How a 4 Day Honeymoon in Egypt Fits the Pyramids, the Museum and a Sail on the Nile
This 4 day honeymoon in Egypt is a short private trip for two, based in one Cairo hotel for all three nights. There is no packing and unpacking and no internal flight. You have two full days of sightseeing with your own guide and driver, and the pace is yours to set.
The first day belongs to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by an afternoon in the lanes of Khan El-Khalili. The second day takes you through the Grand Egyptian Museum and ends on the water, with a private felucca sail on the Nile.
It suits couples who have only a few days, and couples who want to add Egypt to a longer honeymoon elsewhere. It is one of our Egypt honeymoon tours, all of which are private.
The four days at a glance
Day
What you do
Meals
1
Arrive in Cairo, private transfer to your hotel
None
2
Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Khan El-Khalili bazaar
Breakfast, lunch
3
Grand Egyptian Museum and a private felucca sail on the Nile
Stand together before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Sphinx
Sail the Nile through Cairo on a private felucca, just the two of you and the crew
See the complete Tutankhamun collection at the Grand Egyptian Museum
Wander the lanes of Khan El-Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar
Stay three nights in one 5-star Cairo hotel, with no hotel changes
Travel privately with your own Egyptologist guide and driver
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
Our representative meets you inside the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport with a signboard and helps you through the visa and passport formalities. A private vehicle takes you to your hotel, and the evening is yours.
Meals: No meals
Day 2: Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Khan El-Khalili
Your guide collects you from the hotel for the Giza Plateau. You see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, built more than 4,500 years ago, and then the Great Sphinx. Your guide knows where to stand for photographs of the two of you with all three pyramids behind you. Going inside a pyramid is possible with an extra ticket.
After lunch at a local restaurant you drive into old Cairo for Khan El-Khalili, a bazaar that has traded since the 14th century. You walk its lanes of lanterns, spices, perfume and brass, with time to stop for mint tea in one of its old coffee houses. You return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum and Felucca Sail on the Nile
After breakfast you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the pyramids. The colossal statue of Ramses II greets you in the entrance hall. Your guide leads you up the Grand Staircase and through the Tutankhamun galleries, where the golden mask and the full contents of the tomb are shown together.
After lunch at a local restaurant you board a private felucca on the Nile. The crew raises the sail and the boat moves quietly along the river with the city on both banks, a calm end to the day as the light softens towards sunset. You then return to your hotel for your last night.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast a private vehicle takes you to Cairo Airport for your flight. If you have more time, you can continue to a honeymoon Nile cruise or to the Red Sea.
Meals: Breakfast
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Price Per Person Per Travel Season
Travel dates
Gold (5-star standard)
Platinum (5-star deluxe)
1 May to 30 September
$670
$760
1 October to 19 December
$715
$820
20 December to 4 January
$955
$1,095
5 January to 25 March
$715
$820
26 March to 10 April
$850
$1,000
11 April to 30 April
$715
$820
Gold Hotels in Cairo: Safir Cairo Hotel. Sonesta Cairo Hotel. Holiday Inn Citystars. Cairo Pyramids Hotel. Tolip Gardens Hotel. Ramses Hilton Hotel and more of the similar category.
Platinum Hotels in Cairo:Hilton Nile Tower Hotel. Concorde El-Salam Hotel. Hilton Cairo Heliopolis. Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel. Tolip Family Park Hotel and more of the similar category.
Price Includes
Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
3 nights in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
05 meals: 03 breakfasts and 02 lunches
Private felucca sail on the Nile in Cairo
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
All service charges and local taxes
Price Excludes
International flights
Arrival visa
Gratuities
Meals and drinks when not included
Any optional tour
Travel insurance
Things to Know
Pricing Policy
All our prices are in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges. We accept USD, Euros, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD. The starting price is for one adult in a twin room on a private tour. It shows the lowest price during the low season.
Tipping
Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.
Here is a suggested tipping list:
Driver – full day $3-5 per person per day.
Driver – transfer $1-3 per person per day.
Tour guide – full day $15-20 per person per day.
Tour guide – half day $10-15 per person per day.
Representative / tour leader $3-5 per person per day.
Felucca cruise crew $3–5 per person per night paid at the end of the cruise.
Sleeper train $1 per person to be paid when you get off.
Deposit and Payment
A deposit between 25-50% is required to secure your booking through a payment link. The remaining balance will also be paid through payment links.
Cancellation Policy
We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.
From the date of booking up to 75 days before the date of your arrival, 10% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 74 and 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date, 50% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 14 and 08 days before your arrival date, 90% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 07 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend buying a policy that covers medical care and trip cancellation before you travel.
Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets
Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:
Walking inside the pyramids.
These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.
Other personal expenses during your trip may include:
Food tours and alcoholic beverages.
Tipping for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Visa fees and recreational activities.
Additional transportation.
Unexpected costs due to bad weather, flight cancellations, or extra hotel nights and meals.
FAQs
What is included in the 4 day honeymoon in Egypt?
Three nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel in a double room with breakfast, two lunches, private transfers, an Egyptologist guide, a private felucca sail on the Nile, and entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. International flights, the entry visa, dinners and tips are not included.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The guide, the vehicle and the felucca are for the two of you only, and you can start on any day of the week.
Which rooms are available?
This tour is sold in double rooms only, for two people travelling together. Triple and single rooms are not offered on it.
What is the difference between Gold and Platinum?
They are our own names for two hotel levels. Gold uses 5-star standard hotels, about 3.5-star by Western standards. Platinum uses 5-star deluxe hotels, about 4-star by Western standards. The sightseeing, guide and felucca sail are the same on both.
Can you arrange something special for our honeymoon?
Tell us when you book that it is your honeymoon, and share any wishes you have. We tailor the romantic details to each couple.
Do we visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the old Egyptian Museum?
The Grand Egyptian Museum, next to the Giza Pyramids. It holds the complete Tutankhamun collection.
When is the best time for a honeymoon in Cairo?
October to April, when the days are mild and comfortable for sightseeing. The tour runs every day of the year.
How do we book and pay?
A 25% deposit secures the booking. You pay through a secure online payment link or by bank transfer, and we confirm the payment schedule for the balance by email.