Egypt and Turkey Experience
16 Days
Private Tour / Small Group
Everyday
An incredible 16-day Egypt and Turkey Itinerary covering the Ancient Pharaonic sites of Egypt, along with with the medieval, Byzantine and Ottoman history of Turkey. A full exploration for all history buffs and sightseeing enthusiasts starting at the Pyramids and Great Sphinx in Cairo, to a delightful and informative Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Heading to Turkey to discovery Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus. Starting with sites such as the Incredible Blue Mosque and more in Istanbul, then travelling to Cappadocia with open-air Museums and underground Cities, and Izmir with its fascinating sights of Ephesus and more.
- Meet and greet service by our English speaking driver at Turkey airport
- Meet and greet service by our English speaking representative at Egypt airport
- All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul based with bed and breakfast (or similar).
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Cappadocia on a half board basis (or similar).
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Kusadasi on a half board basis (or similar).
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with bed and breakfast (or similar).
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a full board basis (or similar)
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo is Private Tours
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Memphis Tours group.
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned in Turkey is Sharing Group
- Domestic flight ticket Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Domestic flights Istanbul- Cappadocia / Cappadocia - Izmir / Izmir - Istanbul
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide during the tour
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
- Bottled water during the trip to Egypt.
- Portage when needed.
- All service charges and taxes
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt & Turkey
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping for boat crews and Guides
Day 1: Arrival Cairo - Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s
welcome drink
Day 2: Pyramids & Cairo Sightseeing tour
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
Following breakfast being served, you will be escorted by your expert tour guide for a day of sightseeing in Aswan. Starting with the Unfinished Obelisk, proceeding to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After which Dinner will be served eventually leading to an onboard stay on your magnificent Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Fly Aswan to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8:Cairo / Fly to Istanbul
After a Refreshing breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure to Turkey. Your English-speaking driver will meet and assist you at Istanbul Airport and then escort you to your hotel. After Checking in to your room feel free to enjoy your free time exploring Istanbul. Spending an Overnight at your Istanbul hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Istanbul City Tou
Day 10: Bosphorus Day Tour
After breakfast. We begin our tours for the day in the Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colourful and bustling attractions. Next, we take an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. In the afternoon, by driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords panoramic views of Istanbul, After which we proceed The Sea of Marmara and the Prince’s Islands. From here a short brings us to the Beylerbeyi Palace on the shore of the Bosphorus. Perhaps the most elegant of the late Ottoman palaces, Beylerbeyi boasts six sumptuously furnished reception halls. finally transferring to the hotel and overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Day 11: Istanbul - flight to Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Cappadocia Red Tour
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir
Day 14: Pamukkale / Hierapolis / Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Kusadasi / Istanbul
We will start the day with a Morning drive to the ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theatre and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Transfer to the airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. spending Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Day 16: Istanbul- Fly Back Home
On the final day of your Turkey and Egypt Itinerary and following breakfast you will be transferred to Istanbul International Airport for your final departure back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotels
Prices
- Charitable Giving
We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.
- Prices:
Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge. Current prices are valid until September 30, 2024. excluding Easter and Christmas Holidays.
- Children Policy:
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
- Notes:
Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents. If your tour package includes airfare then extra charges for your children may apply.
- Payment:
Early Reservations are advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces. Booking is secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment. Packages and vacations which include International flights will require the full flight cost and deposit (25% or 50%) due to the regulations of the Airlines that require full payment
- Transportation:
Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air-conditioned vehicles by road. Wi-Fi, Bottled water and an ice box are all included whilst travelling by road. All are new vehicles with the latest design and technology.
- Tour Guides:
Are available to assist you with transfers to and from Airports, and Hotels assisting at Airports with visas, tickets, and luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include the constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.
- Travelling with Children:
Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Memphis Tours offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi-location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea Resorts.
- Wheelchair Travellers:
Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance for customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides is always ready and available.