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Nile Evenings and Sea Mornings

A honeymoon with ancient sights, long lunches and time by the sea.

  1. 1Cairo
  2. 2Giza
  3. 3Luxor
  4. 4Sahl Hasheesh

From, per person~US$2,610

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Cairo and Luxor with private guides, then spend four nights at a Red Sea resort near Hurghada. A sunset sail, a private dinner and plenty of free time give you space to enjoy your honeymoon together.

Length
10 nights
Route
Cairo, Giza, Luxor…
Best time
Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
Couples wanting culture followed by relaxed beach days

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Giza at your own pace
  2. Choose museum galleries with your private ancient Egypt guide
  3. Share a private sunset sail in Luxor
  4. Spend four nights at a 5-star beachfront resort
  5. Snorkel with a private guide from a shared boat
  6. Enjoy a private dinner for two

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Settle into Cairo

    Meet your driver and head to your hotel beside the Nile. Take the evening slowly and have dinner whenever you feel ready.

    • Stay: 5-star hotel beside the Nile in central Cairo
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 45–90 minutes

  2. Day 2

    See Giza Together

    Spend the morning exploring the pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza plateau with your private guide to ancient Egypt. Enjoy an included lunch, then return to your hotel for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: 5-star hotel beside the Nile in central Cairo
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 60–90 minutes each way to Giza

  3. Day 3

    A Museum Morning

    Explore the parts of the Grand Egyptian Museum that interest you with a private guide. Return after lunch and spend the rest of the day as you please.

    • Stay: 5-star hotel beside the Nile in central Cairo
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 60–90 minutes each way to the museum

  4. Day 4

    Luxor by the Nile

    Fly to Luxor and settle into your hotel beside the river. Rest in the afternoon, then share a private sunset trip on a felucca, a traditional sailboat.

    • Stay: 5-star riverside hotel on Luxor’s East Bank
    • Getting there: Cairo–Luxor flight, approximately 1 hour; allow 4–5 hours in total; felucca sailboat, approximately 1 hour

  5. Day 5

    Royal Tombs and Rest

    Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple early with your guide. Return for a long afternoon break, then make a short evening visit to Luxor Temple.

    • Stay: 5-star riverside hotel on Luxor’s East Bank
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45–60 minutes each way to the West Bank; short evening temple transfer

  6. Day 6

    Drive to the Sea

    After breakfast, drive to Sahl Hasheesh with a stop to stretch and use the washroom along the way. Check into your beachfront resort and enjoy the rest of the day free.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Sahl Hasheesh
    • Getting there: Private car from Luxor, approximately 4–5 hours including a rest stop; checkpoints may add time

  7. Day 7

    A Day Without Plans

    Sleep in and choose between the beach and the pool. In the evening, enjoy your included private dinner for two.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Sahl Hasheesh

  8. Day 8

    Snorkel in the Red Sea

    Join a small-group boat trip for snorkelling, with equipment included and your own guide in the water. Have lunch aboard, then return to the resort for a free evening.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Sahl Hasheesh
    • Getting there: Private transfers to the marina, approximately 30–60 minutes each way; boat trip, approximately 5–6 hours

  9. Day 9

    Another Day by the Sea

    Spend the day swimming, reading and taking your time over lunch. Book an optional spa treatment if you wish, or enjoy a day with no plans.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Sahl Hasheesh

  10. Day 10

    Back to Cairo

    Have breakfast, then head to Hurghada airport for your flight to Cairo. Spend your final night near the airport so tomorrow’s departure is easy.

    • Stay: 4–5-star hotel near Cairo airport
    • Getting there: Private transfer to Hurghada airport, approximately 30–45 minutes; flight, approximately 1 hour; allow 4–5 hours in total

  11. Day 11

    Your Journey Home

    Have breakfast if your flight time allows. Your driver will take you to Cairo airport for your flight home.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 10–25 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 35-star hotel beside the Nile in central Cairo
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 55-star riverside hotel on Luxor’s East Bank
  3. 4 nights · days 6 to 95-star beachfront resort in Sahl Hasheesh
  4. 1 night · day 104–5-star hotel near Cairo airport

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Ten nights in 4–5-star hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast and four resort dinners
  • One Egyptian lunch in Giza
  • Private dinner setting for one of the included resort dinners
  • Cairo–Luxor and Hurghada–Cairo economy flights
  • Private air-conditioned airport transfers and travel between cities
  • Private English-speaking guide specialising in ancient Egypt for listed visits
  • Standard entry tickets for listed sights and museum galleries
  • Private one-hour felucca sailboat trip in Luxor
  • Shared snorkelling boat trip with a private guide, equipment and lunch

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals not listed and drinks
  • Spa treatments and room upgrades
  • Tips for guides, drivers and boat crew
  • Entry inside pyramids and premium tombs requiring separate tickets
  • Early check-in and late checkout

Good to know

  • The starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room. International flights are extra; festive dates and room upgrades cost more.
  • Sea trips and felucca sailing depend on the weather. The sea can feel cool in winter, so March–April and October–November suit this trip best.
  • Check visa requirements for Indian passport holders before booking. Share your dietary needs and swimming confidence when arranging the trip.

Before you go to Egypt

Capital:
Cairo
Language:
Arabic
Currency:
EGP

Questions

How many days is the Nile Evenings and Sea Mornings trip?

10 nights and 11 days: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Sahl Hasheesh, Cairo.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,45,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Ten nights in 4–5-star hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast and four resort dinners, One Egyptian lunch in Giza, Private dinner setting for one of the included resort dinners, Cairo–Luxor and Hurghada–Cairo economy flights, Private air-conditioned airport transfers and travel between cities, Private English-speaking guide specialising in ancient Egypt for listed visits, Standard entry tickets for listed sights and museum galleries, Private one-hour felucca sailboat trip in Luxor, Shared snorkelling boat trip with a private guide, equipment and lunch.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals not listed and drinks, Spa treatments and room upgrades, Tips for guides, drivers and boat crew, Entry inside pyramids and premium tombs requiring separate tickets, Early check-in and late checkout.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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