Mohamed Ali Mosque
The Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo
Event
Katb Ktab — The Ceremony
Date & Time
Wed, 2 September · 6:30 PM
Dress Code
Summer Elegant
Setting
Hilltop Citadel, panoramic Cairo views

The iconic Alabaster Mosque crowns the medieval Citadel of Cairo. Built 1830–1848, its Ottoman domes and twin pencil minarets are visible across the city. Guests gather in the stunning marble courtyard beneath the magnificent gilded ceiling.

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The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Corniche El Nil, Downtown Cairo
Event
Wedding Reception
Date & Time
Sat, 5 September · 7 PM – 4 AM
Dress Code
Black Tie
Setting
Grand Ballroom, Nile riverfront

The Nile Ritz-Carlton is Cairo's most prestigious address — a 5-star landmark on the Nile with breathtaking river views. The grand ballroom provides a magnificent backdrop with the lights of Cairo shimmering on the Nile below. The celebration is set to go on until 4 AM — wear comfortable shoes and bring your stamina!

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Hurghada
Red Sea Coast, Egypt
When
Aug 28–30 morning
Vibe
Sun, sea & relaxation

Hurghada sits on the shores of the Red Sea and is one of Egypt's most beloved coastal resorts. Crystal-clear turquoise water, vibrant coral reefs, and endless sunshine await.

🤿Red Sea diving & snorkelling — vibrant coral reefs
🏖️Beach resorts & watersports
🚤Giftun Island & Orange Bay boat trip
🐬Dolphin watching & glass-bottom boat
🏜️Desert safari & quad biking at sunset
Luxor
Upper Egypt, Nile Valley
When
Aug 30 afternoon – Sep 1
Vibe
Ancient wonders & history

Luxor is the world's greatest open-air museum — home to Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and centuries of pharaonic history along the Nile. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.

👑Valley of the Kings — royal tombs & hieroglyphs
🏛️Karnak Temple Complex — world's largest
🌅Luxor Temple illuminated at sunset
🎈Hot air balloon over the Nile Valley at dawn
🏺Hatshepsut's Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
When
Sep 2–5 · Ceremony & Wedding
Vibe
Timeless city & celebrations

Cairo — the City of a Thousand Minarets — blends ancient wonders with vibrant modern life. Home to the last remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and your celebration venues.

🏛️Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx
🏺Egyptian Museum — Tutankhamun's treasures
🕌Islamic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Nile felucca sunset ride
🏰The Citadel — your ceremony venue!

✦   A Cairo Love Story   ✦

Mariam Allam & Ali Ashmawy

Katb Ktab · 2 September  |  Wedding · 5 September 2026

Cairo, Egypt

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Katb Ktab
2 Sept 2026
Details
Katb Ktab — The Ceremony
Mohamed Ali Mosque
The Citadel, Cairo
6:30 PM
Wed, 2 Sep
Alabaster Mosque
Summer Elegant
THE NILE RITZ-CARLTON
Wedding
5 Sept 2026
Details
The Wedding Reception
The Nile Ritz-Carlton
Corniche El Nil, Cairo
7:00 PM
Sat, 5 Sep
Dancing til 4 AM
Black Tie
Look & Feel

Dress Code

Attire Colour Palette
We kindly encourage our guests to wear these colours for both celebrations
Blush Pink
Peach
Soft Coral
Lavender
Light Yellow
Pale Blue
Light Green
Summer Elegant PASTELS & EARTH TONES
Katb Ktab · 2 Sept · 6:30 PM
Summer Elegant
Mohamed Ali Mosque · The Citadel

Gentlemen: smart blazer in navy or earth tones, open-collar shirt, cream or stone trousers, loafers. Light, breathable fabrics for a warm Cairo evening.

Ladies: midi or floor-length dress in flowy fabric. Pastels & warm earth tones encouraged — see the palette above. Comfortable block heels or flats.

Black Tie FORMAL EVENING
Wedding · 5 Sept · 7 PM – 4 AM
Black Tie
The Nile Ritz-Carlton

Gentlemen: classic black tuxedo, crisp white dress shirt, black bow tie, patent leather shoes. A pocket square is a lovely finishing touch.

Ladies: floor-length evening gown — embrace deep jewel tones, sequins, beadwork. Please avoid white or ivory. Pack stamina & dancing shoes — we go till 4 AM!

A Week of Wonder

Explore Egypt

We warmly recommend arriving on Friday, 28 August for a magical week — the Red Sea, ancient Luxor, then Cairo for the ceremony and wedding. Our travel partners handle everything.

Bus to Luxor Fly to Cairo Wedding! 💍 Hurghada Luxor Cairo The Wedding ✦
August
28
Friday
✈️
Arrive
Fly into Hurghada · check in to resort
August
29
Saturday
🤿
Hurghada
Diving · coral reefs · Giftun Island
Red Sea
August
30
Sunday
🌊→🏛️
Travel Day
Morning in Hurghada · Afternoon bus to Luxor
Luxor
August
31
Monday
🎈
Luxor · West
Sunrise balloon · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut
Luxor
September
1
Tuesday
🏛️
Luxor · East
Karnak by day · Luxor Temple lit at night
Luxor
September
2
Wednesday
✈️🕌
Katb Ktab
Fly Cairo · Ceremony 6:30 PM
✦ Ceremony
September
3
Thursday
🏛️
Pyramids
Giza Pyramids & the Great Sphinx (4 hrs)
Cairo
September
4
Friday
🏺
GEM
Grand Egyptian Museum & Tutankhamun (4 hrs)
Cairo
September
5
Saturday
💍
Wedding!
Nile Ritz-Carlton · 7 PM – 4 AM · Black Tie
✦ Wedding
September
6
Sunday
✈️
Departure
Safe travels home with beautiful memories

What to Do

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Aug 28–30
Explore
Hurghada
Red Sea · Egypt
🤿Red Sea diving & snorkelling
🏖️Beach resorts & watersports
🚤Giftun Island boat trip
Aug 30 – Sep 1
Explore
Luxor
Nile Valley · Upper Egypt
👑Valley of the Kings
🏛️Karnak Temple Complex
🎈Hot air balloon at dawn
Sep 2–5
Explore
Cairo
Ceremony & Wedding
🏛️Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
🕌Islamic Cairo & the Citadel
Nile felucca sunset ride
✦ Our Travel Partner
Cloud DMC Egypt
Cloud DMC has prepared a complete day-by-day Egypt experience with a private English-speaking guide, comfortable transportation, and entry to every site listed above — designed especially for our wedding group. Itineraries can be customized to your preferences. Prepared by Mahmoud Fahmy, Senior Product Manager.
🚌 Comfortable transportation 🎟️ All entrance fees 🗣️ English-speaking guide 🗺️ All transfers
Group Rate
USD 500 / person
Custom itineraries available on request
Reserve
25% refundable deposit on confirmation. Balance due 60 days before arrival.
What's not included  
Hotels & flights. Everything else (transport, guides, entrance fees, transfers) is included — and Cloud DMC can build a fully customized itinerary around your preferences.
From a Cairo Local

Insider Cairo

A curated list from a dear family friend — the places that feel uniquely Cairo, beyond the standard tourist circuit.

Pharaonic
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
Essential. Best at sunrise or paired with a sunset dinner nearby.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
The new flagship — huge and modern. A must-do.
Saqqara & Step Pyramid of Djoser
Often more rewarding than people expect.
Dahshur Pyramids
Bent & Red Pyramids — quieter, older feel.
Old Egyptian Museum
Tahrir Square. Iconic for atmosphere & history.
Islamic Cairo
Cairo Citadel
Approach as a compound, not one stop. Home to our ceremony!
Sultan Hassan & Al-Rifa'i
Two great monumental buildings facing each other.
Al-Azhar Mosque
One of the oldest Islamic universities in the world.
Museum of Islamic Art
Bab El Khalq. Major collection.
Bayt Al-Suhaymi
Ottoman-era home — a domestic counterpoint to the mosques.
El Moez Street
The best walking stretch for layered Islamic architecture.
Coptic Cairo
The Complex of Religion
Old Cairo. Walk it as one cluster.
Hanging Church
Cairo's most recognizable church.
Coptic Museum
Early Christian history & context.
Babylon Fortress & Ben Ezra
Adds historical depth to the district.
The Cave Church
Garbage City — dramatic, off the standard circuit.
Bazaar & Atmosphere
Khan El Khalili
Go for the atmosphere as much as the shopping.
Al-Fishawi Café
Historic tea stop — pure Cairo.
Wekalet El-Ghouri
Sufi / tanoura performances when running.
Radio Cinema
Downtown — a revived historic cinema, now a cultural venue.
Day Trips
Fayoum Oasis
The easier desert day-trip from Cairo.
White & Black Desert
Longer commitment, but visually distinct.
Pyramids View
Khufu Restaurant
Italian / Egyptian fusion at the Pyramids. Iconic Cairo-only setting.
Nine Pyramids Lounge
More casual but the same legendary view.
The Moghul Room
Indian at Marriott Mena House — a break from Egyptian food without losing the location.
Zamalek · Dinner & Drinks
Pier 88
Italian. Good when the night matters as much as the meal.
Crimson
Mediterranean. Strong Nile view, easy crowd-pleaser.
Classic Egyptian
Abou El Sid
Zamalek. Polished classics in an atmospheric setting.
Kebabgy
Sofitel Nile. Strong grill with a proper Nile setting.
Naguib Mahfouz Café
Inside Khan El Khalili — go for context & atmosphere.
Street Food, Done Well
Zooba
Multiple locations. Koshary, taameya, foul, sandwiches — done cleanly and very well. Easy entry point.
New Cairo · Premium
Kazoku
Established premium Japanese in the east.
Reif Kushiyaki
Contemporary, less formal.
District 5
East-side cluster — many options in one stop.
Sheikh Zayed
Sachi
Mediterranean / sushi in 6th October. Reliable upscale dinner.
Arkan Plaza
A west-side cluster — cafés, casual meals, easy group decisions.
Jewelry
Azza Fahmy
One of the most recognizable Egyptian jewelry names. Zamalek & Sheikh Zayed.
Dima Jewelry
Pharaonic-inspired. Strong for gifts.
Nakhla
Nile Street, Giza — near Four Seasons. Multiple branches.
Luxury & Accessories
OKHTEIN
Designed in Egypt. Consistently strong for gifting.
Mounaya Gallery
Edited selection of local designers — fashion, accessories, homeware.
Khana
Egyptian homeware in Arkan — gifts with an edited feel.
Markets & Districts
Khan El Khalili
The classic bazaar stop.
Arkan Plaza
West-side modern mix.
District 5 (New Cairo)
Modern retail-and-dining stop.
Getting Here

Travel to Egypt

Flights

Fly into Hurghada (HRG) on Aug 28, return via Cairo (CAI). Book early — September fills fast.

Visas

Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Cairo or Hurghada airport (USD 25, cash). You can also apply ahead at egyvisa.com — 2–4 weeks before travel.

Getting Around

Our travel agency arranges the Hurghada→Luxor bus, Luxor→Cairo flight, and all city transfers in one package.

Good to Know

Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP). September evenings: ~26°C (79°F), daytime highs ~33°C (91°F). Cards accepted at major hotels.

Hurghada · Aug 28–30

Stay in Hurghada

Red Sea Luxury
Steigenberger Al Dau Beach
★★★★★
Beachfront
Hurghada, Red Sea
Private beach & Red Sea access
Multiple pools & water sports
Snorkelling & diving centre
Hilton · Hurghada
Hilton Hurghada Resort
★★★★★
All Inclusive
Hurghada Corniche, Red Sea
Private beach & lagoon pool
Multiple restaurants & bars
Hilton Honors points eligible
Pickalbatros
Pickalbatros White Beach Resort
★★★★★
Family Friendly
Hurghada, Red Sea
White sand private beach
Multiple pools & aqua park
All-inclusive dining options
Luxor · Aug 30 – Sep 1

Stay in Luxor

Hilton · Luxor
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
★★★★★
Recommended
Nile Corniche, Luxor
Nile riverfront & infinity pool
Full-service spa & wellness
Hilton Honors points eligible
5 min to Luxor Temple · 20 min to Valley of Kings
Cairo · Sep 2–6

Stay in Cairo

The Wedding Venue
The Nile Ritz-Carlton
★★★★★
Recommended
Corniche El Nil, Cairo
Nile riverfront views
Fine dining restaurants
Luxury spa & outdoor pool
0 min to Wedding · 15 min to Citadel
Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
★★★★★
Iconic Luxury
Corniche El Nil, Garden City
Sweeping Nile & pyramids views
Award-winning dining (8 restaurants)
Spa & rooftop pool
5 min to Wedding · 15 min to Citadel
Hilton · Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
★★★★★
On the Nile
Corniche El Nil, Garden City
Direct Nile-front, panoramic views
Two outdoor pools & fitness centre
Hilton Honors points eligible
3 min to Wedding · 15 min to Citadel
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