8 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Honeymoon Tour

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Tour Details

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Location
Cairo / Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor / Hurghada
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Pickup
Cairo Airport

Peaceful 8 Day Honeymoon Tour to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

This 8 day Egypt honeymoon tour covers Cairo, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and a Red Sea finale in Hurghada, three completely different landscapes in one continuous journey. It is Egypt's most complete 8 day honeymoon: opening night in Cairo at the pyramids, a Nile cruise with a private balcony cabin, a candlelit Aswan dinner, and a Hurghada beach resort to close. Cairo is the romantic first chapter that no Luxor-only cruise includes.

Begin your romantic 8 day honeymoon in Egypt with Tripidays, starting in Cairo with a Nile dinner cruise under the city lights. Day 2 covers the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple of Khafre, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by an evening flight to Aswan and boarding the cruise. Day 3 visits the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk & Kom Ombo Temple. Day 4: Visit the Temple of Edfu & Luxor Temple. Day 5 crosses into Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple, then transfers to Hurghada. Days 6 and 7 are reserved for Red Sea snorkeling and a quad bike desert safari. Day 8 returns to Cairo for departure. For more inspiration, browse Egypt Romantic Tours to discover additional honeymoon journeys curated by Tripidays. This itinerary blends adventure, relaxation, and intimacy, making it the ultimate honeymoon escape.

Why Book This Tour

  • Egypt's Most Complete 8-Day Honeymoon Combining Cairo, the Nile Cruise & the Red Sea
  • Private Licensed Egyptologist Guide Throughout the Entire Journey
  • Private Air-Conditioned Transportation from Arrival in Cairo to Final Departure
  • Carefully Selected Accommodation Across Cairo, the Nile & Hurghada
  • Included Domestic Flights Between Cairo, Aswan & Hurghada
  • All Major Ancient Egyptian Sites and Entrance Fees Included
  • Full-Board Dining on the Nile Cruise Plus Daily Hotel Breakfasts
  • Fully Customisable Itinerary with Flexible Upgrades and Extensions
  • 24/7 Tripidays Guest Support from Arrival to Departure

Included

  • Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at Cairo airport
  • 2 Nights of accommodations in Cairo hotel
  • 3 Nights accommodation on a Nile Cruise
  • 2 Nights of accommodations in Hurghada hotel
  • Private licensed Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing days
  • All transport by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
  • Flight tickets Cairo → Aswan, Hurghada → Cairo
  • All entrance fees to every attraction listed in the itinerary
  • One bottle of water during the tours
  • Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Our assistance during your stay
  • All Taxes and Charges

Excluded

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses: souvenirs, additional meals, beverages outside included meals
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and cruise crew
  • Optional upgrades
  • Any meals not specified above
  • Snorkeling trip in Hurghada
  • Quad bike desert safari in Hurghada
  • Abu Simbel excursion

Highlights

Cairo Attractions

  • The Great Pyramids of Giza
  • The Great Sphinx
  • The Valley Temple
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum

Aswan Attractions

  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Edfu Temple

Luxor Attractions

  • Luxor Temple
  • Karnak Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival to Cairo & Dinner Cruise

    Your Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo Airport and transfers you privately to your hotel, no shared coaches, no waiting. After you check in, your first evening together in Egypt begins on the Nile.

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    Nile Dinner Cruise

    Your guide escorts you to a private table on the water as Cairo's illuminated skyline reflects across the river and live Egyptian music fills the air around you. This experience sets the tour apart from most 8 day Egypt packages, as it is the only honeymoon itinerary that opens on the Nile in Cairo before continuing to Upper Egypt and the Red Sea.

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    Meal

    Dinner

  • Day 2: Giza Plateau & GEM

    After breakfast, your private Egyptologist picks you up for a full Cairo day, ending with an evening flight to Aswan, where your Nile cruise is waiting. This is the day the 8 day honeymoon tour earns its Cairo chapter.

    The Great Pyramids 

    Stand at the base of the Great Pyramid and look up at 146 metres; it held the record as the tallest structure on earth for nearly 4,000 years. Your guide positions you for the angle most visitors never find, away from the crowds.

    The Valley Temple of Khafre

    You'll enter a hall of pink Aswan granite where the walls are so precisely fitted that a piece of paper cannot slide between the stones. Built around 2500 BCE, it is one of the best-preserved Old Kingdom structures still standing at the plateau.

    The Sphinx

    Your guide walks you to the viewing terrace where the Sphinx faces you directly, the angle that reveals the full scale of a monument carved from a single limestone outcrop. From here, the relationship between the Sphinx and Khafre's pyramid behind it becomes clear.

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    You'll move through a collection of over 100,000 artefacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time in history. The scale of the new building means even the busiest days feel unhurried inside.

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    Meal

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3: Aswan Highlights & Kom Ombo temple

    You wake on board in Aswan, enjoying breakfast on deck as the Nile flows past. After visiting Aswan's highlights, the cruise sails north to Kom Ombo Temple for a guided tour before continuing toward Edfu. The blend of sightseeing and relaxed Nile sailing makes this one of the most memorable days of the journey.

    Aswan High Dam

    Admire the modern marvel of the Aswan High Dam, an impressive engineering feat with a story of ambition and independence.

    Philae Temple

    Step into history together at the Philae Temple, a site dedicated to the goddess Isis. Imagine the romantic rituals of ancient times as you wander its serene courtyards.

    Unfinished Obelisk

    You'll crouch beside a crack in the granite that stopped the entire project had it been completed, this single obelisk would have been the largest ever cut in ancient Egypt, at 42 metres and over 1,000 tonnes. The quarry marks and tool lines are still visible in the rock.

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    Kom Ombo Temple

    Explore the Kom Ombo Temple, unique in its dual devotion to Sobek and Horus. Admire intricate carvings and imagine the love stories etched into the walls centuries ago.


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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Visit Edfu & luxor Temple

    You wake on board as the cruise arrives in Edfu, where a guided visit to the Temple of Edfu reveals one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient monuments. The ship then sails north toward Luxor, arriving in the evening for a magical visit to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated after dark. The combination of Nile sailing and nighttime temple exploration makes this a highlight of the journey.

    Temple of Edfu

    Your guide walks you through the entrance pylon at 36 metres high, which is the tallest surviving pylon in Egypt, and you feel the scale shift as you pass through it into the main courtyard. Dedicated to Horus and completed in 57 BCE, it is the most completely preserved temple in the country.

    Luxor Temple

    Continue to Luxor Temple, which is one of Egypt's most impressive ancient monuments, built by generations of pharaohs along the east bank of the Nile. Illuminated after sunset, its towering columns and statues create one of the most atmospheric experiences in Luxor.


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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Luxor West Bank & Transfer to Hurghada

    The cruise docks at Luxor for the final time, and you check out after breakfast. Today is the longest day of the tour, with four major sites across both banks of the river before your private transfer delivers you to a Red Sea resort by evening. This is the day that makes 8 days honeymoon in Egypt feel like two trips in one.

    Karnak Temple

    Explore the majestic Karnak Temple, with its grand columns and intricate carvings. Let the grandeur of this ancient site inspire wonder and create unforgettable memories together.

    Valley of the Kings

    You'll descend into tombs where the walls are covered floor to ceiling in vivid paintings that have not faded in over 3,000 years. The pigments were sealed in the dry heat and darkness. Your guide takes you into three tombs, including the burial chamber of Tutankhamun.

    Temple of Hatshepsut

    Admire the elegance of Hatshepsut Temple, a tribute to one of Egypt’s most extraordinary female pharaohs. Its terraces and colonnades create a romantic backdrop for unforgettable photos.

    Colossi of Memnon

    After Lunch, marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon, standing proudly through the centuries. Share the awe with your partner as you walk hand-in-hand past these magnificent statues.


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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 6: Enjoy Red Sea beach in Hurghada

    You wake at your Hurghada beach resort with the Red Sea directly outside. Today is entirely on the water, a honeymoon Red Sea Nile cruise combination that no Cairo-only or Luxor-only package delivers.

    Optional Snorkeling Trip

    Your guide takes you by boat to a coral reef site where the water visibility reaches 20 to 30 metres, and the fish move in dense schools around the coral formations below you. The reefs off Hurghada are part of one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on earth, with over 1,000 species of fish and 200 species of coral within a short boat ride.


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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7: Relaxation and Adventure in Hurghada

    Breakfast before your final Hurghada activity, then a transfer to the airport for your overnight in Cairo. The desert here meets the sea with almost no transition within minutes of the resort, and the landscape is open golden sand.

    Optional Safari in Hurghada

    You'll ride out into the Eastern Desert on quad bikes with a guide leading the route. The sand changes colour as you get further from the coast, moving from pale yellow at the shoreline to deep amber further in. The panoramic stop mid-route puts the Red Sea behind you and the open desert ahead, and the contrast is disorienting in the best way.


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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 8: Farewell & Departure

    Breakfast and check-out at your Cairo hotel, then your Tripidays representative transfers you to Cairo International Airport. Every logistics detail from Day 1 to Day 8 has been managed; this last transfer is no different.

    Departure

    Our team ensures a seamless transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home, leaving you with memories to treasure forever.


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    Meals

    Breakfast

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour includes private airport transfers, 2 nights in a Cairo hotel, 3 nights on a  Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with private balcony cabin, 2 nights in a Hurghada beach resort, 1 return night in Cairo, a private Egyptologist guide, all domestic flights, entrance fees to every listed attraction, full-board on the cruise, a Nile dinner cruise on arrival night, a Red Sea snorkeling trip, and a quad bike desert safari.

No other 8-day honeymoon package opens in Cairo at the pyramids, includes a full Nile cruise with a private balcony cabin, and closes with a Hurghada Red Sea resort in the same itinerary. Most alternatives either skip Cairo or drop the beach leg entirely. For couples who want the Nile cruise without Cairo, see the Nile cruise Hurghada all-inclusive no Cairo option.

Your 3-night Nile cruise runs from Aswan to Luxor on a cruise ship with a private balcony cabin full-board throughout, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board. Temple stops at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu are included, and evenings on the water between stops are unscheduled time for you and your partner. For couples considering a premium upgrade, see the luxury Cairo Nile cruise upgrade for 5-star deluxe options.

You fly from Cairo to Aswan on the evening of Day 2 and board the cruise on arrival. The cruise sails north over Days 3, 4, and 5, docking at Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu before arriving in Luxor on Day 5 morning. You disembark after the Luxor sightseeing day and transfer directly to Hurghada by private vehicle the same evening.

Yes. Two domestic flights are included: Cairo to Aswan on Day 2 (evening, after the Cairo sightseeing day) and Hurghada to Cairo on Day 7 (after the desert safari). Both routes are booked and managed by Tripidays; no separate arrangement is needed.

What to Pack

Hat Backpack Comfy Shoes
Powerbank Medical Kit Comfy Clothes
Sunglasses & Sunscreen Personal Hygiene Products Valid Passport For 6 Months

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Tour Prices

From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
  • Solo $2780
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1820
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1570
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1540
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
  • Solo $2500
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1640
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1400
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1360
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
  • Solo $2870
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1860
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1610
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1580
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
  • Solo $3290
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2090
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1830
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1800
Cairo: Cleopatra Hotel – Cosmopolitan Hotel – Pyramids Park Resort or similar
Hurghada: Mercure Hurghada or similar
Cruises: MS Radamis II – MS Royal Ruby I – MS Medea – MS Nile Quest or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
  • Solo $2930
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1890
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1640
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1600
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
  • Solo $2630
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1710
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1460
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1430
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
  • Solo $2980
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1920
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1670
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1630
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
  • Solo $3490
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2190
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1930
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1900
Cairo: Hilton Pyramids Golf – Mövenpick Media City – Helnan Dreamland Hotel or similar
Hurghada: Swiss Inn Resort – Continental or similar
Cruises: MS Royal Isadora – MS Blue Shadow II – MS Nile Style – MS Concerto Plus or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
  • Solo $4070
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2530
  • 5 - 8 Pax $2270
  • 9 - 16 Pax $2240
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
  • Solo $3430
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2170
  • 5 - 8 Pax $1920
  • 9 - 16 Pax $1890
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
  • Solo $4350
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2700
  • 5 - 8 Pax $2440
  • 9 - 16 Pax $2400
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
  • Solo $5070
  • 2 - 4 Pax $3110
  • 5 - 8 Pax $2840
  • 9 - 16 Pax $2810
Cairo: Hilton Heliopolis – Hyatt Regency – Triumph Luxury or similar
Hurghada: Marriott Beach Resort – Hilton Hurghada Plaza or similar
Cruises: MS Acamar – MS Movenpick Royal Lotus – MS Le Fayan – MS Esplanade or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
  • Solo $6040
  • 2 - 4 Pax $3590
  • 5 - 8 Pax $3320
  • 9 - 16 Pax $3280
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
  • Solo $5820
  • 2 - 4 Pax $3490
  • 5 - 8 Pax $3230
  • 9 - 16 Pax $3190
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
  • Solo $6670
  • 2 - 4 Pax $3930
  • 5 - 8 Pax $3650
  • 9 - 16 Pax $3620
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
  • Solo $7580
  • 2 - 4 Pax $4440
  • 5 - 8 Pax $4160
  • 9 - 16 Pax $4130
Cairo: Four Seasons Nile Plaza – St. Regis Cairo – Nile Ritz – Marriott Mena House or similar
Hurghada: Pickalbatros Palace Resort – KaiSol Romance Resort or similar
Cruises: MS Farah – MS Historia Nile Cruise – MS Tamr Henna – Sonesta Moon Goddess or similar
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