Tour Overview
16-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour: Ephesus, Cappadocia, Cairo, Nile Cruise is planned as a 16 Days / 15 Nights journey linking Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, 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, Temple of Artemis, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Antalya, Perge. 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 ANZAC Tour from Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Gallipoli ANZAC Tour from Istanbul. with the first key timing around 06:30–07:00. 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 Ancient City & Pergamon Ruins to Ephesus Region
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.
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 Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary Tour. The main route is built around Ephesus, Temple of Artemis.
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.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Transfer to Antalya
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Transfer to Antalya. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Antalya.
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 program also allows time to experience Antalya 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.
Perge, Aspendos & Side Ancient Cities Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Perge, Aspendos & Side Ancient Cities Tour. The main route is built around Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfall.
The program also allows time to experience Perge as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Aspendos as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Side 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.
Flight to Cappadocia
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Cappadocia.
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.
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.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
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 Sobesos, Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia.
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. Kaymakli Underground City reveals the multi-level underground spaces once used by local communities.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
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.
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Saqqara Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pyramids of Giza, 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 Temples Cruise Day - 2
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples 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.
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.
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.
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.
- 8 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.