This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
See Egypt and Turkey like never before with this customizable package. Start in Cairo (the world famous Pyramids, visit the capital`s medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade) and then take a flight to Hurghada (a beach resort town stretching some 40km along Egypt’s Red Sea coast) lastly Istanbul (a dazzling Grand Bazaar, to get a taste of the real Istanbul experience. Experience their richness in culture, many temples, great shopping and exciting nightlife). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotels and activities.
This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into Cairo and out of Istanbul
Hotel for 3 nights in Cairo
Flight from Cairo to Hurghada
Hotel for 2 nights in Hurghada
Flight from Hurghada to Istanbul
Hotel for 3 nights in Istanbul
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The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, straddles Africa and the Middle East and is the 19th largest city in the world, full of ancient Egyptian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7th wonders of the world – The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The city has a rich heritage with many ancient sites to be discovered. Take a cruise along the Nile River, head up The Cairo Tower, wander around the many mosques and museums and enjoy the delicious local cuisine and a vibrant nightlife.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, Coptic Museum, Old Cairo, The Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Park, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Market, Mohamed Ali Mosque and so much more!
2 nights in Hurghada
Hurgada is a beach resort town along Egypt`s Red Sea coast. It`s renowned for scuba diving. There are many restaurants, bars and nightclubs, while the old town, El Dahar, is home to traditional Egyptian coffee shops and souks.
3 nights in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Çarsi.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
Egypt is a fascinating country filled with famed ancient monuments such as the Pyramids and the Sphinx with a history dating back thousands of years. Witness some of the magnificent wildlife living along the Nile including rare birds such as spot squacco herons, hoopoes, and the mighty crocodiles. In the arid desert see Shiatta Gazelles and flamingos, and the vibrant coral reefs of Marsa Alam where mantas and dolphins swim.
Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging `the East and the West` like Turkey, which sits astride two continents. It is called the `Cradle of Civilization`, where there are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country`s beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, straddles Africa and the Middle East and is the 19th largest city in the world, full of ancient Egyptian history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7th wonders of the world – The Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. The city has a rich heritage with many ancient sites to be discovered. Take a cruise along the Nile River, head up The Cairo Tower, wander around the many mosques and museums and enjoy the delicious local cuisine and a vibrant nightlife.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
The Great Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, Coptic Museum, Old Cairo, The Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Park, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Market, Mohamed Ali Mosque and so much more!
Hurgada is a beach resort town along Egypt`s Red Sea coast. It`s renowned for scuba diving. There are many restaurants, bars and nightclubs, while the old town, El Dahar, is home to traditional Egyptian coffee shops and souks.
Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Çarsi.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
* Sample prices displayed include international and domestic airline tickets as per itinerary and ALL airline-related taxes and fuel surcharges and are per person, based on double occupancy, and are dynamic in nature. Prices do not include insurance or delivery charges which are optional and customizable by the traveler. The airfare portion of the itinerary price is based on economy class, midweek departure. Prices do not include fees for carry on or checked baggage which can add additional fees per ticket on a roundtrip flight based on carrier charges. It also does not include any entrance fees or visa fees that may be charged at international airports. Some cities may charge local taxes that can only be collected by hotel at destination.
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