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2 nights overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Flights

Economy flight from Denizli (Pamukkale) to Istanbul

Transport

Turkey - Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure shuttle on day 8 at 11am and 1:30pm to Istanbul Airport Cairo - Airport arrival transfer on day 8 and departure transfer on day 16 All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Accommodation

6 nights 4 star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt. 3 nights aboard a five star Nile cruiser

Guide

Guided sightseeing in Turkey - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pergamum and Pamukkale Hierapolis Guided sightseeing in Egypt - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor Escorted by degree qualified tour guides in Turkey and Egypt

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

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Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

International flights and visa International flight between Istanbul and Cairo is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes, on day 7 for details Tip for your tour guides in Turkey and Egypt. In Egypt, we recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. In Turkey, we recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. For your driver in Turkey we recommend EUR €2 per traveller per day. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Istanbul

Saturday. Hello Turkey! Arrive Istanbul and transfer to our hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure consider heading out to explore the city.
Day 2 Day 2: The Old City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: The Old City

Guided tour of the city that spans Europe and Asia. Tour the Hippodrome area, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern.
Day 3 Day 3: Gallipoli
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Gallipoli

Istanbul – Gallipoli. Our first destination is Gallipoli where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the historical battlefields, carefully tended cemeteries, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, and of course – ANZAC Cove.
Day 4 Day 4: Troy And Coastal Kusadasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Troy And Coastal Kusadasi

Gallipoli – Kusadasi. Heading south, we enjoy a guided tour of Homer’s Troy, famed for the Trojan wooden horse and fabled Helen. Continuing to the Roman acropolis of Pergamum - the cultural and political capital of its time, we tour the impressive temple ruins, library and medical facilities. Afterwards we visit a local leather emporium for a spot of shopping, en route to coastal Kusadasi. Enjoy the hotel facilities.
Day 5 Day 5: Legendary Ephesus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Legendary Ephesus

Today, we explore legendary Ephesus and see the ruins of the great Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Ancient Wonders. Afterward, we stop by a local carpet manufacturing house.
Day 6 Day 6: Pamukkale Travertines
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pamukkale Travertines

Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Istanbul. Tour the ancient town of Hierapolis and the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. You can walk barefoot along the terraces allowing the mineral rich waters to wash over your feet or opt for a dip in the hot springs renowned for their therapeutic powers since roman times. Continue to our hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day 7 Day 7: Goodbye Turkey, Hello Egypt
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Goodbye Turkey, Hello Egypt

Friday. Pamukkale - Istanbul - Cairo. After breakfast and hotel check out we make our way to Denizli airport for our onward flight to Istanbul where our representative will be waiting to meet you. You need to independently book your flight from Istanbul to Cairo, as it is not included in the cost of this tour. If travelling prior to 27 October 2024 please ensure you book a flight departing Istanbul after 1pm. If travelling between 28 October 2024 - 21 March 2025 please ensure you book a flight departing Istanbul after 5pm. Turkish Airlines and Egyptair offer flights between Istanbul and Cairo, check the THY or Egyptair websites for more details. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At 7pm meet your Egyptian guide at the Welcome Meeting.
Day 8 Day 8: Pyramids Of Giza And Saqqara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Pyramids Of Giza And Saqqara

This morning we visit Egypt’s most iconic site - the awe-inspiring pyramids and huge Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. You can also opt to enter Chephren or Mycerinus pyramids, depending upon which is open on the day. After, we visit a government supervised papyrus emporium before traveling onto the necropolis of Saqqara - a myriad of ancient tombs and temples. the highlight is Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC!
Day 9 Day 9: The Grand Egyptian Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: The Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Aswan. This morning we visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum for an informative guided tour. A mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities are housed in this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex, including treasures of King Tutankhamun. After our tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the remarkably well preserved mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens which are now on display in the Royal Mummies’ Hall. Returning to our hotel there’s time to relax by the pool and have some dinner before we board the overnight train to Aswan this evening. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open late 2024, an official date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we’ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 10 Day 10: Romantic Philae Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Romantic Philae Temple

Arrive into Aswan this morning and board your 5 star Nile Cruiser where you will spend the next three nights. In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Upon returning to Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium. The use of essential and perfumed oils in Egypt dates back to 2700BC. Perfumed oils were used by women, pharaohs and by temple priests for worship who offered a melange of 6 perfumes called Kyphi to the Sun God at dawn, noon and dusk. As the sun sets, free time to shop in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in Egypt’s southern most town straddling the River Nile.
Day 11 Day 11-12: Nile Cruising
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11-12: Nile Cruising

Aswan - Nile cruise - Luxor. Optional early morning drive to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II. In the afternoon our Nile Cruiser departs Aswan and we cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser. The following day relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor in the afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 12 Day 13: Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Luxor

This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Tonight, an optional visit is available to the Temple of Luxor.
Day 13 Day 14: Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Valley Of The Kings

Luxor - Cairo. Today we tour West Bank, visiting the Colossi of Memnon, Valleys of the Kings and the colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut. After time for lunch, we explore the giant Temple of Karnak - a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. Tonight we return to Cairo by sleeper train.
Day 14 Day 15: Cairo - Free Time Or Khan El Khalili Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Cairo - Free Time Or Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Cairo. After arriving to Cairo this morning the day offers free time for you to relax, shop and explore. You may wish to join us on an optional visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar to pick up some last minute souvenirs.
Day 15 Day 16: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Cairo

Sunday - Cairo. Hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to airport.

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Itinerary of your trip Turkey & Tutankhamun With Cruise - 16 Days

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: The Old City

Day 3: Gallipoli

Day 4: Troy And Coastal Kusadasi

Day 5: Legendary Ephesus

Day 6: Pamukkale Travertines

Day 7: Goodbye Turkey, Hello Egypt

Day 8: Pyramids Of Giza And Saqqara

Day 9: The Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 10: Romantic Philae Temple

Day 11-12: Nile Cruising

Day 13: Luxor

Day 14: Valley Of The Kings

Day 15: Cairo - Free Time Or Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Day 16: Cairo

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