Duration: 15 Days - 14 Nights
Destinations
Istanbul – Kayseri – Konya – Pamukkale – Kusadasi – Cairo – Luxor – Esna – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan- Cairo
Departure:
Every Friday
Description:
Turkey, where the West meets the East, the country overflows with historic sites and archaeological wonders set in a varied and beautiful landscape. Turkey Tour Specialist offers you a variety of cultural, historical and religious tours which will allow you to experience history, culture and nature as well as delicious food, the best shopping places, lots of activities plus some leisure time. You will amazed by the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia, stroll through the streets of the world-famous Ancient City of Ephesus, heal in the thermal pools of Pamukkale, see the battlefields of Gallipoli and Troy, discover the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon and of course, enjoy Istanbul which is the only city in the world reaching across two continents. Egypt the Land of Pharaohs, cradle of civilizations, legends and mysteries. Legends of Pharaohs & The Nile Tour offers you an unforgettable experience to the ancient wonders of Egypt discovering the legendary sites of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the bustling night bazaars of Cairo. Enjoy the Nile cruise with visits to the ancient temples of Philae, the High Dam, the Valley of Kings & Queens, the temple of Karnak and the ancient marvels in Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Day 1
Arrive to Istanbul
You will be picked up from airport by our driver, transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in İstanbul.
Day 2
Full Day City Tour
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for a full day tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul. Firstly we visit the Hagia Sofia then Hippodrome; the stadium of ancient Byzantium where an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three serpents from Delphi erected by Roman Emperors. Then we continue to the Blue Mosque and the famous Grand Bazaar. After lunch we visit the amazing Topkapi Palace which was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 380 years. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 3
Istanbul – Kayseri – Cappadocia
You will be picked up from Istanbul hotel and transferred to the airport with your private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Capadoccia which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your private car and driver. Transferred to your hotel in Urgup which is a combination of six cave houses dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries and crowned with a 19th century Greek Mansion. Enjoy your stay in this authentic hotel.
Day 4
Cappadocia
You can book our optional hot air balloon tour for a wonderful experience and to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region. Otherwise take enjoyable visits to Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to Avanos, which is famous pottery town. You can watch the potters at work using kick wheels, the technique which has remained unchanged for generations before break for lunch. After lunch, visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over CappadociaIn the evening you can be booked for a dinner in authentic cave restaurant.
Day 5
Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale
Early wake up for a long day mostly will be spent in the bus as there is no direct flight from Cappadocia to Pamukkale. However, you will have chance to see untouched beauties of the country; villagers working in their farms, fertile plains and the cultural diversity between the cities. On our way to Pamukkale, we will stop at Konya to see the Mevlana Museum which shelters the tomb of Rumî, known to his followers as Mevlana, a Muslim poet and mystic. Finally, arrive in Pamukkale considered to be the oldest spa center in the world. You can enjoy the thermal pools and the spa in your hotel.
Day 6
Hierapolis – Aphrodisias - Kusadasi
Departing your hotel, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs located nearby Denizli. You will see the large necropolis is filled with sarcophagi, including the Sarcophagus of Marcus Aurelius Ammianos as well as the Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you will take an enjoyable barefooted walk. After lunch, visit to the ancient city of Aphrodisias, is the City of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Then, drive along the fertile Meander River valley which will bring you to Kusadasi, popular port for the cruise ships. Enjoy dinner at leisure.
Day 7
Ephesus
Drive to Selcuk among the fruit trees and see the gigantic Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then stroll in the world-famous Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celcus Library and the Antique Theater. In the afternoon a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary, where she lived her last years and the Basilica of St John.
Day 8
Izmir – Cairo (via Istanbul)
You will be transferred to the airport with your private car and driver. Take a direct flight from Izmir to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul to take your flight to Cairo. You will be transferred to your Cairo hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 9
Full Day Pyramids Tour
Pick up from your hotel to discover Necropolis of Saqqara, Step Pyramid of King Zoser,three Pyramids of Giza, Valley Temple, Sphinx.
Day 10
Cairo-Luxor &Nile Cruise
Today you will be transferred to Cairo airport to take the flight to Luxor. You will see our representative as soon as you arrive to Luxor. Transfer to your Nile boat. Stay overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 11
Luxor
Free time in the morning. In the afternoon you visit the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple. Stay overnight in Luxor.
Day 12
Luxor-Esna-Edfu
Today you will cross to the West Bank and visit the Necroplis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepust and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna. Continue to Edfu and overnight.
Day 13
Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan
You will visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple there dedicated two Gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and overnight.
Day 14
Aswan-Cairo
Disembark after breakfast. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple. Explore Elephantine Island on felucca. Transfer to the airport for your Cairo flight. Arrive to Cairo, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 15
Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End of our services.
Whats Included
◦14 nights accommodation in Turkey and Egypt at 4 star hotels includes breakfasts.
◦All taxes, there is no hidden cost.
◦All tours mentioned in the itinerary including transportation, guidance & entrance fees&lunch.
◦All transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
◦International flight tickets from Istanbul to Cairo.
◦Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Kayseri, Izmir to Istanbul in Turkey.
◦Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo.

Whats not included
◦Any drinks with meals.
◦Any international airfares.
◦Any medical or insurance services.
◦Any tips to the staff.
◦Items of a personal nature.
◦Visas for Turkey or Egypt.