Tour Overview
13-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour: Cappadocia to Luxor is planned as a 13 Days / 12 Nights journey linking Istanbul, Cappadocia, Cairo, Aswan, Nile Cruise, Luxor. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Uchisar Castle, Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Avanos. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, a Nile cruise component. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where East meets West. After landing at the airport or arriving via cruise port, a private transfer takes you comfortably to your hotel. Check-in is followed by a short briefing about your upcoming Turkey and Egypt combined cultural journey, where your travel plan and logistics are explained in detail. The rest of the day is free for rest or light exploration of the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
Private Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
After breakfast, your private guide introduces you to the heart of Istanbul Old City historical tour experience. You will explore iconic landmarks such as the Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, followed by Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
This day delivers a deep introduction to Byzantine and Ottoman heritage travel in Istanbul, combining culture, architecture, and living history in one immersive experience.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Cappadocia
Start the morning with a scenic Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia experience, passing palaces, bridges, and waterfront mansions that define Istanbul’s identity. After the cruise, continue with your domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Upon arrival, transfer to Göreme, the heart of Cappadocia fairy chimneys and cave hotels region, known for its surreal volcanic landscape.
North Cappadocia Tour
Today you explore the highlights of Cappadocia guided North tour experience. Visit Uchisar Castle viewpoint, Pasabag fairy chimneys, Zelve Open Air Museum, and Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley). Continue to Avanos pottery town, where traditional craftsmanship still lives on.
Optional: Early morning Cappadocia hot air balloon experience over fairy chimneys at sunrise, one of the most iconic activities in the region.
South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Explore a different side of Cappadocia with Ortahisar Castle views, Mustafapaşa village, Sobesos Roman ruins, and Soğanlı Valley cave churches hike.
After lunch, descend into the fascinating Kaymaklı Underground City before flying back to Istanbul, completing the full Cappadocia cultural exploration itinerary with domestic flight connection.
Flight to Cairo, Egypt
Today you travel from Turkey to Egypt, beginning the second chapter of your journey. Upon arrival in Cairo, you are transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free, allowing you to relax and prepare for your upcoming Egypt pyramids and ancient civilization tour experience.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Experience in Cairo
Begin your exploration with Saqqara Step Pyramid, followed by the legendary Giza Plateau. Here you will witness the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, one of the world’s most iconic archaeological zones.
This day represents the core highlight of your Giza Pyramids guided tour with historical storytelling experience.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Bazaar – Flight to Aswan
Discover ancient treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by a walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo’s most colorful markets.
Later, fly to Aswan, marking the beginning of your luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor journey experience.
Begin Nile Cruise Experience (Day 1)
Board your cruise ship and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Enjoy the calm atmosphere of the Nile while your journey officially begins.
This is the start of your 5-star Nile River cruise Egypt experience with full board accommodation.
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey (Day 2)
Sail along the Nile and visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue toward Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
This segment highlights your Nile cruise itinerary between Aswan and Luxor with temple visits experience.
Arrival in Luxor (Day 3)
Today you arrive in Luxor, often called the world’s largest open-air museum. Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, both representing the peak of ancient Egyptian architecture.
This day is a key part of your Egypt cultural heritage and ancient temple exploration journey.
Valley of the Kings & Flight to Cairo
Optional early morning balloon flight over Luxor West Bank offers unforgettable views. Later, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
After the tour, fly back to Cairo, completing your luxury Turkey and Egypt combined historical travel package experience.
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, enjoy free time before your private airport transfer. Your journey ends with unforgettable memories of a multi-country Turkey and Egypt cultural discovery itinerary with flights and guided tours.
What's Included
Included
- ✈️ Flights International flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Cairo (Egypt). All domestic flights within Turkey and Egypt.
- 🏨 Accommodation 5 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels in Turkey on a bed and breakfast basis. 4 nights in carefully selected 5-star hotels in Egypt on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 🚢 Nile River Cruise 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- 🍽️ Meals Daily breakfast during hotel stays. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the 3-night Nile River Cruise. Lunch during the scheduled small group tours, as specified in the itinerary.
- 🏛️ Istanbul Private Old City Tour Private Istanbul Old City Tour with an English-speaking licensed guide and entrance fees. Lunch is not included.
- 🚢 Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Group Bosphorus Cruise Tour in Istanbul.
- 🏛️ Cappadocia Small Group Tour 2-Day Small Group Tour in Cappadocia, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
- 🏛️ Guided Sightseeing in Egypt 6-Day Small Group Tour covering Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. Entrance fees to all listed sightseeing sites are included, except the Pyramids of Giza.
- 🤝 Meet & Greet Service Meet & Greet service at Istanbul and Cairo airports.
- 🚐 Transportation & Transfers Private transfers from/to airports, hotels, and cruise ports throughout Turkey and Egypt. Comfortable transportation during all scheduled sightseeing tours.
- 🎟️ Entrance Fees Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions specifically listed in the included tour programs, except the Pyramids of Giza.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support English-speaking local guides during scheduled sightseeing tours. Local assistance and carefully coordinated travel arrangements throughout Turkey and Egypt.
Not Included
- To keep the itinerary flexible, the following items are not included in the tour price: ✈️ International Flights International arrival flight to Istanbul and international departure flight from Cairo.
- 🛡️ Travel Insurance 🛂 Egypt Entry Visa Egypt entry visa, currently USD 25.
- 🏛️ Pyramids of Giza Entrance to the Pyramids of Giza.
- 🎟️ Optional Tours & Entrance Tickets Optional tours and entrance tickets to sites not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🎈 Hot air balloon ride over the Cappadocia (TURKEY) and West Bank of Luxor (EGYPT) 🍽️ Meals & Beverages Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🧳 Personal Expenses Personal expenses during the tour.
- 💰 Tips & Gratuities Tips for guides, drivers, and other services.
- 📋 Other Services Any services not specifically listed under Included.