Egypt and Turkey Tour 14 Nights/ 15 Days |
DAY 01: Saturday- Arrival to Cairo 15th APRIL/2023 (Meals: No)
Upon arrival in Cairo airport, our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel.
(Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Remaining of day is leisure and Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 02: Sunday- Giza Sightseeing (Pyramids & Sphinx): 16th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Meet in hotel lobby with the tour guide to begin the sightseeing excursion with a visit to Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt dating from 3100 BC which contains the beautiful representation of King Ramsis II through his colossal statue. Then proceed to Sakkara to see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest known of Egypt's 107 Pyramids. At the Pyramids area, visit the Three Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau and the mysterious Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo
DAY 03: Monday- Flight CAI/ASW, Nile Cruise: 17th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Breakfast Box from hotel in Cairo transfer to domestic Terminal flying to Aswan at 06:30 am,
07:50 am arrival Aswan and meet for transfer to board on 03-night Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. Then depart with the cruise guide to visit the High Dam, one of the biggest dams in the world and was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960's. Then proceed to visit Philae Temple which dedicated to goddess Isis. It's at new site on Agilika Island its former site on Philae Island. Overnight on board
DAY 04 : Tuesday- Nile Cruise (Kom Ombo & Edfu): 18th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
The cruise sails to Kom Ombo & upon arrival visit The Temple of Sobek & Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank. Return to the cruise & sail to Edfu. On arrival visit the Temple of Horus, the largest and most complete preserved Temple combining Pharaonic and Greek architectures. Overnight onboard cruise.
DAY 05: Wednesday- Nile Cruise (Luxor): 19th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Sail to Esna and Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor, move to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of Kings & Queens, a vast City of the dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then proceed to the foot of the cliff to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt in Pharaonic History. On the way back to the River Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. Overnight onboard cruise.
DAY 06: Thursday- Luxor to Cairo/ By flight: 20th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast onboard then time to disembark. Meet with guide for a morning tour to visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Remaining day is at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Cairo at 19:00pm.
20:30pm, Arrival to Cairo, Meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cairo
DAY 07: Friday- Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo: 21th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visiting the Egyptian Museum, then the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque and the Tomb of Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. The excursion also includes touring around the Old Cairo area where you can find a mixture between the Islamic and Christian Monuments such as the Abu Serga Church, Al Mo'allaqa Church or Hanging Church which are dated back to the beginning of the 5th Century AD and are built as the basilica style along with the world famous Khan El-Khalily Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo
DAY 08: Saturday- –Cairo to Istanbul 22th APRIL/2023 (Meals: No)
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Istanbul at 14:15pm MS 735
17:35pm Arrival in Istanbul (ISTAirport), meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel
Remaining day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 09 : Sunday- Historical Istanbul Tour 23th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 08:30am visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D.. After lunch break at local restaurant, you will visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 10 : Monday- Bosphorus Cruise / Fly to Cappadocia 24th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, 08:30am short drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After tour back to hotel to collect your luggage and transfer to Airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55 pm.
20:05pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, meet and transfer to hotel and check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 11: Tuesday- North Cappadocia Tour 25th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
[OPTINAL: This morning an hour hot-air balloon ride available with extra cost of PER PERSON 250 USD ]
Breakfast, 09:50 AM we visit Goreme Open Air Museum consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. And visit Uchisar to take pictures of "The Castle" and sightseeing. A break for lunch in Goreme. You can enjoy Turkish cuisine in restaurant.And visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. You can see their demonstration and you can try to make it. After that a visit to the valley of fairy chimney, the name is Pasabagi. And then we see Cavusin (Rose Valley) which has amazing beautiful red rock formations. Next is the Devrent Valley and Urgup afterwards. Following that a panoramic view point to observe the fairy chimneys and the incredible rock formations and unforgettable sights. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 12: Wednesday- Cappadocia tour/ Fly to Izmir 26th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:45am, depart to visit Ortahisar we can have good photo opportunity of Ortahisar rock castle. Mustafapasa which was old Greek Village once called Sinasos. There are old Greek churches in this town. After that we drive through Sahinefendi and then visit a roman ruins of Sobesos which is recently excavated that has very nice ground mosaics. Soganli Valley We walk 2 km in the valley and visit famous cave churches. Lunch in Soganli Village then Kaymakli Underground City that is the deepest underground city in Cappadocia. Transfer to Kayseri airport for an evening flight to Izmir Via Istanbulat 18:15pm.
22:00pm, Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 13: Thursday- Ephesus tour: 27th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am visit Ephesus Ancient City - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity with capacity of 24.000 seats.Next we will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis After Lunch we visit the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 14: Friday- Pamukkale tour then to Istanbul 28th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 08:00am Drive to Pamukkale and visit The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders we ever have seen from various mineral springs in a vast white cliff side. Walk along the Hierapolis ancient city ruins, see the huge Necropolis, and feel the warmth of the natural spring as you go barefoot on the Travertens. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which they charge extra entrance fee. After tour Transfer to Denizli airport for flight to Istanbul at 20:00pm. TK2579
21:00pm , Arrival to Istanbul at, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 15: Saturday -Departure. 29th APRIL/2023 (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to IST airport as per your flight departure time.
PACKAGE RATE INCLUDED | |
TURKEY SECTION | |
Accommodation- 4 stars | |
Ø 03 Nights in istanbul 4* hotel with breakfast https://www.levnihotel.com/ Ø 02 Nights in Cappadocia cave hotel with breakfast www.mithracavehotel.com/ Ø 02 Nights in Kusadasi 4* hotel with breakfast http://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com/ | |
Sightseeing Tours | |
Ø 01 day Group Istanbul Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport Ø Half day Group Bosphorus cruise includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport Ø 02 day Group Cappadocia Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport Ø 01 day Group Pamukkale tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transport Ø 01 day Group Ephesus Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport | |
Transportation | |
Ø Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Kayseri (Cappadocia) Ø Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir Ø Oneway domestic flight From Denizli to Istanbul Ø Oneway flight from Cairo to Istanbul ( Economy class/ Tax included ) Ø All airports/hotels/ports transfer within Turkey | |
EGYPT SECTION | |
Accommodation | |
Ø 04 Nights in Cairo 4* hotel with breakfast Barcelo Pyramids Cairo Ø 03 Nights on board 5* nile cruise full board from Luxor to Cairo M/S Sonesta Nile cruise OR smilar | |
Sightseeing Tours | |
Ø Full day at Cairo visiting pyramids , Sphinx ,Memphis & Sakkara Ø Full day The Egyptian museum , The Citadel , Old Cairo & Khan el Khalili bazaars. Ø Half Day city tour Aswan visiting Philae temple & The High Dam +visit Edfu & Kom Ombo temple Ø Half Day East Bank Luxor (Karnak & Luxor temples ) Ø Half Day West Bank Luxor ( Valley of Kings” 3 tombs “ , Hatshpsut temple & Colossi of Memnon). Ø All the above mentioned tours at Cairo ,Aswan & Luxor including English speaking guide , private A/C minibus & main entrance fees. Ø All transfers from / to airport at Cairo , Aswan & Luxor by private A/C minibus. Ø 02 lunches at local restaurant during the 2 full days tour at Cairo. | |
Transportation | |
Ø Oneway domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan ( economy seat- included tax) Ø Oneway domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo ( economy seat- included tax) | |
TOUR RATE ( RATE BASED ON PER PERSON / US$ CURRENCY) | |
Ø US$, 2935.00 PER PERSON X 02 IN A DOUBLE ROOM Ø US$, 250.00 PER PERSON HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE IN CAPPADOCIA Valid above noted dates and based on minimum for 02 adults | |
Package rate not include | |
Ø Items of a personal nature Ø Gratuities for Driver & Guide Ø Meals not mentioned Ø Drinks of any kind Ø Any additional requests Ø Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia Ø Travel Insurance Ø Covid 19 Test | |
Trip Cancellation policy: | |
Ø DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE Ø If cancelled up to 31 days before date of arrival, no fee applies. Ø If cancelled 30-21 days before date of arrival, 25% cancellation fees apply. Ø If cancelled 20-14 days before date of arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply. Ø If cancelled 13 -days before date of arrival OR in case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply | |
IMPORTANT NOTES: | |
Ø Kindly note that this is only an offer / We are not holding any rooms / Rate is based on current availability and is subject to change at the time of the booking . Ø Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person. Ø Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation Ø Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change. Ø The days of North & South tours in Cappadocia can be switched without any notification | |