Tour Overview
13-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cairo, Nile Cruise is planned as a 13 Days / 12 Nights journey linking Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cairo, Aswan, Nile Cruise, Luxor. 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, Kusadasi, Izmir, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Ephesus. 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, a Nile cruise component. 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 follows the planned itinerary for Welcome to Istanbul. with the first key timing around 13:00.
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.
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.
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.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Izmir
The day follows the planned itinerary for Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Izmir. The main route is built around Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Kusadasi, Izmir.
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. The program also allows time to experience Kusadasi as part of the day’s scheduled route.
A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour. The main route is built around Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Hierapolis.
The program also allows time to experience Kusadasi as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul. The main route is built around Ephesus, Library of Celsus, Sirince.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The Library of Celsus is one of the key architectural highlights within the Ephesus visit. Sirince adds a village stop with traditional streets, local character and a slower pace after the main sightseeing.
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.
Flight to Cairo, Egypt
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Cairo.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Experience in Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Experience in Cairo. 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.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Bazaar – Flight to Aswan
The day follows the planned itinerary for Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Bazaar – Flight to Aswan. The main route is built around Cairo, Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Aswan.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital. The program also allows time to experience Egyptian Museum as part of the day’s scheduled route. Luxor brings together temples, royal tombs and some of Egypt’s richest archaeological sites.
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.
Begin Nile Cruise Experience (Day 1)
The day follows the planned itinerary for Begin Nile Cruise Experience (Day 1). The main route is built around Nile.
The program also allows time to experience Nile 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.
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey (Day 2)
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey (Day 2). The main route is built around Luxor, Aswan, Nile, Edfu.
Luxor brings together temples, royal tombs and some of Egypt’s richest archaeological sites. The program also allows time to experience Aswan as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Nile 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.
Arrival in Luxor (Day 3)
The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrival in Luxor (Day 3). The main route is built around Luxor, Karnak.
Luxor brings together temples, royal tombs and some of Egypt’s richest archaeological sites. The program also allows time to experience Karnak 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.
Valley of the Kings & Flight to Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Valley of the Kings & Flight to Cairo. The main route is built around Cairo, Luxor, Valley of the Kings.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital. Luxor brings together temples, royal tombs and some of Egypt’s richest archaeological sites. The program also allows time to experience Valley of the Kings as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Cairo.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights are included.
- 5 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
- Included service: Nile River Cruise 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner..
- Included service: Meals Daily breakfast during hotel stays. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the 3-night Nile River Cruise. Lunch during the scheduled small group tours, as specified in the itinerary..
- The Ephesus and Pamukkale sightseeing program includes the listed guide service, transport, entrance fees and scheduled lunch.
- 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.
- Excluded service: Hot Air Balloon Ride Hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor..
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Personal expenses are not included.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff are not included.
- Excluded service: Other Services Any services not specifically listed under Included..