Day 01: Cairo
Arrive Cairo where you will be met by our representative who will help you with your immigration and customs formalities, later you will be transferred to your hotel, the luxurious Mena House for an overnight.

Day 02 : Pyramids of Giza
Breakfast, then drive to Memphis on the edge of the Western Desert, the Capital of the Ancient Kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of Ancient Memphis. In the afternoon, drive to the Pyramids of Giza. Cheop's Pyramid, the largest of the three, was built in the 3rd Dynasty about 2690 BC, and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Enjoy a camel ride by the Pyramids area if you wish. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone. It is a lion with a Pharaoh's head thought to be a portrait of the Pharaoh Chephren (Khafre). Continue our tour to visit the Solar Boat Museum where a dismantled river barge of King Cheops (Khufu) was found and has been beautifully reassembled. Return to your hotel. PM You will be met and transferred by our tour escort to the Giza Plateau to attend the magnificent sound and light show. Later transfer back to your hotel for an overnight. (B)

Day 03: Cairo Highlights
Breakfast, then start your tour visiting the Gayer Anderson Museum (Bayt Al-Kiridlyyah): two houses, one of the 16th century, the other of the 17th, each comfortable by the standards of its time, have been delightfully joined together, both filled with antique furniture from all over the Middle East. Continue our tour to visit the Manyal Palace, built in 1826 and it conceals an ottoman-Baroque fantasy within: an immense marble basin with a marble island in its center. The Palace was built by Prince Mohammed Ali, the cousin of King Faruq and it includes a Museum exhibiting King Faruq's trophies and the prince's own residence with its furnishings and a large collection of the family memorabilia. From there we visit the Ibn Tulun mosque which is one of the architectural glories of the Muslim world, completed in the year 879 and covers 8.5 acres of land and is designed in the classical courtyard style. It is well known for its pointed arches, beautifully carved stucco, and Koranic inscriptions in sycamore wood. PM Continue our tour to visit the Islamic Museum that has Islamic art from Egypt, Turkey and Persia dating from the 7th to 19th centuries. Then visit the Coptic Museum which is built on the site of the Roman fortress of Babylon, constructed about 30 BC inside you will find some of the richest collections of Coptic art in the world. Later transfer back to your hotel for an overnight. (B)

Day 04:Cairo - Luxor
Early breakfast, then you will be met and transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be met and transferred to your deluxe hotel, the Luxor Sheraton Hotel for check-in. Later start your tour by crossing by a ferry to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the Valley of the Queens which lies hidden in the foothills of the Mountains of Gourma. See the dramatic temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of graceful proportions, then visit the famous valley of the Kings where the royal tomb of Seti I, King Tut and Ramses are located. See the elaborate reliefs and wall paintings depicting events of the past, and marvel at the exquisite colors, excellently preserved for thousands of years. Return to your hotel for an overnight. (B)

Day 05: Luxor
Breakfast, then later you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to visit the tomb of the Nobles and the Workers' Village. Continue your tour with a visit to Medinet Habu which contains Ramses III (1194 BC - 1163 BC). This is the largest building in a complex surrounded by a massive mudbrick girdle wall. Proceed afterwards to visit the Luxor Museum. Later transfer back to your hotel. PM You will be met and transferred to attend the magnificent sound and light show at the Karnak temple. Later transfer back to your hotel for an overnight. (B)

Day 06: Luxor
Early breakfast and a visit to the newly opened tomb of "Nefertari", a fabulous tomb that consists of 25 chambers and houses the sons of King Ramses. This is a major highlight of your trip. Continue your tour to visit the temple of Karnak with their awesome and giant columns. The ruins of Greece and Rome are dwarfed beside them. Then visit the temple of Luxor which was started by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II. PM You will be met by our representative and transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrive at Cairo Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight. (B)

Day 07:Cairo tour
Breakfast, then start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum famous for its antiquities from Egypt's Pharaonic period, which dates back some 50 centuries and includes the fabulous treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. Afternoon excursion to Old Cairo, visiting the very Old Coptic Churches and the oldest Jewish Synagogue of Beni Ezra. Continue your visit to the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Mohammed Ali Mosque and the Medieval Bazaars of Khan-El-Khalili, where you can bargain for your jewelry and hand-tooled leather items. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 08: Breakfast and a day leisure.Late in the evening, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Cairo Airport and flight to Istanbul.

Day 09: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport. transfer to the hotel and
The remaining of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in istanbul ( B)

Day 10 : Istanbul city tour
After Breakfast A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Overnight stay in istanbul

Day 11: Istanbul - Cappadocia
After Breakfast Early in the morning a Half day tour to Bosphourus and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice amrket and then embark on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. Then visit the Rueli fortress; Build by Mehmet in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful works of military architecture. Afternoon free time then transfer to Airport then evening flight to Cappadocia . Upon Arrival check in Hotel Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 12: Cappadocia Tour
After Breakfast Fully Guided tour to North Cappadocia visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 13: Cappadocia - Istanbul
After Breakfast After Breakfast Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included. Evening transfer to Kayseri airport for flight back to istanbul and Overnight stay

Egypt and Turkey Combined Tour ( 13 Nights / 14 Days )