A fun packed historical adventure to discover the wonders of these three incredible Countries! In Turkey, discover the ancient Ottoman City of Istanbul and its famous Blue Mosque along with Cappadocia and its stunning rock City and more. In Greece, visit the Acropolis in Athens along with other beautiful locations. In Egypt, you will see all of the most famous sites such as the great Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, enormous Egyptian Museum along with a Nile Cruise from colorful Nubian Aswan with tours, then sailing along the Nile to visit Temples enroute to Luxor.
On arrival at Istanbul Airport, your English-speaking driver will meet and assist you and then escort you to your hotel in Istanbul to rest and relax once checked in with the afternoon free to explore Istanbul.Overnight in Istanbul.
After your breakfast, you will be collected by your Guide for your exciting full-day itinerary starting with the ancient Hagia Sophia structure built during the reign of Emperor Constantine in the fourth century which was later converted into a Mosque during the fifteenth century by the Ottomans. Following this, you will transfer to the most talked about sight in Istanbul, that of the magnificent Blue Mosque consisting of six minarets with a breathtaking interior using decorative blue Iznik tiles. The next stop on your exciting day will be the ancient Hippodrome used in its day for chariot races. Moving on then to the stunning residence of the Ottoman Sultan’s Topkapi Palace from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century. Here you will see the impressive treasury, peaceful courtyards, the Harem section, and pavilions, home to its huge collection of antiquities.
Finally, a visit to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar before transferring to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia.Overnight in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Breakfast at the Hotel in Cappadocia, then a full day of exciting excursions including a visit to what is known as the Open Air Museum in Goreme and, a natural Fortress in Uchisar. Whilst here, you have the chance to discover its rich history of local and traditional handcrafted merchandise including the famous Turkish carpet weaving, tiles, and pottery. Also, a chance to visit the Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast at the Hotel, then you will be collected for another full day of excursions around South Cappadocia. Here you will visit Kizilcukur, an isolated Valley behind Urgup which has amazing rock formations and even some hidden rock churches carved into the rock walls. What is interesting about this area, is the countless tracks that connect several small villages and towns with many vineyards and gardens. You often see the local villagers working and often stopping to offer grapes, apples, and apricots to people passing by. Next, moving on to the ancient Christian Village of Cavusin offers more incredible views due to the fact that it has largely eroded over time and has partially collapsed. From the Church of John the Baptist, there are stunning views of the village with the Church dating back as far as the 5th century it also has a large courtyard which is the only one in Cappadocia. You will also visit the amazing Underground City which is one of the deepest and largest in Cappadocia hosting a mind-blowing 8 floors. However, not all are open to the public. Finally, a visit to what is called Pidgeon House, another series of incredible rock formations. Finally, you will be transferred to Izmir with an overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch, Dinner
At 08.30am after breakfast, you will be collected from your Hotel to then be transported for another full day of fascinating tours of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Once arrived in Pamukkale, you will see one of the natural wonders of the world known as the Cotton Cliffs which are formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Next, a visit to the City of Hierapolis hosting a Basilica, Theatre and old Roman Baths. Once the tour is finished you will then transfer to your Hotel in Kusadasi around 19.00pm, Overnight in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
After breakfast, a pretty drive to the ancient City of Ephesus to explore the magnificent Library and Temples. Then continuing on to visit the Virgin Mary’s House along with the Basilica of Saint John. In the afternoon, a surprise experience to participate in an upbeat fashion show that brings to light the expertise in creating traditional Turkish leather manufactured in Turkey. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for a domestic flight back to Istanbul. Overnight at Hotel in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast, then some free time in Istanbul for some final shopping. Then you will transfer to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (or Sahiba Gokcen International Airport) according to the flight schedules. On arrival in Athens, you will be greeted at the Airport by our representative and then transferred to your Hotel in Athens with the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Athens Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before being collected by your Guide for an exciting day of historical sites in Athens. Amongst the sites will include the Houses of Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Hadrian’s ancient Arch, Olympian Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, Academy, University and the National Library. The rest of your day will be leisure time for you to explore or just relax. Overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel in Athens, then you will be transferred to Piraeus Airport for a flight to Mykonos. On arrival, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast to start your day, then you will have the day to explore the popular City of Mykonos which includes beautiful beaches, great nightlife and many restaurants and bars. Overnight in Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast, then a transfer to the Port of Mykonos for your departure to Santorini as part of your Greek adventure. On arrival in Santorini, you will be taken to your Hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, you will the day at your leisure to explore this wonderful city known for it’s blue and white Greek styled houses and pretty villages around the town of Fira. Its black sandy beaches are also unique and known for stunning sunsets in a romantic setting. Enjoy the narrow streets, local cafes often situated on high cliff tops for panoramic views. Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the hotel in Santorini to the Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to the Hotel in Cairo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with the assistance from your Tour Manager for check in. They will also inform you of your Egyptian holiday itinerary and confirm your pick up and transfer times for each tour.Overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Start your day with breakfast at the Hotel, then your personal Tour Guide will collect you and accompany you to one of the greatest seven wonders of the world, the magnificent three Pyramids of Cheops at the Giza Plateau known as Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Included in the Giza Plateau is the watchful great Sphinx guarding the Pyramids. Lunch will be included at a good quality local restaurant before being taken to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, alternatively called the Giza Museum, an archaeological treasure trove in Giza, Egypt, approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the renowned Giza pyramid complex. The GEM Complex grants restricted entry to evaluate site preparedness and visitor experiences before its official opening. At present, access is confined to the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial zone, and outdoor garden areas. Back to your Hotel for a leisurely evening.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast at the Hotel then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport. On arrival in Aswan, you will be met then transferred to your Nile Cruise. On arrival at your Cruise Boat, you will be assisted with check-in and then enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon, the First stop will be the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient quarries of Aswan. It was unfinished due to visible cracks appearing in the granite stone. Finally, a visit to the island where the stunning Temple of Philae was devoted to the two important female goddesses of Isis and Hathor. Once you have seen the beauty of this Temple, you will be transferred back to your Nile
Cruise for relaxation. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast on board your cruise, then sailing on to Kom Ombo Temple, your Guide will take you around Kom Ombo, home of the Crocodile God Sobek. Then sailing on to enjoy the tranquil sites of the banks of the Nile with pretty villages and farmlands. Arriving in Edfu, your Guide will take you on a tour of this oldest and most well-preserved Temple of Edfu, known as the Falcon God. dating back to the Hellenistic Greek period. Then time to relax back onboard whilst sailing on to Luxor. Stay overnight on the Cruise Boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Breakfast onboard, then a fascinating day of sightseeing tours in the ancient City of Luxor. Starting on the East Bank in the City of Luxor, time to explore the Temple of Karnak, known to be the world’s largest ancient religious Site. It hosts huge colossal granite columns, a hypostyle hall, and even a small lake in its interior. It was the original home of the Pharaonic period when Luxor was then known as Thebes. Move on to Luxor Temple, built by the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals all dedicated to the God Amun. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant, then continue on to the opposite side of the Nile to the West Bank to the world’s largest open-air museum known as the Valley Of The Kings. Here, was the most important discovery of all time by the British Archeologist Howard Carter who discovered the Golden
sarcophagus of the boy King Tutankhamun. A visit to the Temple of the first and only ever female Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut. Then a trip to see the huge Colossi of Memnon is said to have been the original entrance to the Valley of the Kings. Three tombs can only be visited as determined by the Egyptian Government to preserve them from the huge flow of tourists so are rotated throughout the year and not confirmed which tombs can be visited prior to your visit.
Note: There is an additional charge when entering the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast on the Nile Cruise, you will bid farewell to the amazing staff and be transferred to Luxor Airport back to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our Representative, then transferred back to a Hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay. You may wish to explore some tours before you leave. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
On your final morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel and treasure your memories of this once-in-a-lifetime memorable holiday. Some free time then is transferred back to Cairo Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast