Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul (Meals: No)
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Ataturk Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel. (Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Historical Istanbul Tour (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 08:20 AM visit the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor and visit Grand Bazaar. Then visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), administrative center of the Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise / Fly to Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, short drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After tour back to hotel to collect your luggage and then transfer to Airport for an afternoon flight to Kayseri at 17:20 pm. Arrival Kayseri at 18:50pm, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4: North Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 9:30 AM we visit Goreme Open Air Museum consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. And visit Uchisar to take pictures of "The Castle" and sightseeing. A break for lunch in Goreme. You can enjoy Turkish cuisine in restaurant.And visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. You can see their demonstration and you can try to make it. After that a visit to the valley of fairy chimney, the name is Pasabagi. And then we see Cavusin (Rose Valley) which has amazing beautiful red rock formations. Next is the Devrent Valley and Urgup afterwards. Following that a panoramic view point to observe the fairy chimneys and the incredible rock formations and unforgettable sights . Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5: South Tour /Pamukkale / Flight to Kusadasi (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
OPTIONAL: An hour hot-air balloon ride available this morning with extra cost
Breakfast, 9:30 AM. visit to Goreme Panorama which is large panorama valley continuing to Uchisar. Still pigeons live in the holes of caves. Some part is called as Pigeon Valley. And then visit the Derinkuyu Underground City that is the deepest underground city with 8 levels in Cappadocia Then drive to Nar Lake which is volcanic lake. Then to the Ihlara Valley which is the largest, deepest and the longest canyon in Cappadocia.The valley is like a paradise with its beautiful nature and rocks. Some animals like sheep which belong to local people can be observed. We hike about 3km beside the river in Ihlara Valley. Lunch in Belisirma. Domestic flight from Pamukkale to Kusadasi, Overnight hotel stay in Kusadasi.
Day 6: Pamukkale tour then to Kusadasi (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
06:00 am Arrival Pamukkale, meet and transfer to hotel and check in for half day with breakfast. 08:00am. Drive to Pamukkale, Discovery of Travertine terraces and Hierapolis. The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders we ever have seen from various mineral springs in a vast white cliff side. Walk along the Hierapolis ancient city ruins, see the huge Necropolis, and feel the warmth of the natural spring as you go barefoot on the Travertens. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatras Pool they charge extra entrance fee. Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 7: Ephesus & House of virgin Mary tour (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Breakfast, depart on full day regular group Ephesus Sightseeing Tour (The Ancient City of Ephesus is known as one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities. Here you have the chance to walk down marble streets, view the magnificent Celsius Library and the Grand Theater, just a few of the many buildings and fountains that can be found in this open air museum. The day will also include visits to the House of Virgin Mary; where she is said to have spent the last of her days, and the remains of Artemis Temple which was one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8: Kusadasi to Mykonos Via Athens (Meals: Breakfast)
03:00 am, check out from hotel and transfer to Izmir airport
06:10 am Depart on Aegean airlines flight to Athens (Direct)
07:10 AM Arrival to Athens Airport and wait for the next flight.
08:25 am, depart on connect flight to Mykonos.
09:00 am, Arrival Mykonos, meet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 9: Free in Mykonos (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast and a full day free at leisure for you to explore Mykonos Town and other areas of the island. Don't forget about the famous nightlife which is on offer. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 10: Mykonos to Santorini (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out and free at leisure till transfer hotel to port
10:35am Depart on high speed ferry to Santorini
12:30pm Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Santorini
Day 11: Free in Santorini (Meals: Breakfast)
A free day at leisure to relax on one of the many different beaches of Santorini Or explore the capital town of Fira. There are also various excursions available, by bus and boat, to take you to visit the ruins and tour the volcano. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 12: Santorini to Athens (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out and free at leisure till transfer hotel to port
15:00 Departure on standard ferry to Athens
23:50 Arrival and transfer to hotel, overnight Athens
Day 13: Athens City tour (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, depart on the 1/2 day morning Athens Sightseeing Tour which includes a visit to the Acropolis, its museum and the Parthenon. Also view the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, the Presidential Palace, the Panatheanic Stadium (where first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Afternoon day at leisure and Overnight in Athens
Day 14: Athens to Cairo (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Athens airport for flight to Cairo, arrival to Cairo, meet and transfer to hotel and check in. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 15: Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis [B, L, D]
After breakfast, it's a time to enjoy our sightseeing journey. Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx that large statue which is one of the most famous monuments in the whole world, Lunch at a first class restaurant in the Pyramids area. Afternoon visit to the step pyramid of Sakkara. Then a visit to Memphis, Transfer to the hotel, Dinner, Overnight Cairo
Day 16: Flight from Cairo to Aswan – Aswan tour – Nile Cruise [B, L, D]
After breakfast, check out transfer to Cairo airport to catch your Flight to Aswan, arrival Aswan meet your guide and your representative then start your day tour to visit Philae temple by motor boat on the Nile as that temple located on an Island then visit the High Dam, transfer to the Nile cruise, embarkation, having lunch then Island Felucca trip, back to the cruise for dinner and overnight on board.
Day 17: Kom ombo and Edfu – Nile Cruise [B, L, D]
Early morning sail to Komombo, After breakfast, walking to Komombo temple visit the temple of Komombo , back to the boat start sailing to Edfu, have lunch and Dinner, Overnight on board
Day 18: Luxor – Nile Cruise [B, L, D]
After breakfast, cross to the West bank in Luxor to visit the valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon, back to the cruise for lunch , by the early evening visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Luxor temple was built for the worship of god Amon Ra. Karnak temples include several temples and begins with the spectacular avenue of Rams. Dinner, Overnight on the Cruise ship
Day 19: Flight from Luxor to Cairo - Cairo City tour [B, L]
After breakfast, disembark, Transfer to Flight from Luxor to Cairo, upon arrival, meet your guide and your driver and start your tour to visit to the Egyptian Museum where you find the greatest Collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and the Home of King TUT treasures. Lunch at a first class restaurant overlooking the Nile. P.M Visit the historical old Cairo, Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque. then have a walk at Muizz Ledin Allah street and late afternoon visit Khan El Khalili old market and bazaar, Overnight in Cairo
Day 20: Departure [B]
After breakfast, check out for transfer to Cairo airport for flight back home.