Tour Overview
13-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cairo, Nile Cruise is planned as a 13 Days / 12 Nights journey linking Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, 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, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Kusadasi, Izmir, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Ephesus. 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
Welcome to Istanbul
Your journey begins in Istanbul, where a private driver welcomes you at the airport or port and takes you to your hotel for check-in after 13:00. This first day of your Turkey & Egypt tour package is designed for relaxation after travel. You may rest or explore the surroundings at your own pace before the adventure officially starts.
Private Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking experience through the historic heart of Istanbul. This Istanbul Old City tour experience includes iconic landmarks such as the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the world-famous Hagia Sophia.
Continue to Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman history and imperial treasures bring centuries of legacy to life. End the day at the Grand Bazaar, a vibrant shopping maze filled with carpets, spices, ceramics, and handcrafted goods—an essential part of any Istanbul cultural sightseeing itinerary.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Izmir
Today begins with a scenic Bosphorus cruise experience in Istanbul, sailing between two continents while passing palaces, mosques, and historic waterfront mansions. A stop at the Spice Bazaar adds color and aroma to your morning.
Later, you fly to Izmir and continue to Kusadasi, a coastal gateway to ancient ruins and Aegean charm. This transition marks an important step in your multi-country journey combining Turkey and Egypt highlights.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
A full-day excursion takes you to the white terraces of Pamukkale, one of Turkey’s most unique natural wonders. After lunch, explore Hierapolis with its Roman baths, ancient theater, and necropolis.
This Pamukkale thermal pools and Hierapolis archaeological site tour blends natural beauty with deep history before returning to Kusadasi in the evening.
Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Discover the legendary ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Highlights include the Library of Celsus, marble streets, and the Great Theatre, forming the core of your Ephesus ruins Turkey UNESCO heritage tour.
Continue to the House of Virgin Mary and the charming Sirince Village before flying back to Istanbul.
Flight to Cairo, Egypt
You leave Turkey behind and fly to Cairo, beginning the Egypt section of your journey. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free. This marks the start of your Egypt pyramids and cultural discovery itinerary.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Experience in Cairo
Today focuses on ancient wonders starting with Saqqara and the Step Pyramid, followed by the iconic Giza Plateau.
You will explore the Great Pyramids and Sphinx as part of a guided Giza Pyramids historical tour experience in Cairo, one of the highlights of the entire trip.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Bazaar – Flight to Aswan
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum before exploring Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a vibrant traditional market in Cairo.
Later, fly to Aswan to begin your luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor journey experience.
Begin Nile Cruise Experience (Day 1)
Board your cruise and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. This marks the start of your 5-star Nile River cruise Egypt experience with full board accommodation while enjoying calm river views.
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey (Day 2)
Sail along the Nile and explore Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, followed by Edfu Temple, one of the most well-preserved sanctuaries in Egypt.
This day highlights your Nile cruise itinerary between Aswan and Luxor with temple visits experience.
Arrival in Luxor (Day 3)
Arrive in Luxor, known as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, showcasing the height of ancient Egyptian architecture and forming a key part of your Egypt cultural heritage and temple exploration journey.
Valley of the Kings & Flight to Cairo
Optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor West Bank offers a breathtaking sunrise view. Later, explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Fly back to Cairo, completing your Turkey and Egypt combined historical travel package experience with flights and guided tours.
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, enjoy free time until your private airport transfer. Your journey ends with unforgettable memories of a multi-country Turkey and Egypt cultural discovery itinerary with guided experiences
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.
- 🏛️ Guided Sightseeing in Turkey 2-Day Small Group Tour covering Ephesus and Pamukkale, 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 Hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor.
- 🍽️ 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.