26-Day Turkey, Greece, Egypt and Jordan Tour with Greek Islands & Nile Cruise
Trip overview
Travel through four countries on one extended itinerary, beginning in Istanbul and continuing through Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus. Greece adds Santorini, Mykonos and Athens; Egypt follows with Cairo and a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan toward Luxor. The final leg explores Jordan, including Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. The 26-day program covers 25 nights: 21 hotel nights, three nights aboard the Nile cruise and one night at a Wadi Rum desert camp. It includes four domestic flights, two Greek ferry routes, scheduled small-group sightseeing, English-speaking guides, listed entrance fees and transfers. The İzmir–Santorini, Athens–Cairo and Cairo–Amman flights are not included and must be arranged separately. Departures are listed from 1 April to 15 October.
Trip at a glance
- Duration25 Nights / 26 Days
- RouteIstanbul · Cappadocia · Pamukkale · Ephesus · Santorini · Mykonos · Athens · Cairo · Aswan · Luxor · Amman · Petra · Wadi Rum · Dead Sea
- Travel styleSmall group tour
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Highlights and route
- Explore Istanbul’s historic Old City, Spice Bazaar and Bosphorus.
- Visit Cappadocia’s valleys, cave settlements and underground city.
- See Pamukkale, Hierapolis and the ancient city of Ephesus.
- Spend time on Santorini and Mykonos.
- Visit the Acropolis and other landmarks in Athens.
- Explore Cairo, Giza, Saqqara and Memphis.
- Cruise the Nile for three nights, with visits to Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
- Discover Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, Madaba and Mount Nebo.
- Walk through Petra and take a 4x4 safari in Wadi Rum.
- End the Jordan itinerary at the Dead Sea.
- Small Group Tour
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW) and meet your representative for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in is available after 14:00. The rest of the day is free to settle in or explore nearby at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.
Explore Istanbul’s historic Old City on a guided walking tour. Visit the Hippodrome, including the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Fountain of Wilhelm II, followed by the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Continue to the Basilica Cistern and learn about the city’s layered history. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Spice Bazaar, then take a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. Transfer to the airport for the included flight to Nevşehir. On arrival, meet your transfer and continue to your Cappadocia hotel. Flight times should match the confirmed travel date. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast
An early-morning hot-air balloon ride is optional and not included. Later, explore North Cappadocia, including Uçhisar Castle, Rose Valley, Paşabağ, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley and Three Beauties. Continue through Ürgüp and Avanos before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch,
Visit Ortahisar Castle, Mustafapaşa, Sobesos Ancient City and Soğanlı Valley. Continue to Kaymaklı Underground City before transferring to Kayseri Airport for the included late flight to İzmir. The flight is listed to arrive at 00:20 on Day 6, followed by a transfer to Kuşadası. Overnight in 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 optional and carries an extra entrance fee. Move the listed 07:30 departure to a later time, allowing rest after the post-midnight arrival in Kuşadası. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Explore Ephesus with a guide, including the Odeon, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan and Great Theatre. Continue to the Temple of Artemis and House of the Virgin Mary before returning to Kuşadası. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Transfer to İzmir Airport for the separately arranged flight to Santorini via Athens. The page lists an evening departure and a post-midnight arrival; both flight sectors are excluded from the package. Meet your transfer at Santorini Airport and continue to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day on Santorini. Explore Fira, relax on the island’s beaches or arrange an optional boat or bus excursion to the volcano and nearby islands. Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the included ferry to Mykonos. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Mykonos Town. Overnight in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Mykonos independently. Wander through Mykonos Town, browse local shops and cafés, or visit a beach. Optional activities and evening arrangements are not included unless confirmed separately. Overnight in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the included ferry to Piraeus. On arrival, continue to your Athens hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Join a guided city tour featuring the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum. Continue past the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Library and Presidential Palace, then see the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Athens Airport for your separately arranged flight to Cairo. The international ticket is not included. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see the statue of Ramesses II. Continue to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, then visit the Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Take the included morning domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan. On arrival, transfer to the vessel and board the three-night Nile cruise. Visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple on Agilkia Island as scheduled. Overnight aboard the Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit its temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue by river to Edfu and explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples, before returning to the cruise vessel. Overnight aboard the Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue sailing via Esna toward Luxor. Explore the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the vessel after sightseeing. Overnight aboard the Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Disembark and visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex. Later, transfer to the airport for the included domestic flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in 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, then explore Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Transfer to Cairo Airport for the separately arranged flight to Amman. The ticket is excluded. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore Amman’s Citadel, Roman Theatre and Folklore Museum. Continue to Ajloun Castle, then visit Jerash to see its Greco-Roman streets, temples and arches. Return to Amman after the day’s sightseeing. Overnight in Amman.
Meals: Breakfast
Visit St. George’s Church in Madaba and see its Byzantine mosaic map. Continue to Mount Nebo for views over the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea, then travel via the Al-Mujib route to Kerak Castle before continuing to Petra. Overnight in Petra.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore Petra, entering through the Siq to reach Al-Khazneh, the Treasury. Continue to the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle. Later, travel to Wadi Rum for the scheduled 4x4 jeep safari and check in at the desert camp. Overnight in Wadi Rum.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to the Dead Sea for time to relax by the water before returning to Amman. The standard itinerary includes an Amman overnight. A Dead Sea resort stay is an alternative and requires the Day 26 transfer to be arranged from that property. Overnight in Amman, or at a Dead Sea resort if selected.
Meals: Breakfast
Check out and transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your onward flight. If you selected a Dead Sea resort for the previous night, arrange the transfer from that hotel rather than assuming an Amman pickup.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- 21 hotel nights in selected four-star properties.
- Three nights aboard the Nile cruise.
- One night at a Wadi Rum desert camp.
- Domestic flights included: Istanbul–Nevşehir, Kayseri–İzmir, Cairo–Aswan, and Luxor–Cairo.
- International flights included: İzmir–Santorini via Athens, Athens–Cairo, and Cairo–Amman. The İzmir–Santorini connection may involve separate flight segments.
- Ferry tickets for Santorini–Mykonos and Mykonos–Piraeus.
- Scheduled small-group sightseeing with English-speaking guides.
- Entrance fees, lunches and transportation during guided tours, as specified.
- Breakfast during hotel stays and meals specified for the Nile cruise.
- Airport, hotel and port transfers specified in the itinerary.
- 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum.
What is not included
- International flights to Istanbul and from Amman.
- Optional hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia.
- Optional entrance to Cleopatra Antique Pool.
- Meals and drinks not specified as included.
- Personal expenses, gratuities, travel insurance and visa fees.
- Any service not expressly listed under “Included.”
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
This 26-day itinerary visits Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale; Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens; Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor; plus Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea across all four countries.
Yes. Seven itinerary flight journeys are included: Istanbul–Nevşehir, Kayseri–İzmir, İzmir–Santorini via Athens, Athens–Cairo, Cairo–Amman, Cairo–Aswan, and Luxor–Cairo. Only international flights to Istanbul and the flight home from Amman are excluded.
Two ferry tickets are included: Santorini–Mykonos and Mykonos–Piraeus. Transfers between hotels and ports are also covered, with actual sailing times set by the seasonal schedule for each requested departure date..
The itinerary includes 21 hotel nights, three Nile cruise nights, and one Wadi Rum camp night. That totals 25 nights; the page should not describe all as hotel stays altogether.
The physical difficulty is moderate. Travelers should be comfortable walking through archaeological sites, historic city centers, desert landscapes, museums, and uneven terrain. Most visitors with average fitness levels can comfortably participate throughout the itinerary.
The Cappadocia hot-air balloon ride is optional and excluded from the package. Travelers can request a separate reservation; availability and price depend on operation and date on your preferred date.
The Nile cruise lasts three nights, sailing from Aswan toward Luxor. Scheduled excursions include Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor's temples during daily cruise stops.
If you select the Dead Sea resort, coordinate the Day 26 airport transfer from there. The standard itinerary provides an overnight in Amman before departure from Queen Alia International Airport.
Departures run daily from 1 April to 15 October. The page also says year-round and mentions October 28 elsewhere; replace those conflicting dates with the confirmed seasonal range consistently online.
The tour is a small-group program with English-speaking guides. It combines guided sightseeing with several flights, ferries, and long road transfers across the four-country route, so allow time for travel.
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Price and availability
From€6,895 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.
- All domestic flight and ferry tickets are strictly non-refundable. Once issued, tickets cannot be changed, cancelled, or refunded under any circumstances, and the full ticket cost will be forfeited in the event of cancellation or non-use.
- 61 days or more before arrival: Free cancellation; no cancellation fees apply.
- 60–31 days before departure: 25% of the total package price.
- 30–16 days before departure: 50% of the total package price.
- 15 days or less before departure: 100% of the total package price.
- No-show: 100% of the total package price.