Start off your honeymoon with a bang by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, an incredible monument that has stood for millennia. Take a camel ride around the pyramids or get a tutorial on how the pyramids were built. Additionally, be sure to visit the Great Sphinx located close to the Pyramids.
Take a flight to the capital of Jordan, Amman. Spend the next few days exploring the ancient Amman Citadel, a historic site that allows you to take in the city's long history, and experience the lively streets and succulent restaurants of Rainbow street.
Experience spending the night at Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp which granted perfect views of stars in the pure desert skies while enjoying a traditional Bedouin-style dinner under the moonlight.
The famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra, is an incredible example of a building carved right into red and pink sandstone rock. Take a couple of days to explore the area, including the Treasury, Monastery, and High Place of Sacrifice, and experience the local Bedouin culture with a regional cooking class.
End your honeymoon with a luxurious stay at The Dome Hotel, a hotel with a design that will make you feel like royalty. Take advantage of the hotel's unique location close to white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving in Aqaba's Red Sea.
The optimal way to cover this itinerary is by a combination of flights and private transport. Flights are available from Cairo to Amman and Amman to Aqaba. Opting for a private driver is suggested when exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza, as it offers much more flexibility and freedom in how much time you spend in each location, which is otherwise not possible through public transport.
If you wish to spend more time at Petra, consider cutting your stay at Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp short. However, it is recommended to spend at least one night in the desert. If you have more time, visit the Dead Sea for a day or so, which is a further 3 hours from Petra.
Consider learning a few Arabic phrases before arriving, as it can come in handy. Alternatively, tourist areas will have people who understand English as well.
The main airport Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main international airport in Egypt, located around 22 km northeast of downtown Cairo. The main airport in Amman is the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), which is situated approximately 30 km south of the city. Aqaba’s King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) is around 8.5 km away from the city and has transport connections to the city center via taxi services.