TOUR PROGRAM

Tour of  Magnificial  Egypt & Turkey

kntreg02           13days

Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Abusimbel, Luxor, Istanbul, Cappadocia

Two countries, two civilisations, boths are on the cross of the roads. They are similar but different from each other, both cradle religions, and legends, epics, scriptures and narratives. Like, a thousand-year-old civilization to live the traces of the past in the lands that are important for all three religions, to see the cradle of civilizations and this is the Tour Program Itineraries:

Day 1 Cairo :    Arrive at the airport and meet our experienced tour guide who will transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo – The Pyramids Tour (B/L/D) :    Visit the Pyramids of Giza, one of the remaining Seven Wonders of the World. Later discover the famous Sphinx carved from a single limestone block. After lunch, wander around the incredible Egyptian Museum that displays thousands of ancient treasures. Overnight in Cairo

Day 3: Cairo – Alexandria (B/L/D) :     Explore the city of Cairo through visits to the Muhammad Ali mosque, Saladin Citadel and the Coptic churches in old Cairo followed by shopping tour to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars. End of the tour driving trough Alexandria. Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 4: Alexandria (B/L/D) :      Alexandria, the former capital of the Roman Empire and now "Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea". Upon arrival, visit Pompey's PIllar, National Museum and the Montazah Garden and Palace. After lunch discover the Catacombs of Alexandria which was once used for burials, passageways and galleries spanning over 600 acres. Later enjoy the outside view of Qait Bay Fortress. In the morning visit the Roman Amphitheatre and the famous Alexandria bibliotheca that holds over eight million books. The library is built on the rumoured site of the original library which was mysteriously burned to the ground in 48 B.C. Stay overnight in Alexandria.

Day 5: Alexandria - Aswan – Abu Simbel (B,L,D) :     Too early morning drive to Alexandria airport with brerakfast lunchbox. Getting flight to Aswan via Cairo. Drive to Abu Simbel in the morning on arrival and visit the colossal temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari, both carved out of a hillside beside the Nile. Later return to Aswan to explore the city or rest. Overnight on board-Aswan.

Day 6: Aswan - Kom Ombo (B/L/D) :     today take a tour to the high dam, granite quarries, unfinished obelisk and Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Proceed to your cruise and have lunch onboard. In the afternoon enjoy a felucca ride around the rocky island of the Nile. Today Journey start within the Nile and also when return to the cruise and have dinner onboard whilst sailing to Kom Ombo. Overnight on board

Day 7: Kom Ombo - Edfu (B/L/D) :     Upon arrival to Kom ombo, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu whilst having lunch on board. After lunch, enjoy a tour of Edfu temple, the most famous and best preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight on board.

Day 8: Luxor (B/L/D) :     Today travel to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings and the colossi of Memnon. Have lunch on the cruise and then proceed to the East Bank of the Nile to visit the famous Karnak and Luxor temples. Afterwards will be free at your own leisure or you may choose to the sound and light show at Karnak temple. Return back to the cruise for dinner and entertainment. Overnight on board.

Day 09: Luxor - Istanbul (B/L/D) :     Say goodbye to the Nile and hello to Turkey as you board your flight this morning from Luxor to Istanbul. After lunch you are free to explore this wonderful city. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 10: Istanbul city tour (B,L,D) :     Today you will have a full day tour to explore some of Istanbul's most important tourist attractions, including the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome & Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and the Topkapi Palace (excluding the optional extra entrance fee to Harem Room). Remainde of the day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 11: Istanbul – Kayseri (Cappadocia) (B,L,D :     Fly to Kayseri after breakfast. Upon arrival, visit the Devrent Valley and the Monk's Valley (Pasabagi), where you will find the world's most incredible fairy chimneys. Have lunch in Avanos and then go to Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore a variety of churches and monasteries, which were all carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated with beautiful frescoes by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views of the city is also included. Hotel check-in in the evening and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kayseri.

Day 12: Kayseri – Istanbul (B,L) :     Before the sunrise, early morning, picking from the hotel and driev to meeting point, having a light breakfast and goes to the balloons, with the time of sun rising.. Air balloonning over the most beautiful landscape of the World. After the balloonning having the champains and getting the flight medal arcertificate. Dropping back to the hotel about 08:30-09:00 (tour subjected to extra fee)

Today's tour starts with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City which was built as a defence and hiding site during the period of spreading Christianity. Later go to the ancient Christian Village of Cavusin, where you will find a triple Apse church and a monastery of St John the Baptist. Afterwards you will be taken to the Sinasos Old Greek Village, where you will be amazed by magnificent old Greek and Ottoman houses. Today's tour also includes a short visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle and an easy 3km hike through Red Valley, which offers some great scenery that would not be accessible by car. Later this afternoon, collect your luggage and transfer to Kayseri Airport for evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 13: Istanbul and return day (B) :    After breakfast free time for your own leisure until meeting time for transfer to the airport for international flight to your country back.

You are leaving to meet again with the pleasure of leaving behind an intense schedule, sweet fatigue and the excitement of being able to participate in the next KanulaTur tour.