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19-Day The Best of Egypt & Turkey

Discover the Best of Egypt & Turkey in 19 days. Explore Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia with guided tours, Nile cruise & domestic flights.

Travel
19 Days, 10 Cities, 2 Countries
Meals
18 Breakfast, 10 Lunch, 5 Dinner
Accommodation
18 Nights
Tailor Your Trip
5 Choice Experiences
From US $3,999

19-day Egypt & Turkey itinerary blends ancient civilizations, world-famous monuments, picture-perfect beaches, and surreal landscapes—all carefully curated for comfort, culture, and adventure.

QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
COMFORTABLE TRANSPORT
EXPERT TRAVEL DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
ALL THE BIG SIGHTS
TAILORED
BY YOU
Experiences to Tailor Your Tour
Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Discover two of the world’s most iconic destinations in one unforgettable journey.

ARRIVAL IN CAIRO

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure as you settle into this vibrant city.



Hotel Accommodation in 4* Cairo Hotel
Meals N/A

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

PYRAMIDS, SPHINX, EGYPTIAN MUSEUM & SLEEPER TRAIN TO LUXOR

After breakfast, begin your Egyptian adventure at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, followed by a close-up visit to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum, housing the treasures of King Tutankhamun—one of the world’s greatest archaeological collections.

In the evening, transfer to the railway station and board your sleeper train to Luxor.



Hotel Accommodation in Sleeper Train
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

KARNAK, LUXOR TEMPLES & CHECK-IN TO NILE CRUISE

Upon arrival in Luxor, visit the monumental Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built. Highlights include:

  • Avenue of Sphinxes

  • Hypostyle Hall

  • Obelisks of Hatshepsut & Thutmosis

  • Sacred Lake

Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, standing majestically along the Nile.
Mid-day, check into your Nile Cruise ship and enjoy lunch on board.



Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise Accommodation in Nile Cruise 5*

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

VALLEY OF THE KINGS, HATSHEPSUT TEMPLE & COLOSSI OF MEMNON

After breakfast, explore the famed Valley of the Kings, burial site of 62 pharaohs.

Then visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture, followed by a photo stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon.



Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise Accommodation in Nile Cruise 5*

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

EDFU & KOM OMBO TEMPLES

After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved sanctuaries in Egypt, dedicated to Horus.

Continue sailing to Kom Ombo, home to a unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek (crocodile god) and Horus.



Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise Accommodation in Nile Cruise 5*

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

ASWAN HIGHLIGHTS: HIGH DAM, AGILKIA ISLAND & PHILAE TEMPLE

This morning, visit Aswan’s top attractions:

  • High Dam

  • Boat ride to Agilkia Island

  • The enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and Hathor.



Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise Accommodation in Nile Cruise 5*

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

OPTIONAL ABU SIMBEL TOUR / TRAVEL TO LUXOR

Optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel, the world-famous rock temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, relocated in 1968 to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

In the afternoon, return to Aswan and continue by train or AC bus to Luxor (4 hours).
Check into your hotel.



Hotel Accommodation in 4* Luxor Hotel
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

LUXOR - HURGHADA (RED SEA)

After breakfast, drive approximately 4 hours to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast.
Check into your beach resort.

Hotel Accommodation in 4* Hurghada Hotel
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

HURGHADA FREE DAY

Relax at the Red Sea. Optional activities include:

  • Super safari & quad biking

  • Desert adventure tours



Hotel Accommodation in 4* Hurghada Hotel
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

HURGHADA FREE DAY

More free time to enjoy the beach or join optional snorkeling & diving tours.


Hotel Accommodation in 4* Hurghada Hotel
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

HURGHADA - FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL

Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
(Flight not included; approx. $200 pp; assistance provided if needed.)

Upon arrival in Istanbul, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.



Hotel Avicenna Hotel 4*
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

TREASURES OF ISTANBUL CITY TOUR

After breakfast, meet your expert Istanbul guide and begin a fascinating full-day exploration of the city where East meets West.

Hagia Sophia

Your day begins at the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, one of the most important architectural masterpieces ever built. Discover its massive dome, glittering mosaics, and layered history as both a Byzantine church and an Ottoman mosque.

Topkapi Palace

Continue to Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Visit its courtyards, treasury, holy relics section, and imperial rooms as your guide shares captivating stories of palace life.

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Walk through the historic Hippodrome, once the ceremonial heart of Byzantine life. See iconic monuments such as:

  • The Egyptian Obelisk

  • Serpent Column

  • Walled Obelisk

  • German Fountain

Blue Mosque

Visit the elegant Blue Mosque, famous for its cobalt Iznik tiles and soaring minarets.

Grand Bazaar

End the day at the legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Enjoy free time to browse jewelry, carpets, leather, spices, ceramics, and artisan crafts.



Hotel Avicenna Hotel 4*
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

SPICE BAZAAR & BOSPHORUS CRUISE TOUR - FLIGHT TO IZMIR

After breakfast, check out and store your luggage at the hotel.
Today showcases both the cultural heart and the natural beauty of Istanbul.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)

Start with a visit to the vibrant Spice Bazaar, where your guide will introduce you to the colorful world of Turkish spices, sweets, teas, and local delicacies.

Bosphorus Cruise

Then enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, gliding between two continents.
See:

  • Dolmabahçe Palace

  • Ciragan Palace

  • Rumeli Fortress

  • Bosphorus Bridge

  • Waterfront mansions and fishing villages

This cruise is one of Istanbul’s most iconic experiences, offering panoramic views of the city skyline.

Flight to Izmir

Return to your hotel, pick up your luggage, and transfer to the airport for your 1.5-hour domestic flight to Izmir.

Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your Kusadasi hotel.



Hotel Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*
Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

ANCIENT EPHESUS TOUR

After breakfast, meet your guide and begin a full-day tour of the ancient world’s most important archaeological treasures.

House of the Virgin Mary

Explore the peaceful hilltop shrine believed to be the final home of Mother Mary.

Ancient City of Ephesus

Walk the marble streets of Ephesus, one of the greatest ancient cities of the Greek-Roman era. Highlights include:

  • Library of Celsus

  • Grand Theater (25,000 seats)

  • Temple of Hadrian

  • Trajan Fountain

  • Marble Road

  • Agora

  • Odeon

Your guide will bring the ancient world to life with stories of early Christianity, Roman life, and the city’s Golden Age.

Temple of Artemis

Conclude with the remnants of the once-magnificent Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Return to your hotel.



Hotel Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

PAMUKKALE TOUR - TRANSFER TO ANTALYA

After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic journey inland to the natural marvel of Pamukkale.

Pamukkale Travertine Terraces

Walk barefoot across the snow-white terraces formed by mineral-rich hot springs. Enjoy breathtaking views of cascading pools and warm thermal waters.

Ancient Hierapolis

Explore the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, famous for:

  • Its enormous Roman Necropolis (1200 tombs)

  • Roman Theater

  • Temple of Apollo

  • Roman Baths

  • Plutonium (Gate to the Underworld)

Cleopatra’s Pool (optional)

Swim among submerged Roman columns in this legendary thermal pool.

After the tour, transfer to Antalya, 4-hour coach ride to Antalya.

On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your Antalya hotel.



Hotel Doğan Boutique Hotel
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

ANTALYA CITY TOUR - FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA

After breakfast and checkout, enjoy Antalya’s natural and historical highlights.

Duden Waterfalls

Experience the lush national park and walk behind the waterfall curtain.

Antalya Old Town (Kaleici)

Explore the charming Ottoman-era streets filled with boutiques, cafes, and history.

See:

  • Hadrian’s Gate

  • Clock Tower

  • Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret)

  • Ancient city walls

At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for your 1.5-hour domestic flight to Kayseri.

Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your Cappadocia cave hotel.



Hotel Romantic Cave Hotel
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

FAIRY CHIMNEYS OF CAPPADOCIA

Begin your magical journey through Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes.

Goreme Open-Air Museum

Visit ancient cave churches decorated with vibrant 9th–11th century frescoes.

Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)

See natural rock formations shaped like animals and mythical figures.

Pasabag (Monks Valley)

Walk among the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

Avanos Pottery Village

Visit local artisans and try your hand at pottery on a traditional kick wheel.

Goreme Panorama & Uchisar Castle

Take unforgettable photos from Cappadocia’s best panoramic viewpoints.

Return to the hotel.



Hotel Romantic Cave Hotel
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

UNDERGROUND CITIES OF CAPPADOCIA - FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL

After breakfast and checkout, continue touring the hidden gems of Cappadocia.

Red & Rose Valleys

Enjoy short walks through colorful valleys filled with pink-tinted rock formations.

Cavusin Village

Explore one of the region’s oldest Greek settlements with rock-cut homes and churches.

Pigeon Valley

See thousands of dovecotes carved into volcanic rock cliffs.

Underground City (Kaymakli or Derinkuyu)

Descend into one of Cappadocia’s vast subterranean cities, stretching 8–10 levels deep, once used by ancient communities for protection.

Ortahisar Castle

View the towering natural fortress, famous for its stone architecture and local charm.

After the tour, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for your final night in Turkey.



Hotel Avicenna Hotel 4*
Meals Breakfast, Lunch

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL

After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time before your private transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Depart Turkey with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient wonders and Turkey’s mystical landscapes.



Meals Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

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INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING
Cairo
Explore the legendary treasures of ancient Egypt with guided visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to royal mummies and the world famous treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Luxor & Nile Cruise
Experience the world’s most important open air museum. Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, and sail onward to discover the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon as part of your 4 night Nile cruise.
Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan
Explore the best preserved temples of Ancient Egypt: Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, and the riverside Kom Ombo Temple, honoring Sobek & Haroeris. In Aswan, marvel at the High Dam, Philae Temple, and enjoy optional visits such as a Nubian Village or Abu Simbel.
Hurghada – Red Sea
Relax on the beautiful Red Sea coastline with free days to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, or optional desert safaris and quad biking.
Istanbul
Discover the historical heart of Turkey with guided visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Hippodrome Square, and the Grand Bazaar.
Ephesus & Kusadasi
Walk the marble streets of the Ancient City of Ephesus, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Explore the famous white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and swim in the hot springs.
Antalya
Experience Antalya’s coastal beauty with visits to Duden Waterfalls, the Old Town (Kaleici), Hadrian’s Gate, Clock Tower, and the Tunektepe Cable Car with stunning panoramic views.
Cappadocia
Marvel at Cappadocia’s surreal dreamscape.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON YOUR TRIP
Enjoy enriching commentary and storytelling from certified English-speaking guides who bring history, archaeology, and local culture to life.
Stay in handpicked 4-star or boutique hotels in Cairo, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Antalya, and Cappadocia, plus a 4-night luxury Nile Cruise with all meals included.
Domestic flights, private airport transfers, intercity travel, and comfortable air-conditioned vehicles are pre-arranged for your convenience and peace of mind.
Daily breakfasts, full-board on the Nile Cruise, and select lunches included. Enjoy the culinary diversity of Egyptian, Mediterranean, Aegean, and Anatolian cuisine along your journey.
From the Pyramids to the Bosphorus, from Red Sea beaches to Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, expect unforgettable moments every day — with time for relaxation, shopping, and exploration.

Frequently Asked Question

No. This flight is not included and must be booked separately. However, we provide full assistance with recommended flight times and booking support.

Yes. The itinerary is designed for comfort, with moderate walking. You may opt out of more strenuous activities. All transportation and transfers are fully arranged.

Yes. U.S., Canadian, U.K., Australian, and many EU citizens require e-visas for one or both countries. We provide guidance and links for easy online applications.

The Nile Cruise and Cairo tours may be small group. All Turkey tours (Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia) are small-group or private depending on the activity. You can upgrade to fully private tours on request.

The ideal months are March–June and September–November, offering mild weather for sightseeing. Winter is great for cultural travel; summer is best for Red Sea activities.

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