Discover the wonders of Egypt and Turkey on a spectacular journey.
EGYPT AND TURKEY Group Tour.
(CAIRO - LUXOR - KOM OMBO - ASWAN - ESNA - ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCİA - BOSPHORUS). (Minimum 1 passenger for the tour)
A tour to know the enigmatic Egypt and the eclectic Turkey in its entirety, with its secrets and wonders, through Cairo, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bosphorus and much more. A magical journey full of history, culture, legends, impressive landscapes, adventures and spectacular activities to live a unique experience in these fascinating countries.
Vision of your trip:
This tour offers a fantastic combination of places and activities to get to know Egypt and Turkey. This special 11-day package will allow you to admire the wonderful landscapes that these regions offer with their impressive archaeological sites, charming villages, dream landscapes, ancient history and culture and much more.
We recommend that clients book their international flights to the starting and ending country of the program to guarantee their arrival at least one day before the tour departure date. The Tour Operator and the Travel Agency do not assume any responsibility for possible breaches of the program and what this situation could generate due to possible delays in the arrival of clients on time for different reasons.
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Arrival and visa processing, arrival reception by our staff and transfer to the hotel, accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, in the morning visit planned to the site of the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafren, Menkaure and the Sphinx. This visit has a duration approx. 3 hours, after its completion it is possible to enjoy the afternoon free or make the optional visit to Memphis and Sakkara, the ruins of the original Cairo.
Breakfast and free day in Cairo. There is an optional scheduled excursion to see the most emblematic sites of the city. The Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Khan el Khalili Market, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Quarter accompanied by a guide and in private transport. Its hiring is possible at the destination. At the scheduled time, transfer to the Cairo airport for the flight to Aswan. Reception by our staff and transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Total kilometers to travel in the day: approximately 880 km.
Buffet breakfast, visit to the Temple of Philae and possibility of taking the optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Return and board the motor ship. Full board on board. Overnight on board in Aswan.
Full board on board. Navigation to Kom Ombo. Arrival at sunset we visit the temple of KomOmbo. Navigation to Edfu. Night on board.
Full board. At the scheduled time, visit the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the God Horus. Return to the cruise and navigation to Esna, after passing through the lock (Construction that makes the boats adapt to a drop of 8 meters when passing through a dam) arrival in Luxor. Depending on the sailing schedule of the ship, visits could be made this afternoon. Night on board.
Full board on board optional excursion from Abu Simbel, lunch on board, visit to the temple of Philae and ride in a felucca. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer to the airport to take flight to Istanbul (not included), arrival and transfer to the hotel, accommodation. FREE TIME.
Total kilometers to travel in the day: approximately 1240 km.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart in the morning to visit the Şehzade Mosque (Şehzade amii, in Turkish) is one of the most outstanding monuments of Istanbul, since it can be considered as the first representation of classical Ottoman architecture. Next, we will do one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, the channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you will appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. We will end our day with one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. We will enjoy free time. End of visit in the Egyptian bazaar. In the afternoon at the scheduled time transfer to Istanbul airport, domestic flight to Cappadocia, arrival in Cappadocia, transfer to the hotel, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel from 9:00 p.m. Note: you can leave a suitcase unguarded at the hotel.
Total kilometers to travel in the day: approximately 812 km.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit the open-air museum of the Goreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Visit the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have a spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys. Lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. We will continue with the visit of the Paşabağı or Çavuşin Valley. During the excursion we will have the opportunity to visit some typical visits to the carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find quality and good prices. Dinner at the hotel. Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia. (During your stay in Cappadocia you will have the possibility to participate in a show of folk dances in a typical cave with unlimited regional drinks and take a hot air balloon excursion optionally at dawn). In the late evening. At the scheduled time, departure to the Cappadocia airport, domestic flight to Istanbul, arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Total kilometers to travel in the day: approximately 760 km.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. End of services. From Gorme, dug out of the rocks and decorated with frescoes. The visit of the Avcilar Valley and Güvercinlik; which have a spectacular landscape of the ‘Fairy Chimneys’. Lunch In the afternoon visit of the underground city of Ozkonak or Mazi. The Cappadocia visit will also give you the opportunity to visit the typical workshops; of rugs, stones (onyx and turquoise). Dinner. Accommodation. (During your stay in Cappadocia, you will have the possibility to participate in a folk dance show in a typical cave with unlimited regional drinks and take a hot air balloon excursion at sunrise.)