Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your driver picks you up at Istanbul Airport and takes you to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, you have the afternoon to yourself to walk around Istanbul and get a feel for the city at your own pace.
- Start point
- İstanbul Atatürk Airport Güvenlik Noktası, Istanbul, 34149, Türkiye (Main entrance)
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul independently
- Day 2
Istanbul to Cappadocia
After breakfast, you'll tour Istanbul's main sights including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Later in the day, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight heading to Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit the Blue Mosque
- Visit the Hippodrome
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit the Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar 
- Day 3
Cappadocia
Following breakfast, spend the full day exploring Cappadocia. You'll see the Open Air Museum in Goreme, visit the natural fortress at Uchisar, check out local handicraft centers with hand-made carpets and pottery, wander through Pasabag Valley, and end in the town of Avanos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Open Air Museum in Goreme
- Visit natural fortress in Uchisar
- Discover local handicrafts including hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries
- Visit Pasabag Valley
- Visit Avanos
Landmarks Open Air Museum Uchisar Pasabag Valley Avanos - Day 4
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
This full day covers South Cappadocia's Kizilcukur valley with its rock formations and hidden churches, then Cavusin to see the ancient Church of St. John the Baptist. You'll descend into an eight-floor underground city and see pigeon houses carved into rock formations. By evening, fly to Izmir and transfer to Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kizilcukur valley
- Visit Cavusin and Church of St. John the Baptist
- Visit Underground City
- Visit Pigeon Houses
Landmarks Kizilcukur Church of St. John the Baptist Cavusin Underground City - Day 5
Kusadasi
Start with breakfast, then head out for a full day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. You'll see the Cotton Cliffs shaped by calcareous salt deposits, then explore ancient Hierapolis including its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. Back at your hotel by 19:00/7 PM for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cotton Cliffs at Pamukkale
- Visit ancient ruins of Hierapolis
- Visit basilica at Hierapolis
- Visit theatre at Hierapolis
- Visit Roman Baths at Hierapolis
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 6
Kusadasi to Istanbul
Morning drive takes you to the ancient city of Ephesus where you'll see its library, theatre, and temples. From there, visit Virgin Mary's House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, catch a fashion show featuring Turkish leather products. Then transfer to Izmir airport for a domestic flight back to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus library
- Visit Ephesus theatre
- Visit Ephesus temples
- Visit Virgin Mary's House
- Visit Basilica of St. John
- Attend Turkish leather fashion show
Landmarks Ephesus Virgin Mary's House Basilica of St. John - Day 7
Istanbul to Athens
After breakfast, you'll have free time to pick up any last-minute items before your driver takes you to Istanbul Airport. Fly to Athens where you'll get welcome assistance and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last minute shopping in Istanbul
- Day 8
Athens
Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Athens to see the House of Parliament, Unknown Soldier's Tomb, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Academy, University, and National Library. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit House of Parliament
- Visit Unknown Soldier's Tomb
- Visit Hadrian's Arch
- Visit Olympian Zeus Temple
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Academy
- Visit University
- Visit National Library
Landmarks House of Parliament Unknown Soldier's Tomb Hadrian's Arch Temple of Olympian Zeus Panathenaic Stadium Academy National Library - Day 9
Athens to Mykonos
Transfer to Piraeus port in the morning. You'll take the ferry to Mykonos and then get transferred to your hotel for the night.
- Day 10
Mykonos
This day is completely free. Relax on Mykonos' beaches or head out during the evening to experience the island's well-known nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy beaches on Mykonos
- Experience Mykonos nightlife
- Day 11
Mykonos to Santorini
Transfer to the port and take the ferry to Santorini. Once you arrive, you'll be transferred to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Santorini
You have the day to yourself in Santorini. Take in the unique views, relax on black sandy beaches, or watch the romantic sunset. Fira town offers white-washed houses, narrow streets, and open-air cafes perched on the cliff edge if you want to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy beaches on Santorini
- Experience sunset in Santorini
- Visit Fira town
Landmarks Fira 
- Day 13
Santorini to Cairo
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Santorini airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you'll be transported by air-conditioned coach to your hotel. Your tour manager helps with check-in and goes over the holiday plans with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Cairo
With your English-speaking guide, head to Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the Sphinx at the Valley Temple. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Egyptian Museum to see its collection of over 120,000 artifacts including statues of Akhenaten and the only surviving image of Khufu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a good quality local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids of Cheops
- Visit Great Pyramids of Chefren
- Visit Great Pyramids of Mykerinus
- Visit Sphinx
- Visit Valley Temple
- Visit Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Valley Temple Egyptian Museum - Day 15
Cairo to Aswan
Early breakfast before flying to Aswan. Your guide meets you and shows you the Aswan High Dam built in the 1960s. You'll then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, boat across to Angilika Island to see the Temple of Isis at Philae with its colonnades and reliefs. Later, board your Nile Cruise boat and have dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan High Dam
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Temple of Isis at Philae
- Boat crossing to Angilika Island
- Explore City of Aswan
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Isis at Philae Angilika Island - Day 16
Aswan to Edfu
Breakfast on your cruise boat, then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the unique Temple shared by Sobek and Haeroris. Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board while sailing toward Edfu. Once you arrive, take a Kalesh (horse carriage) ride to see the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, the best-preserved Egyptian temple. Dinner and overnight back on the cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Kalesh ride to Edfu Temple
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Horus 
- Day 17
Edfu to Luxor
Breakfast on board while sailing to Luxor with lunch served on the boat. Explore the East Bank starting with Karnak Temple and its famous hypostyle hall and colossal granite columns, then move to the majestic Luxor Temple. Afterwards, visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your cruise for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Visit tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI (additional charge)
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 18
Luxor to Cairo
After breakfast on your cruise, transfer around midday to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo International Airport. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Cairo
Have breakfast at your Cairo hotel. You'll have some free leisure time before heading to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Transfer to Cairo airport ( We can change the drop off point to be to your hotel in Cairo or any other drop off point you prefer in Cairo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free leisure time in Cairo
