Pleasing Sharm El Sheikh with Cairo 7 Days
Information Tour Plan Video Prices 7 Days / 6 Nights.Cairo – Giza – Sharm El Sheikh in South Sinai - Cairo.Pleasing Sharm El Sheikh with Cairo is a wonderful Tour…
13 Days/ 12 Nights
Discover the best of Egypt and Turkey.
Cairo / Aswan / Cruise on the Nile from Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor / Istanbul / Cappadocia.
Panoramic Egypt with Turkey is a multi-destination tour package to 7 cities in Egypt and Turkey for 13 days/12 nights. It Includes Cairo and Giza with a 4-night Nile Cruise, departing from Luxor to Aswan with visits to Luxor, Edfu and Kom Ombo – Aswan – Cairo – Istanbul – Cappadocia.
This Packages Include Accommodation + Sightseeing + 4 domestic flights in Egypt and Turkey.
Accommodation
Egypt
Cairo: Oasis Hotel Pyramids or Barcelo Pyramids or Pyramisa Cairo or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Nile Cruise: M/Solaris or Blue Shadow or similar. 5✰✰✰✰✰
Turkey
Istanbul: Grand Yavuz Hotel, Mina Hotel, Albatros Premier or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Cappadocia: Cave Hotel (Ascension cave or Aurora Cave or Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel) or Dinler Nevsehir or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Official Check: 15:00
Official Check out: till 12:00
Official Check out on Nile Cruise: 9:00
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will welcome you and help you during the formalities of disembarkation. Transfer by A/C vehicle to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will accompany you to the great three Pyramids of Egypt: Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaure together with the biggest carved colossal statue on the earth: Great Sphinx, the guardian of the area. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Then, marvel at the Egyptian Museum in the famous Tahrir Square. it houses ancient Egyptians Antiquities like the treasures of King Tutankhamon and the Golden Mask. The Royal Mummies Room is not included and need extra admission. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Pyramids Sound & Light Show: In the evening, you have the chance to attend the legendary Pyramids Sound & Light Show to discover the charming history of the Ancient Egyptians and know more about the three pyramids and sphinx. (Including Transfer, Entry Ticket and assist). Please consult us about that!
Early in the morning, check out from the hotel. Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. When you arrive at Luxor Airport, our representative will welcome and assist you. Transfers by Modern vehicle to East Bank of Luxor. You will visit the Karnak Temple, the huge ancient buildings, and sanctuaries of Thebes that dedicated to the Theban Triad Amon, Mut and Khonsu. It was built by several kings like Senusret I, Amenhotep III, Ramesses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and Tuthmosis III and others during several times. The complex includes several pylons, courtyards, columns, obelisks, sanctuaries, and the sacred lake. Return back to the Cruise. Sail to Edfu and pass through Esna Lock which was built in 1906. At the sunset, you will visit the illuminated Temple of Luxor, a very impressive ancient temple built by Amenhotep III (around 1420 BC) and enlarged by Ramses II (around 1240 BC). Lunch and Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
In the morning, after Breakfast you will start your sightseeing in Luxor by visiting the West of Luxor that includes the Valley of the Kings on the western bank of the Nile; it is the necropolis of great kings of Thebes of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. You can visit three royal tombs (except for the Tomb of Tutankhamon that requires an extra ticket; with limited numbers in the day, consult us about it). Then, you will reach to the Two Colossi of Memnon which belong to the Pharaoh Amenhotep III from the 18th dynasty. Each colossal measures 19.5 m in height and carved from single block of quartzite stone. After that, visit El Deir El Bahari Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that was built of limestone with great design and fine decorations. Transfer back to the cruise. Lunch and Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
Optional: Hot Balloon Ride: in Luxor. Discover the stunning area of West Luxor from above by a panoramic view by Balloon ride for about 1 hours. Consult us about it.
After breakfast, you will reach to Edfu, about 140 km from Aswan, to visit the Temple of Horus which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, rebuilt in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Lunch on board. Continue our journey to Kom Ombo, it is about 45 km from Aswan. There, you will explore the Temple of Kom Ombo which is known as the temple of god Hor-Wer (Horus the elder) and Sobek-Re (the crocodile god) according to ancient Egyptian believes. The temple is unique for its double design as it is divided between the two gods. Sail to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
* Slight changes might occur due to unforeseen circumstances, Weather, Sail conditions or technical reasons.
Have your breakfast on board, and then prepare yourself to discover Aswan. First you will start by visiting the High Dam of Aswan, one of the great projects of Egypt that was inaugurated in 1971. It provides Egypt with water and electricity, also secures the country from the destructive inundation of Nile River. After that, cross to Philae Island by a boat to visit Isis Temple, the ancient place of pilgrimage in Pharaonic Egypt and center of the cult of Isis. It is the greatest monument of the Philae Island and was rebuilt by King Ptolemy II in the third century BC. Then goring back to the cruise for Lunch. Afternoon, take a Felucca ride (typical sailing boat) on the river Nile around Aswan Hill and the Botanical Garden. In the evening, Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Aswan Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo. When you arrive at Cairo Airport, meet, and assist by our representative in Cairo Airport. transfer to the hotel in Cairo. Check in. Overnight in Cairo
Optional: Excursion to Abu Simbel to visit the two wonderful temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Consult us about it.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel then transfer to Cairo Airport in order to embark on your next flight to Istanbul (International flight is not including) Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Rest of of the day at leisure. Overnight: Istanbul - Meals (Not included).
Today, you will enjoy a full day Istanbul Old City tour. We are going to see the monuments from Ottomans, Byzantine and Roman Era. Pick up from hotel at 09:00 AM to make Istanbul tour. Today we visit Hippodrome -The horse cart's race place during Roman Era, its Obelisk, Orme Pillar, entwined snake pillar are still visible till today. Then we will visit The Blue Mosque built in 17 C AD, masterpiece of Turkish Islamic Architecture, listed by UNESCO in the world heritage, designed with excellent blue tiles which gives the name to the mosque. Then we will visit Hagia Sophia, built in 6 the C as a church during Justinian reign and converted into Mosque by the Turks in 15th C AD. Nowadays, it serves as a museum to its admirers and converted back to a mosque recently. Afterwards, we continue our tour to visit Topkapi Palace (Except Harem Section). It listed also by UNESCO in the world heritage list. This is the residential and administration place of Ottoman Sultans, which is housing a lot of Sultan's Customs, Thrones, treasures, holy relics, porcelains and tiles with a great view of the Bosphorus. In the end of the day, we will go to visit The Grand Bazaar. The biggest covered Bazaar in the world which has about 4000 shops. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Notes
- Topkapi Palace closes on Tuesday. Therefore, the visit trip may be replaced by Kariye (Chora) Museum or, Basilica Cistern or Galata Tower.
- Grand Bazaar Market closes on Sunday. Therefore, the visit trip may be replaced by authentic shops.
In the morning, enjoy your breakfast then pick up from the hotel to visit Spice Bazaar, located close to waterfront nearby Yeni Camii (New Mosque). This is a bazaar where you can find numerous kinds of spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds and also many other things. Closed on Sundays. Then We continue to Dolmabahce Palace, built in 19 C AD in Baroque, Rococo, Neo classical Style blended with Ottoman Architecture for Ottoman Dynasty. The lasts 6 Sultans of Ottoman Empire reigned in this palace. Dolmabahce Palace has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The biggest cyrstal chandelier which is 4,5 tons is in Dolmabahce Palace. Lunch in a local restaurant. We will make the Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents; Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take fantastic photographs of the marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments of the city. Also seen during the Crusie trip: Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski, Bosphorus & Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges connecting Europe & Asia continents, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ortakoy, Mecidiye Mosque, Rumeli Fortress etc. We disembark in Eminonu and back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Early Morning transfer to airport and fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Cappadocia to make a North Cappadocia tour. In this Tour we Visit: Goreme Open Air Museum, The best rock-cut churches & monasteries of Cappadocia with frescoes. These churches were designed by some master artists of Constantin polis in Byzantine era. Then We will visit Uchisar Cave Houses and Pigeon Houses. We enter to one of the cave houses which is used as a cafeteria today and have traditional apple tea while relaxing and feeling the cave life in the earlier times. After that we will continue more to the Pigeon Valley that houses thousands of Dovecotes which was dug out into the cliff of the valley by the farmers of Cappadocia to collect the guano and fertilize the farms in the past. Moreover, we visit Pashabagi fairy-chimneys Valley, known as Monks Valley, as well. We admire there the natural rock formations which resemble the mushrooms with some monks caves in them. Here the monks secluded themselves from the community to feel closer to God just like Simeon of Syria who lived a top of pillar in a small room for 37 years. In Avanos, the Historic Pottery Town of Cappadocia, located on the banks of the Red River. We will admire their artisans of pottery, produced by the local inhabitants since it was established till today. We will visit the Dervent Valley, also called as the Pink or Imagination Valley with Its famous pink rock formations. Here depends on your imagination power you may see many rock formations of different figures. The most remarkable one is the siting stone camel. Then we will go to see the famous Urgup fairy-chimneys - They are the symbol of Cappadocia with their caps on top. There are 5 mushroom-like rock formations just like a family. In the Rose Valley, which is one of the best places to watch the sun set in Cappadocia. The color of the valley turns to pink even red in the end of the day. The sun set is optional. If you have time we will show you the sun set. Otherwise, we just see the valley in the end of the day and go back to your hotel. Overnight: Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast + Lunch.
Optional Night Activities:
- Whirling Dervish Night Show Tour – A show in a 13th C Caravanserai built on Silk Road.
-Turkish Night Show Tour in Cappadocia – Folk dances and Belly Dance shows with Dinner.
After breakfast, in the morning at 09:30 AM, pick up from your hotel to visit the South of Cappadocia. We will start with Ihlara Valley, the biggest canyon in Cappadocia, 14 km long and the deepest place is 150 meters. it has 4000 carved caves and 105 rock-cut churches and chapels. Walk about 4 km in Ihlara Valley from entrance till Belisırma Village along Melendiz River and visit the churches of Ihlara such as Agacalti church, Sumbullu church, Snake church. Lunch will be served in Belisirma Village in middle of Ihlara valley. Then We will see Selime Monastery, the biggest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia. Selime Monastery is situated in the end of Ihlara Canyon in a high cliff.
After that we will go to Derinkuyu Underground city, which is the biggest underground shelter in Cappadocia. We will descend 40 meters underground and see many caves, tunnels, ventilation shaft, kitchen, missionary school, winery, church etc. in the end of tour either we drive back to hotel or to see Handcrafted famous Turkish Carpet weaving atelier. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Morning after breakfast, transfer to nevshir Airport to fly back to the the international airport of Istanbul in order to embark in your return flight. (End of our services).
* The order of visits may be subject to modifications for technical and/or operational reasons, preserving all the visits included and described in the itinerary.
Per Person in | USD $ |
Double Room | 2394 USD $ |
Single Room | +988 USD $ |
The Pyramids of Giza.The Great Sphinx.The Valley Temple of Chefren.The Egyptian Museum.Temple of Karnak.Temple of Luxor.Valley of Kings.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.Colossi of Memnon.Temple of Edfu.Temple of Kom Ombo.High Dam.Temple of Philae.Felucca Ride on the river Nile.Hippodrome.Orme Pillar.The Blue Mosque.Hagia Sophia.Topkapi Palace.The Grand Bazaar.Dolmabahce Palace.The Bosphorus Cruise.Goreme Open Air Museum.Pashabagi fairy-chimneys Valley.Dolmabahce Palace.Ihlara Valle.Selime Monastery.
All services mentioned in the itinerary as included.Accommodation of 13 days / 12 nights, in Egypt and Turkey as per our itinerary.Nile Cruise for 03 nights with full board and all sightseeing as mentioned.Transfers by modern vehicle / van according to itinerary in Turkey and Egypt.Admission of the sites, monuments and museum as mentioned in the itinerary.4 Domestic flights tickets in Egypt and Turkey, tourist class (Aswan / Cairo, Luxor / Cairo).Expert English-speaking Tourist Guides: In Turkey and Egypt for sightseeing.Meet and assist in the airports of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan in Egypt.
International flight tickets.Entry visa to Turkey, and Egypt.Optional Tours and all non-mentioned services as included.All personal expenses: extra drinks, laundry, telephone calls, et,Traditional tipping and gratuities to guide and driver.Travel Insurance!
Panorama Pyramids Tower. Entrance 1. Apt. 202 – 2nd floor. Al Haram St. Mashaal. Al Haram. Giza. Egypt.
