Tour Overview
11-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour: Istanbul to Cairo is planned as a 11 Days / 10 Nights journey linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cairo. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Avanos, Side. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer.
The sightseeing portion is arranged to give the day a clear progression between its principal visits, with enough time for the scheduled stops before continuing to the next part of the route.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Private Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome.
Hagia Sophia introduces layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history in Istanbul’s historic peninsula. The Blue Mosque visit highlights Ottoman architecture and the religious character of the old city. Topkapi Palace gives a closer look at the ceremonial and residential world of the Ottoman court.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Bosphorus Cruise & Flight to Cappadocia
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Cappadocia.
The Spice Bazaar brings the route into a lively market setting known for spices, sweets and local products. The Bosphorus portion of the program provides waterfront views and a perspective on Istanbul between Europe and Asia. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Kayseri forms part of the day’s travel plan. A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences.
North Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour. The main route is built around Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Avanos, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Zelve Open Air Museum as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Devrent Valley as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Avanos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
South Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Izmir
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Side, Sobesos, Cappadocia, Izmir.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Sobesos as part of the day’s scheduled route. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Izmir forms part of the day’s travel plan. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Pamukkale & Ancient Hierapolis Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale & Ancient Hierapolis Tour. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Side.
Pamukkale is explored through its bright travertine formations and thermal-water landscape. At Hierapolis, the sightseeing focuses on the archaeological zone, including major Roman-era remains and the ancient thermal setting. The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route.
The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.
Ephesus Tour & Flight to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus Tour & Flight to Istanbul. The main route is built around Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The House of the Virgin Mary adds a quieter pilgrimage stop to the day’s archaeological program. The Library of Celsus is one of the key architectural highlights within the Ephesus visit.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Istanbul forms part of the day’s travel plan. Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Flight to Cairo, Egypt
The day follows the planned itinerary for Flight to Cairo, Egypt. The main route is built around Cairo, Giza.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital. The Giza portion of the itinerary focuses on Egypt’s best-known pyramid complex and surrounding monuments.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Cairo forms part of the day’s travel plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
The day follows the planned itinerary for Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum. The main route is built around Giza, Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum.
The Giza portion of the itinerary focuses on Egypt’s best-known pyramid complex and surrounding monuments. The program also allows time to experience Pyramids of Giza as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Great Sphinx as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Historic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
The day follows the planned itinerary for Historic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The main route is built around Cairo, Nile.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital. The program also allows time to experience Nile as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Departure from Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Departure from Cairo. The main route is built around Cairo.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital.
The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights are included.
- 7 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
- Included service: Meals Daily breakfast during hotel stays. Lunch during the scheduled small group tours in Turkey, as specified in the itinerary..
- Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing with a licensed English-speaking guide, private transport and the listed entrance fees.
- Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
- Included service: Meet & Greet Service Meet & Greet service at Istanbul and Cairo airports..
- Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
- Included service: Entrance Fees Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions specifically listed in the included tour programs, except the Pyramids of Giza..
Not Included
- International airfare to and from the destination is not included.
- Excluded service: Travel Insurance 🛂 Egypt Entry Visa Egypt entry visa, currently USD 25..
- Excluded service: Pyramids of Giza Entrance to the Pyramids of Giza..
- Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Personal expenses are not included.