Epic Tour of Turkey and Egypt

Your representative will meet you at Gate Number 8, assist you at Istanbul Airport, and then escort you to your hotel to start your Trip. Enjoy free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready for a full-day tour of the city. In the morning we will visit the Hagia Sophia, one of the most identifiable sites in Istanbul, a beautiful architectural wonder. Next, we will visit the Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays), it is not a single structure, but an organic monumental complex made up of various kiosks, gardens, and areas spread out that are located in the neighborhood or historic center at the entrance to the Golden Horn. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six minarets, terraces, and domes that rise in the center of the building. Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon you will visit The Roman Hippodrome, where chariot races and circuses took place, which served as entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for more than a thousand years. We end the day at the covered market, The Grand Bazaar, where you can enjoy free time (closed on Sundays and religious holidays). Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast. In the morning, we will start with a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and located in the historic neighborhood of Eminönü. Next, we will board a public boat for a fascinating cruise along the Bosphorus, the waters that divide two continents. During the journey, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of palaces and fortresses adorning both shores, including the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the elegant Çırağan Palace, and the impressive Rumeli Fortress, among other historical landmarks.

We will then continue to the historic neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, perfect for wandering through their romantic cobblestone streets. Here, you’ll find charming themed cafés and have the chance to take photos of the famous colorful houses. This area is well-known as a filming location for many Turkish TV series, offering treasures full of history and glimpses into everyday Turkish life.

We will visit from outside the magnificent Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, made entirely of cast iron. During the tour, we’ll also see the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate in the Balat district.
We will end our day at the famous Pierre Loti Café, a legendary spot once favored by the French writer Pierre Loti, offering stunning views of the Golden Horn. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Istanbul airport to take the flight to Cappadocia. Enjoy a full-day tour in the northern part of Cappadocia. First, we will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, which is recognized by UNESCO as a medieval monastic complex.

Then we will continue to the Ortahisar Panorama which offers a wonderful view with its natural castle in the center, stone houses, and beautiful mosques. From here, a short drive will take us to the Pasabagi (Valley of the Monks), where we will see the conical columns like fairy chimneys. After lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Avanos, on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River), we will see some of the most famous Turkish handicrafts. We will have a stop at the Devrent Valley, famous for its strange formations. Valley of Three Beauties has a beautiful view over the town of Urgup. We also enjoy Goreme Panorama, a panoramic stop south of Goreme. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

Breakfast. Enjoy a complete tour of South Cappadocia. First, we will walk through the Red Valley. Then we go to the Valley of Love, originally called White Valley which offers a beautiful view with its gracefully shaped chimneys. The trip will continue to visit an underground city Serhatli (or Özkonak), which is several levels deep and was used by early Christians as a shelter from enemies during the 6th and 7th centuries. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Also, we will visit the ancient Christian village of Cavusin which offers spectacular views. After this visit, we will head to Uchisar village, where a natural stone castle offers a great photo opportunity from all angles. Finally, visit a carpet workshop to see how the world-famous Turkish carpets are woven, and visit an onyx and jewelry workshop. End of the tour, return to the hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival meet our driver and you will be transported to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Kusadasi.

Breakfast. Then a morning drive to the Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater, and temples. Then, we continue to the Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Then transferred to the airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will have free time until transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cairo.
Arrive at Cairo Airport, meet and assist by our representative, and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. The GEM Complex is now offering limited access to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Admission is currently limited to the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens. Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Today, you will be leaving Cairo and heading out to the shining city of Aswan. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip to Aswan. Upon landing in Aswan, you will be assisted and then enjoy visiting the awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Transfer to your Nile Cruise for check-in and Lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon. Dinner on board.
Overnight: aboard your cruise.

Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board, and visit Kom Ombo Temple, a temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, and lunch on board after that Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner on board.
Overnight: aboard your cruise.

Sail to Luxor, have breakfast on board then Visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board.
Overnight: aboard your cruise.

Breakfast on board. Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast. Then, transfer to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor airport to take your flight to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast at the hotel - free time before your flight - check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.