Tour Overview
15-Day Classic Turkey & Egypt Tour: Istanbul, Cairo & Nile Cruise is planned as a 15 Days / 14 Nights journey linking Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, 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 Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Kusadasi, Side, Izmir, Pamukkale, Hierapolis. 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.
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.
Istanbul Old City Walking 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
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Kusadasi, Side.
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.
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. A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. 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 Cappadocia
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Ephesus, Library of Celsus, Sirince, Cappadocia.
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.
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.
South Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for South Cappadocia Tour. The main route is built around Ortahisar Castle, Sobesos, Cappadocia.
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. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
North Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Istanbul. The main route is built around Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Three Beauties.
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.
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. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the 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. A domestic flight to Cairo Egypt holiday experience 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, Sphinx & Saqqara Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Tour. The main route is built around Giza, Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx.
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.
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.
Agilkia Island & Philae Temple Tour / Nile River Cruise – Day 1
The day follows the planned itinerary for Agilkia Island & Philae Temple Tour / Nile River Cruise – 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.
Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Tour / Nile River Cruise – Day 2
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Tour / Nile River 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 Temples & Luxor Temple / Nile River Cruise – Day 3
The day follows the planned itinerary for Luxor, Karnak Temples & Luxor Temple / Nile River 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.
Kings Valley Tour / Flight to Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kings Valley Tour / 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.
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
- 7 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.
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Personal expenses are not included.