Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo airport and head to your hotel to check in. Get settled for the night after your travel day.
- Day 2
Cairo
This morning you'll start exploring Cairo's major sights. The Pyramids and Sphinx are on your list, followed by the Egyptian Museum where you can see ancient artifacts and treasures. You'll spend the night in Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx
- Tour Egyptian Museum
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
After breakfast, your driver picks you up and takes you to catch the sleeper train at 20:00 heading to Luxor. You'll have a private cabin for a comfortable overnight journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Old Cairo tour - Islamic Coptic sites with Khan el Kallile Bazaar (€90 pp) (09:00-13:00)
- Day 4
Luxor
The train pulls into Luxor station at 06:00 and someone will meet you with a nameplate sign. From there you'll do a guided tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples. Later you check into your 5-star Nile cruise boat, have lunch on board, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Nile cruise boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Lunch on Nile cruise boat
Optional Activities
- Evening Karnak Sound and Light Show (€45 pp) (18:00-20:00)
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 5
Luxor to Edfu
Early morning is perfect for a sunrise hot air balloon ride if you want to do it. After breakfast you'll visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Lunch happens on the cruise boat before you sail toward Aswan. Overnight on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Visit King's Valley
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride (€130 pp) (04:00-06:00)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut - Day 6
Edfu to Aswan
Starting with breakfast, you'll visit Edfu Temple in the morning. Lunch is on the boat, then in the afternoon you'll check out Kom Ombo Temple. Dinner is back on board followed by an Egyptian show. Overnight on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Oriental Dinner on board with Egyptian show)
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Lunch on board
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Oriental Dinner on board with Egyptian show
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Edfu Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 7
Aswan
After breakfast you'll see Philae Temple and the Dam. Then you'll have lunch on the cruise boat. The overnight stays on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple
- Visit the Dam
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village Tour (€65 pp) (15:00-18:00)
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Aswan High Dam - Day 8
Aswan to Luxor
You'll have breakfast and check out from the cruise boat. There's an optional early morning tour of Abu Simbel temples if you're interested. In the afternoon someone transfers you from Aswan to a Luxor hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast and checkout from Nile cruise boat
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Tour (€125 pp) (04:00-14:00)
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples - Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
After breakfast at the Luxor hotel, you check out and head to Hurghada. You'll arrive around 13:00 and check into your resort for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dendera Temple Tour (€45 pp) (13:00-18:00)
- Upgrade to Hurghada resort All-Inclusive basis accommodation (€90 pp)
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Dendera - Day 10
Hurghada
This is your leisure day in Hurghada. Enjoy the resort at your own pace. By 20:00 you'll do a late checkout, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and check into your hotel after breakfast. Settle in for the night. If you're interested, there's an optional Turkish bath experience available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hurrem Sultan Turkish Bath (€90 pp)
- Day 12
Istanbul
Today you'll walk through Istanbul's major landmarks including Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. You'll overnight in Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Visit Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Basilica Cistern Hippodrome of Constantinople Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar - Day 13
Istanbul to Kusadasi
After breakfast you'll check out and leave your luggage at the hotel. First stop is the Spice Bazaar, then you'll take a cruise on the Bosphorus. You'll collect your luggage afterward and head to the airport for a 1 hour 30 minute flight to Izmir. From there transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Spice Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Spice Bazaar Bosphorus - Day 14
Kusadasi
You'll visit the House of Virgin Mary, see the ancient city of Ephesus, and check out the Temple of Artemis. These archaeological sites give you a real sense of the area's history. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Visit Ancient Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks/POIs House of Virgin Mary Ephesus Temple of Artemis - Day 15
Kusadasi to Antalya
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Pamukkale to see the white mineral pools. Then you'll walk through Hierapolis with its large necropolis containing around 1,200 gravestones. Later you transfer to Antalya, check in, and stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale
- Visit Hierapolis
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 16
Antalya
You'll ride the cable car up Tunektepe at 1,365 meters high to see views of the coastline, mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise sea. Then you'll visit Duden Waterfalls and explore the old town (Kaleici) with its historic gate, clock tower, truncated minaret, and 2nd century walls. Overnight in Antalya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up Tunektepe
- Visit Duden Waterfalls
- Explore old town (Kaleici) - Free time
Landmarks/POIs Tunektepe Duden Waterfalls Kaleici Old Town Hadrianus Gate Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) - Day 17
Antalya to Cappadocia
After breakfast and checkout, you'll visit a museum about the 13th century philosopher Mevlana. Next you'll tour the 700 year old Sultanhan Caravanserai that once served travelers on the Silk Road. After lunch you head to Cappadocia, check in, and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Visit Sultanhan Caravanserai
Landmarks/POIs Mevlana Museum Sultanhan Caravanserai - Day 18
Cappadocia
You'll spend the day exploring Cappadocia's unique landscape and attractions. The itinerary includes Goreme Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi, the pottery town of Avanos, Goreme Panorama viewpoint, and Uchisar. After the tour you return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Museum
- Explore Devrent Valley
- Visit Pasabagi
- Visit Avanos
- Goreme Panorama viewpoint
- Tour Uchisar
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Open Air Museum Devrent Valley Pasabagi Avanos Goreme Uchisar - Day 19
Cappadocia to Istanbul
After breakfast and checkout, you'll visit Rose Valley and Red Valley, explore Cavusin and Pigeon Valley, tour the underground cities, and visit Ortahisar. Later you transfer to Kayseri Airport for a 1 hour 30 minute flight to Istanbul. You'll check into your hotel and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Rose Valley
- Visit Red Valley
- Explore Cavusin
- Walk through Pigeon Valley
- Tour Underground Cities
- Visit Ortahisar
Landmarks/POIs Rose Valley Red Valley Cavusin Pigeon Valley Underground Cities of Cappadocia Ortahisar - Day 20
Istanbul
After breakfast and checkout, you'll transfer to Istanbul Airport based on your flight time. Your tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
