Cairo – Istanbul
Package Highlights
Package Includes
- Accommodation in 4 or 5 stars hotels includes breakfast
- Meet and greet services at airports and stations by our representative.
- All services charges and taxes.
Package Excludes
- Entry visa.
- Mentioned tours.
- International flight.
- Internal flight.
Package Details
Package Duration
8 days,7 nights
Package Itinerary
DAY 1 – Arrive in Cairo for your Egypt, Istanbul Tour
At the time you arrive in Cairo, your tour manager is going to be at the airport waiting for you. They will welcome you and assist you and then you will be taken to your hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
On arrival at the hotel. You will be left to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.
Day 2: Tour of the Pyramids & Sakkara
Begin your morning with a traditional Egyptian breakfast before meeting your personal guide, who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau.
Start your journey by the breathtaking Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk around the plateau to take in the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
After visiting, enjoy lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant before heading to the Sakkara district. Here, you’ll explore the Sakkara Complex, home to the oldest pyramid known to date, the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Explore the GEM & the Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, set off for the New Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, an impressive archaeological site.
Following your time at the GEM, you’ll have lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, then continue to the Egyptian Museum in historic Downtown Cairo, you’ll explore an incredible collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures.
End the day with a return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
DAY 4 – Optional Tour to Alexandria
Wake up to another breakfast, and then you will either have the entire day to yourself, or else you will be taken to Alexandria for a tour of Egypt’s second capital. The Alexandria tour is optional.
If you have opted in for this tour, you will then be picked up from your hotel at the agreed time, and you will be driven to Alexandria for an unforgettable tour of the city’s best historical attractions.
The first place you will visit upon arrival will be the imposing Qaitbay Citadel which was once one of the most crucial and most impenetrable military stronghold along the entire Mediterranean coastline.
You will also visit the city’s new and much spoken about library before heading to visit the rock-cut Roman cemetery and the ancient Catacombs.
Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo.
DAY 5 – Fly to Istanbul in Turkey
Enjoy one last hotel breakfast in Cairo, and then at the appropriate time, one of our tour representatives and a driver will transfer you from the hotel to Cairo International Airport in time for your flight to Istanbul.
On arrival at the airport in Istanbul, you will once again be met by one of our tour representatives, and then you will immediately be transferred to the luxury hotel where have the remainder of the day to yourself.
DAY 6 – Full Day Tour in Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then you will be picked up from your hotel and you will head to an area known as Sultanahmet which is recognized by UNESCO as being the heart of old Istanbul. You will also be taken for a nice lunch here in between your sightseeing.
You first stop will be at the world-famous Hagia Sophia, Hagia Sophia originally served as an Orthodox Church but was later converted into a mosque, this is one of the most visited tourist attraction in all of Turkey.
After spending some time at the unique blend of Byzantine and Turkish decoration, you will then enjoy a short walk to the nearby Blue Mosque.
From the Blue Mosque you will then be escorted to the Grand Bazaar where you will some time for shopping around.
Your next stop today will be at the indescribable Topkapi Palace. Not only is the palace itself a sight to behold, but while you are there you will also get the opportunity to see an amazing collection of imperial and religious treasures including golden thrones and emerald crowns.
After enjoying a tour of Topkapi Palace, you will then be taken to see the incredibly impressive Hagia Irene Church although this visit will only include viewing from the outside.
Finally, you will visit one last historical site, the amazing Petit Hagia Sophia Mosque which was formally the Church of Sergius and Bacchus.
After such a long day of sightseeing, it will time for you to return to your hotel where you can enjoy a good night’s rest.
DAY 7 – Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Market
Wake up and enjoy breakfast and then you will be picked up at your hotel and you will be taken to Eminonu Pier where you will be boarding a boat for a 1.5-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Straight which runs through the center of Istanbul and also separates Europe from Asia.
There will also be guide with you to tell you about the history of the various palaces, forts and bridges which you will be sailing past during the cruise.
After your cruise, you will then enjoy a guided tour at a colorful 17th century spice market where you can find virtually any herbs and spices you can possibly think of.
If there is enough time left you will also be taken to a local leather wholesaler where one can find a vast range of leather goods being sold at unbelievable low prices., then you will simply return to your hotel directly from the spice market.
Day 8: Final Departure
Enjoy breakfast and then you will be driven to the airport to turn back home.
Prices
| 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | ||
| 1850 | 1150 | 1100 |
How can you start?
Book online directly on our website or contact us for more details.
Package Highlights
Package Includes
- Accommodation in 4 or 5 stars hotels includes breakfast
- Meet and greet services at airports and stations by our representative.
- All services charges and taxes.
Package Excludes
- Entry visa.
- Mentioned tours.
- International flight.
- Internal flight.
Package Details
Package Duration
8 days,7 nights
Package Itinerary
DAY 1 – Arrive in Cairo for your Egypt, Istanbul Tour
At the time you arrive in Cairo, your tour manager is going to be at the airport waiting for you. They will welcome you and assist you and then you will be taken to your hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
On arrival at the hotel. You will be left to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.
Day 2: Tour of the Pyramids & Sakkara
Begin your morning with a traditional Egyptian breakfast before meeting your personal guide, who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau.
Start your journey by the breathtaking Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk around the plateau to take in the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
After visiting, enjoy lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant before heading to the Sakkara district. Here, you’ll explore the Sakkara Complex, home to the oldest pyramid known to date, the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Explore the GEM & the Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, set off for the New Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, an impressive archaeological site.
Following your time at the GEM, you’ll have lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, then continue to the Egyptian Museum in historic Downtown Cairo, you’ll explore an incredible collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures.
End the day with a return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
DAY 4 – Optional Tour to Alexandria
Wake up to another breakfast, and then you will either have the entire day to yourself, or else you will be taken to Alexandria for a tour of Egypt’s second capital. The Alexandria tour is optional.
If you have opted in for this tour, you will then be picked up from your hotel at the agreed time, and you will be driven to Alexandria for an unforgettable tour of the city’s best historical attractions.
The first place you will visit upon arrival will be the imposing Qaitbay Citadel which was once one of the most crucial and most impenetrable military stronghold along the entire Mediterranean coastline.
You will also visit the city’s new and much spoken about library before heading to visit the rock-cut Roman cemetery and the ancient Catacombs.
Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo.
DAY 5 – Fly to Istanbul in Turkey
Enjoy one last hotel breakfast in Cairo, and then at the appropriate time, one of our tour representatives and a driver will transfer you from the hotel to Cairo International Airport in time for your flight to Istanbul.
On arrival at the airport in Istanbul, you will once again be met by one of our tour representatives, and then you will immediately be transferred to the luxury hotel where have the remainder of the day to yourself.
DAY 6 – Full Day Tour in Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then you will be picked up from your hotel and you will head to an area known as Sultanahmet which is recognized by UNESCO as being the heart of old Istanbul. You will also be taken for a nice lunch here in between your sightseeing.
You first stop will be at the world-famous Hagia Sophia, Hagia Sophia originally served as an Orthodox Church but was later converted into a mosque, this is one of the most visited tourist attraction in all of Turkey.
After spending some time at the unique blend of Byzantine and Turkish decoration, you will then enjoy a short walk to the nearby Blue Mosque.
From the Blue Mosque you will then be escorted to the Grand Bazaar where you will some time for shopping around.
Your next stop today will be at the indescribable Topkapi Palace. Not only is the palace itself a sight to behold, but while you are there you will also get the opportunity to see an amazing collection of imperial and religious treasures including golden thrones and emerald crowns.
After enjoying a tour of Topkapi Palace, you will then be taken to see the incredibly impressive Hagia Irene Church although this visit will only include viewing from the outside.
Finally, you will visit one last historical site, the amazing Petit Hagia Sophia Mosque which was formally the Church of Sergius and Bacchus.
After such a long day of sightseeing, it will time for you to return to your hotel where you can enjoy a good night’s rest.
DAY 7 – Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Market
Wake up and enjoy breakfast and then you will be picked up at your hotel and you will be taken to Eminonu Pier where you will be boarding a boat for a 1.5-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Straight which runs through the center of Istanbul and also separates Europe from Asia.
There will also be guide with you to tell you about the history of the various palaces, forts and bridges which you will be sailing past during the cruise.
After your cruise, you will then enjoy a guided tour at a colorful 17th century spice market where you can find virtually any herbs and spices you can possibly think of.
If there is enough time left you will also be taken to a local leather wholesaler where one can find a vast range of leather goods being sold at unbelievable low prices., then you will simply return to your hotel directly from the spice market.
Day 8: Final Departure
Enjoy breakfast and then you will be driven to the airport to turn back home.
Prices
| 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | ||
| 1850 | 1150 | 1100 |
How can you start?
Book online directly on our website or contact us for more details.
