Tour Features
Departure from Toronto, Montreal or New York on our overnight flight to Cairo. (In-flight meals)
Cairo, EgyptUpon arrival at Cairo International Airport we will be met and assisted through immigration and customs then transferred to our hotel.
Cairo, EgyptToday we visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis - first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid. Overnight at our hotel (BL)
Cairo, EgyptThis morning we visit the Egyptian Museum which houses the treasures of King Tut then to the Citadel of Salah Eldien and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at our hotel. (BL)
Cairo, EgyptThis morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. (Optional trip by air to Abu Simbel *). Then we will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship-our floating hotel for the next five days. After lunch, we sail by 'felucca' a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitchener Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)
Aswan, EgyptToday we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake, and the Temple of Philae. Then we cruise to Komombo to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Tonight we enjoy a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian and pharaonic style. Overnight in Edfo. (BLD)
Komombo, Egypt Edfu, EgyptThis morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)
Esna, Egypt Luxor, EgyptToday we explore the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon we visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)
Luxor, EgyptToday we will be transferred to the airport for our flight back to Cairo. (Optional Day-Tour Alexandria) Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Cairo, Egypt Luxor, EgyptToday we will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for our flight to istanbul. Upon arrival, we will be met and assisted through customs and transferred to our hotel. (B)
Cairo, Egypt Istanbul, TurkeyToday we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Izmir then will drive to Ephesus one of the most renowed classical sites in Turkey. Founded by the Ionions, it was situated on a natural harbor which gave it its early prosperity. Ephesus, with its marble street, Temple to Artemis and Cercius library, was included by Alexander the Great in his "seven wonders of the world ", visit the Shrine of the Vergin Mary, where she lived her last years. Drive back to Izmir for overnight (BL)
Istanbul, Turkey Ephesus, Turkey Virgin Mary, Egypt Izmir, TurkeyToday we drive to the city of Pergamum with the Hellenistic Ruins where the Great Citadel of Pergamum rises 1000m above the fertile Calcus Valley. After lunch we proceed to Pergamum Acropolis, Athena and Trajaneun Temple the library, the Great Theatre, Agora and the Roman Baths. Return to Izmir for our flight back to Istanbul for overnight. (BL)
Istanbul, Turkey Izmir, Turkey Pergamum, TurkeyToday we visit the Hippodrome including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the underground Cistern. After lunch we visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, the magnificent gardens, galleries and pavillions of the Topkapi palace. Then we visit the famous old covered bazaar. Back to the hotel for overnight. (BL)
Istanbul, TurkeyToday we enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus with a stop at the Egyptian Market, After lunch we drive across The Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side for a panoramic birds-eye view of Istanbul, then visit Beylerbeyi palace and Fishermen's Village. Overnight in Istanbul. (BL)
Istanbul, TurkeyToday we will be transferred to the airport for our flight. Back home. (B)
Istanbul, Turkey
per Land Only
A 15-day tour of Egypt and Turkey: Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfo, Esna, Luxor, Instanbul, Ephesus, Izmir, Pergamum
Air & land - $4200 CAD
Single supplement - $920 CAD
Cruise & hotels taxes - $350 CAD
