Is this tour a definite departure?

Yes, this tour is quarenteed departure tour

Could we go to Abu Simbel on our leisure day (day 8 or day 9)?

Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Tour (140€ per person). Optional tours can be added to the itinerary once the tour has been confirmed.

What does the accommodation on the Nile cruise entail?

The Nile cruise accommodation offers either a King size bed or two twin beds according to your preference. Each cabin includes a private bathroom.

Could you explain the check-in and sleeping arrangement on the Nile cruise?

While on the Nile cruise, check-in is typically at noon. You have the option to choose your bedding configuration, and the amenities include high-standard hospitality services.

Do you have December or January tour?

Departure dates updated. Now you can check availability for December and January.

Can you describe the train accommodations for the tour?

The train accommodations include sleeping quarters with shared bathroom facilities.

Are international flights included in the tour price?

International flights are not included in the tour price.

What does the single supplement entail?

The single supplement fee applies when a solo traveler opts to have a private room instead of sharing, which incurs an additional cost.

What are the accommodations like in 5-star hotels used on the tour?

The 5-star hotel accommodations include luxuriously appointed rooms and comprehensive facilities to ensure comfort and convenience.

Can I include a hot air balloon ride in my itinerary?

A hot air balloon ride can be included in your itinerary at an additional cost. This experience includes pick up, drop off, a 1-hour flight with insurance, and a certificate.

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20 Days - Tastes of Egypt & Turkey

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Start point
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Day 2
Cairo
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids
- Visit Sphinx
- Visit Egyptian Museum
Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Egyptian Museum
Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Cairo to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Old Cairo tour - Islamic Coptic sites including Khan el Khalili Bazaar (€90 pp, 09:00-13:00)
- Flight upgrade from Cairo to Luxor with one night hotel accommodation, breakfast, and all transfers instead of sleeper train (€190 pp)
Landmarks
Khan el Khalili
Day 4
Luxor
Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Served on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Check-in to 5-star Nile Cruise Boat
Optional Activities
- Evening Karnak Sound and Light Show (€45 pp, 18:00-20:00)
Landmarks
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Day 5
Luxor to Edfu
Luxor to Edfu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Served on board)
Included Activities
- Visit King's Valley
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride (€130 pp, 04:00-06:00)
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Day 6
Edfu - Kom Ombo
Edfu - Kom Ombo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Served on board), Dinner (Oriental Dinner on board with Egyptian show)
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
Day 7
Aswan
Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Served on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple
- Visit Aswan Dam
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village Tour (€65 pp, 15:00-18:00)
Landmarks
Philae Temple
Aswan Dam
Day 8
Aswan to Luxor
Aswan to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temple Tour (€125 pp, 04:00-14:00)
Landmarks
Abu Simbel Temples
Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
Luxor to Hurghada
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dendera Temple Tour (€45 pp, 13:00-18:00)
- Upgrade to All-Inclusive accommodation at Hurghada resort (€90 pp)
Landmarks
Temple of Dendera
Day 10
Hurghada to Istanbul
Hurghada to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hurrem Sultan Turkish Bath (€90 pp)
Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Visit Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Day 13
Istanbul to Izmir
Istanbul to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Spice Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise
Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Bosphorus Strait
Day 14
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Visit Ancient Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks
House of Virgin Mary
Ancient Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Day 15
Kusadasi to Antalya
Kusadasi to Antalya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale
- Visit Hierapolis
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 16
Antalya
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cable Car ride to Tunektepe
- Visit Duden Waterfalls
- Explore Kaleici (Old Town)
Landmarks
Tunektepe
Duden Waterfalls
Hadrianus Gate
Kaleici
Kesik Minare
Day 17
Antalya to Cappadocia
Antalya to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Visit Sultanhan Caravanserai
Landmarks
Mevlana Museum
Sultanhan Caravanserai
Day 18
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Museum
- Visit Devrent Valley
- Visit Pasabagi
- Visit Avanos
- Visit Goreme Panorama
- Visit Uchisar
Landmarks
Goreme Museum
Devrent Valley
Pasabagi
Avanos
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar
Day 19
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Rose Valley
- Visit Red Valley
- Visit Cavusin
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Underground Cities
- Visit Ortahisar
Landmarks
Rose Valley
Red Valley
Cavusin
Pigeon Valley
Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Ortahisar
Day 20
Istanbul
Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Istanbul Airpport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Khan el Khalili

Landmarks
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut

Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo

Landmarks
Philae Temple
Aswan Dam

Landmarks
Abu Simbel Temples

Landmarks
Temple of Dendera

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Bosphorus Strait

Landmarks
House of Virgin Mary
Ancient Ephesus
Temple of Artemis

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Tunektepe
Duden Waterfalls
Hadrianus Gate
Kaleici
Kesik Minare

Landmarks
Mevlana Museum
Sultanhan Caravanserai

Landmarks
Goreme Museum
Devrent Valley
Pasabagi
Avanos
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar

Landmarks
Rose Valley
Red Valley
Cavusin
Pigeon Valley
Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Ortahisar

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4.8

Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
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4.5
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.4
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4.7

Karen4.0•February 2023
The overall experience was really great … it was action packed and at a fast pace… at times a little frantic for a...
The overall experience was really great … it was action packed and at a fast pace… at times a little frantic for a couple of 65 year olds … the very early starts were tough but on the plus side the guides in Egypt were caring and tried to accommodate our requests with a number of unexpected upgrades. On the other hand the Turkey tour operator were poor communicators and we often felt like our itinerary was changed to suit their convenience, not ours. All that said it was an experience of a lifetime and I would recommend this trip to anyone with a bit of fortitude!Show more
Traveled in January 2023
George5.0•April 2022
Great tour, great guides, someone always just a text away 24/7. I would do it all again tomorrow. Thank you for a...
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Traveled in March 2022
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Hello Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards,
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Stephanie5.0•April 2022
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Hello Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards
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Jane4.0•April 2022
I was impressed with how smoothly your operation runs. Communication was very good. A few suggestions to improve...
I was impressed with how smoothly your operation runs. Communication was very good. A few suggestions to improve this tour: When there are different groups traveling by train and plane from Cairo to Aswan it would be best to pick up the train group first and then the people at the hotel. The train schedule is unreliable and we sat and waited almost 3 hours at the train station. Collecting $75 per person for tips in Egypt did not seem to work very efficiently. For example on the Nile cruise the porters were expecting a tip and were not happy with us when we told them our guide had money for the tips. It was most uncomfortable. Staying one less day in Hurghada would have been preferable. That would have given us more time to recuperate from traveling to Istanbul. Since we had not slept in over 24 hours we were not able to fully participate in the included tour. It was disappointing to miss out and there was little time to spend in Istanbul.Show more
Traveled in March 2022
Ivan5.0•February 2022
This is the way to see this part of the world as first cut . So many things you always hoped to see and a whole lot...
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Traveled in January 2022
Beyond5.0•February 2022
I Loved the small group tour of just 6 travellers ,I travel A LOT and this trip was beyond everything I expected. The...
I Loved the small group tour of just 6 travellers ,I travel A LOT and this trip was beyond everything I expected. The hotels where we stayed were very nice and clean, All the buses which we used for transportation were private because we were just small group and that make us feel comfortable because of Covid-19 pandemic. I loved the food and meals during this holiday, it is very tasty and fresh. the sightseeing and the itinerary was a wonderful mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation. Ayman from Egypt was a knowledgeable guide and passionate about his country and also Karim from Turkey. . Highly recommend!Show more
Traveled in January 2022
Reply from: Tour Altinkum Travel
Hello Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards
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SusanaMalo5.0•January 2022
The Hayabiya tour in Egypt was fantastic, everything the guide Well, the food, the crew at the cruise, the...
The Hayabiya tour in Egypt was fantastic, everything the guide Well, the food, the crew at the cruise, the environment in general. Everything we can say the best of Egypt ??. We recommend the best to go in that private cruise in the Nile River.Show more
Traveled in January 2022
Joannah5.0•January 2022
Had a great time at both destinations. Very well planned. Ayman in Egypt and Sedef in Turkey have been very helpful....
Had a great time at both destinations. Very well planned. Ayman in Egypt and Sedef in Turkey have been very helpful. They kept updating the next day's schedule on WhatsApp, Where to wait, what is the pickup time, they were sending planes, train tickets a day before. Tour guides were very knowledgeable, They are very knowledgeable in the history of the countries they live in. Hotels were superb, well located, and all hotels included breakfast. You can buy this tour with peace of mind. Nothing to worry about. They do everything for you. Highly recommendedShow more
Traveled in January 2022
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Hello Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards
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Jenny
Asked on February 23rd, 2026
Is this tour a definite departure?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  Yes, this tour is quarenteed departure tour
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Lee
Asked on March 17th, 2025
Could we go to Abu Simbel on our leisure day (day 8 or day 9)?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Tour (140€ per person). Optional tours can be added to the itinerary once the tour has been confirmed.
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Abu Simbel Tour is an optional tour and can be added to the itinerary, on Day 8th. It should be added with tour booking, in advance.
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Miriam
Asked on March 15th, 2025
What does the accommodation on the Nile cruise entail?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The Nile cruise accommodation offers either a King size bed or two twin beds according to your preference. Each cabin includes a private bathroom.
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Gauthier
Asked on March 13th, 2025
Could you explain the check-in and sleeping arrangement on the Nile cruise?
Accommodation
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  While on the Nile cruise, check-in is typically at noon. You have the option to choose your bedding configuration, and the amenities include high-standard hospitality services.
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Jay
Asked on March 9th, 2025
Do you have December or January tour?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Departure dates updated. Now you can check availability for December and January.
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Nico
Asked on February 27th, 2025
Can you describe the train accommodations for the tour?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The train accommodations include sleeping quarters with shared bathroom facilities.
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Diana
Asked on November 20th, 2024
Are international flights included in the tour price?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  International flights are not included in the tour price.
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Emma
Asked on November 2nd, 2024
What does the single supplement entail?
Single supplement
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  The single supplement fee applies when a solo traveler opts to have a private room instead of sharing, which incurs an additional cost.
S
Stephanie
Asked on October 13th, 2024
What are the accommodations like in 5-star hotels used on the tour?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  The 5-star hotel accommodations include luxuriously appointed rooms and comprehensive facilities to ensure comfort and convenience.
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Dorthe
Asked on September 9th, 2024
Can I include a hot air balloon ride in my itinerary?
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- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  A hot air balloon ride can be included in your itinerary at an additional cost. This experience includes pick up, drop off, a 1-hour flight with insurance, and a certificate.

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