Tour Overview
19-Day Turkey & Egypt Tour Package: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Nile Cruise, Cairo is planned as a 19 Days / 18 Nights journey linking Countries Covered. 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, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale, Troy. 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 Turkey
Your journey begins with arrival at Istanbul Airport or cruise port where a private transfer will take you directly to your hotel. After check-in, a short briefing introduces your guided historical tour itinerary and the upcoming multi-country travel experience across Turkey and Egypt. The rest of the day is free for rest or light exploration of the city.
Private Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, explore the heart of old Constantinople. Visit the Hippodrome area with its Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column, followed by the magnificent Blue Mosque and the architectural masterpiece Hagia Sophia. Continue to Topkapi Palace and end the day at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world, offering a true luxury cultural tour Turkey Egypt starting point.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Enjoy a relaxed morning before sailing through the Bosphorus Strait on a private boat. This iconic waterway offers a unique perspective of palaces, bridges, and waterfront mansions connecting two continents. This part of your Turkey Egypt tour package highlights Istanbul’s natural beauty and cultural fusion.
Gallipoli ANZAC Tour
Depart early for the Gallipoli Peninsula, a deeply historic region of World War I remembrance. Visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, and other significant sites that form one of the most emotional stops of this guided historical tour itinerary. Continue to Canakkale for overnight stay.
Ancient Cities of Troy and Pergamon Tour
Travel through mythology and history at Troy, then continue to Pergamon, an ancient intellectual and medical center of the classical world. Explore temples, theaters, and the Acropolis before heading toward Selcuk near Ephesus, part of your evolving all inclusive Turkey and Egypt historical tour with flights journey.
Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour
Visit the House of Virgin Mary before stepping into the marble streets of Ephesus. Explore the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, then continue to Artemis Temple ruins and Sirince village. This is one of the highlights of your combined Turkey and Egypt cultural heritage travel experience.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Transfer to Antalya
Travel to Pamukkale’s white terraces formed by mineral waters, followed by exploration of Hierapolis ancient city ruins. The day ends with transfer to Antalya, continuing your Turkey Egypt tour package journey through natural and historical wonders.
Ancient Pamphylia: Perge, Aspendos & Side Tour
Explore Roman ruins of Perge, the perfectly preserved Aspendos Theatre, and seaside Side. Stop at Kursunlu Waterfall before returning to Antalya, offering a strong blend of archaeology and coastal beauty within this luxury cultural tour Turkey Egypt.
Flight to Cappadocia
Fly from Antalya to Kayseri and transfer to Goreme. Settle into the surreal volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia, a key part of your best 19 day Turkey and Egypt itinerary with guided tours.
North Cappadocia Tour
Optional hot air balloon experience over Cappadocia at sunrise. Visit Uchisar Castle, Pasabag Valley, Zelve Museum, Devrent Valley, and Avanos pottery workshops. This region defines the essence of your multi-country travel experience.
South Cappadocia Tour – Flight to Istanbul
Explore Ortahisar, Mustafapasa, Soğanli Valley, and Kaymakli Underground City. After the tour, fly back to Istanbul, completing your Turkish cultural circuit within the Turkey Egypt tour package.
Flight to Cairo - Egypt Holiday Experience
Fly from Istanbul to Cairo, marking the transition into Egypt. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and relax. This stage begins your Istanbul Cappadocia Egypt pyramids and Nile cruise package journey.
Giza Pyramids Tour Cairo & Sphinx
Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid, Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. This is a core highlight of your luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Cairo pyramids visit route.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Bazaar / Flight to Aswan
Discover ancient treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, then explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar before flying to Aswan. This marks the start of your Nile cruise holiday package experience.
Start of Luxury Nile Cruise Experience Egypt – Day 1
Board your cruise and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan as your Nile cruise holiday package begins.
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Cruise Journey - Day 2
Sail along the Nile visiting Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then continue toward Edfu. This forms part of your luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Cairo pyramids visit route.
Luxor Karnak & Temple Exploration - Day 3
Arrive in Luxor and explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. This city is central to your combined Turkey and Egypt cultural heritage travel experience.
Valley of the Kings Tour & Flight to Cairo
Optional hot air balloon ride before visiting Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Fly back to Cairo, completing your best 19 day Turkey and Egypt itinerary with guided tours.
Departure from Cairo International Airport
After breakfast, enjoy free time before your airport transfer. This marks the end of your unforgettable all inclusive Turkey and Egypt historical tour with flights.
What's Included
Included
- ✈️ Flights International flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Cairo (Egypt). All domestic flights within Turkey and Egypt.
- 🏨 Accommodation 11 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels in Turkey on a bed & breakfast basis. 4 nights in carefully selected 5-star hotels in Egypt on a bed & 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 full-day guided tours in Turkey and Egypt, as specified in the itinerary.
- 🏛️ Guided Sightseeing in Turkey Private Istanbul Old City Tour with an English-speaking licensed guide, entrance fees, and transportation (lunch not included). Group Bosphorus Cruise Tour in Istanbul. 7-Day Small Group Tour covering Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and 2 days 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 airport, hotel, and cruise port transfers 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, unless otherwise stated.
- 🤝 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 arrival flight to Istanbul. ✈️ International departure flight from Cairo.
- 🛡️ Travel insurance.
- 🛂 Egypt entry visa (currently USD 25).
- 🏛️ Entrance to the Pyramids of Giza.
- 🎟️ 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 and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🧳 Personal expenses. 💰 Tips for guides, drivers, and other services. 📋 Any services not specifically listed under Included.