| The sheer weight of history to be found in Egypt is | | | | cruising on Lake Nasser is a must. The Kasr Ibrim is |
| awe inspiring; an experience that is much more | | | | appointed in a similar way to the Philae in terms of |
| significant if you are there with your life long partner. | | | | luxury and convenience, catering to your every |
| The longevity and magic of Egypt make it the | | | | honeymoon need while in Egypt. It also stops at one |
| perfect place for a holiday with your loved one, as | | | | of the lake's recovered historical sites each day (the |
| well as the height of romance as a destination for | | | | lake is man made, and the sites were moved stone |
| your honeymoon. Egypt has the weather, the | | | | by stone to avoid their destruction) with a launch |
| monuments and the excitement to make your trip | | | | that takes visitors who want to go to each site. |
| the most amazing experience of your life, and if | | | | Holidaying on the Kasr Ibrim gives you a different |
| there's one holiday where you want to have the | | | | take on the idea of a honeymoon to Egypt, mixing |
| best of everything, it's this one. So we count down | | | | the history of the area with fewer tourist traps for |
| the top five luxury places to stay so that you can | | | | luxury that's a little off the beaten track. |
| get the most from your Honeymoon in Egypt. | | | | 2. The Al Baben Shall, Siwa Oasis |
| 5. The Nile Palace, Luxor | | | | For a completely secluded and authentic luxury |
| Luxor, in southern Egypt, is the doorway to the | | | | honeymoon in Egypt, try The Al Baben, a boutique |
| Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. | | | | hotel by the Siwa Oasis close to the Egyptian sand |
| The city is built on the ruins of the ancient city of | | | | sea. The oasis has been a stop over for travellers |
| Thebes, and is steeped in legends and wonders. This | | | | for many thousands of years, and the hotel is tucked |
| makes Luxor a hub of activity and history, and the | | | | away in the walls of Shali, at the very heart of the |
| Nile Palace hotel is in easy walking distance of it all. | | | | area. Enjoying your honeymoon in this part of Egypt |
| Overlooking the Nile itself, the hotel provides for all of | | | | means having a truly Egyptian experience; rooms are |
| your Egypt honeymoon needs. The luxury gym and | | | | luxurious but with a rustic feel, and the rooftop |
| health club give you the chance to stay active while | | | | restaurant serves exquisite regional food. This hotel is |
| away, and the outdoor pool allows for romantic dips | | | | for those who want to be more adventurous in their |
| under the star-lit Egyptian sky at night. The | | | | honeymoon choice and wish to immerse themselves |
| restaurants are designed to pamper and delight you, | | | | in a luxurious, but uniquely Egyptian, trip. |
| the bars, to calm and relax you, and the rooms to | | | | 1. The Mena House Oberoi, Cairo. |
| make your luxury honeymoon in Egypt romantic and | | | | To many people, a luxury honeymoon in Egypt |
| enchanting. | | | | means only one thing: Cairo. The mystique of the |
| 4. Oberoi Philae Cruise on the Nile | | | | city, the power of the Pyramids at Giza and the |
| Cruising down the Nile conjures up images of thin | | | | opulence available since the time of the Pharaohs |
| reed boats tacking back and forth while trailing nets | | | | make it the perfect honeymoon destination, and the |
| or cargo, but nothing could be further from the | | | | Mena House Oberoi is the peak of this perfection. A |
| reality if you are looking for a luxury honeymoon in | | | | luxury hotel since 1869, it has seen its fair share of |
| Egypt. We suggest the Nile cruiser Philae, a 58 suite | | | | royalty and heads of state, and the luxurious suites |
| ship designed to take you up the Nile in style and | | | | and lounges are a testament to its exclusive history. |
| complete luxury. The suites have private shower and | | | | There is 24-hour room and butler service for those |
| bathroom facilities, balconies and sun loungers, and | | | | who want to stay in, and excellent bars and |
| deliberately have adults in mind, with little or no | | | | restaurants for those who don't. The hotel also has |
| provision for children (no screaming kids to ruin your | | | | one of the most magical views in all of Egypt; the |
| romantic trip together). The ship also has a bar and | | | | outdoor pool is in the shadow of the Pyramids |
| restaurant, appointed with luxury in mind and | | | | themselves - breathtaking when set against the |
| exquisite food on offer. | | | | background of an African sky. The hotel and the |
| 3. Kasr Ibrim, Lake Nasser | | | | experience create an Egyptian luxury honeymoon |
| For those who want history and a cruising | | | | that you'll remember as the trip of a lifetime. |
| experience, but in a more out of the way setting, | | | | |