Egypt and Turkey Tour [16 Day Sightseeing Group Tour]
Get ready for a journey of a lifetime, because that is exactly what our 16-Day Egypt and Jordan Tour is; a Nile Cruise and Stay vacation that includes everything you could possibly hope for and more. Enjoy 16 days of non-stop amazement, from to ancient sites scattered throughout Egypt, to the timeless wonders of Turkey with it rich and colorful history.
Visit ancient tombs and temples; enjoy a 5-Star Nile River cruise and stroll through underground cities and natural rock fortresses. Stare in awe at the magnificent Hagia Sophia and the majestic Topkapi Palace, and even enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe from Asia. As with all of our Middle East Tours, your itinerary can also be customized to meet your own exact needs.
Egypt and Turkey Tour [16 Day Sightseeing Group Tour]
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Egypt and Turkey Tour [16 Day Sightseeing Group Tour]
DAY 1 – Arrive in Cairo for your Egypt and Cairo Tour
Welcome to Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs. When your plane lands at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet you and assist you in any way he can, and then he will escort you to the hotel where you will be staying while you are in Cairo. On arrival at the hotel, your tour manager will assist you with check-in and then he will briefly discuss your tour itinerary with you, and then after that you will be left on your own to enjoy the remainder of the day as you wish.
Included: Free Welcome Drink
DAY 2 – Best of Historical Cairo Tour
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time that was confirmed with you yesterday, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel and he will escort you to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Giza; the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After your tour at this site, you will then be taken for lunch and a good local restaurant in Cairo, after which you will make your way to the Egyptian Museum.
While you are at the museum, be sure to check out the Treasures Room to admire all the treasures and other ancient artifacts that were recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Next, you will head to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra synagogue. The final stop on this tour will be at the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. This is one of the most charismatic, and also one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, and traders has been selling their ware here ever since the 14th century.
Finally, you will be driven back to the hotel where you will be spending this night of your Egypt and Turkey tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3 – Cairo to Luxor, Cruise Embarkation and East Bank Tour
The next phase of your Egypt and Turkey tour begins today, so after you have had your breakfast, you will be driven to the airport and you will board a short flight to Luxor. On arrival at the airport in Luxor, another one of our tour managers will be there to meet you and assist you, and to escort you to the area where you will be boarding the 5-Star Nile River cruise ship.
Enjoy lunch on the ship shortly after embarkation, and then one of our tour guides will take you for a tour of the East Bank in Luxor. During this tour you will first visit the ancient Karnak Temple complex which was built over a period spanning more than 2500 years. After you’ve had some time to explore this historical site, you will then make your way to Luxor Temple which is surprisingly well preserved.
After Luxor Temple, you will make your way back to the ship and you will have some free time for yourself before dinner is served in the evening. Enjoy the first night of your cruise on the quiet waters of the Nile in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4 – Luxor West Bank Tour and Cruise to Edfu
Begin your day with another good breakfast, and then your tour guide will take you for a tour of the West Bank in Luxor. During this tour you will be visiting Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. While Valley of the Kings is home to more than 60 ancient tombs, the tomb of King Ramses the 6th and the tomb of King Tutankhamun are by far the most famous.
After your tour, you will return to the cruise ship, and it will begin selling to Edfu. Enjoy a good lunch on the water, and then enjoy the remainder of the afternoon relaxing and unwinding aboard the ship. Have another great night’s sleep on the water, this time at Edfu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5 – Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Cruise to Aswan
This day of your Egypt and Turkey tour once again begins with a good breakfast, after which you will disembark from the ship for a tour to the ancient Temple of Horus. After the Romans abandoned this temple, it was slowly claimed by the desert and eventually became completely buried beneath the sand and it remained that way for more than 2,000 years. Because of this, it is now the best preserved ancient temple ever discovered.
After your tour, you will return to the ship, and it cruise to Kom Ombo where you will be taken to see the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo. This is essentially two temples in one, and the reason for this being that the complex was dedicated to two different gods. Return to the ship after your tour, and then it will sail to Aswan. Enjoy dinner aboard the vessel, and have a good night’s rest on the tranquil waters of the Nile in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6 – Aswan Tour and Free Afternoon
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and then our tour guide will take you for a relatively short tour to see three of the top attractions in the area, including the Aswan High Dam; the Unfinished Obelisk, and the ancient Temple of Philae. This remarkable temple once stood on a tiny island which is now located beneath the waters of Lake Nasser.
After your tour, you will head back to the ship in time for lunch, and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself. The last night of you cruise will again be spent on the water at Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 7 – Disembarkation and Flight to Cairo
The next phase of your Egypt and Turkey tour begins today so once you have had your breakfast you will check out and disembark, and then you will be driven to as one Airport where you were bored I showed flight back to Cairo. When your land in Cairo your tour manager will meet you and he will escort you to the hotel where you will be staying for the night. You will be assisted with check in and a pickup time will be confirmed for the following day, and then you’ll be left on your own to enjoy the remainder of the day as you wish.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – Cairo to Istanbul in Turkey
The next phase of your Egypt and Turkey tour begins today, so once you have had your breakfast, you will check out and disembark, and then you will be driven to Aswan Airport where you will board a short flight back to Cairo. When you land in Cairo, your tour manager will meet you and he will escort you to the hotel where you will be staying for the night. You will be assisted with check-in, and a pick-up time will be confirmed for the following day, and then you’ll be left on your own to enjoy the remainder of the day as you wish.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 9 – Guided Istanbul Tour
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be fetched at the time that was confirmed with you yesterday, and your tour of Istanbul will begin with a visit to the famous Hagia Sophia which was originally built in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine. However, the Ottomans later converted the Hagia Sophia into a mosque during the 15th century. Today, this magnificent site is a museum which is open for all to enjoy.
Your next stop today will be at the famous Blue Mosque which is considered very unique due to the fact that it has 6 minutes, and an absolutely exquisitely decorated interior. After your visit to the Blue Mosque, you will then make your way to spectacular Topkapi Palace, and from there you will continue on your way to the massive Grand Bazaar where you will have some time to do some shopping before you finally head back to your hotel for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 10 – Guided Bosphorus Tour and Short Cruise
Your tour guide will once again meet you at your hotel after you have had your breakfast, and then you will make your way to the Spice Bazaar which is one of the most colorful and most lively attractions in Istanbul. Enjoy some time at the bazaar, and then you will enjoy a truly unforgettable cruise on the Bosphorus. This is the length of ocean which essentially links Europe and Asia. After your cruise you will drive across the First Bosphorus Bridge, and then make your way up to the top of Camlica Hill where you will be able to enjoy the most incredible views imaginable of Istanbul and the surrounding ocean of Marmara and the Princes Islands.
After enjoying the views, you will make your way to the amazing Beylerbeyi Palace, and then you will be transferred back to your hotel where you will be able to enjoy the reminder of the day by yourself.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 11 – Istanbul to Capadocia
Today will be another very relaxing day because once you’ve had your breakfast, you will check out from your hotel, and you will be driven to the airport where you will board a short flight to Cappadocia. On arrival at the airport in Cappadocia, you will be met by another one of our tour representatives, and you’ll be escorted to the hotel where you will be staying for the night. Once you have checked in, and once pick up times for your upcoming tours have been confirmed, you’ll be left on your own to enjoy the day as you wish.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 12 – Full Day Cappadocia Tour
Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel in Cappadocia, and then at the time that was confirmed with you yesterday, your tour guide will meet you, and you will then enjoy a full day out in Cappadocia. During your tour you will be visiting a number of incredibly fascinating sites, including the Kaymakli Underground City; the Open Air Museum in Goreme, and the natural Fortress located in Uchisar. While in this area, you will have the opportunity to learn all about the incredible history relating to the local handicrafts such as Turkish tiles and onyx. Finally, you will be taken to see Pasabag Valley and Avanos, and then you will be taken back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 13 – Cappadocia to Konya, and on to Pamukkale
This day of your Egypt and Turkey tour begins earlier than usual, so once you’ve had your breakfast, you will check-out early, and you will be taken to Konya to see the Seljukian masterpiece, the Sultanhan Caravanserai which dates back to the 13th century. From here, you will move on to visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, and then you will continue driving to Pamukkale where you will be staying for this night of your Egypt and Turkey tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 14 – Pamukkale to Aphrodisias, and on to Kusadasi
After you have enjoyed your breakfast today, your tour guide will fetch you once again, and then you will check-out from the hotel, and you will take to visit the ancient Hierapolis which is renowned for its beautiful necropolis; graveyard; Roman baths, and Basilica. After this visit, you will enjoy a short lunch break, and then you’ll be taken to see an ancient Greco-Roman settlement at Aphrodisias which is incredibly well-preserved. This ancient city was once dedicated to Aphrodite the Goddess of love.
Next you will enjoy a scenic drive to Kusadasi where you will be check-in at another good hotel for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 15 – Kusadasi Tour and Flight to Istanbul
Begin the 15th day of your Egypt and Turkey tour with another good hotel breakfast, and then your tour guide will meet you at your hotel, and he will take you to see the ancient city of Ephesus. Spend some time exploring its magnificent library, its theater, and its temples. After this stop, you will then make your way to the Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of Saint John before stopping for a lunch break.
After lunch, you will then make your way to see a fashion show that showcases the unique leather products for which Turkey is so well-known. Next, you will be driven to the airport of Izmir and you will board a short flight back to Istanbul where you will be spending the last night of your Egypt and Turkey tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 16 – Egypt and Turkey Tour Ends and Final Departure
Enjoy one last breakfast at your hotel as usual, and then at the appropriate time, our tour representative will meet you; he will assist you with check-out, and then he will escort you to the airport in Istanbul in time for you to catch your flight out of Turkey. Your Egypt and Turkey tour has now come to an end, so we will bid you farewell and wish you a safe and very pleasant onward journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included in your Egypt and Turkey Tour
- One of our tour representatives present at airports to meet you and see you off for all arrivals and departures
- Assistance available from our customer service department throughout your Egypt and Turkey Tour
- All transfers/tours in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (including daily breakfast)
- Accommodation for 4 nights on board 5-star Nile Cruise (full board)
- Accommodation for 2 night in Cappadocia (full board)
- Accommodation for 1 night in Pamukkale (full board)
- Accommodation for 1 night in Kusadasi (full board)
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo
- Domestic flights Istanbul- Cappadocia and Izmir – Istanbul
- All sightseeing tours in Turkey(Small group tours)
- All Sightseeing tours during Nile cruise (Small group tours)
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private tours)
- English speaking tour guides for all tours
- Entrance fees to the sites and attractions mentioned in the Egypt and Turkey Tour itinerary
- All meals listed in the itinerary
- Free bottled water during tours in Egypt
- Loan of mobile phone and/or Egyptian SIM card with credit (30 min. local calls or 5 min. international calls)
- All taxes & service charges – the price you see is the price you pay
Not Included in your Egypt and Turkey Tour
- International Airfare, including flight from Cairo to Istanbul
- Entry visa for Egypt and Turkey
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Egypt and Turkey Tour [16 Day Sightseeing Group Tour]
Accommodation Plan
- Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel (5-Star)
- Le Passage Hotel and Casino (5-Star)
- MS Salacia Nile Cruise (5-Star)
- Efe Boutique Hotel, Kusadasi (4-Star)
- Celal Sultan Hotel (4-Star)
- Mithra Cave Hotel Special Class (5-Star)
May to September
Price per 1 person | |
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Double Room | $3,490 |
Traveling Alone | $4,830 |
October to April
Price per 1 person | |
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Double Room | $3,830 |
Traveling Alone | $5,490 |
NOTE: Prices for our Egypt and Turkey Tour are listed in US$ per/person and are valid until the 30th of September 2025. Please inquire for pricing during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.
Customer Review
Historical Lecture Tour
I traveled with a group of 50+ and we were met at the airport by the coordinator, Islam, and for the next 8 days we were given an excellent experience. The guides Osama (Sam) and Ahmed provided meaningful historic content for each site we visited. Our trip included visiting the Giza pyramids, the Step Pyramid, flight to Luxor and a Nile cruise. On the cruise we had daily shore visits to many historic sites including the Valley of the Kings, Luxor temple, and Philae. We learned and laughed. I am grateful for the kindness shown by each. They provided excellent service with a smile.
Anitar18182018
Albuquerque, New Mexico