7-Day Istanbul & Cairo Tour
Tour Overview
Quick Answer
This 7-day Istanbul & Cairo Tour combines Istanbul and Cairo with 4-star and 5-star hotels, an included international flight, guided sightseeing, Bosphorus Cruise, private transfers, and airport meet-and-greet services.
Discover two of the eastern Mediterranean's most historic capitals on a journey connecting Turkey and Egypt. Explore Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, cruise along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, and experience the city's vibrant historic districts before flying to Cairo. Continue your adventure with guided visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Cairo's Islamic and Coptic heritage. The itinerary combines licensed English-speaking guides, carefully planned sightseeing, private airport transfers, an included international flight between Istanbul and Cairo, and comfortable accommodations, creating a seamless introduction to the history, architecture, and cultural traditions of both destinations.
📋 Tour at a Glance
| Tour Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
| Countries Covered | Turkey • Egypt |
| Main Destinations | Istanbul & Cairo |
| Tour Style | A multi-country cultural journey combining guided sightseeing, historic landmarks, architectural heritage, and ancient civilizations. |
| Travel Style | A carefully coordinated itinerary featuring guided tours, international flights, private transfers, and independent leisure time between destinations. |
| 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. Flights, ferry journeys, transfers, and leisure time are arranged independently. |
| Accommodation | 3 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels in Turkey and 3 nights in selected 5-star hotels in Egypt. |
| Meals Included | 6 breakfasts and 3 lunches. |
| Flights Included | International flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Cairo (Egypt). |
| Starting Price | From €1,825 per person. |
| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour departure date. |
| Best Travel Season | Available all year round. |
| Physical Difficulty | Moderate. |
| Recommended For | First-time visitors, history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, architecture lovers, and travelers seeking a balanced itinerary featuring the major highlights of Istanbul and Cairo. |
Highlights
Explore Istanbul's Historic Peninsula, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
Cruise along the Bosphorus and enjoy views of Ottoman palaces, the Bosphorus bridges, Maiden's Tower, and Istanbul's waterfront skyline.
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx while learning about the achievements of Ancient Egyptian civilization.
Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum and its extensive collection of pharaonic artifacts, including treasures linked to Tutankhamun.
Experience Historic Cairo through the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Itinerary
Arrive at Istanbul Airport or the cruise port, where our local team will be waiting to welcome you. A private transfer will take you directly to your hotel for check-in. Once settled, you will receive a brief introduction to your travel program, including important information about your included tours, transportation, and daily schedule. The remainder of the day is free to recover from your journey or begin exploring the city independently.
After breakfast, meet your licensed English-speaking guide and begin discovering the remarkable monuments of Istanbul's Old City. Visit the former Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine public life, where you'll see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.
Continue to the iconic Hagia Sophia before visiting the elegant Blue Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. Your tour continues at Topkapi Palace, former home of the Ottoman sultans and administrative center of the empire. Finish the day exploring the bustling Grand Bazaar, renowned for its traditional crafts, carpets, ceramics, spices, and jewelry, before returning to your hotel.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before joining your scheduled Bosphorus Cruise. Following hotel pickup, board your sightseeing vessel and sail between the European and Asian shores of Istanbul.
As you cruise along the Bosphorus, admire many of the city's most recognizable landmarks, including the Golden Horn, Galata Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the legendary Maiden's Tower. Lunch is served during the cruise before returning to your hotel later in the day.
Following breakfast, transfer privately to Istanbul Airport for your included international flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our Egyptian representative and transferred comfortably to your hotel.
The rest of the day is available for relaxation or independent sightseeing before your guided visits begin the following morning.
Begin your exploration of Egypt with a guided visit to the legendary Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx while learning about the achievements of Ancient Egyptian civilization from your expert guide.
Later, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where an outstanding collection of archaeological treasures—including important artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun—offers a deeper understanding of Egypt's remarkable history.
Today's sightseeing focuses on Cairo's religious and cultural heritage. Visit the Citadel of Saladin and the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali before continuing into Coptic Cairo.
Explore important religious landmarks including the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, Saint Barbara Church, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. After lunch, spend time wandering through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's oldest traditional marketplaces.
Optional Experience: Nile Dinner Cruise with traditional entertainment.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. According to your departure schedule, a private transfer will be arranged to Cairo International Airport.
Your tour concludes after experiencing the remarkable historical landmarks, cultural traditions, and architectural heritage of both Turkey and Egypt.
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Additional Notes
- Combines the essential highlights of Istanbul and Cairo in one efficient itinerary.
- Includes licensed English-speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing.
- Features a private Istanbul city tour together with carefully organized small-group experiences.
- Includes the international flight between Istanbul and Cairo for seamless travel.
- Blends iconic monuments, religious heritage, museums, and local markets within a single journey.
- Upgrade to premium hotel categories.
- Add the Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show.
- Include a Nile Dinner Cruise with traditional entertainment.
- Extend your stay in Istanbul or Cairo with additional hotel nights.
- Upgrade scheduled sightseeing to fully private guided tours.
- Visit religious sites with modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for historic districts and archaeological sites.
- Early morning provides the most comfortable temperatures for visiting the Giza Plateau.
- Carry small amounts of local currency for purchases in traditional bazaars.
- Allow extra space in your luggage if you plan to shop for handicrafts, ceramics, spices, or souvenirs.
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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- No Card Sharing Required: Your financial security is our top priority. You are never required to share your credit card numbers, CVV, or sensitive information via email, chat, or over the phone.
- How the Secure Link Works: We generate a unique, secure payment link directly through our bank’s certified merchant system. This link is pre-set specifically to your exact due invoice amount.
- The Process: You simply open the link, fill in your credit card information on the bank’s fully encrypted payment form, and the transaction is completed instantly.
- Instant Digital Receipts: The moment your payment is processed, our system automatically generates and emails you an official digital receipt for your financial records.
- Accepted Cards: For your security, we accept VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards only. Please note that debit cards, prepaid cards, or other payment cards are not supported by our secure payment gateway.
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 international flight included?
Yes. The itinerary includes the international flight from Istanbul to Cairo.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Private airport transfers and meet-and-greet services are included in both Turkey and Egypt.
What type of accommodation is provided?
The tour includes 3 nights in 4-star hotels in Turkey and 3 nights in 5-star hotels in Egypt with daily breakfast.
Is the Bosphorus Cruise included?
Yes. A scheduled Bosphorus Cruise with lunch is included in the itinerary.
How are the tours operated?
The itinerary combines private services in Istanbul with small-group sightseeing where specified. Flights, transfers, and leisure time are arranged independently.
Can I add optional experiences?
Yes. The Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show and a Nile Dinner Cruise are available as optional activities.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the scheduled tour date.
Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. The itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience the principal historical, cultural, and architectural landmarks of both Istanbul and Cairo in one trip.
