19-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour Package: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Nile Cruise, Cairo
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This 19-day Turkey & Egypt tour explores Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cappadocia, Cairo, and a Nile Cruise with 4- and 5-star accommodation, domestic and international flights, guided sightseeing, private transfers, and a 3-night luxury cruise.
This multi-country itinerary combines Turkey's archaeological heritage with Egypt's ancient monuments and Nile Valley. Discover Istanbul's imperial landmarks before traveling through Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia on guided tours. Continue to Egypt to explore the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili before embarking on a three-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visits to Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple create a comprehensive journey through two civilizations, supported by scheduled flights, private transfers, and carefully coordinated travel services.
📋 Tour at a Glance
| Tour Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour Duration | 19 Days / 18 Nights |
| Countries Covered | Turkey • Egypt |
| Main Destinations | Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia, Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor |
| Tour Style | A multi-country cultural journey combining guided sightseeing, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, archaeological landmarks, and a Nile River Cruise. |
| Travel Style | A carefully coordinated itinerary featuring guided sightseeing, domestic and international flights, private transfers, a Nile River Cruise, and independent leisure time between scheduled activities. |
| Guide Language | English (Licensed Guide) |
| Group Type | Private & Small Group Combination |
| Maximum Group Size | Up to 14 guests in Turkey and up to 35 guests in Egypt. Small groups are used only during scheduled sightseeing tours. Domestic and international flights, airport transfers, cruise embarkation and disembarkation transfers, hotel transfers, and leisure time are arranged independently. |
| Accommodation | 11 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights in selected 5-star hotels in Egypt, and 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile River Cruise. |
| Meals Included | 18 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 3 dinners. |
| Flights Included | International flight from Istanbul to Cairo, plus all domestic flights within Turkey and Egypt. |
| Cruise Experience | 3-night 5-star Nile River Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor with guided sightseeing and full-board meals. |
| Starting Price | From €5,075 per person (Seasonal pricing may vary depending on travel dates, flight availability, and hotel selection.) |
| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour departure date. |
| Best Travel Season | Available all year round. |
| Physical Difficulty | Moderate. Daily sightseeing includes walking through archaeological sites, museums, historic districts, and uneven terrain with occasional stairs. |
| Recommended For | History enthusiasts, cultural explorers, archaeology lovers, photography enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a comprehensive Turkey and Egypt journey featuring ancient civilizations and a Nile River Cruise. |
Highlights
Explore Istanbul's historic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and the Bosphorus.
Visit Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Perge, Aspendos, and Side while discovering Turkey's remarkable archaeological heritage.
Experience Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, Kaymakli Underground City, Soğanlı Valley, Pasabag, and Zelve Open Air Museum.
Discover the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili during guided sightseeing in Cairo.
Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor while visiting Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple.
Itinerary
Your journey begins with arrival at Istanbul Airport or cruise port where a private transfer will take you directly to your hotel. After check-in, a short briefing introduces your guided historical tour itinerary and the upcoming multi-country travel experience across Turkey and Egypt. The rest of the day is free for rest or light exploration of the city.
After breakfast, explore the heart of old Constantinople. Visit the Hippodrome area with its Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column, followed by the magnificent Blue Mosque and the architectural masterpiece Hagia Sophia. Continue to Topkapi Palace and end the day at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world, offering a true luxury cultural tour Turkey Egypt starting point.
Enjoy a relaxed morning before sailing through the Bosphorus Strait on a private boat. This iconic waterway offers a unique perspective of palaces, bridges, and waterfront mansions connecting two continents. This part of your Turkey Egypt tour package highlights Istanbul’s natural beauty and cultural fusion.
Depart early for the Gallipoli Peninsula, a deeply historic region of World War I remembrance. Visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, and other significant sites that form one of the most emotional stops of this guided historical tour itinerary. Continue to Canakkale for overnight stay.
Travel through mythology and history at Troy, then continue to Pergamon, an ancient intellectual and medical center of the classical world. Explore temples, theaters, and the Acropolis before heading toward Selcuk near Ephesus, part of your evolving all inclusive Turkey and Egypt historical tour with flights journey.
Visit the House of Virgin Mary before stepping into the marble streets of Ephesus. Explore the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, then continue to Artemis Temple ruins and Sirince village. This is one of the highlights of your combined Turkey and Egypt cultural heritage travel experience.
Travel to Pamukkale’s white terraces formed by mineral waters, followed by exploration of Hierapolis ancient city ruins. The day ends with transfer to Antalya, continuing your Turkey Egypt tour package journey through natural and historical wonders.
Explore Roman ruins of Perge, the perfectly preserved Aspendos Theatre, and seaside Side. Stop at Kursunlu Waterfall before returning to Antalya, offering a strong blend of archaeology and coastal beauty within this luxury cultural tour Turkey Egypt.
Fly from Antalya to Kayseri and transfer to Goreme. Settle into the surreal volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia, a key part of your best 19 day Turkey and Egypt itinerary with guided tours.
Optional hot air balloon experience over Cappadocia at sunrise. Visit Uchisar Castle, Pasabag Valley, Zelve Museum, Devrent Valley, and Avanos pottery workshops. This region defines the essence of your multi-country travel experience.
Explore Ortahisar, Mustafapasa, Soğanli Valley, and Kaymakli Underground City. After the tour, fly back to Istanbul, completing your Turkish cultural circuit within the Turkey Egypt tour package.
Fly from Istanbul to Cairo, marking the transition into Egypt. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and relax. This stage begins your Istanbul Cappadocia Egypt pyramids and Nile cruise package journey.
Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid, Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. This is a core highlight of your luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Cairo pyramids visit route.
Discover ancient treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, then explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar before flying to Aswan. This marks the start of your Nile cruise holiday package experience.
Board your cruise and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan as your Nile cruise holiday package begins.
Sail along the Nile visiting Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then continue toward Edfu. This forms part of your luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Cairo pyramids visit route.
Arrive in Luxor and explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. This city is central to your combined Turkey and Egypt cultural heritage travel experience.
Optional hot air balloon ride before visiting Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Fly back to Cairo, completing your best 19 day Turkey and Egypt itinerary with guided tours.
After breakfast, enjoy free time before your airport transfer. This marks the end of your unforgettable all inclusive Turkey and Egypt historical tour with flights.
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Additional Notes
- Combines the highlights of Turkey and Egypt within one carefully planned itinerary.
- Includes extensive guided sightseeing covering major archaeological, historical, and cultural landmarks.
- Features a three-night 5-star Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor.
- Domestic and international flights reduce overland travel and improve itinerary efficiency.
- Private airport, hotel, and cruise port transfers simplify travel across multiple destinations.
- Upgrade hotel accommodation in selected destinations.
- Add an optional hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia.
- Book the optional Luxor hot air balloon experience.
- Extend your stay in Istanbul or Cairo before or after the tour.
- Upgrade selected sightseeing days to private guided tours where available.
- Wear comfortable footwear, as archaeological sites involve extended walking on uneven stone surfaces.
- Visit outdoor monuments early in the day for cooler temperatures, especially in Egypt.
- Keep sun protection and water readily available while touring open-air historical sites.
- Sunrise offers ideal photography conditions in Cappadocia, while late afternoon provides excellent lighting around the Giza Plateau.
- Carry modest clothing for visits to active mosques and religious sites in both Turkey and Egypt.
Visa requirements for Turkey and Egypt vary depending on your nationality, country of residence, and passport type. We recommend checking the latest entry regulations, visa requirements, and passport validity rules before traveling.
Many travelers can enter Turkey without a visa or obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) online before arrival, depending on their nationality. Egypt also offers visa-free entry for some nationalities, while many visitors are eligible to obtain an e-Visa in advance or a visa on arrival. Entry requirements may change, so it is important to verify the latest official information before your departure.
Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry and contains sufficient blank pages for entry and exit stamps, where required.
Once your reservation is confirmed, our experienced travel team will be happy to provide the latest visa guidance and entry information to help you prepare for a smooth and hassle-free journey.
- This tour is available for Daily all year round
- Tour Can be customized.
- Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- Price does not include international flight tickets.
- Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
- Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
- Domestic flights schedule may change.
- Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)
- Step 1: Booking Request & Confirmation
Once we receive your official request to book your chosen tour package, our team will check local availability and confirm all services (hotels, ferries, and transfers) accordingly.
- Step 2: Official Itinerary Review
Once everything is verified, we will email you your official, final tour itinerary detailing every aspect of your day-by-day journey.
- Step 3: Secure Your Reservation
Upon your review and explicit confirmation of this itinerary, we will proceed to the secure payment process to finalize your booking.
- Payment Schedule:
To lock in your dates and secure your hotels/transfers, a 50% booking deposit is required at the time of confirmation. The remaining 50% balance will be automatically and safely charged 3 weeks (21 days) prior to your scheduled tour start date.
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Reservations may only be canceled by submitting a formal written notice sent via email or certified mail directly to our agency. Because we pre-pay and secure local boutique hotels, high-speed ferries, and domestic flight entities well in advance on behalf of our travelers, our cancellation policy is strictly structured based on the timeline below:
- ⚠️ DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & FERRIES ARE 100% NON-REFUNDABLE: Once domestic flight or ferry tickets are officially issued, they cannot be modified, and a 100% cancellation fee applies to that portion of the package immediately, regardless of when the cancellation notice is received.
- ⏳ Land Portion Cancellation Scale:
For the remaining land portion costs that are legally recoverable from our local hotel and transfer entities, refunds are calculated as follows:
- Notice received 31 days or more prior to arrival/tour start date: 100% Refund (No cancellation fee applies to the land portion).
- Notice received between 31 and 21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% Refund of the land portion.
- Notice received between 21 and 14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% Refund of the land portion.
- Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No Refund will be issued.
Is the flight from Turkey to Egypt included?
Yes. The itinerary includes the international flight from Istanbul to Cairo along with all domestic flights within Turkey and Egypt.
Is the Nile Cruise included?
Yes. The tour includes a three-night stay aboard a 5-star Nile River Cruise between Aswan and Luxor with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
What accommodation is included?
The package includes 11 nights in 4-star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights in 5-star hotels in Egypt, and 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
Is entrance to the Giza Pyramids included?
No. Sightseeing at the Giza Plateau is included, but entry inside the Pyramids is excluded.
Are airport and hotel transfers included?
Yes. Private transfers between airports, hotels, and cruise ports are included throughout Turkey and Egypt.
Is the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride included?
No. The Cappadocia hot air balloon experience is optional and available at an additional cost, subject to weather conditions.
What meals are included?
The tour includes 18 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 3 dinners, with full-board service during the Nile Cruise.
Can I cancel this tour?
Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the scheduled departure date.
