Could we shorten this tour and maybe skip out on a cruise?

Unfortunately, this package is a guaranteed departure tour, departs on specific days and it is not possible for us to shorten or make changes to the itinerary. only accommodation can be added at the beginning and end of the tour

Is it possible to get an earlier flight from Luxor airport to Cairo Airport on the last day of the tour?

Its possible to get earlier flight (noon flight to Cairo) but in this case you will miss Karnak Temple Tour.

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13 Days - Jewels Of Turkey and Egypt

13 days

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From Istanbul to Cairo

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Operator: Tour Altinkum Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Start point
Istanbul, Türkiye (Upon your arrıval at IST or SAW Airports)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Day 2
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of Basilica Cistern
- Guided tour of Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Basilica Cistern
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Spice Bazaar
- Bosphorus cruise with views of Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Yildiz Palace
Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Dolmabahce Palace
Rumeli Fortress
Yildiz Palace
Day 4
Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pamukkale white terraces
- Guided tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
- Visit to Sacred Pool
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 5
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kayseri
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Melekler Evi Cave)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of Virgin Mary
- Guided tour of ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Artemis
Landmarks
House of Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Day 6
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Turkish lunch in Avanos)
Accommodation
Hotel (Melekler Evi Cave)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Museum
- Visit to Devrent Valley
- Visit to Pasabagi (Monks Valley)
- Traditional Turkish lunch in Avanos
- Pottery-making experience with local experts
- Visit to Goreme Panorama
- Visit to Uchisar natural rock castle
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flight (250€ per person)
Landmarks
Goreme Museum
Devrent Valley
Pasabagi
Avanos
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar
Day 7
Cappadocia - Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rose and Red Valley
- Visit to Cavusin village and rock churches
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
- Guided tour of Underground Cities
- Visit to Ortahisar
Landmarks
Rose Valley
Red Valley
Cavusin
Pigeon Valley
Ortahisar
Day 8
Istanbul to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Tlıp El Galaa)
Day 9
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Tlıp El Galaa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Egypt Pyramids
- Guided tour of the Sphinx
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum
Landmarks
Giza Pyramids
Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Day 10
Cairo to Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Nile Cruise Boat)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Philae Temple
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village tour
Landmarks
Philae Temple
Day 11
Aswan to Kom Ombo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Nile Cruise Boat)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel tour
Landmarks
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 12
Edfu to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Nile Cruise Boat)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Edfu Temple
- Guided night tour of Luxor Temple
Optional Activities
- Luxor city tour by horse carriage
Landmarks
Edfu Temple
Luxor Temple
Day 13
Luxor
End point
Cairo, Egypt (The tour ends ın Caıro Aırport)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Guided tour of Hatshepsut Temple
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Karnak Temple

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Basilica Cistern
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Dolmabahce Palace
Rumeli Fortress
Yildiz Palace

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
House of Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis

Landmarks
Goreme Museum
Devrent Valley
Pasabagi
Avanos
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar

Landmarks
Rose Valley
Red Valley
Cavusin
Pigeon Valley
Ortahisar

Landmarks
Giza Pyramids
Sphinx
Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Philae Temple

Landmarks
Kom Ombo Temple

Landmarks
Edfu Temple
Luxor Temple

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Karnak Temple

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Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Celal Sultan Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 7
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Efe Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Upgrade Available
Melekler Evi Cave
Hotel
Days 5, 6
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Tlıp El Galaa
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Nile Cruise Boat
Berth / Cabin
Days 10, 11, 12

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Response time

6 hours

Response rate

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4.7

Anca
February 19th, 2026
5
Excellent experience that truly exceeded my expectations. We had a four-day tour in February 2026. The first day...
Excellent experience that truly exceeded my expectations. We had a four-day tour in February 2026. The first day was in Istanbul, where we were guided by Mr. Baris. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. The following three days were spent in Cappadocia. The hotel was exceptional, and communication with the agency was outstanding. The staff were incredibly helpful and stayed in constant contact with us, regardless of the time. I even sent messages late at night expecting a reply the next morning, but received responses almost immediately. Our wonderful Cappadocia guide, Erdi, was knowledgeable, attentive, and very accommodating to our needs. As we were traveling in the off-season, we had three days of private guiding, which made the experience even more special. I am deeply grateful to the agency and the amazing people they assigned to us. My only concern is that this experience has set the bar so high that I doubt I will find such exceptional service again. It was truly the best birthday present, and I would strongly recommend it.Show more
John
February 17th, 2026
4
trip was great, our tour guide Ty was the best. hotels and meals were also very good.
Katherine
February 11th, 2026
5
The guides were all great, all details taken care of and the best part in my opinion was the outstanding...
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Jerry
Asked on March 16th, 2025
Could we shorten this tour and maybe skip out on a cruise?
Tour Details
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Unfortunately, this package is a guaranteed departure tour, departs on specific days and it is not possible for us to shorten or make changes to the itinerary. only accommodation can be added at the beginning and end of the tour
R
Rick
Asked on February 16th, 2025
Is it possible to get an earlier flight from Luxor airport to Cairo Airport on the last day of the tour?
Flights / Transfers
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Its possible to get earlier flight (noon flight to Cairo) but in this case you will miss Karnak Temple Tour.
- R
  Rick
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  I would like to do some city tour instead of only seeing temples. What time would I get into Cairo Airport if I take the earlier flight?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  You will be back Cairo Airport at 16:30. That will give you enough time for your check-in to your international flight.
- R
  Rick
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  On the last day, after lunch, you will provide transfer to Luxor Airport? What time is my flight from Luxor to Cairo?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The flight will depart at 15:25 and arrives at 16:35 (Egypt Airlines)
- R
  Rick
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  In the 4 days in Cairo, are we only visiting temples? Are there any other options available? I want to see the city rather than temples only.
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The tour schedules are fixed. Unfortunately, no changes possible on the tour schedules.
- R
  Rick
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Can we add any optional experiences in Cairo?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Optional tours that can be added are mentioned on the website (on each day schedule). Let us know if any interests you, then we can share the price.
- R
  Rick
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  There are NO optional tours mentioned for Cairo, that's why I was asking.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt.Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Tour Altinkum Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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