On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and then transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Time to relax and get ready for your Turkey Tour.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will start our full day of the city with the Hagia Sophia (from outside). Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Next visit The Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultan's from the 15th to the 19th century with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards, and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Then, head to The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for its 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. Lunch at a local restaurant. The next stop is Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Last stop is at The Grand Bazaar. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, we will make a preliminary visit to the Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Bazaar built in the 17th century and located in the old Eminönü neighborhood. Then, we will board the regular boat for the tour of the Bosphorus, a fascinating journey through the waters that separate two continents. During the tour, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the palaces and fortresses that adorn both banks, among which the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the elegant Çırağan Palace and the Rumeli Hisarı Fortress stand out, among other historical monuments. We will continue to the historic Fener & Balat neighborhood; perfect for strolling and getting lost among its stone streets full of romance. There we have very attractive themed cafes; you can also take photos with its famous colorful houses; This neighborhood is characterized by the filming of many Turkish Novels, as we will find treasures full of history and images of daily life in Turkey. We will see the majestic Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, built of cast iron. We will see the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate in the Balat district. At the end, we will transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Arrival, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Open-Air Museum in Goreme and the natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. The last sites will be Pasabag Valley and Avanos. End of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will be collected from your hotel for a full day of tours in South Cappadocia. Starting your day with a visit to Kizilcukur, an isolated valley sitting behind Urgup which has some incredible rock formations which include the very famous rock carved Churches. Within this area, there are countless tracks, which connect the churches to small villages and towns winding through vineyards and gardens like spiders’ webs. It is a common site to come across villagers offering you locally grown produce such as grapes, apples and apricots with a warm welcome. Next, we move on to Cavusin, one of the oldest settlements in the area and situated 2km from Goreme on what is known as the Goreme – Avanos Road. In Cavusin, sits the iconic St John the Baptist Church (closed for renovations) offering panoramic views across the village. The stunning paintings within the Church date back to the 5th Century making it the oldest Church in the region. Unusually for Cappadocia, the church had a large courtyard, which was sadly eroded over time. Moving on, we will then explore the absolute treasure known as the Underground City. This is only one of forty found in Cappadocia and hard to image the work, which was put in to the construction of eight floors. Not all of the floors are open to the public. Finally, we visit Pigeon House, another amazing structure of pigeon houses and rock formations. You will be transfer to the Airport for your Istanbul flight. Arrival to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cairo International Airport and meet your representative for transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax after your flight. The afternoon and evening are free for leisure, with an optional Nile dinner cruise available at an additional cost.

After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau, including the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and the Great Sphinx. Enjoy panoramic views and photo opportunities. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing the treasures of King Tutankhamun and a vast collection of Pharaonic antiquities in modern exhibition halls overlooking the pyramids.

Explore Coptic Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel of Salah El-Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and end at Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and exploring local markets. The evening is free at leisure.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for a morning flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in Egypt, and Luxor Temple. Overnight stay in Luxor.

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of pharaohs including Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon at leisure or optional Nile felucca ride. Overnight in Luxor.

Transfer to Luxor Airport for a morning flight back to Cairo, then connect with your international departure.