Tour Overview
14-Day Turkey & Egypt Cultural Tour: Gallipoli, Troy, Nile Cruise is planned as a 14 Days / 13 Nights journey linking Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, 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 ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, Troy, Pergamon, Asclepion, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Temple of Artemis, Cappadocia, Pasabag. 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
Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul. The main route is built around ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, The Nek.
The program also allows time to experience ANZAC Cove as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Chunuk Bair as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience The Nek as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Troy & Pergamon Tour then to Ephesus
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Troy, Pergamon, Asclepion, Ephesus.
The program also allows time to experience Troy as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Pergamon as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Asclepion as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.
Pamukkale Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale Tour. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis.
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 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 Cappadocia
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus Tour / Flight to Cappadocia. The main route is built around Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Cappadocia.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The Temple of Artemis site provides context for one of the ancient world’s most celebrated sanctuaries. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
North Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour. The main route is built around Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Avanos.
The program also allows time to experience Pasabag as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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.
A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated. Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Southern Cappadocia & Flight to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Southern Cappadocia & Flight to Istanbul. The main route is built around Ortahisar Castle, Sobesos, Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City.
The program also allows time to experience Ortahisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Sobesos as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Soganli Valley as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Flight to Cairo, Egypt
The day follows the planned itinerary for Flight to Cairo, Egypt. The main route is built around Cairo.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Tour. The main route is built around Cairo, Giza, Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx.
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. The program also allows time to experience Pyramids of Giza 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.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Bazaar / Flight to Aswan
The day follows the planned itinerary for Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Bazaar / Flight to Aswan. The main route is built around Cairo, Egyptian Museum, 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. The program also allows time to experience Aswan as part of the day’s scheduled route.
A domestic flight to Aswan forms part of the day’s travel plan.
Philae Temple & Nile Cruise Journey Begins - Day 1
The day follows the planned itinerary for Philae Temple & Nile Cruise Journey Begins - Day 1. The main route is built around Aswan, Nile.
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.
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple Cruise Day 2
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple Cruise Day 2. The main route is built around Nile, Edfu, Kom Ombo.
The program also allows time to experience Nile as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Edfu as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Kom Ombo 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.
Luxor Karnak & Luxor Temple Tour - Cruise Day 3
The day follows the planned itinerary for Luxor Karnak & Luxor Temple Tour - Cruise 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.
Kings Valley & Return to Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kings Valley & Return 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.
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.
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.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights are included.
- 6 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 in Turkey and Egypt, 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.
- 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..