15 Days Turkey, Jordan & Egypt Highlights Tour

Arrival in Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul, the city where two continents meet! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will greet you in the arrivals hall and assist with your private transfer to the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure to recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to take a gentle stroll through the historic Sultanahmet district, where centuries of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history surround you at every turn. Cafés, tea gardens, and small restaurants along the cobbled lanes offer the perfect introduction to Turkish hospitality, and the aroma of freshly grilled kebabs and simmering tea fills the air. You might also enjoy a relaxed walk toward the waterfront to watch ferries crossing the Golden Horn as the sun sets behind the minarets. Your guide and the rest of the group will be ready to begin the adventure tomorrow, so use this evening to settle in, rest well, and prepare for a remarkable journey across Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul Old City Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:00 AM your guide will lead the group into the heart of historic Istanbul. Begin at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, an architectural wonder that has served as both a church and a mosque across nearly 1,500 years. Just across the square stands the elegant Blue Mosque, famous for its cascading domes and thousands of hand-painted İznik tiles. Continue to the ancient Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of Byzantine Constantinople, where Egyptian obelisks and historic columns still stand. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the opulent Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans, with its treasury, courtyards, and sweeping views over the Bosphorus. Finish the day among the bustling lanes of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, where you can browse carpets, ceramics, spices, and jewelry. Around 5:30 PM, return to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tour

After breakfast, at approximately 9:00 AM, enjoy a guided morning tour featuring the historic Spice Bazaar and a scenic Bosphorus Cruise. Begin at the aromatic Spice Bazaar, where pyramids of saffron, dried fruits, Turkish delight, and fragrant teas create a feast for the senses. Take time to browse the stalls and pick up souvenirs to carry home. Afterward, head to the waterfront for a memorable Bosphorus Cruise, sailing along the strait that separates Europe from Asia. From the water, you will admire waterfront palaces, Ottoman mansions, fortresses, and the graceful Bosphorus Bridge linking the two continents. Following the cruise, return to your hotel around 12:30 PM. The remainder of the day is free for personal exploration. You may visit the lively Galata Tower for panoramic city views, relax in a traditional tea garden, explore Istanbul’s historic neighborhoods, or enjoy shopping at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul to Cappadocia

After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia, a land of surreal volcanic landscapes and ancient cave dwellings. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin a full day exploring this remarkable region. Start at Devrent Valley, often called Imagination Valley for its whimsical rock formations resembling animals and figures. Continue to Pasabag, home to some of the most striking mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys in the area. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Avanos, a charming town set along the Red River and renowned for its centuries-old pottery tradition, where you can watch artisans shape clay on traditional wheels. Conclude with time in the Göreme area, taking in panoramic views of the valleys dotted with fairy chimneys. Around 5:30 PM, transfer to your unique cave hotel, carved into the soft volcanic rock for an authentic Cappadocian experience. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Tour and Flight to Istanbul

Begin your day with an optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia (available at additional cost, weather-dependent and must be pre-booked), drifting above the fairy chimneys as the sun rises over the valleys.

After breakfast, around 9:00 AM your guide leads the group to the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO site filled with rock-cut churches adorned with vivid Byzantine frescoes. Continue to Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the region, offering sweeping views across the lunar landscape. Visit the fascinating Zelve Open Air Museum, an abandoned rock-cut village of cave dwellings and chapels. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then descend into the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians once sheltered across multiple subterranean levels. In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul to Amman

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and assist with your private transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to settle in and rest after your journey. Amman is a city of contrasts, where ancient citadels and Roman ruins sit alongside modern cafés and lively markets spread across its rolling hills. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the surrounding neighborhood, sample authentic Jordanian cuisine such as mezze and freshly baked flatbread, or simply relax in preparation for the days ahead. Your private guide and driver will lead you through Jordan's most celebrated destinations over the coming days, so use this evening to unwind and look forward to the adventures awaiting in the desert kingdom. Overnight in Amman.

Amman to Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo and Petra

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM depart for the magnificent Roman city of Jerash, one of the best-preserved provincial Roman cities in the world. Joined by a local guide for one hour, explore its colonnaded streets, grand temples, theaters, and the oval forum that has stood for nearly two thousand years. Continue to Madaba, the City of Mosaics, famous for its remarkable 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Then journey to Mount Nebo, the revered site where, according to tradition, Moses viewed the Promised Land; on clear days the panorama stretches across the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea. In the afternoon, continue the scenic drive south toward Petra, passing dramatic desert landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a restful evening, ready for the wonders of Petra tomorrow. Please note that lunch and dinner are at your own arrangement today. Overnight in Petra.

Petra Full Day Tour and Wadi Rum

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM set out to explore the legendary rose-red city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Accompanied by a local guide for two hours, begin your walk through the Siq, a narrow winding gorge flanked by towering sandstone cliffs. The path opens dramatically to reveal the iconic Treasury (Al-Khazneh), intricately carved into the rose-colored rock face. Continue deeper into the ancient Nabataean capital to discover the Royal Tombs, the colonnaded street, the amphitheater, and countless facades hewn from stone. Take your time absorbing the scale and artistry of this extraordinary site before lunch at your own arrangement. In the afternoon, drive to the spectacular desert of Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon for its otherworldly landscape of red sand and towering rock formations. Settle into your desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner beneath a sky brilliant with stars. Overnight in a Wadi Rum desert camp.

Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea

Wake to the serene silence of the desert and enjoy breakfast at your camp as the morning light paints the dunes in shifting shades of gold and red. Around 8:30 AM, embark on a thrilling 3-hour jeep ride through Wadi Rum, traversing vast sandy valleys, towering rock bridges, ancient inscriptions, and dramatic canyons that have served as the backdrop for countless films. Your driver will stop at scenic viewpoints, allowing time to take in the immense beauty of this protected wilderness. In the afternoon, depart for the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and one of the most unique natural wonders on the planet. Upon arrival and check-in, the rest of the day is free for relaxation. Float effortlessly on the mineral-rich waters, treat your skin to the renowned therapeutic mud, and watch a memorable sunset over the distant hills. Lunch and dinner are at your own arrangement today. Overnight at the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea to Amman and Cairo

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a free morning at the Dead Sea, with time to take one final float in its buoyant waters or unwind at your resort before departure. At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you to Amman Airport for your flight to Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt and gateway to the wonders of the ancient pharaohs. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you and assist with your private transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest and prepare for the discoveries ahead. Cairo is a vibrant metropolis where the rhythms of modern life unfold against a backdrop of millennia of history along the banks of the Nile. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or venture out to sample Egyptian cuisine and experience the lively energy of the city. Lunch and dinner are at your own arrangement today. Overnight in Cairo.

Cairo Pyramids and Museum Tour

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM meet your guide for a full day among Egypt's most iconic treasures. Begin at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, marveling at the colossal scale of these 4,500-year-old monuments. Stand before the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the giant limestone guardian with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum, home to an unrivaled collection of antiquities including royal mummies and dazzling treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. In the late afternoon, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a centuries-old market where narrow alleys overflow with spices, perfumes, handcrafted jewelry, and traditional souvenirs. Browse the stalls, sip mint tea at a historic café, and soak up the energy of one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Around 5:30 PM, return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Cairo to Luxor

After an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum, set on the site of ancient Thebes. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin exploring the spectacular monuments of the East Bank of the Nile. Visit the vast Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, where the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall is filled with 134 towering columns carved with hieroglyphs and reliefs. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the elegant Luxor Temple, a graceful sanctuary dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and especially atmospheric in the soft afternoon light. Your guide will bring these ancient sites to life with stories of the pharaohs, gods, and rituals that once filled these sacred halls. In the late afternoon, transfer to your hotel for check-in. The evening is free to relax along the Nile, perhaps enjoying views of the river that has nourished Egyptian civilization for thousands of years. Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor West Bank Tour

After breakfast, around 8:00 AM cross to the West Bank of the Nile, the ancient realm of the dead where the pharaohs built their eternal resting places. Begin at the renowned Valley of the Kings, where rulers of the New Kingdom were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs hidden deep within the desert hills. Descend into several tombs to admire the vivid wall paintings and inscriptions that have survived for over three thousand years. Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece of terraces rising dramatically against sheer cliffs, dedicated to one of Egypt's most powerful female rulers. Then visit the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded a vast mortuary temple. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during your tour. In the afternoon, return to your hotel with time to relax. You might enjoy a peaceful evening by the Nile or explore Luxor's lively waterfront. Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor to Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will assist with your transfer to the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore at your own pace. You may wish to take a stroll along the Nile Corniche, visit a local café to enjoy traditional Egyptian coffee and pastries, or do some final souvenir shopping. For those interested, optional experiences such as a Nile dinner cruise or a visit to Coptic Cairo can be arranged locally (at additional cost). Cairo's blend of ancient heritage and lively modern culture offers something for every traveler, and this final full evening provides a relaxed conclusion to your remarkable journey through three countries. Lunch and dinner are at your own arrangement today. Overnight in Cairo.

Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel at the appropriate time. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or a final relaxed moment before saying farewell to Egypt. At the designated time, our representative will transfer you to Cairo Airport for your international departure flight. As your 15-day journey across Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt comes to a close, you carry home memories of Istanbul's imperial skyline, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, the rose-red city of Petra, the silent grandeur of Wadi Rum, the floating waters of the Dead Sea, and the timeless monuments of the pharaohs along the Nile. We thank you for traveling with One Nation Travel and look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure. End of tour services.