14-Day Classic Egypt and Turkey Tour

Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)

Tour Route: Cairo - Aswan - Luxor - Cairo - Istanbul - Cappadocia - Izmir - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Izmir

Tour Code: ODY-ME-006

Highlights :

Immerse in the historical attractions of ancient Egypt like the Pyramids
Appreciate the pure beauty of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Admire finest cave churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum
Marvel at the magnificent architecture in the ruins of Ephesus

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travellers rating: 4.9/5

5 of 5 stars

Based on 8 reviews

Free Inquiry

Itinerary

Show/Hide all days

Day 1

Arrival, Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Soon as you arrive at the Cairo Airport, an airport representative will meet and greet you, then escort you to your private vehicle for your hotel in Cairo. Relax at leisure in your hotel for the rest of the day before your main tour.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2

Cairo

After meeting your private driver and guide, you will have a full day to explore the mysterious Pyramids, the mighty Sphinx, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis city. These are some of the most iconic images of Egypt that should not be missed.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3

Cairo

Today you will visit the Egyptian Museum, where a galaxy of Pharaonic antiquities is housed. Continue on to Old Cairo to visit the beautiful Mohammed Ali Mosque. Later, visit the Citadel of Salah El Din which stands on top of the hill overlooking the capital city. After that, pay a visit to the Hanging Church before exploring the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which is one of the best places in Egypt to experience local lives.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4

Cairo - Aswan, Start Nile Cruise

Early morning, you will take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, embark on your pre-booked Nile Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board before taking an excursion to the famous Aswan High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the beautiful Botanical Gardens on Elephantine Island.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Nile River Cruise

Today, you will have a land excursion to visit the Sobek Temple at Kom Ombo, a twin temple that is devoted to Sobek, the god of Fertility, and Haroeris, the falcon god. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Edfu, which is regarded as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6

Nile River Cruise

Today, the ship will sail to Luxor. It is a must-see city in Upper Egypt, which is famous for its vast temples, ancient royal tombs, and river scenery. You will explore some of the most incredible sites in the West Bank of Luxor, including Valley of the Kings, where ancient Pharaohs' tombs can be visited. Later, stop by the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the greatest Egyptian architectural achievements.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Luxor - Cairo

After breakfast on the boat, disembark from your cruise to visit the East Bank of Luxor. First, you will visit the Karnak Temple Complex. It was built over 2,000 years and is still well kept till these days. Take a visit to the Luxor Temple, which contains some of the most beautiful examples of Egyptian statuary. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport with a private vehicle for the flight back to Cairo. Head to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8

Cairo - Istanbul

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for the flight to Istanbul, a metropolitan city of Turkey. Upon arrival, clear customs and claim luggage, you will be met by your driver, and then transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9

Istanbul

After meeting your private guide today, you will visit some of the most important cultural and historical sites in Istanbul. Start with a visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was also the home to the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries. Marvel at the splendid jewels, artifacts, and weapons among some of its collections inside of the palace. Later, go along the maze of narrow courtyards, passages in the Imperial Harem. Step back and explore the Hagia Sophia, a museum with both Islamic and Christian influences, which was said to have changed the history of architecture. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, which has gained its name through blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. After that, visit the Basilica Cistern, learning its function in ancient times. Last, you will visit the ancient Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, and Serpentine Column before returning back to the hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10

Istanbul - Kayseri - Cappadocia

Fly to Kayseri in the early morning. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Cappadocia with a private vehicle, to discover some of the most amazing landscape on the planet. The tour starts with Devrent Valley and Pasabag Valley, where you could see an array of volcanic formations. The fairy chimneys, mushroom-shaped natural obelisks are carved by wind and eroded by air. Later, drive to Avanos to take a chance to make your own pottery in a workshop. Afterward, admire some finest cave churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum. Continue to the Uchisar Castle, located at the highest point of Cappadocia, to enjoy a fabulous panoramic view over this region. The tour will be concluded with a visit to the Pigeon Valley.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11

Cappadocia

Today, you will visit the Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved in rocks with raw beauty and historical feature. Descend into the Kaymakli Underground City, caved in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution. Continue to Cavusin Valley to find the troglodyte settlement, you could even find the breathtaking rock-cut church with beautiful frescoes at the Cavusin Kilise. After the lunch break, drop by the Red Valley and the Wine House, renowned for its fertile vineyards benefit from the mineral-laden volcanic soil in this region.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12

Cappadocia - Kayseri - Izmir - Kusadasi

Today, you will be transferred to the airport in Kayseri for the flight to Izmir ( the flight stops over in Istanbul). Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to the Agora, a marketplace built in Roman Era, and turned into Open Air Museum nowadays. Later, drop by the Kizlaragasi Hani, originally an inn for trade caravan from the East carrying silk and spices that was gorgeous in its heyday. After the tour, you will be escorted to Kusadasi, a peaceful town sitting on Turkey's Aegean coast.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meal: Breakfast
Day 13

Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi

After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour to the ancient City of Ephesus. Here, you will see some well maintained Roman ancient relics, including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celsus Library. After that, you will marvel at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. After the tour, drive back to Kusadasi for overnight.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meal: Breakfast
Day 14

Kusadasi - Izmir, Departure

Enjoy a time of leisure in Kusadasi before being escorted to the airport in Izmir for your flight to next destination. End of service.
Meal: Breakfast

Free Inquiry

Reviews on This Tailored Tour

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 8 reviews.

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

October 2018

I just returned from a tour of Egypt with Odynovo. We had an incredible experience. Everything was safe and organized. The guides we had were accommodating, fun to be with and knowledgeable. Our tour was perfectly planned. We began in Cairo and ended in Cairo. We met amazing people along the way. Was the trip of a lifetime for me!

August 2018

We had booked an 8 day Tour of Egypt with Leo Huang and his dedication and attention to detail and prompt correspondence impressed us. This company is the best! Upon arriving in Egypt we were greeted at the airport by Hashem and Mohammed, papers were processed by them. Our Egyptologist tour guides Hazem (Cairo) and Amro (Aswan and Luxor) were the best. Amro taught our girls to read cartouches!! Hazem, your “habibis” miss you! Adel in Luxor was also very helpful and was very available for us. Our trip to Egypt was everything we dreamed it to be and more! Thank you Odynovo. We will definitely travel with you again. We highly recommend this company!

August 2018

We booked a nine day tour of Egypt including a four night five day Nile cruise. We booked online. Odynovo were excellent to deal with. We were well looked after by local guides as soon as we arrived at Cairo airport. Our tour guides in Cairo and on the boat cruise were excellent. Great knowledge of Egyptian history. The boat staff were friendly, helpful and the food was excellent. We would highly recommend Odynovo tour company to help anyone planning a trip to Egypt. We felt very safe in Egypt and everyone was very friendly

July 2018

My wife and I really enjoyed our trip to Egypt. We had two knowledgeable, passionate and thoughtful guides (Mr. Ahmed Salem and Mr. Ahmed Kassem) to lead us through the myriad locations in Cairo, Memphis, Luxor, Aswan and Giza. We also enjoyed the Nile River cruiser--Amwaj Living Stone--a comfortable and delightful vessel with attentive and courteous crew. Finally, we liked the fun transportation mix: camel ride, horse drawn carriage ride, sailboat, power boat, trams, Nile cruiser, etc.

June 2018

We have done a few trips now loved every one. We did private tours. Which for us work out great you want to stay a little longer or shorter you can..... Had the best time. Service hotels restaurants everything sorted beautifully. Nothing and I mean nothing is too much trouble. All our guides were brilliant and if we wanted any changes not a problem. Eric and the team are amazing. We highly recommend Odynovo we will be using them again soon.

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stay at competitive rates and with insider bonus of our partnership with international hotel chains and local ones. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspection to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote area can hardly maintain the same standard as those in the city.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in hotel. To make the trip go smooth, lunch is recommended to be included for set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give recommendation or offer assistance. In remote area, meals are likely to be arranged in tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfer in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are from local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.