Overview
Stand beneath the soaring dome of Hagia Sophia, drift past Ottoman palaces along the Bosphorus, then wake to a landscape of fairy chimneys glowing pink at dawn — this is Türkiye and Egypt distilled into fifteen unforgettable days. From Istanbul‘s spice-scented bazaars and tile-clad mosques, your journey carries you to the otherworldly valleys of Cappadocia, where cave hotels, pottery wheels in Avanos, and panoramic views from Uchisar Castle await. Trace marble streets at Ephesus, stand barefoot on the cotton-white travertines of Hierapolis-Pamukkale, then cross the Mediterranean to ancient Egypt. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, wander the treasure-filled halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and step aboard a 5-star Nile cruise that glides between Aswan and Luxor. Disembark at the Temple of Horus, descend into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and lose yourself among the colossal pillars of Karnak. With international and domestic flights, expert local guides, and your hotels, transfers, and sightseeing seamlessly arranged, you simply soak in two of the world’s most extraordinary civilizations — and leave with stories that will outlast a lifetime of travels.
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
- Explore Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and cave-cut valleys
- Descend into an ancient Cappadocian underground city
- Wander Ephesus' marble streets and Library of Celsus
- Walk barefoot on Pamukkale's mineral-white travertines
- Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Sail the Nile aboard a 5-star cruise between Aswan and Luxor
- Step inside the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings
- Wander the colossal pillared halls of Karnak Temple
Route: Istanbul (3 nights) → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Kusadasi (2 nights) → Istanbul → Cairo (4 nights) → Aswan → Nile Cruise (3 nights) → Luxor → Cairo · Day trips: Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Türkiye! Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST), proceed through customs and collect your luggage, then make your way to the arrivals hall where our representative will be waiting to greet you. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in.
The remainder of the day is free for you to relax after your flight or begin exploring the city at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, around 8:30 AM you will be picked up for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old City, joining your fellow travelers and expert guide for an immersive journey through the heart of the historic peninsula.
Begin at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel that has served as both a Byzantine cathedral and an Ottoman mosque over its 1,500-year history. Continue to the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its cascading domes and six minarets, with an interior adorned in over 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles. Next, walk through the Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the social and sporting center of Byzantine Istanbul, where ancient obelisks and monuments still stand.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, featuring stunning courtyards, the Imperial Treasury, and panoramic views of the Bosphorus. Conclude your day at the legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops selling carpets, jewelry, ceramics, and spices.
After the tour, return to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:00 AM meet your guide for a half-day Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Begin with a visit to the aromatic Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, where colorful stalls overflow with Turkish delight, herbs, and exotic spices. Afterwards, board your boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, the waterway dividing Europe and Asia. Take in views of elegant Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions (yalis), and the iconic suspension bridges connecting the two continents.
Following the cruise, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your evening flight to Cappadocia (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, our local representative will meet the group and transfer you to your traditional cave hotel, where you can settle in and rest after the journey.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:30 AM your guide will pick you up for a full-day North Cappadocia Tour with the group. Begin at the Uchisar Castle panoramic viewpoint, the highest point in Cappadocia, offering sweeping views over the surrounding valleys and fairy chimneys. Continue to Cavusin Village and the stunning Rose Valley, named for the pink hues of its rock formations at sunset.
Next, explore Pasabag (Monks Valley), famous for its remarkable mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys once inhabited by hermit monks. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant during the tour. Afterwards, visit the Zelve Open-Air Museum, an abandoned cave village carved into the cliffs, followed by the otherworldly landscapes of Devrent Valley and the iconic Three Beauties Valley.
The day continues in Avanos, the charming pottery town set along the Red River, where you can watch master artisans at work. An optional visit to a traditional Turkish carpet workshop is also available. Around 5:30 PM, return to your hotel for the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
For an unforgettable start to the day, you may join an optional early morning Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise to glide over the fairy chimneys (available at an additional cost, must be pre-booked).
After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:30 AM, meet your guide and fellow travelers to depart for the full-day South Cappadocia Tour. Begin with a scenic stop at the Red Valley, known for its dramatic rust-colored rock formations, then continue to the Rose Valley hiking area, where the cliffs glow in soft pink hues at certain hours of the day. Visit Cavusin Village, an old cave settlement with abandoned rock-cut homes and a historic church.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Pigeon Valley, named for the countless pigeon houses carved into the soft tuff cliffs. The tour concludes with a descent into Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, an extraordinary multi-level subterranean refuge once used by early Christian communities.
After the tour, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your evening flight to Izmir via Istanbul (approximately 2.5 hours total travel time). Upon arrival in Izmir, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi (about 1 hour drive). Overnight in Kusadasi.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin a full-day tour of Ephesus with a professional English-speaking guide. Begin your exploration at the remarkably preserved Ancient City of Ephesus, once one of the most important commercial centers of the Roman Empire. Walk along marble streets to admire the elegant Temple of Hadrian, the impressive Great Theatre of Ephesus, which once seated 25,000 spectators, and the beautifully carved Trajan Fountain.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine alongside fellow travelers. In the afternoon, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site believed to be the final home of Mary. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and conclude your sightseeing at the elegant 14th-century Isabey Mosque.
At the end of the tour, return to your hotel around 4:00 PM. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Kusadasi at your leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.
After breakfast around 7:30 AM, check out from your hotel in Kusadasi and transfer to Selcuk to join the group for your Pamukkale tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Aegean countryside, arriving in Pamukkale around midday.
Begin with lunch at a local restaurant before meeting your guide for an afternoon of exploration. Walk along the dazzling white Pamukkale Cotton Cliffs, formed over millennia by mineral-rich thermal waters cascading down the mountainside. Continue into the ancient city of Hierapolis, where your guide will lead the group through the remarkably preserved Roman Baths, the impressive Hierapolis Theatre, and the ancient Basilica ruins.
During free time, you may optionally swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pool (extra cost), where submerged Roman columns lie beneath warm thermal waters.
After the tour, transfer to Denizli or Izmir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, around the designated time you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your included international flight to Cairo (approximately 2 hours flying time).
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our local representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free at leisure to relax after your journey and prepare for the Egyptian discoveries ahead. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast around 8:00 AM, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and join your group for a full-day tour of Cairo’s ancient wonders. Begin with a visit to Memphis Ancient City, the legendary first capital of unified Egypt, where you’ll see the impressive colossal Statue of Ramses II reclining inside the open-air museum.
Continue to Sakkara, home to the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt and a milestone in ancient architecture. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramid of Chephren, and Pyramid of Menkaure. Your guide will share the fascinating history behind these wonders of the ancient world, with plenty of time for photographs.
Conclude your day at the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone guardian of the plateau. After the tour, return to your hotel for the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, around 8:00 AM, meet your guide in the hotel lobby to begin your guided Cairo city tour. Start at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s most extensive collections of pharaonic artifacts, including treasures spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval Islamic fortification offering sweeping views over Cairo. Within its walls, visit the magnificent Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali), known for its Ottoman-style architecture and gleaming alabaster-clad interior.
After lunch, explore the atmospheric streets of Old Cairo, a quarter rich with early Christian and Coptic heritage. Visit the historic Abu Serga Church (Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus), believed to mark the site where the Holy Family rested during their journey to Egypt. Nearby, step into the famous Hanging Church, one of the oldest Coptic churches in the city, suspended above the gatehouse of an ancient Roman fortress.
End your day at the lively Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where you can browse traditional handicrafts, spices, jewelry, and souvenirs, or pause for a Turkish coffee at one of its historic cafés. After the tour, return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
Early morning, check out from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, your guide will meet the group and escort you to embark on your 5-star Nile Cruise, your floating home for the next few days.
After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch onboard, set out for an afternoon of sightseeing. Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that created Lake Nasser and transformed modern Egypt. Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island after a major UNESCO rescue operation.
Return to the cruise ship in the late afternoon with time to relax on deck and watch the sun set over the Nile. Enjoy dinner onboard followed by an evening at leisure. Overnight onboard the Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Begin your day with a relaxing breakfast onboard as your cruise gently sails along the majestic Nile River. Around mid-morning, step ashore at your first stop to visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple perfectly symmetrical in design. Join your guide and fellow travelers to explore this fascinating site, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, with two parallel sanctuaries, twin entrances, and side-by-side hypostyle halls.
Reboard the cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard as the ship continues its journey northward to Edfu. In the afternoon, disembark to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Marvel at the towering pylons, beautifully detailed reliefs, and the imposing granite statue of Horus as a falcon guarding the entrance.
Return to the cruise and spend the rest of your day relaxing on the sun deck, watching the timeless landscapes of rural Egypt drift past. Dinner is beautifully prepared and served onboard, accompanied by traditional entertainment. Overnight onboard the Nile Cruise.
Begin your morning with breakfast onboard as your cruise docks in Luxor. Around 8:00 AM, meet your guide and cross the Nile to the West Bank, a vast open-air museum of ancient wonders. Your first stop is the legendary Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of great pharaohs were carved deep into the desert rock and adorned with vivid hieroglyphics that have survived for millennia. Continue to the Valley of the Queens, the burial ground of royal wives and children, before visiting the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, famous for its striking three-tiered terraced design rising dramatically against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Conclude your historical tour with a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that have guarded the Theban Necropolis for over 3,400 years. Around 1:00 PM, return to the ship to relax, with lunch and dinner served onboard. Spend the afternoon enjoying the cruise amenities or watching the timeless landscapes of the Nile drift by. Overnight onboard the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
After your final breakfast onboard the cruise, disembark and begin a morning of exploration on Luxor’s East Bank with your guide and group. Around 8:30 AM, your tour begins at the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed, celebrated for its magnificent forest of giant pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall. Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully preserved and dominating the heart of the city, where rows of sphinxes and towering colossi line the entrance.
Following your historical exploration and lunch, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred directly to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the evening is at leisure to relax after your journey from Upper Egypt. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast at your hotel before preparing for your departure from Cairo. Please note that standard hotel check-out is by 12:00 PM. Depending on your international flight schedule, our representative will meet you at the hotel and provide a smooth, comfortable transfer to Cairo International Airport for your journey home. We hope you leave with wonderful memories of your 15-day Turkey and Egypt adventure. End of tour services.
Inclusions:
- One-way international flight ticket from Istanbul to Cairo
- 14 nights of accommodation (4-star & Cave hotels in Turkey, 5-star hotels in Cairo, and a 5-star Nile Cruise in Egypt)
- Meals included as per itinerary (B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner)
- All airport transfers with meet-and-greet service
- Domestic flights: Istanbul-Kayseri, Denizli-Istanbul, Istanbul-Cairo, Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo
- English-speaking group guide in Turkey and Egypt
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary (Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, etc.)
- Air-conditioned tour bus for all sightseeing
- 3-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full board
- Felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan
- Local taxes and service charges
Exclusions:
- International flights to and from your home country
- Turkey e-Visa and Egypt visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Drinks during meals (except water on the Nile cruise)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkish bath, Great Pyramid interior ticket, Abu Simbel, sound & light shows)
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
FAQs
You can easily book this 15-Day Best of Turkey & Egypt Tour directly through our online booking form on the tour page at onenationtravel.com — simply select your preferred start date and number of travelers to receive instant confirmation. If you have special requests such as honeymoon arrangements, dietary needs, or wish to extend your stay, feel free to contact us via email or phone and our travel consultants will tailor the booking for you.
The deposit or full-payment requirement, currency, balance due date and any disclosed payment-processing charge vary by booking and are stated on the current booking page and in the written confirmation before payment. Flight and bus tickets are issued only under the confirmed booking terms and, once issued, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
You will receive an instant booking confirmation via email immediately after payment, including a summary of your itinerary and inclusions. Your final travel voucher — with hotel addresses, Nile cruise embarkation details, domestic flight tickets, and airport meet-and-greet contact information — will be sent 24–48 hours before your tour begins.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Yes, since this tour visits two countries, you will need a Turkish e-Visa (easily obtained online for most nationalities) and an Egyptian visa, which most travelers can purchase on arrival at Cairo airport for around USD 25 or apply for in advance via the official Egypt e-Visa portal. Our team will send you detailed visa guidance after booking based on your nationality.
The famous sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys is not included, as it is weather-dependent and operates as an optional activity. We highly recommend this unforgettable experience! Since flights sell out very quickly during peak season, we strongly suggest adding it as an ‘Extra Add-on’ during your online reservation process to secure your spot at our preferential rates.
This tour includes five flights (Istanbul-Kayseri, Denizli-Istanbul, Istanbul-Cairo, Cairo-Luxor, and Aswan-Cairo). The standard allowance is typically 15 kg of checked baggage and 7–8 kg of cabin baggage on Turkish and Egyptian domestic carriers, while the international Istanbul-Cairo flight usually allows 20–23 kg. We recommend packing light, as you’ll change hotels frequently and board a Nile cruise mid-tour.
When visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Egyptian religious sites, both men and women should wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. Women are required to cover their hair with a scarf inside mosques (scarves are often available at the entrance), and shoes must be removed before entering — slip-on footwear is highly recommended for convenience.
Your 3-night Nile cruise features full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner served onboard), an outer cabin with a Nile view, and all guided shore excursions including Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple. A traditional felucca sailboat ride in Aswan is also included. Drinks, spa services, and onboard entertainment such as Galabeya night are available for purchase.
The ideal months are April–May and September–November, when temperatures across Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Egypt are pleasantly warm and comfortable for sightseeing. Egyptian summers (June–August) can exceed 40°C in Luxor and Aswan, while winters (December–February) offer cooler, crowd-free Egypt experiences but chillier weather in Turkey — both seasons remain popular with our travelers.
Yes, both Turkey and Egypt are very safe and welcoming for tourists, and millions visit each year without incident. On this guided group tour you’ll be accompanied by professional English-speaking local guides, use private air-conditioned transport, and stay in vetted 4- and 5-star hotels — and our 24/7 support line is always available throughout your journey for complete peace of mind.
To provide you with the best possible experience and value, our combined Turkey and Egypt tours feature a mix of both styles:
• In Turkey: Your daily sightseeing excursions are conducted as small group tours (regular tours). This is a fantastic way to explore popular sites alongside a small number of fellow travelers while keeping the tour affordable and fun.
• In Egypt: Your experience is completely private. All your sightseeing tours in Egypt are operated specifically for you, featuring your own dedicated professional tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a highly personalized and flexible pace.
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
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By Charlie A.(Winnipeg, Canada)May 10, 2026 Well organized by One Nation TravelWe booked the 15 day Turkey and Egypt tour with the Nile cruise and felt really well looked after. The hotels were very nice, transfers were on time, and our guide in Cairo made the busy days easy. We also appreciated the help from the team in Turkey. It had a bit of a VIP feel without being too formal. Thanks to One Nation Travel for making it all so smooth.Date of Experience: May 10, 2026
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View Featured Hotels (14)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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