Overview
A reflection of past civilisations. From Istanbul, straddling both Europe and Asia with its cultural influences from many empires that once ruled it, to Cairo, a sprawling capital set on the Nile River with a trove of antiquities and the iconic Pyramids. This travel itinerary is suitable for those that only have a short time to visit Turkey and Egypt.
• This is a flexible travel package for individuals, not an escorted group coach tour. You get to choose your own travel dates & there is also the option to customize the itinerary to suit your particular interests and duration.
• Package Rate starts from 900 EURO per person: based on 02 persons using standard 3* hotels during low/medium season. Excludes international flight to Istanbul for start & from Cairo at end. The package rate varies according to the number of persons travelling, your exact dates of travel requested, category of hotel requested, along with any changes you might wish to make to the itinerary/route itself.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 - Arrival Istanbul:
Arrive Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel. Remainder of the day/evening free at leisure. Overnight Istanbul.
meals: none
DAY 02 - Historical Sights in Sultanahmet:
After breakfast meet to join on a guided full-day walking tour visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem room). After the tour, return to the hotel, evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
meals: breakfast & lunch included
DAY 03 - Bosphorous Cruise & Dolmabahce:
Breakfast then again meet to depart on a full-day regular group tour, this time starting with a morning cruise on the Bosphorous during which you have views from the vessel of various historical sights that line its shores. After cruise visits to the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorous Bridge and Camlica Hill for panoramic views. End of tour with return to the hotel, evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
meals: breakfast & lunch included
DAY 04 - Istanbul to Cairo:
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for international flight to Cairo, arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 05 - Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara:
Breakfast then depart with a private Cairo tour guide to begin the full-day tour with a visit to Memphis and view the beautiful representation of King Ramsis II through his colossal statue. Proceed to Sakkara and visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. At the Pyramids area, visit the three Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau and the mysterious Sphinx. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included (lunch/dinner optional)
DAY 06 - Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo:
Today, with your private Cairo guide, explore the downtown area visiting the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin (Alabaster Mosque & Tomb of Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali) and the Old Cairo area where you find a mixture between Islamic & Christian Monuments such as the Hanging Church dating back to the beginning of the 5th-century AD. Also, visit the famous Khan El-Khalily Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included (lunch/dinner optional)
DAY 07 - Departure:
As per your international flight departure time. transfer from the hotel to Cairo Airport.