Turkey and Egypt travel packages: Travel to Istanbul Turkey and Cairo Egypt in 7 Days Tour Package
Top attractions of Cairo and Istanbul.
Istanbul– The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: was once a house of worship for several religions as Christianity and Islam
Cairo – The Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo: The Great Pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the world
Istanbul–Blue Mosque in Istanbul: built by Sultan Ahmet in the early 17th century and considered the symbol
Istanbul city has amazing blue tiles and an Egyptian obelisk in the garden taken from Egypt.
Cairo –Alabaster mosque in Cairo : built by Muhammad Ali.
Istanbul – Grand Bazaar in istanbul
Cairo – Khan Elkhalili Bazaar & Old Cairo
Pickup from Cairo airport
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt ,your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Today start your epic day by visiting the Giza Plateau, the site of the Great Pyramids of Giza Cheops Mycerinus and Chephren Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them (Extra ticket) then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries.
Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form the Pyramidal shape, this pyramid is considered the first stone construction ever built by the genius Vizir Imhotep.
Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. see the great statue of King Ramses II the biggest man-made statue made for a king and also visit the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut, after that back to your hotel. Overnight at Cairo
visit the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 120,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including gold and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Visit the Coptic Cairo, or as Egyptian call it (Old Cairo) contained within the boundaries of the Roman fortress of Babylon where the Copts built their churches for protection. For three hundred years, from the conversion of Emperor Constantine until the arrival of Islam, Egypt was a Christian nation, and the Coptic church is one of the oldest communions as well as the church that really pioneered austere monasticism in the remote desert. There are still tens of thousands of Copts in Egypt, many of whom live in Old Cairo. Their most famous church is that of El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, built over one of the gateways into the old fortress, its nave suspended above the passageway. Also in Old Cairo the saints Sergius church that have The Crypt where the Holy Family took shelter during their flee to Egypt,
visiting the old Bazaar of Cairo, Khan el-Khalili is a major souk in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure to Turkey. Your English-speaking driver will meet and assist you at Istanbul Airport and then escort you to your hotel. Check in to your room and enjoy the afternoon free to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
The Mosque of Sultan Ahmed, also known as The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey locates at the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, the one and only mosque in Istanbul with six minarets. The Sultan Ahmed, the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1616 A.D. during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I. the design and envision was projected by The Architect Mehmet Ağa, instructed by Sultan Ahmet I. The mosque followed the traditional architectural style of the Islamic architecture in comprising a mausoleum, madrasa ( school), and a hospice. The mosque is still actively used for daily and congregational prayers of Fridays, additionally, it became a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.
The Old World Wonder in Turkey The Seat of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Construction The Church of Devine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia Fall Twice and stand Victoriously on the Third (Main Building) The Rising Dome of Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia Glory in the Christian World Major Identity Transformation, A Church into A Mosque Hagia Sophia and Identity Diverse of Turkey
Built on a domineering point along the Bosphorus after the conquest of Istanbul, the palace is located on the tip of the historic peninsula. Used as state headquarters as well as home to the sultans until the 19th century during the Ottoman reign, Topkapi Palace was opened to the public as a museum after the declaration of the Republic. Spanning 700,000-meter squares of an area, the palace offers visitors its vast collection of more than 80,000 pieces of artwork, in addition to the temporary exhibits
After your breakfast at hotel, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and short drive brings us to the Eminonu Pier where we embark on a Bosphorus ferry for a 1,5 hours long breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus strait which runs right through Istanbul city and also between Asia and Europe continents. Our expert local guide explains us about several Ottoman palaces ancient fortresses suspension continental bridges and wealthy shore villages with typical Ottoman architecture that we view along the shore
visit at the colorful Spice Market from the 17th century where we can smell and taste various kinds of herbs and Turkish delights. If time permits we have a short stop at an Istanbul leather wholesaler firm.
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul International Airport for final departure.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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