Magical Türkiye and Egypt
Magical Türkiye and Egypt
Magical Türkiye and Egypt
15 Days Starting in Istanbul and ending in Aswan
Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
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Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
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Tour Overview
This tour of Turkiye and Egypt will take you through the most significant highlights of these fascinating countries. Begin your journey in the breath-taking cosmopolitan city of Istanbul; a city that blends rich history, man-made wonders, and a warm and welcoming culture. Explore the Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, famous for its colourful ceramics. From there board a flight to Kayseri and continue your tour to Cappadocia, a city famous for its unique geological features dubbed fairy chimneys and the picture-perfect spot for hot air ballooning. Next, fly to Antalya to end your journey in Turkiye on the beach and experience nature and history as you explore the ancient sites of Aspendos, Perge, Side, and the beautiful Kursunlu waterfalls before flying to Egypt. Begin your journey in Cairo, the cultural hub of the Arab World. Take a flight to Luxor and embark on a relaxing four-night cruise up the Nile River. You will discover the ancient temples of Luxor and Karnak, considered to be one of the oldest temple compounds in the world. Uncover the fascinating historical sights of Kom Ombo, including the tombs of Theban rulers, ancient kings, and queens of several dynasties. Continue your journey to The Temple of Edfu — the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest. Travel to Aswan and admire the Phile Temple, built to worship the Goddess Isis. Your last stop is Cairo, where you will admire the magnificence of the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Sphinx.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul Arrival
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city where East meets West.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul (B/-/-)
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, home to generations of sultans and their wives, who were closeted in the famous harem. This Palace-turned-museum houses fantastic ancient relics, waterfront views, and, in the warmer months, beautiful gardens. This is a breathtaking spot to enjoy culture and history. Then visit Hippodrome, site of chariot races, continue to the largest mosque in Türkiye — the stunning Blue Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616. This mosque is famous for its six minarets, its beautiful blue Iznik tiles, unique architecture, and marble latticework, underground Cistern and Saint Sophia, decorated with ancient frescoes. Later explore the 3,000 shops in the Covered Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul (B/-/-)
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning after breakfast, we will depart for Spice Market of Istanbul also known as Spice Bazaar, built in 1664, is one of the most colorful bazaars of Istanbul that offers numberless spices, Turkish delights, caviar, dried nuts, and more. Later enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus, depending on weather conditions. Enjoy stunning views of historic Istanbul from the water during this narrated boat tour on the Bosphorus. You will see some of the city's top attractions from the scenic strait, such as the Galata Tower, Dolmabahce and Topkapi palaces, and Rumeli Fortress. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 4: Istanbul – Kayseri – Cappadocia (B/L/D)
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, fly to Kayseri to visit Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rockcut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahisar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 5: Cappadocia – Kayseri – Antalya (B/-/-)
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Kayseri to board your flight to Antaya. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Relax & unwind yourself or you may choose from our suggested optional tour.
Overnight in Antalya
Day 6: Antalya (B/L/-)
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, start your full-day tour to discover ancient Hellenistic and Roman treasures, including the unspoiled ruins of Perge, the magnificently preserved 15,000-person theater of Aspendos, and later explore Kurşunlu Waterfall which is among the most alluring natural beauties in Antalya at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, waiting to be discovered.
Overnight in Antalya
Day 7: Antalya (B/-/-)
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend a day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Antalya on your own. Antalya City is one of the prominent and modern cities of Türkiye that has a number of tourist sites. As the city encompasses the Mediterranean coastline, it has plenty of stunning beaches and scenic destinations for the tourists. Some of the regions have mountains on the backdrop along with the blue sea which makes them even more alluring. The mesmerizing waterfalls, rivers and lush green of Antalya are exceptional.
Overnight in Antalya
Day 8: Antalya – Istanbul - Cairo (B/-/-)
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Antalya International Airport for your flight back to Istanbul to connect to your international flight to Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Cairo, named Al-Qahirah in Arabic, is not only one of Africas largest cities (population of 17 million) but a bustling political and cultural center of the Arab world The Egyptian is home to a population of 17 million people. The citys old quarters retain their ancient charm with many streets still relevant to descriptions given to them by medieval chroniclers. Modern Cairos architecture is distinguished by Ottoman and later European influences, particularly in commercial architecture as the citys population boomed during the 19th century. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 9: Cairo (B/-/-)
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will visit the Pyramids & Sphinx — reckoned by the Greeks as of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built from 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is particularly interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids stands the Great Sphinx of Giza, dating from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high & 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lions body. From there you will return to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps book one of the following optional tours.Overnight in Cairo
Day 10: Cairo – Luxor (By Flight) (B/L/D)
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, we will be escorted to the cruise ship for embarkation. This will be our home for the next four nights. Lunch on board and in the afternoon, we will visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple. Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, the god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples — all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu, and Amun are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth.Dinner and overnight onboard cruise
Day 11: Luxor – Edfu (B/L/D)
Location: Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, cross the newly constructed Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings, which is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. You will visit 3 Royal tombs based on the availability of the day. Each king's formal name and title are inscribed in his tomb, which is also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Explore several amazing Royal Tombs. Then visit the Valley of the Queens which includes between 75 and 80 tombs. These tombs belong to Queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Among these is the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II. Afterward tour the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacred. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank. After lunch on board, we sail to Edfu via Esna. Ancient Nubia was known to the pharaohs as the “Land of Gold,” and its wealth and lands were eventually incorporated into Egypt around 1500 BC. In the afternoon, join your shipmates for afternoon tea.Dinner and overnight on-board cruise
Day 12: Luxor – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan (B/L/D)
Location: Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Edfu. This temple is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt but also the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples built on this location. We will then sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy lunch and afternoon tea onboard the ship. This afternoon, disembark and enjoy a short walk to the Temples of Kom Ombo. This complex consists of two temples: The Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank nearby. The Temple has scanted remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who once used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. As we sail toward Ancient Nubia, you may participate in an Egyptian Galabeya Party.Overnight on-board cruise
Day 13: Aswan (B/L/D)
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. The High Dam, just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rockfill dam that captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work. Later, you may take a short trip on a motorboat to discover the Philae Temple. The Boat ride will bring the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well-known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth.Dinner and overnight onboard cruise
Day 14: Aswan – Cairo (By Flight) (B/-/-)
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disembark the cruise after breakfast before being transferred to Aswan Airport for our flight back to Cairo. There, you will be met and escorted back to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour.Overnight in Cairo
Day 15: Cairo (B/-/-)
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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10 Nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar
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04 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed cruise ship or similar
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Daily breakfast at the hotel
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Full board during your four-night cruise
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02 Lunches at hotel
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01 Dinner at hotel
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Arrival and departure airport transfers
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All Transportation in AC deluxe vehicle
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Service of English-speaking local guides
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All Sightseeing as per the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
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Visa fees, if applicable
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International roundtrip airfare for land only passengers
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Arrival and departure transfers for land only passengers
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Items not mentioned as included
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
All transportation is provided in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. The tour also includes domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri, Kayseri to Antalya, and regional flights from Antalya to Cairo.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 10 nights in superior hotels on a twin-sharing basis and 4 nights on a twin-sharing basis aboard a cruise ship. Daily breakfast at the hotel and full board during the cruise are included.
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Are meals included during the tour?
Yes, daily breakfast is provided at the hotel, and full board meals are included during the four-night cruise. Additionally, there are two lunches and one dinner provided at the hotel.
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Will there be guided tours during the trip?
Yes, the tour includes the service of English-speaking local guides who will provide insights throughout the journey.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?
Yes, all entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour package.
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What are some of the key historical sites visited in Egypt during the tour?
In Egypt, the tour visits the Valley of the Kings, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and the Aswan High Dam.
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Is luggage assistance provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage assistance is provided at all hotels during your stay.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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