Middle East Tours

Day 1: 

Arrive Istanbul

We will welcome you at the airport, assist you, and then we will drive you to your hotel where you will be staying for your first two nights in Istanbul.

Once at the hotel, we will assist you with check-In, and then we’ll discuss your tour itinerary with you. After this, you can then enjoy a free day at rest.

Day 2

Classic Istanbul tours

 Your tour of Istanbul begins after breakfast with a visit to the world-famous and absolutely magnificent Hagia Sophia mosque-cathedral which was built during the 4th century by Emperor Constantine. From there, we will head to the Blue Mosque which is also one of Istanbul’s most striking landmarks.

Next, is a visit to the old Hippodrome, a venue which was once used for chariot races, and then you will enjoy a visit to the famous and magnificent Topkapi ending with Istanbul’s amazing Grand Bazaar where you can buy just about anything and every.

Finally, after a long day out, you will be dropped off back at your hotel, have the rest of the afternoon and the evening free.

Day 3

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia

Check-out from your hotel after breakfast, and then you will be taken to the airport to fly to Cappadocia. On arrival in Cappadocia, you will be met by your tour guide, and then you will be taken to see the famous Devrent Valley and Pasabagi which is also known as Monk’s Valley.

Then, you will be taken to see some wonderful handicrafts which are all locally made.

A bit later in the day, you will also visit the amazing Goreme Open Air Museum, followed by a visit to the Uchisar Rock Castle.

You will be taken to check-in at the hotel where you will be staying for the night.

Day 4

From Cappadocia back to Istanbul

Shortly after breakfast, you will check-out from your hotel, and we will take you to the airport to fly back to Istanbul where you will once again be met by one of our tour representatives, and then transferred to the hotel where you will be staying for your last night in Turkey. After check-in, you will be free to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

OPTIONAL: Enjoy a wonderful early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia.

Day 5

Fly from Istanbul to Cairo

Today you will be flying to Cairo for the next stage of the Turkey, Egypt, Jordan tour. After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel then we will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight.

When you get to Cairo, we will meet you at the airport with one of our drivers, and they will take you directly to the hotel. After confirming a pick-up time for the following day’s tour, you will then have the rest of the day to yourself.

Day 6

Enjoy Cairo

Enjoy a good breakfast, and shortly your Egyptologist tour guide and one of our drivers will collect you, and you will be taken for a really nice sightseeing tour which includes visiting the Giza Necropolis to see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx. After your visit to the necropolis, you will be taken for some lunch, and then you will be driven to Saqqara to explore the ancient royal Saqqara necropolis which is best known for its Djoser Step-Pyramid, the very first pyramid ever built.

After Saqqara, you will continue on to Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom which today is best known for its ancient necropolis. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel and you will be free to rest.

Day 7

Classic tour Cairo

Enjoy another good breakfast, and then we will take you to visit the Egyptian Museum and its Treasures Room which houses all the artifacts that were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen when it was opened during the early 20th century. 

Next, you will be taken to see the imposing Saladin Citadel, including the spectacular Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque (Exterior and Interior).

Then, you will move on to see the famous Hanging Church of Cairo and the Ben Ezra Synagogue before finally rounding off your day with a visit to the colorful and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, Khan el Khalili Bazaar. 

Back to the Hotel where you will be spending your last night in Cairo.

Day 8

Fly to Aswan and Aswan sightseeing

This day you will be flying to Aswan after breakfast. You will check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight. When you arrive at the airport in Aswan, you will be met by one of our Egyptologist guides and a driver and you will be taken to see 3 remarkable sites: the Aswan High Dam; the Unfinished Obelisk, which is the largest obelisk ever discovered, and finally the magnificent ancient Temple of Philae.

After your tour, you will then be taken to the hotel where you will be spending this night.

Day 9

Abu simble Temple and Nile cruise boarding

Today you will be checking out from your hotel very early because you will start the drive to the magnificent rock-carved Abu Simbel Temples. You will be given a “Breakfast Box” when you check out. The drive from Aswan to the temples takes about 3 hours, but you can be sure it is more than worth it because these are among the very best ancient temples in Egypt.

Built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, the two gigantic temple were built to serve as lasting monuments to himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari, while also commemorating his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Both temples were dedicated to the universal gods: Amun, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and to Ramses II himself. In short, words simply cannot accurately describe this incredible site.

You will then return to Aswan, and you will be taken to board your Nile River cruise shortly before lunch. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and a good night’s rest in your cabin on the water at Aswan.

Day 10

Nile cruise

Wake up to an excellent onboard breakfast, and then enjoy a wonderfully relaxing cruise to Kom Ombo. On arrival at Kom Ombo, you and the other members of your group will be taken to see Kom Ombo Temple which was originally built and dedicated to two gods, Harris the falcon-headed god, and Sobek the crocodile god.

Return to the ship after your tour, and enjoy lunch on board while it sails to Edfu where you will enjoy another onshore excursion, this time to see the ancient Horus Temple, which is also sometimes called Edfu Temple.

On arrival back at your cruise ship following your tour, you will then have the remainder of the day free while it sails to Esna. Enjoy dinner and another peaceful night on the water in Esna.

Day 11

Nile cruise to Luxor

Breakfast on board while sailing to Luxor. When you reach Luxor, your tour guide will take you for your Luxor West Bank tour, and your first visit will be to the new-famous Valley of the Kings, a vast royal necropolis where more than 60 ancient tombs have been discovered, including the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Next, you will be taken to see another truly spectacular sight, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, after which you will enjoy a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon on your way back to the ship.

Have lunch shortly after you arrive back on the boat, and then enjoy the rest of the day as you wish. The last night of your cruise will be spent on the water in Luxor.

Day 12

Nile cruise disembarkation, fly to Sharm El sheikh

Enjoy your breakfast on the ship, after which you will disembark, and you will be taken for a tour on the Luxor East Bank to see two incredible ancient monuments: Luxor Temple and the vast ruins of Karnak which was once a temple city that grew over a period of more than 2,000 years.

After your tour, you will be taken to the airport where you will board a flight to Sharm El Sheikh when you will once again be met and driven to your hotel. No further activities are scheduled for this day, so you can spend the afternoon as you wish.

Day 13

Sharm El sheikh /Ras Mohamed

Optional : You will be heading to the beautiful Ras Mohammed National Park where you will have the opportunity to enjoy some truly unforgettable snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Alternatively, you are welcome to just enjoy some swimming and relaxing instead, with lunch being served on board the boat.

Later in the day, you will be driven back to your hotel in Sharm where you will have some more leisure time for yourself.

Day 14

Free day in Sharm El sheikh

The 14th day of your Turkey, Egypt and Jordan vacation has been reserved for leisure and relaxation time in Sharm El Sheikh, which is why no tours or excursions are scheduled.

OPTIONAL: Enjoy a wonderful tour to the old Monastery of St. Catherine which is located on the slopes of Gebel Musa, or Mount Moses.

Day 15

From Sharm El Sheikh to Jorden

The last phase of your magical Turkey, Egypt, Jordan tour, we will take you to the airport in time for you to catch your flight to Amman in Jordan. When you land at the airport in Amman we will of course be there to meet you and to transfer you to the hotel where you will be staying for the remainder of your tour.

You will have the rest of the day to yourself.