Turkey & Tutankhamun

Highlights

• Istanbul - Take in the highlights of the cosmopolitan city, including Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
• Ephesus - Explore the classic Roman city, one of the best-preserved examples in the whole of Europe
• Pamukkale - Unwind in the thermal hot springs, surrounded by the fairytale white landscape
• Gallipoli - Pay your respects at ANZAC Cove and the WWI cemeteries of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
• Pyramids of Giza - Take in one of the Ancient Wonders of the World, visit Saqqara and the new Grand Egyptian Museum
• Luxor - Uncover the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, visit mighty Karnak and see the Colossi of Memnon
• Nile felucca cruising - Relax on a 2-night Nile felucca cruise, stopping en route to swim and explore
• Aswan - Sail the Nile to Philae Temple, located on an island in a beautifully scenic and peaceful setting
• Kom Ombo - Visit the famous Nile-side double temple, which is also home to a mummified crocodile museum
• Cairo - Discover Egypt's charismatic capital city independently, and opt to shop in the Khan el Khalili bazaar

Included in Price

• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
• 6 nights 4 star hotels in Turkey, 5 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt. 2 nights aboard a felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade: 4 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
• 2 nights overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
• Guided sightseeing in Turkey - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pergamum and Pamukkale Hierapolis
• Guided sightseeing in Egypt - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
• Escorted by degree qualified tour guides in Turkey and Egypt
• Economy flight from Denizli (Pamukkale) to Istanbul
• Turkey - Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure shuttle on day 8 at 11am and 1:30pm to Istanbul Airport
• Cairo - Airport arrival transfer on day 8 and departure transfer on day 16
• All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

NOT included in price

• International flights and visa
• International flight between Istanbul and Cairo is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes, on day 7 for details
• Tip for your tour guides in Turkey and Egypt. In Egypt, we recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. In Turkey, we recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. For your driver in Turkey we recommend EUR €2 per traveller per day. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: EUR€200-215pp, paid in EUR (Turkey) | USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency (Egypt)

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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