Honeymoon to Egypt
| country: | Egypt |
| location: | Nile Cruises, Pyramids |
| departures: | This trip can depart at anytime to suit you |
| price: | From £1415 (14 days) excluding flights. Price depends on the exact details of the booking and time of year. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Ancient Egypt is a land that for centuries has provoked mystery, intrigue and romance and even today remains a country of endless fascination, timeless wonder and exotic charm.
Experience the magic of the pyramids at sunset, the awe inspiring monuments at Abu Simbel and the majesty of a cruise on the Nile.
Take a jeep safari through desert wilderness, snorkel in the famous Red Sea, ride a balloon over the Valley of the Kings and bargain for souvenirs in bustling local markets. All this is combined with some of the finest hotels steeped in history, unique in design, and offering the best in Egyptian hospitality.
Experience the magic of the pyramids at sunset, the awe inspiring monuments at Abu Simbel and the majesty of a cruise on the Nile.
Take a jeep safari through desert wilderness, snorkel in the famous Red Sea, ride a balloon over the Valley of the Kings and bargain for souvenirs in bustling local markets. All this is combined with some of the finest hotels steeped in history, unique in design, and offering the best in Egyptian hospitality.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Cairo - Arrive Cairo airport and transfer to the romantic Mena House Hotel overlooking the Pyramids. |
| Day 2: | Cairo - Free morning. In the afternoon your private guide will take you to the great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Then take a sunset horse or camel ride alongside these ancient wonders. Later, indulge in a romantic dinner at the Mena House overlooking the illuminated Pyramids. (BD) |
| Day 3: | Cairo - Aswan Visit the famous Egyptian Museum. Free afternoon to explore the Citadel and test your bargaining skills in the Khan El Khalili bazaar. In the evening board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (BD) |
| Day 4: | Aswan - Early arrival in Aswan and private transfer to the Old Cataract Hotel. Enjoy a free day to wander the market streets of Aswan. (B) |
| Day 5: | Aswan - Scheduled early morning flight to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon board your private felucca for a sunset cruise around the beautiful local islands and enjoy a romantic dinner onboard. (BD) |
| Day 6: | Aswan - Nile Cruise. At lunch time today board your Nile cruise boat. You have the rest of the afternoon to settle in and enjoy the facilities onboard or explore the West Bank of Aswan by camel. (BLD) |
| Day 7: | Nile Cruise - Take pleasure in the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley from the privacy of your room overlooking the river, or whilst lazing by the pool on deck. You will have the opportunity to visit the riverside temple at Kom Ombo and the temple of Horus at Edfu. (BLD) |
| Day 8: | Nile Cruise - Luxor. Arrive in Luxor where a private horse drawn carriage takes you to Karnak temple. Experience the wonders of this monument at your own pace with an Egyptologist. Free afternoon before returning to spend your final night on board the Nile cruise boat. (BLD) |
| Day 9: | Luxor - Rise early for an optional exhilarating balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings and West Bank. Later visit tombs of the ancient Pharaohs before returning by donkey via the Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to the Old Winter Palace. (B) |
| Day 10: | Luxor - Sharm el Sheikh. Scheduled morning flight to Sharm el Sheikh. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Sofitel Sharm el Sheikh. (B) |
| Day 11-13: | Sharm el Sheikh. Three days at leisure. Go snorkelling or diving in the famous Red Sea, take a jeep safari to spectacular canyons and mountains or alternatively ride a camel or horse in the Sinai desert. (B) |
| Day 14: | Sharm el Sheikh - Departure day. Transfer to international airport. (B) |
travellers' tales
The most exciting part of our holiday was riding the camels in the desert and arriving to mount the beasts on our private felucca. (more)
highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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You may wonder how a honeymoon in Egypt can make a difference and involve elements of responsible travel, well believe me, this honeymoon can. By booking this trip you automatically support a responsible tour operator who is involved in many projects in Egypt. These include cleaning the banks of the Nile, funding an exhibition about Qurna Heritage, and supporting a children’s orphanage. Honeymooners have the chance to visit the exhibition and orphanage during your stay in Luxor. We employ local staff throughout Egypt and ensure that your honeymoon supports as may individuals as possible, from calesh drivers and felucca crew to a different Egyptologist at each amazing major site you’ll visit. An unforgettable honeymoon for an unforgettable occasion.
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