21-Day Turkey, Greece & Egypt Tour with Cappadocia, Greek Islands and Nile Cruise
Trip overview
Experience Turkey, Greece and Egypt on a 21-day journey connecting Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, the Greek islands and the Nile Valley. Explore Istanbul’s historic landmarks, Cappadocia’s distinctive landscapes, and the archaeological sites of western Turkey before spending time in Santorini, Mykonos and Athens. In Egypt, visit Cairo’s ancient monuments and continue south for a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The package includes 20 nights of accommodation—17 hotel nights and three nights aboard the cruise—along with the listed sightseeing, transfers, four domestic flights and two Greek ferry journeys. The tour operates from 1 April to 15 October. İzmir–Santorini via Athens and Athens–Cairo flights are excluded and must be arranged separately.
Trip at a glance
- Duration20 Nights / 21 Days
- RouteIstanbul · Cappadocia · Pamukkale · Ephesus · Santorini · Mykonos · Athens · Cairo · Aswan · Luxor
- Travel styleSmall group tour
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Highlights and route
- Explore Istanbul’s Old City, including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
- See Cappadocia’s valleys, fairy chimneys, cave settlements and underground city.
- Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
- Spend leisure time in Santorini and Mykonos before a guided Athens city tour.
- Discover the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis.
- Sail for three nights on the Nile from Aswan toward Luxor.
- Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Luxor’s major temples.
- Travel with the four listed domestic flights and the Santorini–Mykonos and Mykonos–Piraeus ferries.
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
- Small Group Tour
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Day-by-day itinerary
Meet your representative at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW) and transfer to your hotel. Hotel check-in is available after 14:00. The remainder of the day is free, allowing time to rest after your journey or explore the nearby area independently. Overnight: Istanbul
Meet your guide at 08:30 for a walking tour of the historic Old City. Visit the Hippodrome and its monuments, followed by the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Continue to the Basilica Cistern to see its underground columns and historic water reservoir before returning to your hotel. Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Spice Bazaar, known for its spices, sweets and local products, then take a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. After the sightseeing program, transfer to the airport for the listed 18:45 flight to Nevşehir, scheduled to arrive at 20:10. Meet your driver and continue to your Cappadocia hotel. Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
An early-morning hot-air balloon ride is available as an optional activity at an additional cost. The North Cappadocia tour visits Uçhisar, Rose Valley, Paşabağ, Zelve Open-Air Museum and Devrent Valley. Continue to the Three Beauties, Ürgüp and Avanos, where traditional pottery-making is part of the town’s cultural heritage. Return to your hotel after the tour. Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch,
Explore Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, the archaeological site of Sobesos and Soğanlı Valley before visiting Kaymaklı Underground City. After the sightseeing tour, transfer to Kayseri Airport for the listed 22:50 flight to İzmir. The scheduled arrival is 00:20 on Day 6, followed by a transfer to Kuşadası. Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Join a guided visit to Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian and other prominent remains of the ancient city. Continue to the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary before returning to Kuşadası. Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Travel from Kuşadası to Pamukkale to see its white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Cleopatra Antique Pool is an optional visit, and its entrance fee is extra. After sightseeing, return by road to Kuşadası. Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy free time in İzmir before transferring to Adnan Menderes Airport. The itinerary lists an evening flight connection to Santorini via Athens, with arrival scheduled for 00:30 on Day 9. On arrival, transfer to your Santorini hotel. Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Santorini independently. You may relax by the coast, walk through Fira or arrange an optional excursion to the volcano and nearby islands. Optional tours and transport not specified as included are at your own expense. Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the ferry to Mykonos. After arrival, meet your driver for the hotel transfer. The rest of the day is free to explore Mykonos Town, enjoy a seaside café or relax at the hotel. Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to discover Mykonos at your own pace. Explore the whitewashed lanes and windmills of Mykonos Town, visit the waterfront or spend time at one of the island’s beaches. Optional island activities can be arranged separately. Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the ferry to Piraeus. On arrival, continue to your Athens hotel and check in. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or relaxation after the ferry journey. Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Take a half-day city tour featuring the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum. The sightseeing route also passes landmarks such as Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Library, Presidential Palace, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Arch of Hadrian. Return to your hotel after the tour. Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Athens Airport for the itinerary’s listed 12:50 flight to Cairo, scheduled to arrive at 14:20. This flight is excluded from the package and must be arranged separately. Meet your representative in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Visit Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital, and see the statue of Ramesses II. Continue to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, then travel to the Giza Plateau to view the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Return to your hotel in Cairo after the tour. Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Transfer to Cairo Airport for the listed morning flight to Aswan, scheduled for 06:30–07:50. On arrival, meet your guide and continue to the Nile cruise. Visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple on Agilkia Island before returning to the ship. Overnight: Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sail along the Nile to Kom Ombo and visit its temple, dedicated to the deities Sobek and Haroeris. Continue by cruise toward Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Luxor. Overnight: Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue sailing toward Luxor, with the day’s schedule including the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship after the guided sightseeing program. Overnight: Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Disembark in Luxor and visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex. After the sightseeing program and any scheduled free time, transfer to the airport for the listed flight to Cairo. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and Cairo Citadel, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Continue to Old Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. Finish at Khan el-Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport according to your departure flight schedule. The package ends upon arrival at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- 20 nights of accommodation: 17 hotel nights and three nights aboard a Nile cruise.
- Hotel breakfasts and the meals specifically listed as included in the package.
- Domestic flights included: Istanbul–Nevşehir, Kayseri–İzmir, Cairo–Aswan, and Luxor–Cairo.
- International flights included: İzmir–Santorini via Athens and Athens–Cairo. The İzmir–Santorini connection may involve separate flight segments.
- Ferry tickets from Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus.
- Scheduled airport, hotel and port transfers specified in the itinerary.
- Guided sightseeing and entrance fees where listed.
- English-speaking local guides for scheduled guided tours.
- Transportation during the included guided excursions.
What is not included
- International flights to Istanbul and from Cairo.
- Cappadocia hot-air balloon ride.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool admission.
- Meals, drinks and optional activities not specified as included.
- Visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
Trip requirements and practical information
Domestic flights
Yes, domestic flights are included.
Walking level
Moderate
Passport and visas
Each traveler must hold a valid passport with at least six (6) months' validity beyond the intended date of return, unless otherwise required by the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all required visas, travel authorizations, vaccinations and other entry documentation.
Travel insurance
Magnificent Travel strongly recommends that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Magnificent Travel does not provide travel insurance.
Good to know
- This tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Frequently asked questions
Accommodation comprises 17 hotel nights and three nights aboard a Nile cruise, totaling 20 nights. The listing should not claim 20 hotel nights separately, as the total includes cruise nights.
The package includes ferry from Santorini to Mykonos and ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus. Port transfers are included according to itinerary, subject to departure arrangements for the selected travel dates.
This itinerary operates from 1 April through 15 October. Use that exact travel window throughout the page; references to daily departures from April to October are less precise and inconsistent.
Yes, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors. It combines the most iconic attractions of all three countries, offering a comprehensive introduction to the region's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
Included are four domestic flights and three international connections: Istanbul–Nevşehir, Kayseri–İzmir, Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo, İzmir–Santorini via Athens, Athens–Cairo, and Cairo–Amman. Flights to Istanbul and from Amman are excluded.
The three-night Nile cruise sails between Aswan and Luxor, with visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and Colossi of Memnon during cruise excursions.
The Cappadocia balloon ride is optional and excluded. Cleopatra Antique Pool entry is also optional, with admission charged separately from listed tour inclusions as an additional personal expense.
The package is described as a small-group tour with English-speaking guides for scheduled sightseeing. It combines guided visits with free island days and transfers between countries by air and ferry.
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Price and availability
From€5,695 per person
Starting price per person. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The tour price is quoted per person and is based on a minimum of two adults. It does not apply to solo travelers. Prices may vary depending on the travel date.
Request a personalized quoteSeason
This tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Departure options
- This tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Payment summary
Deposit
50%
Required at the time of confirmation to secure all travel arrangements.
Balance
50%
Due no later than fifteen (15) days before the arrival date, regardless of the booking date.
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer
Card payments may be subject to applicable bank processing fees.
Trip cancellation terms
Free cancellation up to 60 days before the tour date.
- Domestic flights and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued.
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation fee
- 60–31 days before departure: 25% cancellation fee
- 30–16 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee
- 15 days or less before departure, or in case of no-show: 100% cancellation fee