15 Days 14 Nights Turkey & Egypt Tour

The 15 Days 14 Nights Turkey & Egypt Tour offers a unique journey through two of the world’s most ancient civilizations. From the historical splendor of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and from the legendary Nile River to the iconic Pyramids of Egypt, this tour blends culture, history, and unforgettable experiences into one remarkable adventure.

The 15 Days 14 Nights Turkey & Egypt Tour is a carefully curated cultural journey designed for travelers seeking a deep exploration of the rich heritage of Anatolia and Ancient Egypt. The tour begins in Istanbul, where centuries of imperial history come alive through iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Bosphorus. In Cappadocia, guests discover fairy chimneys, underground cities, and breathtaking valleys that showcase the region’s unique geological and historical character. The Turkish segment is further enriched with visits to Pamukkale’s striking white travertines and the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world. The journey continues in Egypt, starting in Cairo with the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. A scenic Nile experience leads travelers to Luxor and Aswan, where magnificent temples, the Valley of the Kings, and timeless monuments reveal the grandeur of Ancient Egyptian civilization. With professional guiding, comfortable accommodations, and a thoughtfully designed itinerary, this tour offers more than a vacation—it is a profound exploration of history, culture, and legendary civilizations.

Itinerary

DAY

1 Arrival to Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel

After your arrival to Istanbul airport, you will be welcomed at the exit of first gate by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Then you will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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2 Full day Istanbul Old City Tour BY walk (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Hagia Sophia – Blue Mosque – Topkapi Palace – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius and Grand Bazaar

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide and start to full day Old City Tour. Istanbul is a city full of famous iconic sites that today you will experience for yourself from the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia with their breathtaking silhouettes that make the skyline so unique to the Topkapi Palace, a beautiful Ottoman palace once home to the Ottoman Sultans and the first president of Turkey. Spend some time where the gladiators of ancient Roman Constantinople, entertained the crowds at the site of the Hippodrome today you will see the Obelisks that have stood the test of time and are adorned with beautiful markings, taking us back in time. Our last station is the Grand Bazaar, Turkey’s the largest covered market at the heart of the Old City, offering excellent shopping. You will get the chance to wander through the Grand Bazaar and soak up the atmosphere of this incredible delight.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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3 Full day Basilica Cistern - Galata Tower - Bosphorus Cruise & Taksim and Istiklal Street Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Basilica Cistern – Galata Tower Tour – Spice Bazaar – Marvellous bridge Bosphorus – Rumeli Fortress – Taksim and Istiklal Street – French Cultural Institute – Hagia Triada Eastern Ortodox Church – Ağa Mosque – Çiçek Pasajı

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide. We will visit the Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. Then we will visit the Galata Tower is one of the eye catching land mark of Istanbul for sure. Our next station is the 17th century Spice Bazaar, an extraordinary, colorful and fantastic place to see where you can buy various gifts for your lovers. Then we will proceed to the marvellous bridge, Bosphorus which is known as a cradle linking Europe and Asia. You will also see Rumeli Fortress, a fortification built to control entry to the Bosporus Strait and protect Istanbul. At the end of the Bosphorus tour, we continue Taksim and Istiklal Street tour. One of the most populated pedestrian streets of Istanbul and Pera district. Our first stop is French Cultural Institute. Next stop is Hagia Triada Eastern Ortodox Church, meaning “Holy Trinity” the largest Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul. Next we visit Ağa Mosque and Çiçek Pasajı.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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4 Flight to Denizli & Full day Pamukkale Tour (Lunch included)

Visited Sights : Calcium spring terraces, Hierapolis museum, Hierapolis Theatre, Roman Bath, and Temple of Apollo, Cleopatra hot spring thermal pool

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Denizli. Your flight will last about one hour and upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Our representative will be at the first exit door and holding a sign with your name on it.

First of all, we will drive to Pamukkale where you will explore beautiful nature and fascinating history. Pamukkale has hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing and cooling water. It seems like cotton that’s why it is called Cotton Castle. After having lunch we will visit to Hierapolis Ancient City as a Unesco World Heritage Site and used to be visited by people to soothe their aliments during the retirement and also die there. As a refreshment, you can walk on terraces or swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool. (Optional)

At the end of the tour, we will drive to your Kusadasi hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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5 Full day Ephesus - Virgin Mary House - Artemis Tour & Flight to Cappadocia (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Ephesus – The Temple of Artemis – The House of Virgin Mary

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up and drive to Ephesus. We will visit the ancient, Greek city of Ephesus, a marvelous place surrounded by trees. During the day, we will also visit spectacular places, such as Hadrian Temple, Celcius Library, Theater, Hamams and Old Harbor. After having lunch, we will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her last days. She preferred to live in this remote place. After that, we will visit the Temple of Artemis, which is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world and was built in an area of Ephesus.

At the end of the day, you will be taken to the Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. When you arrive at the airport, you will be welcomed by our representative at the first exit door. You will then be taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

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6 Full day Northern Cappodocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Devrent Valley – Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) – Avanos – Goreme and Open Air museum

After having breakfast at the hotel, pick up from your hotel by the tour guide and go on a full day Cappadocia tour starting with Devrent Valley with its eye catching, unique chimneys, Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), fascinating Avanos, the beauteous valley of Goreme and Open Air museum where the remains of churches and early Christian dwellings, hewn from the soft rocks and stones, dating back thousands of years, are still standing.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

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7 Full day Southern Cappadocia Tour & Flight Back to Istanbul (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Visited Sights: Red and Rose Valley – Gulludere Valley – Cavusin Village Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City – Ortahisar – Uchisar Castle – Pigeon Valley – Three Beauties Valley

After having breakfast at the hotel, pick up from your hotel by the tour guide and start the Southern Cappadocia Tour by seeing the famous and unforgettable rock churches in the Red and Rose Valley where the colour of rocks changing throughout the day and little hiking through the Gulludere Valley. In old Greek Cavusin Village we will visit the houses and churches of the Cristian clergymen such as Saint John the Baptist and Nicophoras Phocas. After having lunch, visiting Kaymaklı (or Ozkonak) Underground City as the widest of the Cappadocia and it was used by refugees or people running away from catastrophes. The next destination is the Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the Cappadocia. This is a great opportunity to get some great panorama shots of Cappadocia. Pigeon Valley offers a nice view over Uchisar Castle and it has pigeons still living in pigeon houses. The last visit to Three Beauties Valley which is famous with its vine factories and stunning view.

At the end of the day, you will be taken to the Cappadocia Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. When you arrive at the airport in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our representative at the first exit door. You will then be taken to your Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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8 Transfer to Airport for your international flight (Breakfast included)

According to your international flight time, you will be transferred to airport 4 hours before your flight. You will be able do self check-in. Upon arrival to airport you will be welcome and transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight in Luxor.

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9 Karnak and Luxor Temple & Transfer to Nile Cruise ( Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner included )

You will be picked up from your hotel then we will visit Karnak Temple – One of the biggest temple complex ever built by man and consist of three main temples – Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple’s purpose was a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office.At the end of our tour, transferred you to the Nile Cruise vacation. Overnight on board.

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10 Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner included )

After having breakfast, we will visit Valley of Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen.Hatchepsut Temple, One of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.At the end of our tour, we will back to cruise. We will sail to Esna then Edfu. Ovenight on board.

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11 Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner included )

Today, We will visit Edfu Temple. It considers the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” shows the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth.After visiting Edfu Temple, we will sail to Kom Ombo, when we arrive to Kom Ombo, we will visit Kom Ombo Temple. At the end of our tour, we will back to cruise and sailing to Aswan. Ovenight on board.

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12 Philae Temple & High Dam (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner included)

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Philae Temple and High Dam. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred to cruise. Overnight on board.

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13 Transfer & Flight to Cairo ( Breakfast included )

After having breakfast at the cruise, you will be picked up and transfer you to the airport for your Cairo flight. Upon arrivali you will be transferred to Cairo hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

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14 Pyramids and The Sphinx & The Citadel ( Breakfast & Lunch included )

After having breakfast at the hotel we will depart to Pyramids and The Sphinx. Our last destinations will be The Citadel. At the end of the day we will be back to Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

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15 Egyptian Museum & The National Museum of Civilization & Transfer to Cairo Airport ( Breakfast & Lunch included )

We will visit Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Civilization. You will have freetime for shopping then you will be transferred to airport for your international flight.

Included

Meals as we describe above programme
Accommodations at hotels for 14 nights
Domestic flights
Hotel pick up and drop off
All transfers with non-smoking, A/C deluxe vehicle
All tours with a professional English speaking tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
All taxes, entrance & museum fees
No hidden or extra cost