Itinerary
Arrive at the airport. Meet with your transfer man for
assistance through immigration, baggage claim and
customs formalities. Transfer by private A/C car to your hotel.
(No meals)
FULL DAY PYRAMIDS & Sakkara TOUR
Visit the vast Necropolis of Saqqara, including tombs
from all periods of Egyptian history. The highlight of the
tour is undoubtedly the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the
first stone structure to appear in the world. In the afternoon,
we continue with our visit to the three Pyramids, Valley
Temple and Sphinx of Giza, the world`s oldest tourist
attractions. At the end of the day you will be returned to
your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast & Lunch)
After breakfast, pick up from the hotel for a full day Cairo
city tour. This tour includes Egyptian Museum which houses
the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, and
many treasures of King Tutankhamen. We go on with the
Citadel of Salah El Din, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Construction of the complex started in 1176 and housed
Egypt’s rulers for about 700 years. After citadel visit . After tour, transfer
back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast & Lunch)
After breakfast transfer to the airport and fly to İstanbul.
Arrive in Istanbul. Our transfer man will be ready to meet
you at Istanbul Airport upon your arrival. After we meet you
at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Time at
leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast)
FULL DAY OLD CITY TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full day tour of the
Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul. Firstly we visit
the magnificent Hagia Sofia, which is a former Orthodox basilica,
later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul. It’s famous in
particular for its massive dome, was originally constructed
as a church between 532 and 537 A.D., then Hippodrome;
the stadium of ancient Byzantium, where an Egyptian
obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents
from Delphi still survive. We then continue to the Blue
Mosque, which owes it’s name to the exquisite tiles
adorning it’s interior, and the famous Grand Bazaar
which is one of the largest and oldest covered markets
in the world. After lunch we visit the amazing Topkapi Palace,
which from the 15th to the 19th Century was the principle
residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years of their 600-
year reign from 1465 to 1856. After the tour, transfer to your hotel.
Please note;
* Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
* Saint Sophia is closed on Mondays (visit Chora Church instead).
* Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
FULL DAY BOSPHORUS TOUR
Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Eminonu, we take a
brief visit to the fascinating 17th Century Spice Bazaar which
is one of the oldest bazaars in the city. Located in Eminönü,
it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the
Grand Bazaar. Then we embarkate on our ferry for a breathtaking
cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe
from Asia. After lunch, we drive across the first Bosphorus bridge
and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords an amazing
panoramic view of Istanbul. From here a short drive brings us to the
Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus which built under
Sultan Abdülaziz by a member of the talented Balyan family of architects
in the European style of Dolmabahçe, was the second palace to be built
on the Bosphorus and served as a summer residence. After tour,
transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
(Breakfast & Lunch)
Free day to enjoy Istanbul.
OPTIONAL TOUR- 1001 TURKISH NIGHTS
Enjoy an evening of traditional Turkish food and entertainment.
Delicious Turkish mezzes and belly dancing, folkloric shows,
live music and half bottle of wine per person are included. Also
you will have a chance to taste the famous Turkish alcoholic drink,
Raki. Around midnight the show ends and you will be transferred
back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast & Dinner)
Depending on your departure time you will be transferred to the
airport for your international departure flight. End of our services.
(Breakfast)
