Tour Overview
17-Day Turkey & Egypt Journey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Nile Cruise, Luxor is planned as a 17 Days / 16 Nights journey linking Countries Covered. 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, Side, Bosphorus, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, Troy, Pergamon. 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
Arrive in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet
The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrive in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet.
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. 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.
Private Istanbul Old City Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Private Istanbul Old City Tour. 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
The day follows the planned itinerary for Bosphorus Cruise Tour. The main route is built around Bosphorus.
The Bosphorus portion of the program provides waterfront views and a perspective on Istanbul between Europe and Asia.
A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences.
Gallipoli ANZAC Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Gallipoli ANZAC Tour. The main route is built around ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair.
The program also allows time to experience ANZAC Cove as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Lone Pine Memorial 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 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.
Ancient Wonders of Troy and Pergamon Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ancient Wonders of Troy and Pergamon Tour. 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.
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, House of the Virgin Mary & Şirince Village
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary & Şirince Village. 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.
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.
Pamukkale & Ancient Hierapolis, Then Fly to Cappadocia
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale & Ancient Hierapolis, Then Fly to Cappadocia. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia.
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. 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 Cappadocia forms part of the day’s travel plan. 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 Devrent Valley, Avanos, Cappadocia.
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. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
South Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for South Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul. The main route is built around Ortahisar Castle, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Ortahisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
A domestic flight to Istanbul forms part of the day’s travel plan.
Fly 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. 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.
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Saqqara
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Saqqara. The main route is built around Cappadocia, Cairo, Giza, Pyramids of Giza.
Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations. 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 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 & Flight to Aswan
The day follows the planned itinerary for Grand Egyptian Museum & Flight to Aswan. The main route is built around Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Aswan, Nile.
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 program also allows time to experience Aswan 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.
Philae Temple & Begin Your Nile Cruise Day 1
The day follows the planned itinerary for Philae Temple & Begin Your Nile Cruise 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 – Nile Cruise Day 2
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples – Nile 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.
Explore Luxor – Nile Cruise Day 3
The day follows the planned itinerary for Explore Luxor – Nile Cruise Day 3. The main route is built around Luxor, Karnak, Nile.
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 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.
Valley of the Kings & Return to Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Valley of the Kings & 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.
A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. 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.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights are included.
- 9 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..
- Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
- Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing with a licensed English-speaking guide, private transport and the listed entrance fees.
- 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, unless otherwise stated..
Not Included
- Excluded service: To keep the itinerary flexible, the following items are not included in the tour price: ✈️ International arrival flight to Istanbul. ✈️ International departure flight from Cairo..
- Excluded service: Travel insurance..
- Excluded service: Egypt entry visa (currently USD 25)..
- Excluded service: 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 over the West Bank of Luxor..
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Personal expenses are not included.