Nile Valley and Turkey by Land and Sea

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Combine the highlights of Egypt with the delightful lifestyle of coastal Turkey on this 20-day overland and Adventure Cruising combination tour. Explore the famed and mysterious marvels of ancient Egypt, cruising along the Nile and alighting at temples and tombs. Fly to Istanbul and board a classic Turkish gullet to discover ancient ghost towns, tiny islands ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • A day spent among the incredible pyramids of giza is only the beginning. your time in egypt packs an impressive number of ancient highlights without compromising on comfort.
    • A four-night river cruise is the ideal way to experience the nile. rest and relax on the sun deck and in the pool while local riverside life streams by.
    • Explore the vibrant city of istanbul, where east blends beautifully with west, and discover hidden gems on a guided walking tour with your expert local leader.
    • Swim and snorkel in the crystal-blue waters that surround the sunken city of kekova, then enjoy an afternoon tasting delicious turkish cuisine.
    • Select a fish of your choice from the market in fethiye before visiting a restaurant to have it cooked to your liking by the local chefs.

What's this trip about?

    Combine the highlights of Egypt with the delightful lifestyle of coastal Turkey on this 20-day overland and Adventure Cruising combination tour. Explore the famed and mysterious marvels of ancient Egypt, cruising along the Nile and alighting at temples and tombs. Fly to Istanbul and board a classic Turkish gullet to discover ancient ghost towns, tiny islands and the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Find history around every alleyway corner and riverbend, all while soaking up the best of Nubian and Turkish cuisine and hospitality, on this unforgettable journey into the Middle East.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 32 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityIstanbul

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt
  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Alexandria
  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Istanbul

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. This is simply an arrival day, so you may arrive in Cairo at any time. Note that hotel rooms are generally only available after midday. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city, but an...

Day 2 Cairo – overnight train

This morning after breakfast drive out to Giza, home to perhaps the greatest iconic structures ever created by man – the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Instantly familiar yet retaining a mystique and power, getting up close to these incredible pharaonic tombs is captivating...

Day 3 Luxor

After an early breakfast on board, the train rolls into Luxor. It's a vibrant place with an excellent bazaar, situated close to some of ancient Egypt's most important and extraordinary sights. Travel to Karnak, one of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, buil...

Day 4 Valley of the Kings – Luxor – Nile Cruise

Rise early this morning and head into the Valley of the Kings. Buried under the arid hills here are over 60 tombs of pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and paintings. Explore this sprawling and spectacular place where discoveries are still being made. Tutank...

Day 5 Nile Cruise

Morning finds you moored near Edfu, a beautifully preserved temple dedicated to Horus. Please see the special information below regarding visiting the temple.Continue travelling upriver, relaxing on the sundeck and taking in the surrounding sights – desert hills formi...

Day 6 Aswan

Explore Aswan today, Egypt's southernmost city. Its easygoing charm is due in no small part to its large Nubian population. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the beautiful Temple of Isis (the Goddess of health, marriage and wisdom) that was rescued from th...

Day 7 Aswan

We depart early this morning to visit the iconic Abu Simbel by plane. With the four gargantuan statues of Ramses guarding the Great Temple, this is one of Egypt's most memorable sights. The rest of the day is free for you to make your own discoveries. A popular aftern...

Day 8 Cairo

After breakfast you will be transferred to Aswan airport for the short flight back to Cairo (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Today you will dive into another layer of Egyptian history: medieval Cairo. Head to Khan al...

Day 9 Cairo

The first part of your trip comes to an end today and many of your fellow travellers will be departing from Cairo along with your leader. You have the next two days free in Cairo and will be unescorted during this time. There are many optional Urban Adventures tours y...

Day 10 Cairo

Today is another day free for you to do as you wish and you will be unescorted during this time. Perhaps go on an optional Urban Adventures tour to the crowd-pleasing city of Alexandria. See one of the world's largest Roman burial sites, nerd out at the Alexandria Lib...

Day 11 Cairo - Istanbul

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Please note you will be unescorted during this time. Merhaba! Welcome to Istanbul, the eclectic city that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans have all cal...

Day 12 Istanbul - Fethiye

Hit the streets of Istanbul early to beat the crowds and head to the Hippodrome, known today as Sultanahmet Square. Visit the ruins and monuments in the square, then continue to the Hagia Sophia Museum, a historic building used as both a cathedral and a mosque since i...

Day 13 Oludeniz - Gemiler Island - Kayakoy

Today you will cruise to Oludeniz, where you’ll anchor for lunch and a swimming break. From here, the next stop will be Gemiler Island where you can get off the boat for an early evening walk and pay a visit to Kayakoy. Kayakoy was once a thriving village but since th...

Day 14 Yesilkoy - Kas

This morning you’ll cross Yedi Burunlar (Seven Capes) smoothly before anchoring at Yesilkoy Bay, close to Kalkan for breakfast and a swimming break. Then you’ll cruise to Kas Harbour, where you’ll anchor until tomorrow. Being one of the most important ancient Greek to...

Day 15 Kekova - Tersane Bay - Ucagiz

After breakfast, you’ll cruise to the sunken city of Kekova, where you can swim and snorkel in crystal blue waters. Enjoy lunch at Tersane Bay where you will see an old shipyard from the Roman Period and a church from the Byzantine times. Spend the afternoon tasting f...

Day 16 Simena - Demre - Gokkoya

After breakfast, you’ll anchor at Kalekoy and spend the morning visiting a crusader fortress. As a mid-morning snack, you’ll have a chance to try local, homemade ice cream in the ancient ruins of Simena. From here, you’ll cruise to Demre for lunch and swimming break b...

Day 17 Limanagzi Bay - Hidayet - Firnaz Bay

This morning you’ll begin cruising early in the morning to Liman Agzi Bay with breakfast being served on the way. On arrival, it will be time for lunch and a swimming break. After lunch, you’ll head to Kalkan and, weather permitting you’ll visit Kaputas beach, one of the biggest man-made beach in Turkey. Anchor in Firnaz Bay for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 18 Butterfly Valley - Turunc Pinari Bay - Fethiye

An early start today will enable you to cruise to Turunc Pinari Bay for lunch, with a swimming break at Butterfly Valley on the way. After lunch, you’ll head back to Fethiye Harbor and get off from the boat for a walking tour in Fethiye. You’ll get to visit Fethiye Mu...

Day 19 Fethiye - Istanbul

This morning you’ll have breakfast on board before saying goodbye to your amazing crew. After docking, you’ll head back to Dalaman Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. You’ll make your way straight to the hotel to check in and can then enjoy a free afternoon to c...

Day 20 Istanbul

Today marks the end of your journey. You can head off any time after breakfast, whether you’re heading onward or spending more time in Istanbul.

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Price per day$315
Last Updated: 3/18/2020

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights),Traditional Gulet (7 nights),Cruise ship (4 nights feature stay),Overnight sleeper train (1 night),

Transportation & Flights

Gulet,Plane,Private air con bus,Riverboat,Sleeper train,

Transportation & flights

Gulet,Plane,Private air con bus,Riverboat,Sleeper train
Guides
On your voyage, as well as the ship and hospitality crew, there will be between 1 and 3 local tour leaders (depending on the total number of passengers). These leaders will be with you on board the ship, and on all included shore activities. They will have good general knowledge of the areas you are passing through including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects, as well as being able to recommend great local eating venues for your on shore meals and what you might like to do with your free time (when you're not relaxing and enjoying the ship's facilities).
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects and covers all countries visited on your itinerary.
Visa requirements
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking EGYPT Visas are currently attainable on arrival at Cairo airport for most nationalities. The visa costs USD25 and can only be paid in USD cash. On arrival to Cairo airport you buy your visa at any of the banks before proceeding to immigration. You will be given a stamp that you then need to put into your passport yourself. A single entry visa is valid for three months from date of issue and entitles the bearer to one month in Egypt. If you prefer to get your visa before travel, Egypt now has the Egypt Online Visa, or Egypt e-Visa, a new electronic visa authorisation for citizens of eligible countries wishing to travel to Egypt for tourism. An e-Visa for Egypt can be obtained through an online application.  You can check your nationalities eligibility and apply for the e-Visa from this link: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ?VISTK=UN26-IRWS-H69H-5I6P-LZF5-56RD-42VB-34YV-FI27-G78U-PNJ9-L44Y-M0L9-3I3C-ARKT-XYTP The e-Visa for Egypt is a single or multiple-entry visa, allowing its holder to visit the country for a maximum duration of 30 days. It is valid to use for a period of 3 months. If you require an address for Visa Applications in Egypt, please use our Local Operator  Intrepid Travel Cairo 5 Sphinx Square, 1st floor, Apartment 12 Mohandeseen, Giza,Egypt m: +20 10 999 29520 – 10 017 40498 t: +20 2 330 210 01 We recommend checking with your travel agent or embassy before departure as this information may change. TURKEY (ALL TRIPS): Please note that many nationalities require a visit to enter Turkey: Australia: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go Belgium: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go Canada: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go Germany: No - not required Ireland: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go Netherlands: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go New Zealand: No - not required South Africa: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go Switzerland: No - not required United Kingdom: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go USA: Yes - apply for an e-visa before you go Other nationalities should check via your local consulate or embassy. To apply for an e-visa, please go to https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ at least a few weeks before you go. The visa costs can change at any time and with little notice depending on the political climate of the region. From 01 January 2015, foreigners entering Turkey must carry a passport with at least 60 days validity beyond the expiry date of their visa or residence permit. A valid passport is sufficient for citizens of most other countries including New Zealand, Argentina, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland for stays up to 3 months. All other nationalities please check with your nearest Turkish embassy.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Legacy Ottoman Hotel Hobyar Mahallesi Hamidiye Cd. No:16 Fatih / Sirkeci Istanbul TURKEY Phone: +90 2125276767
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