Tour Overview
11-Day Turkey, Greece & Egypt Tour: Istanbul, Saronic Islands & Cairo is planned as a 11 Days / 10 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, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon, Olympia, Delphi. 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. 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
The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrive in Istanbul.
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.
Discover Istanbul's Historic Peninsula
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 & Istanbul Waterfront
The day follows the planned itinerary for Bosphorus Cruise & Istanbul Waterfront. 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.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences. 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.
Fly to Athens
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Athens.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. A domestic flight to Athens forms part of the day’s travel plan. 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.
Explore the Ancient Wonders of Athens
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Side, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The Acropolis visit centers on the monumental hilltop complex and its classical monuments.
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.
Full-Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands
The day follows the planned itinerary for Full-Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands. The main route is built around Athens.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Discover Ancient Delphi
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Athens, Delphi.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Delphi as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Fly from Athens to Cairo
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Athens, Cairo.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. 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. 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, Great Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx & 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. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Historic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Side, Cairo, Nile.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. 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.
What's Included
Included
- Included service: Flights • International flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Athens (Greece). • International flight from Athens (Greece) to Cairo (Egypt)..
- Hotel accommodation is included as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Included service: Meals • Daily breakfast throughout the itinerary. • Selected lunches as specified in the tour program..
- Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing with a licensed English-speaking guide, private transport and the listed entrance fees.
- Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
- Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
Not Included
- International airfare to and from the destination is not included.
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff are not included.