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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
A perfect combination of Turkey and Egypt!. Explore Istanbul (world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait), Cairo (delve into this vibrant and energetic city, making a stop at some of the many mosques and palaces; or amuse yourself with the magnificent views of the pyramids of Giza; visiting the capital's medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade), then, fly to Luxor (the modern city includes the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Waset, also known as Nut and to the Greeks as Thebes or Diospolis) and finally, Alexandria (known as 'The Pearl of the Mediterranean', featuring alluring beaches and its world-wide known Bibliotheca Alexandrina, holding more than 8 million books). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
Hotel for 3 nights in Istanbul
Flight from Istanbul to Cairo
Hotel for 3 nights in Cairo
Flight from Cairo to Luxor
Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring. Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
Hotel for 2 nights in Luxor
Flight from Luxor to Alexandria
Hotel for 2 nights in Alexandria
Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring. Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
Istanbul (179)Alexandria (14)Cairo (243)Luxor (46)
Trip Summary
3 nights in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.
Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more.
3 nights in Cairo
The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, straddles Africa and the Middle East and is the 19th largest city in the world, full of ancient Egyptian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7th wonders of the world – The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The city has a rich heritage with many ancient sites to be discovered. Take a cruise along the Nile River, head up The Cairo Tower, wander around the many mosques and museums and enjoy the delicious local cuisine and a vibrant nightlife.
Explore The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, Coptic Museum, Old Cairo, The Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Park, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Market, Mohamed Ali Mosque and so much more!
2 nights in Luxor
Luxor is an ancient city that lies on the Nile Valley offering some of the most impressive historic sites in the world. Luxor translates to "Palaces", the city features vast temples including the magnificent Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple, ancient royal tombs including that of Tutankhamen's and beautiful riverside scenery with felucca boats, horse-drawn carriage rides along the Corniches and rooftop restaurant terraces with spectacular views. There is so much to see in the historic region known as the "world's greatest open-air museum" which doesn't come close to describing some of the extraordinary sites.
Visit the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, Valley of Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of Queens, Deir el-Medina, Medinet Habu, and so much more!
2 nights in Alexandria
Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and the largest seaport in the country known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". A vibrant city with an impressive and storied history, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. The Alexandria Lighthouse was the symbol of the city and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Qaitbay`s Citadel now stands in its place boasting spectacular sights of the harbor and Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can enjoy exploring ancient archeological sites, wandering around fantastic museums, spending a day at the beach or shopping in the bustling souks. The city has so much to offer including delicious fresh fish and seafood, some of the best in the country.
Visit Qaitbay's Citadel, Montazah Palace and Gardens, Mamoura Beach, Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs, The Corniche, and so much more!
Egypt has been known as the cradle of civilization for centuries and also a cradle for inspiration; the source of many people`s discoveries and experiences. Discover the eternal Egypt of the Pharaohs and Great Pyramids, the last remaining wonders in the world, from the banks of the world`s second longest river, the Nile. The traces of this 5000 years civilization border the river valley for more than a thousand kilometers. Alexandria and its legendary port shines as the `Pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean` with its oriental flair and deep historical, cultural and archaeological heritage, and along all the North Coast with its stunning beaches.
Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging `the East and the West` like <b>Turkey</b>, which sits astride two continents. It is called the `Cradle of Civilization`, where there are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country`s beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.
Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more.
The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, straddles Africa and the Middle East and is the 19th largest city in the world, full of ancient Egyptian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7th wonders of the world – The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The city has a rich heritage with many ancient sites to be discovered. Take a cruise along the Nile River, head up The Cairo Tower, wander around the many mosques and museums and enjoy the delicious local cuisine and a vibrant nightlife.
Explore The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, Coptic Museum, Old Cairo, The Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Park, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Market, Mohamed Ali Mosque and so much more!
Luxor is an ancient city that lies on the Nile Valley offering some of the most impressive historic sites in the world. Luxor translates to "Palaces", the city features vast temples including the magnificent Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple, ancient royal tombs including that of Tutankhamen's and beautiful riverside scenery with felucca boats, horse-drawn carriage rides along the Corniches and rooftop restaurant terraces with spectacular views. There is so much to see in the historic region known as the "world's greatest open-air museum" which doesn't come close to describing some of the extraordinary sites.
Visit the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, Valley of Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of Queens, Deir el-Medina, Medinet Habu, and so much more!
Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and the largest seaport in the country known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". A vibrant city with an impressive and storied history, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. The Alexandria Lighthouse was the symbol of the city and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Qaitbay`s Citadel now stands in its place boasting spectacular sights of the harbor and Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can enjoy exploring ancient archeological sites, wandering around fantastic museums, spending a day at the beach or shopping in the bustling souks. The city has so much to offer including delicious fresh fish and seafood, some of the best in the country.
Visit Qaitbay's Citadel, Montazah Palace and Gardens, Mamoura Beach, Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs, The Corniche, and so much more!
