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Best of Mediterranean Sea Tour of Turkey, Greece and Egypt- 19 Days

Name: Best of Mediterranean Sea Tour of Turkey, Greece and Egypt- 19 Days
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 14850 USD
Availability: InStock

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Country:

Turkey

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

249558

Operator:

Holiday In
Length:

19 days
Group size:

20 pax
Age:

2 to 88
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Enjoy this 19 day Turkey, Greece and Egypt tour package and discover the splendors and history. Explore the culture of Turkey, Greece and Egypt closely. Visit Istanbul, Cappadocia and more in Turkey; Athens, Mykonos and more in Greece; Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and more in Egypt. Book your Tour Now!

Tour program

Day 1

Arrival Istanbul

Your English-speaking driver will meet and assist you at Istanbul Airport and then escort you to your hotel to start your Trip. Check in to your room and enjoy the afternoon free to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Start point

İstanbul Atatürk Airport Güvenlik Noktası, Istanbul, 34149, Türkiye

Day 2

Classical Tour– Cappadocia

After breakfast, we will start our full day of the city with the Hagia Sophia, originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. You will visit The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for it's 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles; The Hippodrome, scene of chariot races; The Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultan's from the 15th to the 19th century. Have a last stop at the Grand Bazaar, with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Afterwards, transfer to Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast and lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Cappadocia Red Tour

After Breakfast, have a full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Open Air Museum in Goremeand, the natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. Finally, visit Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir

You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see: KIZILCUKUR: an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you. CAVUSIN: one of the oldest settlements in the area. Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintings date back to the 5th century, making it the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, however, this has been eroded away. UNDERGROUND CITY: One of largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public. PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations. End of the tour transfer to airport for flight to İzmir. Overnight in Kuşadası Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 5

Pamukkale / Hierapolis / Kusadasi

After breakfast, at 08:30, you will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman Baths. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 19:00. Drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 6

Kusadasi / Istanbul

Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show, showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Transfer to airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast Lunch

Day 7

Istanbul & Athens

After your breakfast at hotel, you will have a free time for last minute shopping. Then your driver will transfer your to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport or Sahiba Gokcen International Airport according to your flight schedule. Arrive at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Athens Tours

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel, and you will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour to the House of Parliament, the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, the Hadrian's Arch, the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Athens & Mykonos

Morning transfer to Piraeus port. Depart to Mykonos. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 10

Mykonos

Free day in Mykonos to enjoy the marvelous beaches of the island and its famous nightlife. Overnight in Mykonos. Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

Mykonos & Santoroni

Transfer to the port and depart to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini. Meals: Breakfast

Day 12

Santorini

Day at leisure to enjoy the unique views, the black sandy beaches as well as the most romantic sunset of the world. Do not leave the island without visiting its capital city, Fira town, with the beautiful white-washed houses, the narrow streets and open air cafes that hanging on the steep cliff. Overnight in Santorini. Meals: Breakfast

Day 13

Santorini – Fly to Cairo

Check out after breakfast, then transfer to Santorini airport to fly to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo International Airport and then you will be escorted to the hotel by an air-conditioned coach. At hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 14

Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum

Breakfast at your Hotel in Cairo and then you will be picked up by your personal expert English speaking Tour Guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx at the Valley Temple facing the great statue. Lunch will be served at a good quality local restaurant. Then, continue to visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo that was built in neo-classical style and was designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum's vast collection of over 120,000 artefacts ranges from pre-dynastic era, through the Pharaonic era to the Greco-Roman period of Egypt. Amongst the most famous items which you may see are the colossal statues of the heretic king, Akhenaten and the only surviving image of Khufu, creator of Egypt's Great Pyramid. Visiting the Egyptian Museum is a great introduction to learning about the ancient Egyptian civilization, including their famous art of mummification. Finally, you will be transferred back to your Hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 15

Fly Cairo to Aswan - Nile Cruise Tour

An early breakfast at your Hotel in Cairo, then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport Domestic Terminal for your flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan, you will be met by your Tour Guide and commence your day of Aswan tours starting with the Aswan High Dam which was built in the 1960’s to provide the much-needed electricity and irrigation for the country. Nubia, the area that was flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has ever known. Then, we go to see the ‘Unfinished Obelisk’ which still lay in the granite quarries which provided ancient Egypt with building materials. It would have been the largest piece of stone ever handled but when a crack was discovered it was abandoned where it was being hewn. Cross by boat to Angilika Island, to see the Temple of Isis at Philae which is one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built. Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers and reliefs which include the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt. You will then embark your Nile Cruise boat with time to explore the City of Aswan with dinner on board and overnight stay in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

Breakfast on board the Nile Cruise before Sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by two Gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo (the only Temple shared by two Gods in Egypt). Lunch and afternoon tea on board whilst sailing on to edfu. On arrival at Edfu, your Tour Guide will escort you to Edfu Temple by a Kalesh ride (horse and carriage) for an exploration of the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best preserved of the Egyptian Temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers and chapels. Two statues of Horus flank the twin-towered entrance gate; and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library. Dinner on board and overnight on your Nile Cruise Ship in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17

Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Enjoy your breakfast on board your Nile cruise ship, while sailing to Luxor with lunch on board the vessel. Then, you will be guided for a wonderful exploration of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to Karnak Temple, the world's largest ancient religious site. The hypostyle hall with its colossal granite columns is one of Egypt’s famous landmarks. There will be free time to explore the different parts of the huge complex built during the reigns of various Pharaohs. Then, you will be transferred to the majestic Luxor Temple which built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. Lunch is provided through the day tours. Following lunch, you will be taken over to the West Bank of Luxor to explore West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings (the original resting place of the world famous boy King Tutankhamun), and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari and the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon. (The three tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit). After the tours, you will return to your Nile Cruise for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Note: There is an additional Charge to enter the Tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.

Day 18

Fly Luxor to Cairo

Breakfast on your Nile Cruise boat. Then, you will be transferred around midday to Luxor Airport to Cairo International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to a Hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast

Day 19

Cairo - Fly Back Home

Breakfast at your Hotel in Cairo. Then have some free leisure time before getting back to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home. Meals: Breakfast

End point

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt

Cancellation Policy

Payment policy

a) A non-refundable deposit of 15% per person is charged when the

booking is confirmed.

b) Final payment is due 60 days before departure

Cancellation Fees:

Customer has the right to cancel tour at any time and in that case,

Holidays in applies the following fees for cancellations

a) Deposit of 15% is non-refundable

b) 100% of the price of the package, if a booking is canceled less than

21 days before the start of the trip

Tour Details

Accommodation

Accommodation for 2 nights in Istanbul based on Bed & Breakfast.

Accommodation for 2 night in Cappadocia based on half Board.

Accommodation for 2 night in Kusadasi based on half Board.

Accommodation for 2 nights in Athens based on Bed & Breakfast.

Accommodation for 2 nights in Mykonos based on Bed & Breakfast.

Accommodation for 2 nights in Santorini based on Bed & Breakfast.

Accommodation for 3 night at 5-star hotel in Cairo on Breakfast basis

Accommodation for 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile cruise on full board basis

Transport

All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle

Transfer and from airport ( door to door transfers )

Optional

Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo

Domestic flights Istanbul- Cappadocia / Cappadocia - Izmir / Izmir - Istanbul.

High Speed tickets Mykonos-Santorini (Economy class)

Ferry tickets Piraeus-Mykonos (economy class)

Flights

International and Domestic flights not include

Additional Services

Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary

All sightseeing tours in Istanbul sharing small group

Group tour in Cappadocia

Athens Day tour is sharing group

Tours in Cairo by private vehicle and private tour guide

Nile Cruise tour will be sharing small group

Additional Services

Flight between Turkey ,Greece and Egypt

Turkey ,Greece and Egypt entry visa.

Accommodation Tax in Greece

International Airfare.

Any optional tours.

Personal Spendings.

Tipping.

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Guide

English-speaking tour guide during the tour

Good to know

Currency

Turkey

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

Operator

4.8

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.