A Honeymoon in Egypt - The 5 ultimate destinations

The 5 best honeymoon destinations in Egypt – the land of Sarcophaguses & Mummies

Planning a honeymoon to Egypt may make you apprehensive at first. There are only a few things that are more exciting than planning a trip, especially for newlyweds. For the well-traveled, the longer and farther you go, the more fairytales you want to chase. Your appetite for adventure keeps growing and growing and that’s where Egypt fits into the category of the perfect honeymoon destination for adventure seekers!

In western culture, it is a tradition to take a couple of weeks off immediately after the wedding and go on a honeymoon to somewhere luxurious! Typically, jetting off somewhere, sipping on cocktails, and heading to a beach resort is the default choice amongst newlyweds. Moreover, it’s a relaxed, stress-free holiday that seems to be the number 1 goal for a honeymoon vacation, especially after that incredibly emotional day of your wedding.

Tropical honeymoon destinations with white sandy beaches are perfectly fine. In fact, if lazy days on the beach are your thing then southeast Asia or the Mediterranean will be your go-to! Can Egypt compare with these honeymoon destinations?

You betchya!

If you don’t wanna go to the cliche honeymoon destination, don’t worry. Or perhaps the busy (and expensive) Mediterranean is not your cup of tea you can opt to take your hubby (or wifey) on an adventure, something outside of the box!

If that’s you and I just described your desires, listen up! We’ve researched and visited THE 5 ultimate honeymoon destinations in Egypt. Moreover, you can still combine your beachside honeymoon with an ancient adventure to the incredible historic sites across Egypt.

Without further a do, here are the 5 best honeymoon destinations in Egypt

#1 El Gouna – A luxury honeymoon in Egypt

El Gouna is a gated resort town made for tranquility and peace. There are luxurious houses, hotels, and apartments surrounding spectacular lagoons and sandy beaches. This artificially created oasis got our attention straight away as we heard that they have amazing kite surf beach clubs (a passion of ours). Whether or not you have an interest in water sports, In El Gouna there are so many choices to have romantic dinners or hire a private boat in the middle of the Red Sea, go diving, or just relax beside a beach bar. All in all, El Gouna certainly would be a favorite honeymoon destination in Egypt if we could do it again!

#2 Luxor to Aswan – A honeymoon cruise in Egypt

Aswan is one of our favorite places in Egypt and gets our 2nd highest honeymoon score. It sits on the river Nile which has been Egypt’s lifeblood for thousands of years. For a little bit of romance, you can reach the brightly colored villages of the Nubians and the beautiful abandoned monastery of St. Simeon by camel or felucca – Aswan’s famous & traditional sailing boats. Treat yourself and book a three-to four-day luxurious Nile cruise all the way up to Luxor. The must-see attractions are usually arranged by the cruises and the only thing you have to do is sit back and relax! Once you reach the extraordinary place of Luxor, you’ll feel like you are in the world’s biggest open-air museum. Nothing compares to the mind-blowing monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes.

#3 Hurghada – An all-inclusive honeymoon in Egypt

Hurghada is internationally known for its colorful coral reefs and crystal blue water which makes it a bucket-list destination for many. It is a perfect honeymoon spot in Egypt with all its beautiful resorts right by the water. For instance, you pretty much can put your goggles on in your room and walk to the water ready to snorkel the stunning red sea. Or book you and your hubby/wifey in for a dive. There are many diving centers around that provide everything you need. For an amazing day on the water, go and visit Giftun Island by boat. Or, tick off another thing on your bucket list and hire some quad bikes for a sunrise desert safari. More importantly, the weather is pretty predictable and sunny in Hurghada. In other words, your honeymoon pictures will look fantastic!

#4 Siwa – A honeymoon oasis in Egypt

The desert oasis of Egypt. Siwa is a mirage-like place that suddenly emerges out of the sand. Palm trees and olive groves are surrounding beautiful mud-brick houses. But make sure you plan ahead as the accommodation choices are limited. Do not treat Siwa as an exception to Egypt’s legal and social risks for LGBTQIA+ travellers. Smartraveller warns of harassment, arrests and prosecutions under morality laws. Check the FCDO’s regional advice for your exact road route before planning a desert journey. Windy dirt lanes with trundling donkey carts epitomize the slow-paced oasis life as well as puttering motorbikes and 4WDs. To escape the extreme heat and cool down your body, jump in the crystal-clear springs which are scattered throughout the oasis. If you are looking for a very unique honeymoon experience in Egypt, then Siwa just may be the right place for you!

#5 Sharm El-Sheikh – A honeymoon on the Red Sea

Before there was El Gouna, there was Sharm El-Sheikh. An Egyptian resort town located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. Also famous for luxury hotels, sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs. Take a walk through the old market Bazarr and try your luck with the local vendors. If haggling is not your thing, then don’t worry as it is not as intense as the bigger Egyptian cities (I.e. Cairo or Alexandria). Perhaps you might get the chance to go scuba diving and visit the Ras Mohamad national park, after all, the Red Sea has some of the best scuba diving in the world!

Wadi El-Natrun - A bonus for the history Lovers!

This town is far from typical. Therefore it got into our top 5 honeymoon destinations in Egypt. Located in the desert between Cairo and Alexandria it offers a collection of beautiful ancient Coptic Christian monastic sites.  Many Christians came here in the 4th century to escape the corruption they saw in other cities of Egypt. Once upon a time, there were more than 50 monasteries here. Today there are only four of them left, still very impressive sites included on Egypt’s UNESCO Tentative List. A tentative listing is not World Heritage inscription. History enthusiasts should make their way here. Getting here is an adventure itself, riding on the bus from Alexandria or Cairo.

Is Egypt safe?

There is no blanket answer for every itinerary. Check the current official advice and regional warnings before booking, including any cruise, diving or desert excursion. Our Hurghada guide combines our own experiences with links to practical advice.