Turkey, Greece & Egypt Highlights – 21 Days
Customizable Itinerary
Daily departure from April to October
Highlights of the Tour
- Tour highlights include the Blue Mosque, Cappadocia, the Acropolis, and Santorini.
- Continue to Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza and explore Luxor.
- Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, Greek island hopping, and a Nile River cruise on this unforgettable 21-day journey.
Itinerary
Arrival in Istanbul (IST or SAW). Meet & transfer to hotel. Check-in after 13:00. Free time. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No )
Breakfast. Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople, including the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Fountain of Wilhelm II. Continue to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. After lunch, visit the Basilica Cistern. Return to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast. Visit the Spice Bazaar. Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise along the strait dividing Europe and Asia. Return to hotel. 15:30 transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir (18:55). Arrival 20:20, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast )
Optional: Start your day with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia—an unforgettable experience. Breakfast. Pick-up around 09:30–10:00. Visit Uchisar Castle, Rose Valley, Pasabag, and Zelve Open Air Museum. After lunch, continue to Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley. Visit Urgup and Avanos for pottery experience. Optional visit to a Turkish carpet workshop. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast. Pick-up at 09:30–10:00. Visit Ortahisar, Mustafapasa, and Sobesos ruins. Continue to Soganli Valley for a short walk and cave churches. Lunch in the village. Visit Kaymakli Underground City. Transfer to Kayseri Airport for flight to Izmir (22:30–23:55). Arrival and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast. Visit Ephesus via Magnesia Gate. See the Odeon, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, and Grand Theatre. Continue to the Temple of Artemis and House of the Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast. 07:30 departure to Pamukkale. Visit the travertines (Cotton Castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis. Optional swim at Cleopatra’s Pool (extra fee). Drive approx. 3 hours each way. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast + Lunch)
Breakfast. Free time until transfer to Izmir Airport for flight to Santorini via Athens (18:00). Arrival at 22:30. Meet & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
- (Meals: Breakfast )
Breakfast. Free day in Santorini to relax on its unique beaches or explore Fira. Optional excursions by bus or boat to the volcano and nearby islands. Overnight in Santorini.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast. Transfer to port for ferry to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Free time to explore. Overnight in Mykonos.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast. Free day in Mykonos to explore Mykonos Town and the island. Enjoy the famous nightlife. Overnight in Mykonos..
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast. Check-out and transfer to port for ferry to Athens. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Free time. Overnight in Athens.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast. Half-day city tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, its museum, and the Parthenon. See the Parliament, Unknown Soldier Memorial, National Library, Presidential Palace, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch. Return to hotel. Free time. Overnight in Athens.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast. Check-out and transfer to Athens Airport for flight to Cairo (12:50). Arrival at 14:20. Meet & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Meet your guide and visit Memphis, the ancient capital, and see the statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Early breakfast box. Transfer to airport for flight from Cairo to Aswan (06:30–07:50). Arrival and transfer to board 3-night Nile cruise. Embark before lunch. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple on Agilika Island. Overnight on board.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek. Continue sailing to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus. Overnight on board cruise.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Sail to Esna and Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. See the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board cruise.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Breakfast onboard. Disembark and visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Free time, then transfer to airport for flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and Citadel of Saladin, including the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Explore Old Cairo, including Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church. Visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast. Check-out from hotel. Transfer to Cairo Airport as per your flight departure time.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Included
- 20 nights in 4-star hotels (B&B)
- 12-day small group tour with English guide, entrance fees, lunch, and transport
- Domestic flights: Istanbul – Cappadocia – Izmir
- Ferries: Santorini – Mykonos – Piraeus
- Domestic flights: Cairo – Aswan – Luxor – Cairo
- All airport & port transfers in Turkey, Greece, and Egypt
Excluded
- Flights: Izmir – Santorini and Athens – Cairo
- Personal expenses & any additional requests
- Gratuities for driver and guide
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Travel insurance
- Available from April 1 to October 25
- Price per person (minimum 2 adults)
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Transfers include 1 luggage per person
- Hotel check-in: 14:00–15:00 | Check-out: 11:00
- Domestic flight and ferry schedules may change
- Domestic flights & ferries: Non-refundable (100% cancellation fee)
- Land services:
- 31+ days before arrival: No fee
- 30–21 days: 25% cancellation fee
- 20–14 days: 50% cancellation fee
- 13 days or less / no-show: 100% cancellation fee
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