Classic Egypt and Turkey

Welcome to Egypt! Soon as you arrive at the Cairo Airport, an airport representative will meet and greet you, then escort you to your private vehicle for your hotel in Cairo. Relax at leisure in your hotel for the rest of the day before your main tour.

After meeting your private driver and guide, you will have a full day to explore the mysterious Pyramids, the mighty Sphinx, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis city. These are some of the most iconic images of Egypt that you can't miss.

Today you will visit the Egyptian Museum, where hosts a galaxy of Pharaonic antiquities. Continue to Old Cairo to see the beautiful Mohammed Ali Mosque. Later, visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which stands on top of the hill overlooking the capital city. Then, explore the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. It's one of the best places in Egypt to experience local lives.

Early morning you will take a private vehicle to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, embark on your pre-booked Nile Cruise. Enjoy your lunch on board. Then, disembark to take an excursion to the famous Aswan High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Later in the afternoon, ride an Egyptian Felucca on the Nile and step ashore the Botanical Gardens on the Kitchener Island.

Today you will have a land excursion to visit the Sobek Temple (Kom Ombo Temple) at Kom Ombo, a twin temple that is devoted to Sobek - the god of Fertility and Haroeris - the falcon god. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Edfu, which is regarded as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Today the cruise will sail to Luxor. It is a must-see city in Upper Egypt, which is famous for its vast temples, ancient royal tombs, and river scenery. You will explore some of the most incredible sites in the West Bank of Luxor, including Valley of the Kings, where ancient Pharaohs' tombs can be visited. Later, stop by the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the greatest Egyptian architectural achievements.

After breakfast disembark from your cruise to visit the East Bank of Luxor. First, you will visit the Karnak Temple Complex. It was built over 2,000 years and is still well kept till these days. Take a visit to the Luxor Temple, which contains some of the most beautiful examples of Egyptian statuary. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport with a private vehicle for the flight back to Cairo. Head to your hotel for overnight.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, a metropolitan city of Turkey. Upon arrival, clear customs and claim luggage, you will be met by your driver and then transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.

Today's exploration begins with the Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans, where the Imperial Harem reveals intimate glimpses of courtly life. Continue to Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture renowned for its colossal dome and exquisite mosaics. Descend to the Basilica Cistern, a subterranean wonder supported by a forest of ancient columns. Admire the graceful Suleymaniye Mosque, with its harmonious proportions and serene atmosphere, before a leisurely walk through the historic Hippodrome, once the stage for imperial ceremonies and chariot races. In the evening, an optional Bosphorus dinner cruise offers panoramic city views, traditional performances, and a memorable dining experience on the water.

This morning, fly to Kayseri and transfer by private vehicle to Cappadocia (the flight and transfer take about 2.5 hours), a landscape unlike any other. Begin with Devrent Valley and Pasabagi Valley, where whimsical fairy chimneys rise from the earth like natural sculptures. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site housing centuries-old cave churches decorated with vivid frescoes. Conclude the day at Uchisar Castle, the region's highest point, offering sweeping panoramas over Cappadocia, before ending in the tranquil Pigeon Valley.

Start the morning in Ortahisar, a striking rock fortress with a distinctive character that reflects the region's living history. Continue to Cavusin Valley, once home to troglodyte communities, where you can admire the frescoes of Cavusin Church carved into the cliffs. The afternoon is yours to personalize: explore the artisan village of Avanos, where master potters shape red clay into exquisite ceramics; hike through the Red Valley, bathed in magical hues at sunset; or descend into Kaymakli Underground City to uncover its labyrinth of dwellings, chapels, and storage chambers.

Today you will be transferred to the airport in Kayseri for the flight to Izmir ( the flight stops over in Istanbul). Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to the Agora, a marketplace built in the Roman Era, and turned into Open Air Museum nowadays. Later drop by the Kizlaragasi Hani, originally an inn for trade caravan from the East carrying silk and spices that was gorgeous in its heyday. After the tour, you will be escorted to Kusadasi, a peaceful town sitting on Turkey's Aegean coast.

After breakfast enjoy a full day tour to the ancient City of Ephesus. Here you will see some well maintained Roman ancient relics, including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celsus Library. After that, you will marvel at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. After the tour, drive back to Kusadasi for overnight.

Your Egypt and Turkey tour comes to an end. Enjoy a relaxed morning in Kusadasi before transferring to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul and onward journey.