Schedule & Venue
The celebration week
Wednesday and Thursday’s outings are completely optional, our treat to explore Egypt’s wonders with the people we love most before we celebrate at the Citadel.
WednesdayOctober 20
8:00 AM · Optional
Pyramids of Giza
We start at the Pyramids of Giza at 8:00 AM. We recommend having breakfast at your hotel before. Transportation is provided from the Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo hotel, if you're staying elsewhere, feel free to meet us there or at the Pyramids.
Let us know you're coming, tick this visit on your RSVP.
Dress code: Casual attire, please wear comfortable, close-toed shoes
Outfit inspiration (optional), only to help. Wear whatever you’re most comfortable in.
1:00 PM · Optional
Welcome Lunch at Khufu's
Our welcome event! From the Pyramids we head to Khufu's for lunch together, on the Giza Plateau beneath the Great Pyramid. Transportation is provided.
Let us know you're coming, tick this visit on your RSVP.
Dress code: Casual attire, please wear comfortable, close-toed shoes
Outfit inspiration (optional), only to help. Wear whatever you’re most comfortable in.
ThursdayOctober 21
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Optional
Grand Egyptian Museum
Arrive at the Grand Egyptian Museum at 8:30 AM, and feel free to stay until 3:00 PM. Shuttles run all day from the Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo hotel, so you can leave whenever you like. If you're staying elsewhere, feel free to meet us there or at the museum.
Let us know you're coming, tick this visit on your RSVP.
Dress code: Casual attire, please wear comfortable, close-toed shoes
FridayOctober 22
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Wedding
Our Katb Ketab (ceremony) at Sariyat Al Gabal, followed by a reception at Beir Youssef, both within the Cairo Citadel. Transportation is provided to and from the wedding, departing from the Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo hotel, or feel free to meet us at the Citadel.
Dress code: Formal Attire (Black-Tie Optional)
The wedding day
Friday, October 22, 2027 · All times are local to Cairo.
5:00 – 5:30 PM
Arrival
Guests arrive at Sariyat Al Gabal and are welcomed and seated.
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Katb Ketab (Ceremony)
The Katb Ketab marriage ceremony and exchange of rings at Sariyat Al Gabal.
7:00 – 7:30 PM
Welcome drinks & snacks
Guests are escorted to Beir Youssef for non-alcoholic welcome drinks, snacks and music.
7:30 – 8:45 PM
Bride & groom entrance and first dances
The newlyweds make their entrance with the Zaffa, a joyful Egyptian procession of drummers, horns and dancers that welcomes them into the party, followed by their first dances on the dance floor!
8:45 – 10:00 PM
Speeches, dinner & cake
Speeches, then dinner is served, followed by the wedding cake.
10:00 – 10:45 PM
Dancing & games
Dancing and games on the dance floor.
10:45 – 11:00 PM
Farewells
The celebration comes to a close and guests depart.
SaturdayOctober 23
11:00 AM
Farewell Brunch
A relaxed farewell brunch at 139 Pavilion in Marriott Mena House, a buffet beneath the Giza Pyramids before everyone heads home or onto their next adventure!