Turkey & Tutankhamun with Cruise - 16 days
Turkey & Tutankhamun with Cruise - 16 days
16 Days Starting in Istanbul, Turkey and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
16-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 16-day journey through Turkey and Egypt, exploring iconic landmarks and ancient wonders. Begin in Istanbul, where you'll marvel at the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, before paying respects at Gallipoli's ANZAC Cove. Discover the Roman city of Ephesus and unwind in Pamukkale's thermal springs. In Egypt, stand in awe of the Pyramids of Giza and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, visiting the Philae Temple and Kom Ombo's double temple. Experience the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, all while enjoying guided tours, luxurious accommodations, and a memorable Nile cruise. This small group tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Saturday. Hello Turkey! Arrive Istanbul and transfer to our hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure consider heading out to explore the city.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided tour of the city that spans Europe and Asia. Tour the Hippodrome area, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern.
Day 3 : Canakkale
Location: Gallipoli
Meals Included: Breakfast
Istanbul – Gallipoli. Our first destination is Gallipoli where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the historical battlefields, carefully tended cemeteries, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, and of course – ANZAC Cove.
Day 4 : Troy And Coastal Kusadasi
Location: Kusadasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Gallipoli – Kusadasi. Heading south, we enjoy a guided tour of Homer’s Troy, famed for the Trojan wooden horse and fabled Helen. Continuing to the Roman acropolis of Pergamum - the cultural and political capital of its time, we tour the impressive temple ruins, library and medical facilities. Afterwards we visit a local leather emporium for a spot of shopping, en route to coastal Kusadasi. Enjoy the hotel facilities.
Day 5 : Legendary Ephesus
Location: Ephesus
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we explore legendary Ephesus and see the ruins of the great Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Ancient Wonders. Afterward, we stop by a local carpet manufacturing house.
Day 6 : Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Istanbul. Tour the ancient town of Hierapolis and the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. You can walk barefoot along the terraces allowing the mineral rich waters to wash over your feet or opt for a dip in the hot springs renowned for their therapeutic powers since roman times. Continue to our hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day 7 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Friday. Pamukkale - Istanbul - Cairo. After breakfast and hotel check out we make our way to Denizli airport for our onward flight to Istanbul arriving at approx 8:50am where our representative will be waiting to meet you. You will now need to independently book your flight from Istanbul to Cairo, as is not included in the cost of this tour. Please only book a flight departing Istanbul later than 1pm. Turkish Airlines and Egyptair offer flights between Istanbul and Cairo, check the THY or Egyptair websites for more details.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At 7pm meet your Egyptian guide at the Welcome Meeting.
Day 8 : Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Giza
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we visit Egypt's most iconic site - the awe-inspiring pyramids and huge Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. You can also opt to enter Chephren or Mycerinus pyramids, depending upon which is open on the day. After we visit the necropolis of Saqqara - a myriad of ancient tombs and temples. the highlight is Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC!
Day 9 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Aswan. This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum for an informative guided tour. A mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history are housed in the museum, making it one of the foremost in the world. Arguably the most famous exhibit is the solid gold funerary mask of King Tutankhamen. Opt to see also the Royal Mummies, if you wish. Note: the new Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open in 2020 (exact date yet to be released). Once open it will be visited in place of the current Egyptian Museum.
Leaving the museum, we visit a government supervised papyrus emporium where you can buy genuine papyrus at quite reasonable prices before returning to our hotel for free time. You may wish to have dinner or a swim in the pool before this evening's overnight train to Aswan.
Day 10 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive into Aswan this morning and board your 5 star Nile Cruiser where you will spend the next three nights. In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Upon returning to Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium. The use of essential and perfumed oils in Egypt dates back to 2700BC. Perfumed oils were used by women, pharaohs and by temple priests for worship who offered a melange of 6 perfumes called Kyphi to the Sun God at dawn, noon and dusk.
As the sun sets, free time to shop in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in Egypt's southern most town straddling the River Nile.
Day 11 - 12 : Nile Cruising
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aswan - Nile cruise - Luxor. Optional early morning drive to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II. In the afternoon our Nile Cruiser departs Aswan and we cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.
The following day relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor in the afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 13 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: 5 star Luxor hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Tonight, an optional visit is available to the Temple of Luxor.
Day 14 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor - Cairo. Today we tour West Bank, visiting the Colossi of Memnon, Valleys of the Kings and the colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut. After time for lunch, we explore the giant Temple of Karnak - a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. Tonight we return to Cairo by sleeper train.
Day 15 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo. After arriving to Cairo this morning the day offers free time for you to relax, shop and explore. You may wish to join us on an optional visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar to pick up some last minute souvenirs.
Day 16 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sunday - Cairo. Hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to airport.
What's Included
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Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
The tour includes breakfast daily, along with 2 lunches and 2 dinners.
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Accommodation
6 nights in 4-star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, and 3 nights aboard a five-star Nile cruiser are included.
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Overnight trains
2 nights on overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin are included.
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Guided sightseeing in Turkey
Guided sightseeing tours in Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pergamum, and Pamukkale Hierapolis are included.
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Guided sightseeing in Egypt
Guided sightseeing tours in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, and Luxor are included.
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Escorted by degree qualified tour guides
The tour is escorted by degree-qualified tour guides in Turkey and Egypt.
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Economy flight from Denizli to Istanbul
An economy flight from Denizli (Pamukkale) to Istanbul is included.
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Airport transfers in Turkey
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure shuttle on day 8 at 11am and 1:30pm to Istanbul Airport are included.
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Airport transfers in Cairo
Airport arrival transfer on day 8 and departure transfer on day 16 in Cairo are included.
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Transportation
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles are included.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.
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Flight between Istanbul and Cairo
The international flight between Istanbul and Cairo is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller.
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Tips for tour guides
Tips for your tour guides in Turkey and Egypt are not included.
In Egypt, it is recommended to allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide.
In Turkey, it is recommended to allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. -
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees are not included.
The cost is approximately EUR€200-215 per person in Turkey and USD$100-120 per person in Egypt, paid in local currency.
Age Policy
16 years with an accompanying adult
Mode of Transport
Travel in private air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation. Enjoy an economy flight from Denizli to Istanbul, and experience overnight trains with private 2-berth sleeper cabins. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruiser.
Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights in 4-star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, and 3 nights aboard a luxurious five-star Nile cruiser. Experience comfort and style with private 2-berth sleeper cabins on overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights in 4-star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights in 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, and 3 nights aboard a five-star Nile cruiser. Additionally, there are 2 nights on overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin.
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Are there any meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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Is the flight between Istanbul and Cairo included in the tour package?
No, the international flight between Istanbul and Cairo is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveler.
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What are the tipping recommendations for the tour guides?
In Egypt, it is recommended to allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveler for your guide. In Turkey, it is recommended to allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveler for your guide.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour in Turkey?
In Turkey, the tour highlights include visiting Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, exploring the historical battlefields of Gallipoli, and touring the Roman city of Ephesus and the thermal hot springs of Pamukkale.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour in Egypt?
In Egypt, the tour highlights include visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, sailing the Nile to Philae Temple, and exploring the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor.
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private air-conditioned vehicles. Additionally, there is an economy flight from Denizli (Pamukkale) to Istanbul included in the tour.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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