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A morning with a private guide
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 7 Days Honeymoon Cairo & Nile Cruise
Two nights in Cairo, 3 nights on a Nile ship from Aswan to Luxor, a felucca sail and a sunrise balloon flight. Private transfers throughout.
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Route
- Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
- Nile cruise
- 3 nights Aswan to Luxor, Deluxe or Ultra Deluxe ship
- Transport
- Private car, domestic flight, Nile cruise, hot-air balloon
From, per person$9806 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
This is the shortest honeymoon we run. The first two days are Cairo, then you fly to Aswan, board a Deluxe or Ultra Deluxe ship and sail to Luxor over 3 nights. The ship sails on fixed weekly days, so the dates follow the ship.
You travel as a couple with your own guide and car, and nobody is added to your group. We keep the first afternoon on the river empty except for a felucca, and the final morning belongs to a balloon flight over the West Bank.
It suits couples who have one week and want to see the main sites without feeling hurried. It does not suit anyone who wants a beach: there is no Red Sea stay in this week. Only the balloon morning starts before 6:00.
Citadel & Historic Cairo
On the second afternoon
Felucca at Aswan
On the first evening of the cruise
Temples from the ship
Philae temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu
Luxor in one day
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and Karnak
Balloon flight
A hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank on the last morning
Your route
1Cairo2 nights
2AswanBoard cruise
3Luxor1 night
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · CairoArrival in Cairo
Arrival. A driver and your guide meet the two of you at arrivals as part of the airport meet and assist. The hotel check-in is done for you, and the private air-conditioned car takes you straight there.
Evening. No meals are included today, so dinner on the first night is your choice. Your guide can suggest a quiet place near the hotel. Nothing else is scheduled.
Good to know. Your guide and the private car stay with you for the whole program. Bottled water is included in the car.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · CairoGiza and Historic Cairo
Morning. After breakfast at the hotel, your private Egyptologist guide and the car take you to the Giza plateau, where the pyramids and the Great Sphinx are about 13 km south-west of central Cairo. We aim to enter early. Your guide knows good places to photograph the Great Pyramid from the edge of the plateau and explains what you see. Entrance fees for the sites in the program are paid for you.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included today, and the guide helps you choose a place. After lunch you go to the Citadel and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Historic Cairo.
Evening. The car takes you back to the hotel for a second night. Dinner is not included.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Cairo - 3
Day 3 · AswanFly to Aswan, felucca
Morning. After check-out, the private car takes you and your luggage to the airport. Breakfast is not included today. The flight to Aswan is a short domestic one, and it is included. In Aswan a private car takes you to the ship, where you check in to the cabin on the Deluxe or Ultra Deluxe ship.
Afternoon. Lunch is served on board and is included. After lunch you have time in your cabin. Late in the afternoon a felucca, the single-sail wooden boat of the Nile, takes you around Elephantine Island. It is quieter than a motorboat and nobody else is on board. The sail is included.
Evening. Dinner is on the ship, and you sleep on board.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsLunch, Dinner
Overnight on the Nile cruise - 4
Day 4 · AswanPhilae and Kom Ombo
Morning. Breakfast is on the ship. Your guide then takes you to the temple of Isis at Philae, which stands on Agilkia Island, where it was rebuilt between 1977 and 1979. The guide explains why it was moved. The entrance fee is included.
Afternoon. You have lunch on board, and the ship sails north after lunch. You stop at Kom Ombo, about 50 km from Aswan, for its double temple, with your guide.
Evening. Dinner is on board, and you sleep on the ship again.
On board. All three meals are included today, served on the ship. Your guide and the private car handle the visit, and bottled water is included.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on the Nile cruise - 5
Day 5 · EdfuEdfu
Morning. After breakfast on the ship, you visit Edfu's Temple of Horus with your guide. It is the largest temple of that god, and it is well preserved. The guide explains the temple as you walk through it. The entrance fee is included.
Afternoon. You return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is on the river, with the sun deck and the cabin to yourselves.
Evening. The ship reaches Luxor at nightfall. Dinner is on board, and on the sun deck if the weather allows.
On board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included. Bottled water is included on the excursion, and your cabin is yours until the ship reaches Luxor.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on the Nile cruise - 6
Day 6 · LuxorLuxor, both banks
Morning. You step ashore after breakfast, and the private car takes you and your luggage with your guide. On the West Bank you see the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's terraced temple. Entrance fees are included, apart from the extra-ticket tombs (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses VI), which are optional.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. The afternoon is at Karnak, where the Great Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns.
Evening. You check in to a hotel in Luxor tonight, so that the balloon pickup is short. Dinner is not included.
Good to know. Your private guide and car stay with you all day, and bottled water is included. Only breakfast is included today.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Luxor - 7
Day 7 · LuxorBalloon flight and departure
Morning. The pickup for the balloon is before dawn. The flight lasts at least 45 minutes, and the basket flies over farmland and temples on the West Bank. The flight is included. Balloons do not fly in strong wind or poor visibility, and there is no spare morning in this program.
Departure. After landing you return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out. A private car takes you to Luxor airport. Choose an onward flight after 14:00 to leave a margin if the balloon is delayed.
Before you go. Breakfast is the last meal of the program. The driver helps with your luggage while you check out, and bottled water is in the car. Tips are not included.
- Drop-offPrivate transfer to the airport or station
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Departure
How much does this 7-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $1,570 | $1,850 | $2,400 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $1,225 | $1,445 | $1,875 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,650 |
| 6 or more travellers | $980 | $1,155 | $1,500 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included. Choose a hotel level in the booking box to see the total for your group.
Where you’ll stay
Cairo · 2 nights
Hotel with breakfast.
Nile cruise · 3 nights
Deluxe or ultra deluxe ship, full board. See the ships
Luxor · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airport on arrival
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- 2 hotel nights in Cairo and 1 hotel night in Luxor with breakfast
- 3 nights on a Deluxe or Ultra Deluxe Nile ship, full board
- Hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank
- Felucca sail at Aswan
- Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water, taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and Egypt visa
- Extra-ticket tombs in the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses VI) and other optional tickets
- Optional tours and drinks
- Meals not marked in the itinerary
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
- International flights, the Egypt visa, extra-ticket tombs, optional tours, drinks and tips are not included.
- Programs can start on any day. We may change a time, route or hotel for reasons we cannot control, and offer you the closest alternative.
- You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
- Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Good to know before you go
Best time
October to April is the comfortable season. The Christmas and New Year weeks (18 December to 5 January) sell out first.
Visa
Many passports get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival in Cairo. Check yours before you fly.
What to pack
Light layers, a hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
Money & tipping
Cards work in hotels; carry small notes for tips. Tipping is expected but not included.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
A Fantastic Tour of Egypt
“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
Best tour guide!!
“He made our trip to the pyramids and Alexandria fun and memorable.”
Amazing 2 week trip
“My friends and I spent two weeks in Egypt and he was with us every step of the way.”
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Can we have a double bed on the ship?
Cabins on the ship are double or twin. Ask for a double bed when you book and we confirm what your ship has.
What if the balloon is cancelled?
Balloon flights are cancelled in strong winds or poor visibility. On this short program there is no spare morning, so there is no second try.
Is the felucca private?
Yes, a felucca is booked for the two of you.
Can we add beach days?
Yes, as an extension. Our 10 day honeymoon programs combine the Nile with Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.
Add a day
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- Quote usually within 24 hours
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Aswan Full-Day City Tour with Elephantine & Nubian Museum
- Private guide and car
- Free enquiry, no payment now
- Quote usually within 24 hours
10 Hours Luxor
Luxor East & West Bank Private Full-Day Tour
- Private guide and car
- Free enquiry, no payment now
- Quote usually within 24 hours
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