EGYPT NILE AND ISTANBUL CRUISE

11 Days | 10 Nights

 EGYPT NILE AND ISTANBUL CRUISE - 11 DAYS

Have you always dreamed of traveling to two of the most fascinating destinations in the world? Now is your chance! Our Egypt and Turkey travel package will take you on an unforgettable journey through two ancient and vibrant civilizations. In Egypt, you will visit the pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Karnak and the city of Cairo. In Turkey, you will discover the beautiful city of Istanbul, with its Ottoman palaces, its mosques and its spice bazaar.

Wonders of the Middle East.

This trip is perfect for those who are interested in history, culture and natural beauty. You will enjoy a tour guided by professionals who will help you discover the secrets of these two ancient cultures. You'll also have free time to explore on your own and make your own memories. Don't miss this unique opportunity! Book your trip today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

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Day 01: “CAIRO”

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Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Cairo.

 

Day 02:“CAIRO”

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for the included full-day visit to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Khufu, Khafre and Mycerinus, to the Eternal Sphinx and the Temple of the Valley of Khafre "does not include entrance to the interior of a Pyramid through the wall Departure for the visit included The Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art. At night, optional visit to the Show of Light and Sound at the Pyramids of Giza Return to the hotel.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Cairo.

Day 03:“CAIRO - ASWAN”

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Cairo Airport, departure to Aswan. Arrival in Aswan. Transfer to the motor ship, and boarding. Lunch on board. Visit to the High Dam, considered the largest dam in the world at the time with a body of 3800 meters and 111 meters high. The Temple of Philae or the temple of the goddess ISIS built in Greek times and moved to the island of Egelikia to save it from the waters of the Nile after making the dam. Afterwards, we will take a felucca ride around the islands of Aswan The Nubian people. Dinner.

Noche abordo en Aswan.

Day 04 “ASWAN - KOMOMBO - EDFU”

Full board regime on board. Navigation to KomOmbo. Free morning with the possibility of taking the excursion (Optional) to Abu Simbel. Visit to the temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroreis. In this temple, the relief of medicinal instruments stands out above all. As the years went by, the people of this town did not like to be associated with a god who represents evil (Sobek), so they added another god, Haroreis, as their brother and partner in the temple cult. Legend has it that Sobek, the evil Brother, plotted against his Brother Haroreis and the population when they saw their beloved god abandon the town, he also left until he left the town completely deserted. Navigation towards Edfu. Dinner.

Noche abordo en Efu.

Day 05 “EDFU - ESNA - LUXOR”

Full board regime on board. Visit to the Temple of Horus. It is the best preserved temple in Egypt and the most important after Karnak. One of its most curious characteristics is the lighting of the temple, with increasingly smaller rooms that gradually prevented the passage of light until reaching the dark sanctuary, which receives lighting only from the axis. Navigation to Luxor, Visit of the Karnak Temple or the Karnak Temples, which is considered the largest temple in Egypt with its avenue of rams and its hall of 132 columns and the Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amun - Ra where the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the Obelisk with more than 25 meters high and the statues of Ramses II and the Naos. Dinner.

Night on board in Luxor.

Day 06 “LUXOR - CAIRO”

Disembarkation after breakfast. Full board regime on board. Visit to the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of the kings of the new empire are located when Thebes was the capital of Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut known as the Deir el Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. At the time, transfer to Luxor airport to board the flight to Cairo. Reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Cairo.

Day 07 “ASWAN - KOMOMBO - EDFU”

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to visit the city of Cairo included: the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Bazaar of Khan el Khalili and the Coptic Quarter. Optional visit to Buffet Dinner with Show on a boat on the Nile River.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Cairo.

Day 08 “CAIRO - ESTAMBUL”

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Cairo International Airport to take the flight to Dubia Arrival at Istanbul International Airport, After finishing the immigration and luggage formalities, Our staff will be waiting with a sign of the clients' name in the arrival hall Arrival and assistance at Istanbul International Airport Pick-up with transfer and hotel accommodation.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Istanbul.

Day 09 “ISTANBUL FULL DAY”

Breakfast at the hotel.

A full-day visit to the magnificent city of Istanbul, visiting the historical part of the Hagia Sophia, the culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul; We will also visit the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, including the treasury and sacred relics. At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area and we will continue with the visit to the Blue Mosque, a prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and to the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor William and the Egyptian Obelisk. At the end of the afternoon we will visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand shops.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Istanbul.

Day 10 “ISTANBUL - BOSPHORUS TOUR - BALAT - FREE AFTERNOON”

Breakfast at the hotel.

Panoramic visit to the famous and artistic Balat neighborhood that is famous for its colorful houses. Next, we will take a boat ride along the Bosphorus that separates the city of Istanbul into two continents. During this journey you will see the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. Next, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Rest of the day at leisure with the possibility of optionally taking an excursion to visit the mosque of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, which is located on top of Eminonu Hill. Lunch and then we cross the Bosphorus Bridge to visit the Beylerbey Palace, a palace from the Ottoman era that is located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus and that, unlike the rest of the Ottoman palaces, is still with all its decoration preserved, then we will visit Çamlica Hill is the highest hill in Istanbul and is located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus.

Night accommodation at the hotel in Istanbul.

Day 11 “ISTANBUL – AIRPORT”

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to Istanbul airport.

END OF SERVICES.

INCLUDES IN EGYPT:

  • 04 nights in Cairo accommodation and breakfast base.
  • 03 nights on a Nile cruise based on full board. (No drinks)
  • Arrival and Departure assistance service at Cairo and Istanbul airports.
  • Full day of visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Eternal Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. visit included The Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art.
  • Full day to the city of Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Bazaar of Khan el Khalili and the Coptic Quarter.
  • The views from the cruise:
  • Aswan: Felucca walk around the Aswan Islands, the High Dam, visit the Philae temple. The Nubian people.
  • KomOmbo: The temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris.
  • Edfu: The temple dedicated to the god Horus.
  • Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatchespsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.
  • All transfers in/out in air-conditioned cars.
  • A daily bottle of mineral water.
  • Guide according to the desired language.

INCLUDED IN ISTANBUL

  • 3 Nights Accommodation and Breakfast in Istanbul.
  • Arrival and departure transfers with Spanish-speaking assistance.
  • Excursion in Istanbul (Full day Hagia Sophia – Blue Mosque – Topkapi Palace with Lunch)
  • Excursion in Istanbul (Boat ride on the Bosphorus – Balat neighborhood – visit the Beylerbey palace)
  • Professional Spanish-speaking guide during the trip.
  • Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED IN EGYPT AND ISTANBUL

  • International flight.
  • Domestic tickets Cairo – Aswan // Luxor – Cairo.
  • Optional Excursions.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Service fee and tips for porters – Guide – Driver $55 P.P payment at Destination Egypt.
  • Service fee and tips for porters – Guide – Driver $35 P.P payment at Destination Istanbul.
  • Any other service that is not mentioned as included.
  • Entry visas to Egypt. P.P $30
  • Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Hotel and Cruise taxes (VAT and TDF). ($65 per person) "Payment at Destination".
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