The Best Honeymoon Destinations in Egypt

Sunbathe on Jaz Makadi’s private beach where staff will serve cocktails at your lounger. Feeling a little more active? Enjoy a dip in your suite with a private pool before exploring Giftun Island, strolling along Marina Boulevard or relaxing with one of Makadi Spa’s water treatments. Come nightfall, the Souk Makadi is a vibrant hub of restaurants and bars.

It’s easy for any couple to lose themselves in this 300sqm (3,230sqft) resort, located on a private beach. To guarantee calm, opt for a room or suite in the adult-only area. There are a variety of restaurants here but the personalised in-room dining service is the most private and romantic. Energetic couples will love the water sports, tennis and golf and the spa has couples rooms offering a Cleopatra bath and Turkish hammam.

Inspired by the Arabian palaces of old, this luxury hotel exudes opulence and elegance among its manicured gardens and several pools. The majestic sea-facing Grand Royal suite lives up to its palace within a palace promise with a private pool and personal in-room dining. The Honeymoon Spa Suite includes a treatment area, sauna and whirlpool to guarantee a relaxing stay.

Opulent suites housed in striped domed villas have unrestricted ocean views and enormous hot tubs that will ensure couples enjoy a romantic stay. The enormous five-star resort sprawls over 48 acres of green lawns and swaying palms on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. It’s a prime location for snorkellers and scuba divers. The hotel offers excellent dining, including a private candlelit dinner of Indian dishes.

Relax with your other half at the five-star Novotel Sharm El-Sheikh’s swimming pools, private beach and romantic palm-lined gardens. The elegant white-washed property on Naama Bay offers an impressive spa and hammam and luxurious swim-up suites. There are plenty of adult-only spaces to enjoy dreamy dinners and uninterrupted relaxation.

The natural beauty of the Red Sea makes an idyllic backdrop for the Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort, located in Sharks Bay. The 250m (820ft) long private beach and jetty are the perfect launch pad for underwater explorers in search of incredible coral reefs. The spa has a treatment list full of harmonious couples massages and rituals designed for two. The deluxe swim-up room is a plush option here, complete with your own private terrace and sea view.

Peaking out into the Red Sea on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, this resort is a blissful sandy haven for starry-eyed couples who want to chill and explore in equal measure. Enjoy the sun-warmed coastline, coral reefs and tropical fish or travel inland to explore the region’s national parks and hills. The hotel’s tranquil gardens are perfect for a romantic stroll. Opt for an all-inclusive package and friendly staff will lavish you with round-the-clock five-star service.

Known as the world’s finest open air museum, Luxor abounds in ancient heritage sites such as the Temple of Karnak and Valley of Kings. Choose a Nile suite and admire magnificent river views and sunsets while the luxurious Spa suite has a whirlpool, private treatment room and a couples massage included – it’s perfect for love birds who enjoy being pampered.

Wake up to magnificent views of the Nile before heading out to explore some Egypt’s most iconic ancient ruins and tombs. Expect authentic Egyptian hospitality with plenty of five-star bells and whistles. The hotel’s Chinese and Italian restaurants are perfect for cosy dinners for two and it’s a great spot to head off on a romantic river cruise.