OVERVIEW
This journey begins with an introduction to Istanbul, where travelers explore iconic landmarks like the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque and take in the vibrant atmosphere of the city’s historical and cultural sites, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. A scenic Bosphorus boat ride and visits to the Spice Bazaar showcase Istanbul’s unique blend of European and Asian influences. The adventure continues to Ankara for a panoramic city tour and the Anitkabir Mausoleum before moving on to Cappadocia’s striking volcanic landscapes and ancient cave churches.
The trip then heads to Pamukkale to witness its famous thermal pools and ancient ruins of Hierapolis, followed by a visit to Ephesus to see its well-preserved Greco-Roman structures and the House of the Virgin Mary. A flight to Cairo introduces travelers to the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, continuing with a Nile River cruise from Luxor, exploring the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, and culminating with visits in Aswan to the High Dam and Philae Temple.
Multi Country 
GIR 
Family 
Desert 
Culture 
Cruises 
Archaeology 
DAY 1 : ISTANBUL
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
DAY 2 : ISTANBUL / SOLIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT (B)
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the best-known panoramic views of the city. Built by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, it was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan.
After the visit Free time to discover the city on your own or optionally hire a full-day visit to the Historical part of Istanbul where you can visit Hagia Sophia, the culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries.
Enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area, See the Blue Mosque, a prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and to the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor William and the Egyptian Obelisk.
At the end of the afternoon visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand shops.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
DAY 3 : ISTANBUL / WALK THROUGH THE BOSPHORUS / SPICE BAZAAR (B)
Breakfast. Departure to do one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat ride on the Bosphorus, a canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you can see the Sultans' palaces, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way.
Next, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Our Included visit ends in the bazaar where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops.
In the afternoon you can optionally take a visit with lunch to the Asian part of the city, visiting the “Beylerbey” palace, located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we can also see the famous Bosphorus suspension bridge that connects the European part with the Asian part of the city. After lunch we will visit Camlica Hill Located in the underrated district of Üsküdar, in the Asian part, one of the seven hills of Istanbul and the highest point in the entire city. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city.
At the end of the day return to the Hotel.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
DAY 4 : ISTANBUL / ANKARA (B - D)
Breakfast. Departure en route to Ankara passing through the Bolu Mountains.
After arrival we will take a panoramic tour with our coach to see the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populated city in Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Later we will visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies.
At the end of the afternoon Arrival at our hotel Dinner and accommodation in Ankara.
DAY 5 : ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA (B - D)
Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. En route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, The Salt Lake and a 13th century caravanserai (medieval inn).
Arrival in Cappadocia. Optionally, you can hire a Jeep Safari excursion through Cappadocia, one of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia that will allow you to explore the region in an all-terrain vehicle. where you can reach unique landscapes of the formations and valleys of this region.
Dinner and accommodation in Cappadocia.
DAY 6 : CAPPADOCIA (B – D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of churches excavated in the rock with beautiful frescoes.
Next, we will visit the Avcilar Valley and the Pasabagi and Gόvercinlik Valleys where you can admire the best view of the volcanic forms called “fairy chimneys”. We will visit the typical workshops of carpets and Onyx and Turquoise stones.
Dinner and accommodation in Cappadocia.
DAY 7 : CAPPADOCIA / PAMUKKALE (B – D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today is in ruins. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and Natural Pools formed over the centuries by the passage of waters loaded with calcareous salts from thermal springs.
Arrival at the hotel Dinner and accommodation in Pamukkale.
DAY 8 : PAMUKKALE / EPHESUS / IZMIR / FLIGHT / ISTANBUL (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning towards Ephesus Greco-Roman city, ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best preserved from antiquity where the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theater and the Library of Celsus are located. Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where he spent the last years of his life.
Continuation to Izmir Airport to board a domestic flight to Istanbul.
Arrival transfer to your hotel and accommodation in Istanbul.
DAY 9 : ISTANBUL / CAIRO (B)
Breakfast and at the indicated time transfer to the airport. To board an international flight to Cairo.
Arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Cairo.
DAY 10 : CAIRO / VISIT THE PYRAMIDS (B)
Breakfast. Visit the Pyramids of Giza where you can see the first wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Cheops and the pyramids of Khafre and Mycerinus, the Valley Temple and the Sphinx sculpted in the rock that represents the head of the pharaoh and the body. of a lion (Does not include entry to the interior of a pyramid).
Return to the hotel and accommodation in Cairo.
DAY 11 : CAIRO / FLIGHT / LUXOR (B) (Boarding on a Nile River cruise) (B-L-D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport, departure to Luxor. Arrival in Luxor. Transfer to the motor ship, and boarding. Lunch on board.
Visit of the Karnak Temple or the Karnak temples which is considered the largest temple in Egypt with its avenue of rams and its hall of 132 columns and the Luxor Temple built by Amenophis III and Ramsis II with its famous avenue of sphinxes.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
DAY 12 : LUXOR / ESNA / EDFU (Nile river cruise) (B-L-D)
Visit to the Valley of the Kings (includes 03 of the most famous tombs) where you will find the tombs of the kings of the new empire when Thebes was the capital of Egypt, the temple of hastshepust, and the Colossi of Memnon. Navigation towards Esna, passage of the lock Navigation towards Edfu.
Night on board in Edfu.
DAY 13 : EDFU /KOMOMBO / ASWAN (Nile River Cruise) (B-L-D)
Full board regime on board. Visit to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple where the best sanctuary with its Nauos of the god and the ceremonial boat. Navigation towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Temples of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god symbolizing the fertility of the Nile, and Haroeris or the elder Falcon god.
Sailing to Aswan and night on board in Aswan
DAY 14 : ASWAN (Nile River Cruise) (B-L-D)
Full board regime on board. Visit to the High Dam considered the largest dam in the world at the time with a body of 3800 meters and 111 meters high, the Temple of Philae or the temple of the goddess ISIS built in Greek times and moved to the island Egelikia to save it from the waters of the Nile after making the dam and ride a felucca around the Aswan islands.
Night on board in Aswan.
DAY 15 : ASWAN / FLIGHT / CAIRO (B)
Breakfast. Disembarkation after breakfast. Free morning with the possibility of taking the excursion (Optional) to Abu Simbel.
At the scheduled time, transfer to Aswan Airport to take a flight to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Cairo
DAY 16 : CAIRO / AIRPORT (B)
Breakfast and at the indicated time transfer to the airport.
End of our services
Our services include :
In Turkey : FRIDAYS
- 4 Nights of Accommodation and Breakfast in Istanbul According to Chosen Category
- 4 Nights of Accommodation during the Anatolia circuit in Category 4* Hotels (1nt Ankara-Salt lake- 2nt Capadocia-1nt Pamukkale- Ephesus-Izmir)
- Half Board during the circuit
- Arrival and departure shuttles
- Visit to the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent
- Excursion in Istanbul (Boat ride on the Bosphorus – Spice Bazaar)
- Domestic flight (Izmir – Istanbul) Included 1 P.P suitcase of 15 kg
- Professional Spanish-speaking guide
- Tickets and visits according to the itinerary
- Traveler assistance 24/7 in Spanish Via (WhatsApp – Telephone)
In Egypt :
- 3 Nights of Accommodation and Breakfast in Cairo According to Chosen Category
- Cruise on the Nile River 4 Nights/5 Days on a Full Board basis Cat. 5*
- Domestic Flights (Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Cairo)
- All airport transfers
- Spanish-speaking guide during the circuit.
- Half day visit to the pyramids, the sphinx, valley temple
- Visits during the Nile cruise
Our services do not include :
- International flights
- Optional excursions or personal expenses
- Tips for drivers-trunks-waiters 45 $ usd p.p are paid directly at the destination.
- Hotel rates in Türkiye $10 pp
- General tips for the trip in Egypt approx. 40 $ usd p.p
- Entry visa to Egypt or Türkiye
- Optional Excursions or Personal Expenses
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CITY |
CAT (A) |
CAT (B) |
CAT (C) |
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ISTANBUL |
Hotels 4*/5* - La Quinta by Wyndham 5* - Lionel Hotel 5* - Ramada Tekstilkent 5* - Wyndham Istanbul Basin Ekspres 5* - Elite World Bussines 5* - Tryp By Wyndham Topkapi 4* |
Taksim area hotels 4* - Avangrade Taksim 4* - Eresin Taksim 4* - Midtown 4* - Avantgarde sisli 4* Double Tree Hilton Piyalepasa 5* - Konak 4* |
Luxury Hotels 5* - Barcelo 5* - Elite World 5* - Hilton Bosphours 5* - The Marmara 5* |
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ANKARA |
- Crown Plaza Ankara 4* - Radisson Blue 4* - Holiday inn kavaklıdere 4* - Green Park 4* |
- Crown Plaza 4* - Radisson Blue 4* - Holiday inn kavaklıdere 4* - Green Park 4* |
- Crown Plaza 4* - Radisson Blue 4* - Holiday inn kavaklıdere 4* - Green Park 4* |
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CAPADCOCIA |
- Ramada by Wyndham 4* - Mustafa Hotel 4* - Avrasya Hotel 4* - Monark Hotel 4* - Emin Kocak 4* |
- Ramada by Wyndham 4* - Mustafa Hotel 4* - Avrasya Hotel 4* - Monark Hotel 4* - Emin Kocak 4* |
- Ramada by Wyndham 4* - Mustafa Hotel 4* - Avrasya Hotel 4* - Monark Hotel 4* - Emin Kocak 4* |
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PAMUKKALE |
- Colossae 4* - Lycus river 4* - Richmond 4* - Adempira 4* |
- Colossae 4* - Lycus river 4* - Richmond 4* - Adempira 4* |
- Colossae 4* - Lycus river 4* - Richmond 4* - Adempira 4* |
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IZMIR
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- Ramada Plaza Izmir 4* - Ramada Encoure Izmir 4* - Ramada Kemalpasa 4* - Blanca Hotel 4* |
- Ramada Plaza Izmir 4* - Ramada Encoure Izmir 4* - Ramada Kemalpasa 4* - Blanca Hotel 4* |
- Ramada Plaza Izmir 4* - Ramada Encoure Izmir 4* - Ramada Kemalpasa 4* - Blanca Hotel 4* |
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EL CAIRO |
- Movenpick Media City 5* - Hilton Pyramids Golf 5* - Steigen Berger Pyramids 5* - Ramsed Hilton 5* |
- Movenpick Media City 5* - Hilton Pyramids Golf 5* - Steigen Berger Pyramids 5* - Ramsed Hilton 5* |
- Conrad Cairo 5* - Semiramis Intercontinental5* - Sheraton Cairo 5* - Cairo Marriot 5* |
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NILE CRUISE |
- M/S Princess Sarah 5* - M/S Princess Sarah II 5* - M/S Crown Empress 5* - M/S Solaris I/II |
- M/S Princess Sarah 5* - M/S Princess Sarah II 5* - M/S Crown Empress 5* - M/S Solaris I/II |
- M/S Princess Sarah 5* - M/S Princess Sarah II 5* - M/S Crown Empress 5* - M/S Solaris I/II |
Dinner Bosporus Cruise in Istanbul
35 USD / PersAdmire the beauty of Istanbul from the comfort of your table close to the stage on this 3-hour Bosphorus cruise with entertainment and dinner. Spot iconic Byzantine and Ottoman Empire landmarks such as the medieval Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge.
Indulge in Turkish meal and enjoy unlimited soft drinks as you take in the picturesque views of the city, illuminated by the golden light of the setting sun. Dance to the beats of an onboard DJ, and watch mesmerizing performances including belly dancing and the traditional dervish dance.
Pick-up and drop-off service in an air-conditioned coach.
Turkey is a captivating country that straddles two continents, offering a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. From its bustling cities to its ancient ruins and stunning landscapes, Turkey has something for every traveler. Here's a comprehensive travel guide to help you plan your trip :
Overview :
Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Its rich history, diverse culture, and varied landscapes make it a popular destination.
Best Time to Visit :
Spring (April to June) : Mild weather and blooming landscapes make this a great time to visit.
Fall (September to November) : Pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.
Summer (July to August) : Hot, especially inland and in the southeast, but perfect for coastal areas.
Winter (December to March) : Cold in the interior and snowy in the mountains, but mild along the coast.
Major Cities and Destinations :
Istanbul :
Hagia Sophia : Once a church, then a mosque, now a museum, this architectural marvel is a must-see.
Topkapi Palace : The opulent residence of Ottoman sultans.
Blue Mosque : Famous for its stunning blue tiles.
Grand Bazaar : One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world.
Bosphorus Cruise : Offers stunning views of the city and its iconic landmarks.
Cappadocia :
Hot Air Balloon Rides : A unique way to see the fairy chimneys and rock formations.
Göreme Open-Air Museum : A UNESCO World Heritage site with rock-cut churches and frescoes.
Underground Cities : Visit Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, ancient subterranean settlements.
Ephesus :
Library of Celsus : An impressive ancient Roman building.
The Great Theatre : A massive amphitheater that once held 25,000 spectators.
Temple of Artemis : One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Pamukkale :
Travertine Terraces : White calcium deposits that look like frozen waterfalls.
Hierapolis : Ancient ruins located above the terraces.
Antalya :
Old Town (Kaleiçi) : Charming streets and historical buildings.
Düden Waterfalls : Beautiful waterfalls within the city.
Konyaaltı Beach : Popular beach with clear waters.
Bodrum :
Bodrum Castle : Overlooks the marina and houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus : One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Nightlife : Bodrum is famous for its vibrant nightlife.
Activities and Experiences :
Turkish Cuisine : Try kebabs, mezes, baklava, and Turkish delight. Don’t miss a traditional Turkish breakfast.
Hammams (Turkish Baths) : Experience a traditional bath and massage.
Shopping : Explore markets and bazaars for souvenirs like carpets, ceramics, and spices.
Turkish Tea and Coffee: Enjoy these popular local beverages.
Practical Information :
Visa and Entry Requirements :
Check the visa requirements for your nationality before traveling. Many nationalities can apply for an e-Visa online.
Currency :
The currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s useful to have some cash for smaller purchases.
Language :
The official language is Turkish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Transportation :
Flights : Turkey has many domestic airports, making air travel convenient.
Trains : The rail network connects major cities, with high-speed trains between Istanbul, Ankara, and Konya.
Buses : Extensive bus network covering the entire country.
Car Rentals : Available, but driving can be challenging in busy cities.
Safety :
Turkey is generally safe for tourists, but it’s wise to stay informed about the current situation and avoid areas near the Syrian border.
Health :
Tap water is generally safe in major cities, but bottled water is recommended. Ensure you have travel insurance.
Additional Tips :
Dress Code : Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites.
Bargaining : Common in markets and bazaars.
Respect Local Customs : Be mindful of cultural norms, especially during Ramadan.
Turkey offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from historical landmarks and cultural treasures to natural wonders and modern attractions. Enjoy your journey through this fascinating country!
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Reference #: WTP0688
- Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Ankara city tour
- Salt Lake
- Historical caravanserai
- Explore Cappadocia
- Göreme Valley
- Avcilar
- Explore Hierapolis
- Cotton Castle
- Ephesus
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Pyramids of Giza
- Sphinx
- Nile River Cruise
- Luxor & Valley of the Kings
- Karnak Temple & Edfu
- Aswan
- High Dam & Philae Temple
- Abu Simbe
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This journey begins with an introduction to Istanbul, where travelers explore iconic landmarks like the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque and take in the vibrant atmosphere of the city’s historical and cultural sites, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. A scenic Bosphorus boat ride and visits to the Spice Bazaar showcase Istanbul’s unique blend of European and Asian influences. The adventure continues to Ankara for a panoramic city tour and the Anitkabir Mausoleum before moving on to Cappadocia’s striking volcanic landscapes and ancient cave churches.
The trip then heads to Pamukkale to witness its famous thermal pools and ancient ruins of Hierapolis, followed by a visit to Ephesus to see its well-preserved Greco-Roman structures and the House of the Virgin Mary. A flight to Cairo introduces travelers to the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, continuing with a Nile River cruise from Luxor, exploring the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, and culminating with visits in Aswan to the High Dam and Philae Temple.