalities can get a visa-on-arrival at Cairo airport for $25 (USD cash recommended).

Can the itinerary be customized? +

Absolutely — every detail can be adjusted. About 60% of our clients customize at least something.

What's the deposit and cancellation policy? +

20% deposit secures your booking. Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure.

What about food allergies and dietary needs? +

All partner hotels and cruise ships accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher needs with advance notice. Please inform us at booking.

How much should I tip? +

$10/day for your guide, $5/day for your driver, and $30-40 total for cruise crew.

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