17-Day Türkiye, Egypt & Jordan Highlights Tour

Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) أو Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our representative will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore Istanbul at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures.

Your day will start with a visit to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that has served as a cathedral, a mosque, and now a museum, reflecting both Christian and Islamic heritage. Next, you will admire the beauty of the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its striking blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets.

You will then walk through the historic Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of Constantinople, where you can see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain.

Afterward, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the opulent Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries. Explore its vast courtyards, treasury, and optional Harem section.

The final stop of the day is the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, offering an endless array of shops selling carpets, jewelry, spices, and handicrafts.

After the tour, around 4:30 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax or continue exploring Istanbul at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 am and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri أو Nevsehir, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to كابادوكيا, where you will meet your guide and begin your full-day North Cappadocia Tour.

Your first stop will be at وادي ديفيرنت, famous for its surreal fairy chimneys and unique rock formations. Next, you’ll head to Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), where you’ll see spectacular mushroom-shaped pinnacles. From there, you will continue to أفانوس, a charming town along the Kızılırmak River, renowned for its traditional pottery making.

After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, the tour proceeds to the Zelve Open Air Museum, where you will discover ancient cave dwellings, rock-cut churches, and monasteries. Towards the end of the day, you will stop at قلعة أوتشيسار for panoramic photos. While entry into the castle is not permitted, the surrounding viewpoints offer breathtaking vistas of Cappadocia’s magical landscape.

At around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in كابادوكيا for check-in. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional evening activities are available at an additional cost, and due to time, you may select only one: a Turkish Night Show with Dinner, a 2-hour ATV Tour, a 2-hour Horseback Riding Tour through the valleys, or a Whirling Dervish Ceremony.

For an additional option, you can book an early morning رحلة منطاد الهواء الساخن and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day South Cappadocia Tour. Your guide will brief you on the day’s activities. The tour starts with a visit to the Red Valley, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Güllüdere Vadisi).

Next, you will visit Cavusin Village, renowned for its historic houses and churches once home to Christian clergymen. Afterward, you’ll take a break for lunch around noon.

Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to وادي الحمام (Güvercinlik Vadisi), known for its breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, you will explore either the مدينة كايماكلي تحت الأرض or the مدينة أوزكوناك تحت الأرض, where early Christians sought refuge.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to either Kayseri أو Nevşehir Airport for your late evening flight back to إسطنبول. Upon arrival in إسطنبول, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in إسطنبول (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details for your international flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be free at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Note: You will need to purchase your own international flight ticket(s); international flight ticket(s) are not included in the cost of this package tour and will not be provided by us.

After breakfast, at around 8:00 am, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with the famous Sphinx and the Giza Valley Temple.

Next, you will head to the Egyptian Museum, where you can admire the treasures of the boy king Tutankhamen. Afterward, you will continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Your journey then takes you to Islamic Cairo, where you will explore the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s oldest and most enchanting marketplace.

After the tour, around 4:30 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is free at leisure, allowing you to relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Cairo, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative and escorted to embark on your luxurious Nile Cruise ship, your floating hotel for the next few days.

Once settled in, you will begin your full-day Aswan tour. Your adventure starts with a visit to the impressive High Dam, one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century, offering stunning views over Lake Nasser. Next, you will enjoy a short motorboat ride to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, which sits gracefully on an island in the Nile. You will also see the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument left partly carved in the granite quarries, giving you insight into the stone-cutting techniques of Ancient Egypt.

After your sightseeing, you will return to the cruise ship. The afternoon is free to relax on the sun deck, sip a refreshing drink, and enjoy your first magical views of the Nile River. Dinner will be served on board as you settle into the rhythm of this unforgettable journey.

Early in the morning, you will set out on an unforgettable shared group excursion to Abu Simbel, one of the most awe-inspiring and iconic sites in all of Egypt. After a scenic drive through the desert, you will arrive around 9:00 am at the colossal rock-cut temples commissioned by King Ramesses II. Here, you will stand in awe before the towering statues of the pharaoh and his beloved Queen Nefertari, and step inside to marvel at the intricate carvings and hieroglyphics that celebrate their legacy. The grandeur of Abu Simbel, overlooking the shores of Lake Nasser, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

After your visit, you will return to the cruise by noon and enjoy a relaxing lunch on board as the ship begins its serene voyage along the Nile River. In the afternoon, you will sail toward Kom Ombo, passing by timeless riverside landscapes that echo with history. The cruise continues toward Edfu, where the ship will dock for the night.

In the morning, you will visit the Temple of Edfu, the most well-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. After exploring its grand pylons and sacred halls, the cruise will sail toward Luxor via the Esna Lock.

In the afternoon, you will discover the wonders of Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple Complex. One of the highlights is the breathtaking Hypostyle Hall, the largest of any temple in the world, with 134 colossal columns soaring nearly 70 feet high.

After the visits, you will return to your cruise ship for dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.

After breakfast and disembarkation from your cruise, you will cross to the West Bank of Luxor, home to the legendary Theban Necropolis. Here, you will explore the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of pharaohs, where richly decorated tombs reveal stories of the afterlife. Continue to the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an extraordinary monument rising dramatically from the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Your tour also includes a stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of the grand Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, standing guard over the ancient landscape. After the visits, you will enjoy lunch before being transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be greeted by our representative and driven to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your international flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you with customs and immigration procedures, ensuring a smooth arrival experience. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Amman for check-in. The rest of the day is free at leisure to relax or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Amman.

Note: International flight ticket(s) from Cairo to Amman must be purchased separately, as they are not included in the package.

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your day with a city tour of Amman. Visit the historic Amman Citadel, perched on Jebel Al Qala’a at about 850 meters above sea level. This ancient site, occupied since the Bronze Age, is surrounded by massive walls rebuilt many times through the Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods. Highlights here include the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace. Continue to the beautifully restored Roman Theater, the most impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia and a highlight of the city.

Next, drive north to explore Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world and Jordan’s most remarkable Roman site. Walk through its grand colonnaded streets, temples, theatres, and ceremonial gates, which showcase the glory of an imperial-era city.

Proceed to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by one of Saladin’s generals. Perched high on Mt. ‘Auf, the castle offers sweeping views over the Jordan Valley and was once a strategic stronghold against the Crusaders.

In the evening, return to your hotel. Overnight in Amman.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Madaba, a charming market town famed for its stunning collection of Byzantine mosaics. The highlight is the extraordinary Mosaic Map on the floor of St. George’s Church, the oldest surviving map of the Holy Land, but you’ll also see several other vibrant and remarkably well-preserved mosaics scattered throughout the town.

تابع إلى Mount Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land. From its summit, enjoy sweeping views across the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and even Jerusalem on a clear day. Mount Nebo is also believed to be the resting place of Moses, making it one of Jordan’s most sacred and historic sites.

After the visits, drive south to Petra and check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free at leisure to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s exploration of the Rose-Red City. Overnight in Petra.

After breakfast at the hotel, set out to explore the legendary Rose-Red City of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and Jordan’s crown jewel. Carved into sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans in the 3rd century BC, this ancient city is filled with temples, tombs, and monuments that make it one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world.

Your journey begins with a walk through the Siq, a narrow 1.2 km gorge flanked by towering cliffs that build anticipation with every step. Suddenly, the passage opens to reveal the iconic Treasury (Al-Khazneh)—Petra’s most famous monument. With its towering Greek-style columns and intricate carvings glowing in shades of red and gold, it is an unforgettable sight.

Beyond the Treasury, explore more of Petra’s vast wonders, including rock-cut tombs, temples, and ancient streets that once bustled with life in this desert stronghold.

After your tour, you will return to your hotel in Petra to rest after this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Overnight in Petra.

After breakfast at your hotel in Petra, you will be transferred to the breathtaking desert of Wadi Rum, often called the “Valley of the Moon.” This otherworldly landscape of towering sandstone mountains, narrow canyons, and endless red sands has inspired explorers and filmmakers alike, including the legendary Lawrence of Arabia.

Upon arrival, you will embark on a 2-hour Jeep Tour, driven by local Bedouins, to explore some of the most spectacular parts of the desert. Marvel at dramatic rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and wide open valleys where the silence of the desert creates an unforgettable atmosphere. The ever-changing colors of the sand and stone under the shifting light make Wadi Rum a photographer’s dream.

After your adventure, you will head to your Bedouin camp, where you will enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars. Spend the night surrounded by the magical stillness of the desert. Overnight in Wadi Rum.

After breakfast at your camp in Wadi Rum, you will drive north to the legendary Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at 431 meters below sea level. Known for its striking blue waters and mineral-rich mud, the Dead Sea offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Float effortlessly on its salty surface, enjoy the therapeutic properties of the water, or simply relax on the shores while taking in the surreal landscapes around you. Overnight at your hotel by the Dead Sea.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some free time to relax on the shores of the Dead Sea or take advantage of the resort’s facilities and optional spa treatments. Please note that hotel check-out must be completed before 12:00 pm.

When it is time for your departure, you will be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman (approximately 1–1.5 hours drive) for your onward flight. This marks the end of your tour and services.