Glorious Turkey Egypt

Tour Description

TURKEY
Upon arrival in Istanbul your senses will be awakened to the colours and smells of the ancient Ottoman city that sits between two continents divided by a stetch of water called the Bosphorus
You will also experience an emotional connection to the Battefields of Gallipoli where thousand of soldiers lost their young lives in World War 1
Step back in time as yu visit Troy and it's famous Trojan Horse
As you journey through Turkey learn of it's Greek and Ottoman history, marvel at the magnificent landscapes and beautiful beaches.
Take a dip in the hot springs of Pamukkale where the ancient Romans used the waters for the theraputic powers.
Explore Roman theatres, visit Hadrian's Gate and the Old City of Antalya
Float high above the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and visit Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys of the Underground City

Egypt is so much more than the famous Pyramids of Giza and over the next two week we will show you the best the ancient world has to offer.
If you are feeling fit and small spaces don't bother you then after your visit to the Giza Plateau you will have the option to climb inside the Great Pyramid, said to have been built as the final resting place for the Pharaoh Khufu.... we can discuss the other theories too!
From Cairo we will fly south the the beautiful city of Aswan where we will be based for a few days before embarking our Nile River Cruise
Abu Simbel, considerred by most to be the creme de la creme of all the temples of Egypt, built by the greatest Pharaoh and father of more than 100 children, Ramses II.
Here in Abu Simbel there are two temples that were saved by UNESCO in the 60's due to the rising waters of the River Nile. The second temple is dedicated to Ramses II most beloved wife Nefertari.
Once we emabark our Nile River Cruise we will visit temples along the edge of the Nile before arriving the the Ancient capital of Thebes, now known as Luxor
Luxor is often considered the biggest open air museum in the world with the majority of Egyptian artefacts found in the area.
On the West Bank of the Nile is the Valley of the Kings, most famous for the discovery of the Tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922. 
Also in Luxor we will wander through the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple that has to be seen in person to grasp the true size and breathtaking architecture of the 134 columns and numerous structures and obelisks on the site.
Upon returning to Cairo we will finish the tour with the sites of Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo and the oldest bazaar in the middle east Khan el Khalili, established in the 14th century and located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air bazaar is filled with unique and exotic items from spices and perfumes, to the must have souvenirs.


OPTIONAL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
Pyramids View Room in Cairo

TOUR COST
USD5350 per person on twin-share basis
USD1600 Single Supplement

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