16 days Egypt, Jordan & Turkey tour to Giza with Nile Cruise, Petra, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Hierapolis with luxury services & Expert Guides.
Included
- Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport, Amman Airport, & Istanbul Airport.
- 3 Nights’ accommodation at a 5* hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 3 Nights’ accommodation on a 5* Nile Cruise based on a Full board basis.
- 1 Night accommodation in Aswan at your hotel.
- 2 Nights accommodation in Istanbul at your hotel.
- 1 Night accommodation in Cappadocia at your hotel.
- 2 Night accommodation in Kusadasi at your hotel.
- 1 night’s accommodation at your hotel in Amman.
- 1 Night in Wadi Rum.
- 1 Night accommodation at your hotel in Petra.
- The Turkey and Jordan sections of this package are totally private.
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary.
- Domestic Flight tickets (Cairo/Aswan- Luxor/Cairo – Istanbul/Cappadocia – Cappadocia/Izmir – Izmir/Istanbul).
- All transfers are made by a state-of-the-art A/C vehicle.
- Professional Tour Guides throughout your tours in Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey.
- All service charges & taxes.
Not included
- International Flights Airfare
- Egypt, Jordan, & Turkey entry visa.
- Any optional Tours/Activities.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities (Tipping).
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Egypt – Dinner Cruise
Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly received by a representative from Navigate Egypt Tours, ready to ensure a flawless arrival. With attentive assistance through passport control and support in locating and collecting your luggage, you’ll be smoothly escorted to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, allowing you to check in comfortably and settle in with ease. Dinner Time As evening descends, your journey comes alive with a captivating Nile dinner cruise. Drift along the legendary river beneath the moonlit sky while enjoying a carefully prepared buffet accompanied by refreshing drinks. The night unfolds with lively entertainment, including an elegant belly dancing performance, a mesmerizing tannoura whirling show, and traditional folkloric music, creating an atmosphere filled with rhythm, color, and enchantment.
Day 2: Shed Light on The Golden Giza Pyramids & GEM
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and meet your private Egyptologist guide, who will lead you on an inspiring journey into the very heart of ancient Egyptian civilization, beginning with one of humanity’s greatest legacies. Giza Pyramids Complex Your international trip begins with a grand visit to the Giza Pyramids Complex , a timeless masterpiece dating back more than 5,000 years and created as celestial gateways for the pharaohs of Egypt’s 4th Dynasty. Within this sacred necropolis, you will encounter the three monumental pyramids, six smaller satellite pyramids, the commanding Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, all meticulously designed to preserve royal power and guide the pharaohs into eternal life.
Day 3: Explore the Living Miracles of Aswan
Everyone will begin their day with a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before checking out and meeting your expert tour guide, who will accompany you on an engaging exploration of Aswan’s most impressive landmarks, where ancient legacy and modern achievement meet. Aswan The High Dam The Aswan High Dam is a striking symbol of modern engineering, constructed during the 1960s and 1970s in cooperation with the Soviet Union. It was designed to control the Nile’s annual flooding, the dam generates essential hydroelectric power, and gave rise to Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This monumental project transformed Egypt’s future by securing year-round water resources and providing a vital source of energy that supported the country’s modern growth.
Day 4: Uncover the Divine Honor of Abu Simbel Temples
You will get your breakfast boxes with your tour guide, then head all the way to: Abu Simbel Temples The great Abu Simbel Temples are a celestial triumph of ancient Egyptian artistry, carved directly from towering sandstone cliffs in the 13th century BC by Pharaoh Ramses II along Egypt’s southern frontier, overlooking the serene waters of what is now Lake Nasser. The Great Temple was dedicated to the gods Amun, Ptah, and Re-Harakhty, while also eternally proclaiming the might of Ramses II, particularly his celebrated victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Twice each year, on February 22 and October 22, a remarkable solar phenomenon unfolds as the rising sun penetrates the temple’s inner sanctuary, illuminating the statues of Ramses II and the gods in a breathtaking alignment known as the Sun Festival. Standing beside the main sanctuary is a smaller yet equally graceful temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, an enduring symbol of divine reverence and one of history’s most moving royal love stories, carved forever into the stone of this golden land.
Day 5: Discover the Epic Glory of Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
You will begin your day by having your breakfast, then head with your tour guide to: Kom Ombo Temple The Temple of Kom Ombo is like a beautiful flower rising on the curve of the Nile, standing as one of the most distinctive sanctuaries in Egypt. Constructed between 180 and 47 BC during the Ptolemaic era, this extraordinary temple is uniquely dedicated to two deities at once: Haroeris (Horus the Elder), god of the sky and kingship, and Sobek, the crocodile god associated with fertility and protection. Designed as a perfectly balanced double temple, Kom Ombo mirrors itself along a central axis, featuring twin entrances, halls, chapels, and sanctuaries for each god. Its beautifully carved reliefs depict sacred rituals and offerings, as well as rare and fascinating scenes of ancient medical instruments and surgical tools, providing an exceptional glimpse into Egyptian religion, science, and everyday life.
Day 6: Uncover the Majesty of the Divine city of Luxor
After savoring a peaceful breakfast aboard your Nile cruise, you will check out and meet your expert tour guide to begin a captivating exploration of Luxor’s most celebrated ancient treasures. Valley of the Kings The Valley of the Kings is a sacred royal burial ground concealed within the rugged Theban hills in the shape of a massive underground BEN-BEN mount. It was used by the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties during the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC) to cross to the other side. This hallowed necropolis contains more than 63 intricately carved tombs. Their vividly painted walls illustrate sacred funerary texts that reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, divine judgment, and rebirth. Among the most renowned tombs are those of Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Thutmose, Amenhotep, Ramses the Great, and other powerful rulers whose eternal stories still echo through these underground corridors.
Day 7: Discovering the Grand Treasures of Cairo
This morning, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting to escort you on an inspiring exploration of the city’s most treasured cultural and spiritual landmarks. The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum is a true sanctuary of history that preserves more than 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization. Established in 1901, the museum’s grand halls display an extraordinary collection of statues, jewelry, mummies, and priceless artifacts spanning from the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom. Each gallery feels like a step deeper into the timeless soul of ancient Egypt, where the achievements of pharaohs and craftsmen still resonate.
Day 8: Touchdown in Amman
After enjoying breakfast at your Cairo hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Upon arrival, a welcoming representative will be waiting to guide you smoothly through all visa formalities, ensuring a stress-free entry into Jordan. Once procedures are completed, you will be introduced to your private driver and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Amman. After check-in, you can unwind and relax, settling in for a peaceful stay as you prepare for the discoveries that await. Flight From Cairo to Amman Meals Breakfast Accommodation Amman Hotel
Day 9: Explore the Miraculous Treasures of Madaba, Mount Nebo, & the Dead Sea
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, meet your private driver and set out on a captivating journey through Jordan’s most treasured landscapes and sacred landmarks. St. George’s Church Madaba is a celestial city that gained the title as the “City of Mosaics,” and it is very popular for its most celebrated masterpiece at St. George’s Church. Within its walls lies the remarkable 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, the oldest surviving cartographic depiction of Jerusalem and its surrounding biblical sites. This extraordinary artwork stands as one of the most important surviving expressions of early Christian heritage.
Day 10: Petra & Wadi Rum Desert Exploration
After breakfast, set out on an unforgettable journey that unveils two of Jordan’s most extraordinary treasures: the rose-red city of Petra and the spellbinding desert of Wadi Rum. Petra Petra is a captivating relic of the ancient capital of the Nabataean civilization in the 2nd century BC that stands as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, celebrated for its artistic ingenuity and historical importance. Entirely carved into glowing rose-colored sandstone cliffs, the city is approached through the dramatic Siq, a narrow and winding gorge that opens suddenly onto Petra’s most iconic vision, the magnificent Treasury (Al-Khazneh).
Day 11: Catch a Flight to Turkey
After breakfast and hotel checkout, you’ll be escorted by our representative to the Amman International Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted, assisted with visa procedures, and transferred by private driver to your Istanbul hotel, where you’ll check in and relax for the evening, ready to begin the exciting Turkish chapter of your Cairo, Jordan, & Turkey adventure. Flight From Cairo to Istanbul Meals Breakfast Accommodation Istanbul Hotel
Day 12: Cast Your Eyes on the Living Miracles of Istanbul
You will start your morning with a leisurely breakfast at your Istanbul hotel, then meet your private guide for an immersive journey through the city’s most celebrated cultural and historical landmarks. Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia is a timeless structure of faith and artistry that was completed in 537 AD under Emperor Justinian I, it has lived many lives as a Byzantine cathedral, an Ottoman mosque, and today a renowned museum. Its soaring central dome, luminous mosaics, polished marble columns, and striking Arabic calligraphy create a rare harmony between Christian and Islamic traditions, marking it as one of Istanbul’s most powerful symbols of architectural genius and spiritual balance.
Day 13: Discover the Treasures of Cappodocia
Begin your day with a wholesome breakfast before venturing into the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, where nature and history blend into a dreamlike panorama. For those who wish to begin in truly enchanting fashion, an optional 1-hour hot air balloon flight at sunrise offers a serene drift above the valleys, revealing fairy chimneys and sculpted hills bathed in golden light. From sky or ground, everyone will encounter the remarkable wonders of this sacred land. The Uchisar Castle Uchisar Castle rises as the highest climax in Cappadocia, delivering majestic views across valleys, fairy chimneys, and volcanic formations. Hewn from volcanic tuff, this natural fortress dates back to Roman times and was later strengthened during the Byzantine and Seljuk eras. Once a vital defensive stronghold, it now invites visitors to wander through its caves and tunnels while taking in some of the most breathtaking vistas in the region.
Day 14: Enjoy the Marvels of Ephesus
After breakfast, you will set out from your hotel in Kuşadası on a scenic drive of approximately two hours in a private, modern vehicle, journeying toward the legendary city of Ephesus. Along the way, anticipation builds as you approach one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Roman Empire, where extraordinary monuments reveal the brilliance of classical antiquity, including: The Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis is a legendary gem of history’s most celebrated sacred sites in Turkey and is renowned as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis and this colossal sanctuary was first constructed around 550 BC and later rebuilt after its destruction. Although only fragments remain today, the temple’s immense scale, once adorned with towering columns and elaborate sculptures, continues to echo its former glory as both a religious sanctuary and a vibrant center of commerce in the ancient world.
Day 15: Shed Light on the grand marvels of Pamukkale & Hierapolis
After breakfast, you will set out in a private, modern vehicle toward Pamukkale, where your expert guide will lead you into one of Anatolia’s most extraordinary archaeological landscapes. This international journey reveals a city shaped by healing waters, faith, and centuries of human devotion, beginning with: Hierapolis Hierapolis is a celebrated Roman spa city renowned since antiquity for its curative thermal springs. Closely linked to the mineral-rich waters of Pamukkale, the city flourished as a center of health, culture, and pilgrimage. Everyone will explore its remarkably preserved ruins, you will encounter grand streets lined with columns, impressive temples, ancient baths, and a monumental theater, all reflecting Hierapolis’ long-standing reputation as a sanctuary of healing and refinement.
Day 16: Departure
You will start the final day of your 16 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Jordan, and Turkey Trip by heading to Istanbul airport to catch your flight. Meals Breakfast
