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THE BEST OF TURKEY and EGYPT(A cultural tour of Turkey and Egypt)
Turkey and Egypt have both played pivotal roles in human history and they still keep playing. The civilizations centres in both these countries are many and are the envy of many countries and civilizations. In this unique 17 days artistically designed program, we have attempted to cover the most well known historical and cultural centres in both these countries. The tour culminates at Cairo from where one can enjoy a few more days in Egypt or the neighboring countries of Syria and Lebanon.
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detailed route |
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Day 1: Arrive Istanbul (TURKEY) |
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This afternoon you are scheduled to arrive Istanbul International Airport. Once clearing through Customs & Immigration, you will be met & transfer to the hotel. This evening an orientation meeting has been scheduled at around 1900 hrs.
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Day 2: Istanbul |
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Visit a World Heritage, Haghia Sophia, built in the 6th century. Cruise on the Bosphorus towards the Black Sea. Lunch at a seafood restaurant. Back to the old city to visit St. Savior in Chora Church. (B, L) |
 
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Day 3: Istanbul |
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Explore more of Istanbul: the Blue Mosque; the Hippodrome; the Topkapi Palace and the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). End the day at the Grand Bazaar. (B, L) |
 
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Day 4: Istanbul – Bolu (165 miles) |
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Morning at leisure for exploring some "off the beaten tracks" discovery of Istanbul until departure at 2pm. Drive to Bolu follow with dinner.
Overnigth: (B, D) |
 
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Day 5: Bolu - Ankara – Cappadocia (295 miles) |
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You are in Ankara, the Capital, in 3hrs. Today's highlight is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations; we will also stop at the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Continue to Cappadocia.
Overnight (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 6: Cappadocia |
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A full day tour to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Red Valley; Goreme Valley, an open-air museum with rock-cut churches (7th-13th centuries) adorned with biblical frescoes. Learn about the art and crafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center, and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-made rugs. Next is the Underground City. Photo stops at Uchisar and Avcilar. (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 7: Cappadocia - Konya – Antalya (335 miles) |
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Drive to Konya. En route visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai then onto Konya, visit the Museum of Mevlana, the founder of the Sufi Order of the Whirling Dervishes. Continue to Antalya.
Overnight: B, L, D) |
 
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Day 8: Antalya |
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Two magnificent Roman sites are on our agenda; Aspendos with the best preserved Roman Theater and Perge, a spectacular Greco-Roman city. Later in the afternoon, visit Old Antalya - Kaleici to enjoy strolling through picturesque streets of the old port. (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 9: Antalya – Pamukkale (210 miles) |
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In the morning, cross the Taurus Mountains, and drive to Aphrodisias, the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility. Continue to Pamukkale, a unique natural site. Visit this "Cotton Castle" where the hot waters, leaving their limestone deposits, have created an unreal landscape with petrified waterfalls and basins; and Hierapolis, an ancient Roman health spa whose well-preserved necropolis is one of the largest in the ancient world.
Overnight: ) (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 10: Pamukkale – Ephesus (110 miles) |
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Head towards the Aegean Sea, to Ephesus, the most fascinating city of the ancient world. Visit the ruins of Ephesus and the remains of the Temple of Artemis -one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Virgin Mary's House is also in today's agenda.
Overnight: (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 11: Izmir – Cairo (EGYPT) (by air) |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: (B) |
 
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Day 12: Cairo – Aswan (by air) – Embark Nile cruise |
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You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. You will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 4-day/3-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Cabin with private facilities. Sail to Edfu.
Overnight: (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 13: Nile cruise |
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Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all the large Egyptian Temples. Sail to Luxor. Overnight on board. (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 14: Nile cruise |
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Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. (B, L, D) |
 
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Day 15: Disembark Nile cruise – Luxor – Cairo (by air) |
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Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. After disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: (B) |
 
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Day 16: Cairo |
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Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Moallaka Church where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. Spend the afternoon at the Great Pyramids of Giza built for Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and the defending Sphinx. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. (B, L) |
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Day 17: Depart Cairo |
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Check out by 1100 hrs. You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B) |
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Departure Dates (Inclusions): |
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Tour Price Includes |
PTour Price Does Not Include |
| Hotels & cruise line as mentioned (or similar). |
Any airfares |
| Hotel & port taxes |
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Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner) |
Airport/departure taxes |
| Sightseeing and transportation |
Insurance & Visas |
| Services of local English speaking guides. |
Tips/Gratuities to Drivers & Guides |
| Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary – except the outdoor museum at Karnak Temple, visit inside the Pyramids, Tutankhamun & Ramses the 6th’s Tombs in the Valley of Kings, Nefertari’s Tomb in the Valley of the Queens. |
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Tour Price: |
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We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America).
Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. |
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Departures |
Double Occupancy |
Single Room Supplement |
Every Saturday between Jan 01 - Mar 31 & Nov 07 - Dec 17. |
US $ 2295 |
US $ 695 |
Every Saturday between Apr 01 - Nov 05 & Dec 18 - Dec 28 |
US $ 2895 |
US $ 695 |
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Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
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Canada - West Coast US $ 1300 USA - West Coast US $ 1100
Canada - East Coast US $ 1100 USA - East Coast US $ 900 |
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