Best of Turkey and Egypt

Best of Turkey and Egypt – Discover the ancient wonders of Turkey and Egypt with this fascinating 14-day trip that also includes all domestic and in-between international flights. (Not before/after) . Turkish part of the tour follows Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus –Izmir itinerary which takes in the best of Turkey , with a variety of sights and activities. While in Egypt, you will join our classical tour which takes in the highlights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

You will be delighted !

Best of Turkey and Egypt Tour Details

Arrival & Return Locations

Istanbul to Cairo

Pick-up & Drop-off time

Flexible

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13-Night 4* accommodation in hotels and Nile cruise
International Flight Istanbul to Cairo is included
Domestic Flights CAI – ASW / LXR – CAI are included. (Note 1: The domestic flights schedules depend on the confirmed visits & the availability). (Note 2: We have the right to change the order of the visits according to The domestic flights schedules).
Official professional guides in both countries.
English speaking assistant during transfers
Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 Dinners
All transfers and transport per itinerary with AC vehicles
Entrance fees and tickets to the mentioned sites

Price Excludes

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Before/after flights
Personal expenses , drinks , mini bars etc
Travel insurance, visa and passport fees
45.00 Usd total for cruise personnel to be paid at the destination

Accommodation

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2 Nights 4**** hotel in Istanbul (Hotel Yigitalp ou Grand Gulsoy ou similar in old city)
1 Night 4***** in Ankara ( Hotel Point ou Latanya ou Anadolu Downtown ou Green park ou similar)
2 Nights 4**** in Cappadocia (Hotel Dinler Urgup ou Perissia ou Avrasya ou Dinler Nevsehir ou similar and can be upgraded to cave hotels)
1 night 4**** in Pamukkale (Hotel Colossae ou Richmond ou Adempira ou Lycus River ou similar )
1 night 4**** in Izmir (Hotel Blanca ou Kaya Prestige ou similar )
4 Nights 4**** in Cairo (Barcélo or similar)
3 Nights Nile Cruise (M/S Sara, M/S Crown Empress, M/S Solaris I/II or similar)

Best of Turkey and Egypt Tour Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to Turkey! Meet with our English speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

Day 2Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel . Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping . Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe . During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents . Lunch at local restaurant . After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar .

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 3Istanbul - Ankara

Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans . Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara in early evening

Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 4Ankara - Cappadocia

Best of Turkey and Egypt : Atatürk Mausoleum

Breakfast at the hotel . Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia . En route visit the Underground city that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks …We continue to proceed to the Derwish House to attend Whirling Dervishes Ceremony which represents the mystical journey of spiritual ascent of man using love, the search for the truth and get to the “Perfection”

Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 5Cappadocia

Best of Turkey and Egypt : Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys

Breakfast . Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Göreme Open Air Museum – a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region with it’s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones .

Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR

In the early morning departure from your hotel . a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes ..

Day 6Cappadocia - Pamukkale

After the breakfast at the hotel , drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stop over for the travellers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale . Visit Cotton Steps – a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing thermal water. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 7Pamukkale - Ephesus - İzmir

Breakfast . Drive to Selcuk – Ephesus . Visit the Ephesus Ruins – the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora .Then proceed for Virgin Mary House – has been believed it is the final resting place of the mother of Jesus . Then stop at Leather Production Store . Proceed for Izmir .

Overnight: İzmir Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 8Izmir - Istanbul - Cairo

After breakfast transfer to Izmir airport for a flight to Cairo via Istanbul. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will be there to meet and assist you through the airport formalities. You will be escorted to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast

Day 9Cairo

Breakfast. Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Cheops, Chefren & Micerinos, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren “doesn’t include entrance to the interior of the Pyramids”.

Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast

Day 10Cairo - Aswan

Transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival to Aswan. Transfer to the motor ship. Going out to visit the Temple of Philae & the High Dam of Aswan. In the afternoon, a ride on a Faluca along the River Nile will be undertaken (typical Egyptian sailboats) from where we can admire & enjoy a panoramic visit to the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, to the Elephantine Island & to the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board. The optional excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel can be made on this day Or on the next day according to the domestic flight schedule CAI – ASW in this day & according to the navigation schedule from Aswan to Kom Ombo in the following day.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 11Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

In the morning, possibility to make optional excursion (See details at the booking page) to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Navigation towards Kom Ombo & visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo the only one dedicated to two divinities: The god Sobek with a crocodile head & the god Haroeris with a falcon head. Navigation towards Edfu. Overnight on board. Overnight: Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 12Edfu - Esna - Luxor

Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation towards Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing to Luxor.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 13Luxor - Cairo

Breakfast & disembarkation. In the morning, visit to the Western Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funeral Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, & to the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, visit to the Eastern Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Transfer to Luxor International Airport & domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.

Overnight: Cairo Cruise Meals: Breakfast

Day 14Cairo Departure

At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport, English speaking assistance by our representative. End of Our Services.

Overnight: Not Avilable Meals: Breakfast

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