Turkey Egypt Tour: 16-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia & Nile Cruise

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide takes you to the Giza Plateau to marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza, along with the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Following lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, located about 2 kilometers from the Giza pyramid complex. The GEM Complex is currently offering limited access to test site readiness ahead of its official opening, with admission covering the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Check out from your hotel in the morning and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, where you'll be met and assisted before boarding your Egypt Nile cruise. After lunch on board, visit the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight aboard the Nile cruise.

After breakfast on board, take an excursion to the royal burial ground of 62 pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, followed by the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by New Kingdom architects in the 15th century BC. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, then after lunch, sail toward Edfu, enjoying a relaxed dinner on board. Overnight on the Nile cruise.

After breakfast, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu. Sail on to Kom Ombo to see the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Enjoy lunch on board as the cruise continues to Aswan. Dinner and overnight aboard your Nile cruise.

After breakfast on board, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Aswan, starting with the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk still resting in its stone quarry, followed by the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Dinner and overnight aboard your deluxe Nile cruise.

Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you'll be met and assisted before being taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Turkey. Your English-speaking driver meets and assists you at Istanbul Airport before escorting you to your hotel, where you'll have the afternoon free to explore. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, begin your full day in the city with the Hagia Sophia, originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century and later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and interior decorated with blue Iznik tiles, then the Hippodrome, once the scene of ancient chariot races. Continue to Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries, with its impressive treasury, harem, courtyards, and vast antiquities collections, before ending the day at the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

Start the morning at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century in the historic Eminönü district. Board a public boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, taking in panoramic views of palaces and fortresses on both shores, including Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, and Rumeli Fortress. Continue to the historic Fener and Balat neighborhoods, known for their cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and charming cafés, often used as filming locations for Turkish TV series. Visit the Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, built entirely of cast iron, and the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate in Balat. End the day at the legendary Pierre Loti Café, with sweeping views over the Golden Horn. Overnight in Istanbul.

After an early checkout, you'll be picked up from your hotel for your flight to Kayseri Airport. Continue your journey with a visit to Devrent Valley and Pasabagi, also known as Monk's Valley. After lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos, on the banks of the Kizilirmak Red River, browse some of Turkey's world-famous handicrafts. In the afternoon, visit Göreme's Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock Castle, then take in the Three Beauties Fairy Chimneys with views over Urgup, known for its wine, vineyards, and apricot gardens. Finish at the Goreme Panorama, a scenic viewpoint south of Goreme, before transferring to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Cappadocia, starting with a 4 km walk through the Red Valley, taking in the region's mineral-rich landscape and vineyards. After lunch near Pigeon Valley, continue to one of the region's best-preserved and deepest underground cities, carved as early as the second millennium BC and extending across eight levels of soft volcanic stone. Visit the Valley of Love, originally called the White Valley, known for its graceful fairy chimneys, and the ancient Christian village of Cavusin, with its eroded, partially collapsed dwellings. Continue to the village of Uchisar, home to a natural stone castle offering sweeping photo opportunities, then visit a carpet workshop to see traditional Turkish rug weaving, along with an onyx and jewelry workshop. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir. On arrival, meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, a full-day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, see the Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by calcareous salt deposits, then explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including its basilica, theatre, and Roman baths. Return to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight and dinner in Kusadasi.

In the morning, drive to the ancient city of Ephesus to visit its magnificent library, theatre, and temples, then continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, enjoy an upbeat fashion show showcasing Turkey's renowned leather products. Transfer to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your final departure, bringing this turkey egypt tour to a close.