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Tastes of Egypt and Turkey in a 20-Day Tour
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Dates
Dec 26, 2022 to Jan 11, 2026
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Child ages 0-7, Adult ages 8-90
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EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS, INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS
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Duration
480 hours
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Mobile Only
Languages
English
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Time zone
Africa/Cairo
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Tastes of Egypt and Turkey in a 20-Day Tour





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Duration
480 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Why Travelers Love This
Explore magnificent Egypt&Turkey with 20 Days customized package. Visit top destinations of Egypt&Turkey such as; Cairo, Aswan, Karnak and Luxor, Hurghada, enjoy cruising on the Nile for 5 days, Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Immerse yourself in the flow of history with local guided tours. Witness the history of the ancient Egyptians, Experience 5 days cruise on the Nile, and Visit Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman artifacts in Turkey. Taste local delicacies from Egyptian and Turkish cuisine The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.
Overview
Explore magnificent Egypt&Turkey with 20 Days customized package. Visit top destinations of Egypt&Turkey such as; Cairo, Aswan, Karnak and Luxor, Hurghada, enjoy cruising on the Nile for 5 days, Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Immerse yourself in the flow of history with local guided tours. Witness the history of the ancient Egyptians, Experience 5 days cruise on the Nile, and Visit Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman artifacts in Turkey. Taste local delicacies from Egyptian and Turkish cuisine The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.
What's Included
Included
4 night accommodation in 5* Nile Cruise Boat (FB)
2 night accommodation in Hurghada (second night is late check out)
2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
1 night sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan (private cabin)
Lunch
Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Dinner
Breakfast
2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
3 night accommodation in Istanbul
Economy class flight tickets from Egypt>Turkıye (if the INCLUDED flight tickets option is selected)
2 night accommodation in Cairo
1 night accommodation in Luxor
2 night accommodation in Antalya
Not included
Admission fees for all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping guides & drivers (this amount does not include the guide)
Flight upgrade from Cairo to Aswan (120USD per person)
Tips for the guides & drivers, the crew of Nile Cruise (75 € per person)
Beverage wıth meals
Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Flight tickets from Egypt>Turkıye (if the EXCLUDED flight tickets option is selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Arrival Cairo (Friday)
1 hour
Arrival Cairo (Friday)
Free arrival transfer from Cairo airport to our hotel in Cairo. Check-in. Overnight in Cairo. (No Meal)
Cai highlights (Saturday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Cai highlights (Saturday)
(09:00-15:00) Today explore highlights of Cairo such as Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian museum. Overnight in Cairo
Cai highlights (Saturday)
3 hoursAdmission not included
Cai highlights (Saturday)
visiting Egyptian museum
Train to Luxor (Sunday)
12 hours
Train to Luxor (Sunday)
Accordıng to your pick up tıme meet your drıver for your evening sleeper train from Cairo to luxor (Breakfast) Train Details:Sleeping train 84 / Departure at 20:00 (CAI) *Hıghly recommended* NoteThe flight upgrade from cairo airport to Luxor airport with one night hotel accommodation including breakfast and all transfers from to airports instead of the overnight sleeping train, the price will be €190 pp. Optional Tour > Old cairo tour Islamic Coptic sites of cairo with Khan el kallile Brazzers tour (90€) (09:00 -13:00)
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
5 hours
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
06:00/ 12:00) Train Arrival Time: 06:00 (Luxor) Upon arrival at luxor Train you will be greeted with a sign your name is written on. Upon arrival at luxor greeted and start your HD tour. Optional Tour > Evening Karnak sound and light show( optional €45pp) (18:00-20:00)
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
You wisit Karnak Temple
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
You visit Luxor Temple
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
12 hoursAdmission included
Arrive at luxor & Karnak Luxor temples & Nile cruise boat (Monday)
check in 5-nile cruise boat Lunch will be served on board. Overnight on board (Luxor)
Nile Cruise Boat / King's Valley and Hatshepsuit Temple (Tuesday)
20 hours
Nile Cruise Boat / King's Valley and Hatshepsuit Temple (Tuesday)
(08:00-13:00) Early morning Great opportunity to make the Sun rise Hot air balloon ride. Upon breakfast, visit King’s Valley,& Hatshepsut Temple. Lunch will be served on board, after lunch enjoy sailing from luxor to Aswan. Overnight on board (Edfu) Optional Tour > sunrise hot air balloon (130€ pp) (04:00-06:00) Optional Tour > sunrise hot air balloon (130€ pp) (04:00-06:00)
Nile Cruise Boat / King's Valley and Hatshepsuit Temple (Tuesday)
3 minutesAdmission not included
Nile Cruise Boat / King's Valley and Hatshepsuit Temple (Tuesday)
Upon breakfast, visit King’s Valley.
Nile Cruise Boat / King's Valley and Hatshepsuit Temple (Tuesday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Nile Cruise Boat / King's Valley and Hatshepsuit Temple (Tuesday)
Visit Hatshepsut Temple
Nile Cruise / Edfu, komombo Temples Tour (Wednesday)
2 hours
Nile Cruise / Edfu, komombo Temples Tour (Wednesday)
(08:00 -10:00)Edfu tour (16:00 -18:00) kom ombo tour Having breakfast and visit of Edfu temple, lunch on board, afternoon visit of komombo temple Oriental Dinner on board and Egyptian show. Overnight on board (Aswan) (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Nile Cruise / Edfu, komombo Temples Tour (Wednesday)
2 hours
Nile Cruise / Edfu, komombo Temples Tour (Wednesday)
Visit Edfu
Nile Cruise / Edfu, komombo Temples Tour (Wednesday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Nile Cruise / Edfu, komombo Temples Tour (Wednesday)
afternoon visit of komombo temple
Nile Cruise / Aswan tour
12 hours
Nile Cruise / Aswan tour
(08:00-12:00) After breakfast, tour of Philae Temple&Dam. Lunch on board. Overnight on board. (Aswan) (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) Optional Tour > Nubian village tour (65€ pp) (15:00-18:00)
Nile Cruise / Aswan tour
4 hoursAdmission not included
Nile Cruise / Aswan tour
After breakfast, tour of Philae Temple&Dam
Nile Cruise Boat / Transfer to Luxor (Friday)
10 hours
Nile Cruise Boat / Transfer to Luxor (Friday)
(14:00 -21:00 )Aswan - Luxor transfer Breakfast and check out from the Nile cruise boat, Early morning optional tour of Abu simble temples, Afternoon, transfer from Aswan to Luxor hotel. overnight in Luxor (Breakfast) Optional Tour > Abu Simbel Tour (125€ pp) (04:00-14:00)
Nile Cruise Boat / Transfer to Luxor (Friday)
7 hours
Nile Cruise Boat / Transfer to Luxor (Friday)
Afternoon, transfer from Aswan to Luxor hotel - upgrade for hurghada resort All inclusive basis accommodation (90€ pp.)
Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada
24 hours
Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada
Upon breakfast at luxor hotel check out, transfer to hotel ın Hurghada. Check -In. Overnight in Hurghada. (Breakfast) Luxor Pick Up Tme: 07:00 Hurhgada Arrival Time: 13:00 Optional Tour > Dandra Temple Tour (45€ pp) (13:00-18:00) - upgrade for hurghada resort All inclusive basis accommodation (90€ pp.)
Leisure Day / Late Check Out (Sunday)
12 hours
Leisure Day / Late Check Out (Sunday)
Today is the leisure day.. Late check out from hurghada resort (20:00) + departure transfer to hurghada airport. for your flight to Istanbul Flight from hurghada airport to Istanbul (Breakfast)
Arrival to Istanbul / Leisure Day (Monday)
3 hoursAdmission included
Arrival to Istanbul / Leisure Day (Monday)
Upon arrival at Istanbul AP greeted and drive to your hotel. Check İn. Rest of the day ıs yours. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast) Optional Tour > Hurrem Sultan Turkish bath (90€ pp)
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourAdmission not included
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
According to your tour pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
30 minutes
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hour
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
2 hours
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourAdmission not included
Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
Next, Basilica cistern; is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
2 minutes
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage at the lobby. According your pick up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
1 hourAdmission included
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
After tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 15min domestic flight to Izmir.
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
1 hourAdmission included
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Kusadasi
Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
1 hourAdmission not included
Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
1 hour
Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
Next; the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
3 hours
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
1 hour
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
3 hours
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check in. Overnight in Antalya.
Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience.
Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
1 hour
Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
Next; Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
3 hours
Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya.
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
3 hours
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Konya
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
2 hours
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
1 hour
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhan Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road)
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
3 hours
Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)
After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
1 hourAdmission not included
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
30 minutesAdmission not included
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature..
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
1 hour
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
1 hour
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
30 minutes
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys.
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
30 minutes
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)
Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hour
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge..
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
30 minutes
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches.
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
30 minutes
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourAdmission not included
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hour
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
our continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourAdmission included
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourAdmission included
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul
Departure Day (Wednesday)
1 hourAdmission included
Departure Day (Wednesday)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
Other
Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Other
Entry tickets are excluded. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.
Other
Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
Other
Please carefuly check optıonal tours and let us know ın advance ıf you add any of them to your program
Other
Land service in Egypt will be provıded by AB Voyages Egypt and land servıce ın Turkey wıll be provıded by Tour Altinkum
Other
The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
Other
For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
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