English-speaking tour designed by local specialists
Istanbul, Cairo and a Nile cruise — 13 days
English-speaking tour of 13 days and 12 nights. From 2850 EUR per person, subject to season, hotel category and availability.
The trip
A tour with an English-speaking guide, selected services and local assistance during the trip.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Language: English
Price from: 2850 EUR per person
Prices by season
Amounts in EUR per person. The final price depends on the dates, hotel category, room type and availability when the booking is confirmed.
May · June · July · August · September
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Comfort
Balance between price and comfort
October · November · December · January · February · March · April
High
Comfort
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Accommodation
Planned hotels
Planned accommodation for the cities on the route.
Planned selection
Istanbul (selection for Egypt combinations)
- The Byzantium Hotel
- Million Stone Hotel
- Avicenna Hotel
- Golden Royal Hotel
- Adamar Hotel
- Yasmak Sultan Hotel
- Innova Hotel
- Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel
- Radisson Sultanahmet
- Radisson Beyazıt
Cairo
- Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
- Mövenpick Media City Hotel
One of the hotels listed or a similar property will be used, depending on availability and dates. The final name is confirmed in writing when you book. For the Nile cruise, the boat and cabin are confirmed in writing according to dates and availability.
Important information
The itinerary shows the planned structure of the trip. Final hotels, times, domestic flights and services are confirmed in writing when you book, according to your dates and availability.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Airport welcome, transfer to the hotel, free time and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Historic Istanbul
Breakfast and a full-day tour of the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia (explained from outside), Topkapı Palace, the Harem and the Grand Bazaar. Lunch and overnight stay.
Day 3: Bosphorus and modern Istanbul
Breakfast and a full-day excursion with a Bosphorus cruise, the Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower from outside, İstiklal, Pera, the Orthodox Patriarchate and views of Fener and Balat. Lunch and overnight stay.
Day 4: Free day in Istanbul
Breakfast, a free day to explore the city on your own and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5: Flight to Cairo
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to Cairo, welcome by the local representative and private transfer to the hotel.
Day 6: Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
Breakfast and a private visit to the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Day 7: Flight to Luxor and start of the cruise
Domestic flight to Luxor, transfer to the boat, lunch on board and visits to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Dinner and night on board.
Day 8: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
Breakfast on board, visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, sailing to Edfu, dinner and night on board.
Day 9: Edfu and Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board, visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, sailing to Kom Ombo and a visit to its temple. Lunch and dinner on board while sailing to Aswan.
Day 10: Aswan
Breakfast on board and visits to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Lunch, dinner and night on board.
Day 11: Abu Simbel and flight to Cairo
Breakfast and disembarkation. Private road transfer to Abu Simbel to visit its two temples, return to Aswan, flight to Cairo and transfer to the hotel.
Day 12: Return to Istanbul
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport, flight to Istanbul, transfer to the hotel, free time and overnight stay.
Day 13: Departure
Transfer to Istanbul airport in good time for your international flight; end of services.
What is included
- Transfers related to the tours and flights in the programme.
- Two days of excursions in Istanbul with a professional English-speaking guide, lunch, transport and entrance fees according to the programme.
- Accommodation with breakfast included according to the itinerary.
- Istanbul–Cairo–Istanbul flights with 20 kg of luggage.
- The planned domestic flights in Egypt.
- Nile cruise with full board for the nights shown.
- The listed excursions and transfers in Egypt, including the visit to Abu Simbel.
What is not included
- International flights into and out of Türkiye.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not listed in the programme.
- Tips, which are voluntary.
- Optional tours and activities.
- Any service or expense not expressly listed as included.
Booking, payment and cancellation
Key conditions before you book
Price and validity: the amounts on this page are indicative and depend on date, availability, category and occupancy. The final proposal will state the date or time it expires. The price is not locked in until Pride Travel’s written confirmation and payment of the requested deposit.
Deposit: the operating agency usually requests an advance payment of 20% of the total. The percentage may vary depending on the tour, flights, cruise, hotels or non-refundable fares; it is communicated in writing before payment.
Remaining payment: paid directly to Pride Travel on the date and by the method stated in the confirmation. On tours that start in Istanbul, it can usually be paid on arrival at the office or online by card. Some services may require an earlier deadline.
Cancellation: once the booking is confirmed, the agency’s published policy states that the deposit paid is non-refundable, because it is used for advance payments to airlines, hotels and other suppliers. Any special or more favourable condition stated in your written confirmation will prevail.
Payment and invoice: BHN MAVİ TURİZM VE SEYAHAT TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. (Pride Travel, TÜRSAB A-5240) confirms the booking, receives the payment and issues the invoice. Turquiana does not charge for the trip.
Read the cancellation policy published by the operating agency
Verified reviews
Experiences with the operating agency
Public reviews from travellers who booked with Pride Travel, the partner operating agency. They are reviews of Pride Travel, not of Turquiana.
Leire A. · April 2026
Highlighted the assistance and organisation of their tour of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
Basilio B. · May 2026
Appreciated the coordination of hotels, transfers and excursions during the trip.
Eduardo F. · November 2025
Said the itinerary was followed and that communication and transfers were punctual.
Frequently asked questions
Before you travel
01Do I need a visa for this trip?
It depends on your nationality, passport, destination and length of stay. Always check the official requirements of Türkiye and of any other country on the itinerary before buying flights. Travellers are responsible for holding the required documents.
02Is travel insurance included?
Unless the confirmation states otherwise, it is not included. We recommend a policy that covers medical assistance, cancellation, luggage and the planned activities.
03Are there prices for children?
They are quoted case by case according to age, room occupancy, flights and each supplier’s rules. Give each child’s date of birth when you request the proposal.
04What luggage do domestic flights include?
The allowance depends on the airline and the fare booked. When the programme includes domestic flights, the exact checked and cabin luggage limit will be confirmed in writing before booking.
05Are transfers private or shared?
They may be private or shared depending on the tour, the date and the number of travellers. The final arrangement will be shown in the proposal and the booking confirmation.
06Is the tour accessible?
Not all historical sites, hotels, boats or vehicles offer step-free access. Tell us about any mobility needs before paying; feasibility must be confirmed in writing.
07Can meals be adapted?
Tell us about allergies and dietary preferences when you request the proposal. They will be passed on to suppliers, but special diets and the complete absence of cross-contamination can only be guaranteed if expressly confirmed.
08When is an English-speaking guide included?
Guided visits include an English-speaking guide only where stated. Free days, transfers and independent travel are not always accompanied. Check the final confirmation.