Turkey Greece and Egypt
Turkey Greece and Egypt
itinerary
day 1
Arrival to Istanbul:
Meet on arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel.Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: None
day 2
Historical Sultanahmet Tour:
After breakfast meet in hotel lobby to join on tour visiting the Blue Mosque,St Sophia,Hippodrome
and Obelisk,Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional entrance to Harem).Overnight in
Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
day 3
Bosphorus Cruise / fly to Cappadocia:
Join on half day morning tour taking you for cruise on the Bosphorus during which you have views
from the vessel of various historical sights that line its shores & visits to the Spice Bazaar &
Rustempasha Mosque.Than free time at leisure until transfer to airport for departure on domestic
flight to Cappadocia & overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast included
day 4
Goreme Cappadocia Tour
*Optional: Very early morning 1 hour hot air balloon ride,offering amazing views
Todays tour takes you to visit Devrent Valley and Monk’s Valley (Pasabagi) where you can find the
world most amous fairy chimneys;lunch in Avanos Village,visit the must see Goreme Open – Air
Museum with its carved churches and monasteries with their frescoes,views of Uchisar Natural rock
castle.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
day 5
Red Valley & Underground City:
Start the day with a 4km (medium grade) hike in Red Valley and visit to Cavusin (Old Greek
village).Break for lunch than on to explore Kaymakli Underground City.Also includes panoramic views
at Pigeon Valley with its famous dove cotes & Ortahisar.Then a little free time until transfer to bus
station for departure on overnight intercity bus to Pamukkale.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
*If you do not wish to travel by overnight bus instead we can arrange by flight,please advise
preference
*If you would prefer to visit Derinkuyu Underground City & hike in Ihlara Valley,please advise
preference
day 6
Pamukkale & Hierapolis ruins:
Arrival early morning (if by overnight bus) to Pamukkale and meet for transfer to a small hotel where
a day room is provided for you to have a shower and breakfast.Then meet up with tour visiting the
natural formation of the travertens (cotton cliffs/cotton castle) in Pamukkale along with the ruins of
Hierapolis.End of the day with arrival to hotel in Kusadasi.Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner included.
day 7
Ephesus Sightseeing Tour:
A major attraction of Turkey,today explore the Ancient City of Ephesus with its Grand
Theatre,magnificent Celsius Library and various other buildings and fountains.Also visit the House of
Virgin Mary & remains of Artemis Temple.Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner included
day 8
Kusadasi/Izmir to Mykonos:
Breakfast,check out and as per schedules transfer to Izmir Airport for flight from Izmir,via Athens,to
Mykonos.Arrive and meet for transfer to hotel with remainder of day and evening free at leisure to
begin exploring this famous island.Overnight in Mykonos.
*Depending on your travel dates there might also be the option of using ferry combination Kusadasi-
Samos & Samos-Mykonos.However the ferry between Samos & Mykonos does not operate on a daily
basis and sometimes is only available mid-June to mid-September.Therefore 90% of the time we
need to use the flight route as noted above.
Meals: Breakfast included
day 9
Mykonos at leisure:
Breakfast at hotel and a full day free at leisure for you to explore Mykonos Town and other areas of
the island.Don’t forget about the famous nightlife which is on offer.Overnight in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast included
day 10
Mykonos to Santorini:
Breakfast,check out and as per slected time transfer to port for departure on seajet fery to Santorini
(ferry takes around 3 hours).Arrive and meet for transfer to hotel with remainder of the day &
evening free at leisure.Overnight in Santorini.
*Ferry between Mykonos & Santorini does not operate in winter season (November to March).So
during winter season we give you the option to either exclude Mykonos or travel between these two
islands using flight via Athens.
Meals: Breakfast included.
day 11
Santorini at leisure:
Today is free at leisure for you to explore this magical island – during the day you can relax on one of
its many beaches,visit a few of its picturesque villages,stroll the scenic route from Fira to Oia.There
are optional excursions available,on request.End of the day watching the romantic sunset over the
caldera either from your hotel or during dinner at a local taverna/restaurant.Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast included.
day 12
Santorini to Athens:
Breakfast,check out and as per selected time transfer to port for departure on ferry to Athens (ferry
takes between 5 hrs to 9 hrs depending on vessel – if you prefer 1 hour domestic flights are also
availale).Arrive and transfer to hotel.Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast included.
day 13
Athens City Tour with Acropolis:
Breakfast at hotel than join on one of the following regular group excursions (you get to choose):
a)5 hr Coach tour: Visit Acropolis,New Acropolis Museum & panoramic drive through city center
b)5 hr Walking tour: Visit Acropolis,New Acropolis museum & stroll through city centre
*Other alternatives available,like wine tasting etc. Advise your preference in the enquiry form
Afternoon and evening free at leisure for you to further explore on your own.Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast included
day 14
Flight Athens to Cairo:
Breakfast,check out and as per chosen flight time transfer to airport for departure to Cairo.Meet on
arrival for transfer to hotel with remainder of the day/evening than free at leisure.Overnight in Cairo
Meals: None (dinner optional extra)
day 15
Giza Sightseeing - train to Aswan:
Today,with your private tour guide,you have the opprtunity to visit the Step Pyramid of King
Zoser,the oldest known of Egypt’s 107 Pyramids,located in Sakkara.Then on to Memphis,the ancient
capital og Egypt dating from 3100BC.Continue to Giza and visit the world famous Pyramids and
Sphinx.End with transfer to rail station for departure on overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner inluded (Lunch optional extra)
*Flights from Cairo to Aswan are also available,please note your preference in the enquiry form.
*Sleeper trains offer 2 person private cabins,however bathroom is shared with other cabins in same
wagon
day 16
Nile Cruise (Aswan Sightseeing):
Breakfast onboard train,arrival to Aswan and meet for transfer to board on 03-night Nile
Cruise.Emberkation before lunch.Then depart with the cruise guide to visit the High Dam,Unfinished
Obelisk & Philae Temple.Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner included
*Optional extra ‘’Abu Simbel’’excursion and/or ‘’felucca ride’’can be added,please note your
preferences in the enquiry form
day 17
Nile Cruise (Kom Ombo & Edfu)
Cruise to Kom Ombo & visit Temple of Sobek & Haroeris.Continue on to Edfu and visit the Temple of
Horus,the largest and most complete preserved Temple combining Pharaonic and Greek
architectures.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner included
day 18
Nile Cruise (Luxor):
Sail to Esna and Luxor.Upon arrival to Luxor,move to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of
Kings & Queens,Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & the famed Colossi of Memnon,known in Ancient
Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn.Overnight onboard cruise.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner included
day 19
Luxor to Cairo:
Breakfast onboard then time to disembark.Meet with guide for a morning tour to visit Luxor Temple
and Karnak Temple after which the remainder of the day is at leisure until transfer to rail station for
overnight sleeper train back to Cairo,dinner onboard train.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included
*Flights from Cairo to Aswan are also available,please note your preference in the enquiry form
* Sleeper trains offer 2 person private cabins,however bathroom is shared with other cabins in same
wagon
day 20
Egyptian Museum,Citadel,Old Cairo:
Breakfast on train,arrival and meet for transfer.Then begin full day tour visiting the Egyptian
Museum,Citadel of Saladin (with its Alabaster Mosque and Tomb of Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali),Old
Cairo area (with mix of Islamic and Christian Monuments) and Khan El-Khalily Bazaar.Overnight in
Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast included (Lunch/Dinner optional extra)
day 21
Departure
Breakfast,check out and as per your international flight departure time meet for transfer to Cairo
Airport.
