Tour Overview
19-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour Package: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Nile Cruise, Cairo is planned as a 19 Days / 18 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, Bosphorus, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale, Troy. 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
Arrival in Istanbul – Welcome to Turkey
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer.
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
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.
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.
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, Gallipoli Peninsula.
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.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Ancient Cities of Troy and Pergamon Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ancient Cities of Troy and Pergamon Tour. The main route is built around Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Selcuk.
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. Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks.
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 & Sirince Village Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour. The main route is built around Ephesus, Library of Celsus, Sirince.
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.
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 & 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.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.
Ancient Pamphylia: Perge, Aspendos & Side Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ancient Pamphylia: Perge, Aspendos & Side 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
The day follows the planned itinerary for Flight to Cappadocia. The main route is built around Antalya, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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. 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 Uchisar Castle, Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Avanos.
The program also allows time to experience Uchisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Pasabag 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.
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.
South Cappadocia Tour – Flight to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for South Cappadocia Tour – Flight to Istanbul. The main route is built around Mustafapasa, Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Mustafapasa as part of the day’s scheduled route. Kaymakli Underground City reveals the multi-level underground spaces once used by local communities. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
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 Cairo - Egypt Holiday Experience
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Cappadocia, Cairo, Nile.
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 program also allows time to experience Nile as part of the day’s scheduled 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.
Giza Pyramids Tour Cairo & Sphinx
The day follows the planned itinerary for Giza Pyramids Tour Cairo & Sphinx. The main route is built around Cairo, Giza, Great Sphinx, Luxor.
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 Great Sphinx as part of the day’s scheduled route.
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, Nile.
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.
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.
Start of Luxury Nile Cruise Experience Egypt – Day 1
The day follows the planned itinerary for Start of Luxury Nile Cruise Experience Egypt – 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 & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey - Day 2
The day follows the planned itinerary for Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey - Day 2. The main route is built around Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile.
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 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.
Luxor Karnak & Temple Exploration - Day 3
The day follows the planned itinerary for Luxor Karnak & Temple Exploration - 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 Tour & Flight to Cairo
The day follows the planned itinerary for Valley of the Kings Tour & Flight to Cairo. The main route is built around Cairo, Valley of the Kings.
Cairo combines major ancient landmarks with the scale and energy of Egypt’s capital. The program also allows time to experience Valley of the Kings as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Departure from Cairo International Airport
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.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights are included.
- 11 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.