Overview 

This 10-day honeymoon itinerary covers Egypt's full cultural arc — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the optional Abu Simbel — before closing with three nights of pure relaxation at the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh or Rixos Premium Seagate. The cultural days are all private: a private Egyptologist, a private vehicle, and, where possible, private access. Sharm is entered without rush, with time for a private snorkelling excursion, a couple's spa session, and a Sinai safari on three unhurried days.

Tour Highlights

◆ Four Seasons First Residence Cairo — honeymoon welcome and Nile views 

◆ Private Giza Pyramids and GEM visit (Day 2 — morning light) 

◆ Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor — colonial elegance on the Nile bank 

◆ Valley of the Kings — private guided, 2 royal tombs 

◆ Aswan: Philae Temple, felucca, optional Abu Simbel 

◆ Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh or Rixos Premium Seagate — 3 nights 

◆ Private Ras Mohammed snorkelling trip 

◆ Couples spa + Sinai jeep safari

Hotels & Resorts: Sharm: Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh or Rixos Premium Seagate. Cairo: Four Seasons First Residence. Aswan: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract (preferred) or Basma Hotel.

Day-by-Day Itinerary 

Day 1 Arrive Cairo — Four Seasons First Residence 

VIP airport transfer. Honeymoon room with a welcome amenity. Evening Nile-view dinner at the hotel restaurant. Overnight: Four Seasons First Residence Cairo. 

Day 2 Cairo — Giza & GEM 

Private early-morning Giza Plateau (08:00 entry, before crowds). Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Valley Temple. Afternoon: GEM — Tutankhamun full collection, Royal Mummies, Ramesses Corridor. Romantic dinner: Four Seasons restaurant or Sequoia on the Nile. Overnight: Four Seasons First Residence. 

Day 3 Cairo — Egyptian Museum & Old City 

Private Egyptian Museum: highlights include the Amarna gallery. Old Cairo: Hanging Church (4th century), Coptic Museum. Khan el-Khalili: cartouche jewelry in gold (1-hour commission). Evening flight Cairo → Luxor. Check in at Sofitel Winter Palace. Overnight: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor.

Day 4 Luxor — Valley of the Kings 

West Bank: Valley of the Kings (2 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon: Karnak Temple. Luxor Temple at dusk — atmospheric lighting. Sundowners on the Winter Palace terrace. Overnight: Sofitel Winter Palace. 

Day 5 Fly Luxor → Aswan 

Morning flight Luxor → Aswan (35 min). Check in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract or Basma Hotel. Afternoon: Philae Temple of Isis (motorboat to the island) in golden afternoon light. Felucca sails at sunset. Overnight: Aswan luxury hotel. 

Day 6 Aswan — Monuments & Abu Simbel Option 

Aswan High Dam. Unfinished Obelisk. Optional (strongly recommended): Abu Simbel day trip — private vehicle 05:30 or charter aircraft (+USD 120–280 pp). Afternoon: Nubian Museum. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Aswan. 

Day 7 Fly Aswan → Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh 

Fly Aswan → Cairo → Sharm. Check in Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh (or Rixos Premium Seagate). Couples welcome amenity. Champagne on the terrace overlooking the Red Sea. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Sharm (5-star). 

Day 8 Sharm — Private Ras Mohammed 

Private boat to Ras Mohammed National Park. Snorkelling over Shark Reef and Jolanda Reef. Champagne picnic on board. Glass-bottom boat section. Return afternoon. Couples spa session (book at the hotel upon arrival). Overnight: Sharm. 

Day 9 Sharm — Sinai Safari & Sunset Dinner 

Morning: private Sinai jeep safari — Coloured Canyon, Bedouin tea. Return by midday. Afternoon at the beach or pool at leisure. Sunset dinner at the hotel's fine dining. Overnight: Sharm. 

Day 10 Sharm → Departure 

Late checkout (request at check-in). Transfer to Sharm airport. Fly Cairo—international connection.

Best Time to Visit: October to April. November to February is optimal for both monument touring and snorkelling in Sharm. Avoid Luxor/Aswan in June–August. 

Note: Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh (Hadaba area — cliff location, quieter) vs Rixos Premium Seagate (Sharm el Maya Bay — more energetic, all-inclusive option available). Specify preference at booking. Both are genuine 5-star properties; the choice depends on whether the couple prefers private seclusion vs. an animated resort atmosphere