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A A group tour of Istanbul to Cairo. |
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36 days
from £965 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
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A fascinating journey between two of the Middle East's most vibrant and exciting cities. We see some of the most impressive wonders of the ancient world, taking in the Roman remains at Ephesus and Palmyra, the beautiful desert city of Petra... |
Day 1 | ISTANBUL Arrival day. No meals.
| Day 2 | GALLIPOLI Drive to the small town of Çanakkale. Free afternoon to visit
| Day 3 | SELÇUK We travel to the pretty town of Selcuk with its rich history and beautiful setting. (B)
| Day 4 | SELCUK - EPHESUS A full free day to visit the amazing ruins at Ephesus. (B)
| Day 5 | PAMUKKALE A morning drive takes us to Pamukkale where there is time to visit the famous calcified falls and the ancient city of Hierapolis. (B)
| Day 6 | PAMUKKALE - FETHIYE - GULET Today we travel to Fethiye where we have lunch before boarding our private gulet. We spend the afternoon cruising along the scenic Turquoise Coast. (BD)
| Day 7 | DALYAN After breakfast we disembark and drive to Dalyan, known for its hot springs and the nearby conservation area for loggerhead turtles. (B)
| Day 8 | DALYAN A day at leisure. Nearby are the picturesque ruins of Caunos, accessible only by boat, or you may prefer to just relax on the beach. (B)
| Day 9 | OLYMPOS Drive to Olympos where there is the chance to visit ancient Olympos and Chimera. (BD)
| Day 10 | ANTALYA - CAPPADOCIA After leaving Olympos we drive to Antalya where we have time to explore the old harbour before taking an overnight bus to Cappadocia. (B)
| Day 11 | CAPPADOCIA Free time for you to explore this spectacular region. You can visit the open air museums of Zelve and Goreme, the underground cities of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, or take advantage of numerous walking / hiking opportunities throughout the area.
| Day 12 | CAPPADOCIA A full day for further exploration. Those after a bit of action can explore by mountain bike or on horseback. (B)
| Day 13 | KAHTA A day's drive across the stunning Eastern Taurus Mountains to Kahta near Mt. Nemrut. (B)
| Day 14 | MT. NEMRUT - URFA Free morning to visit Mt. Nemrut to see the massive Commagene stone heads. (B)
| Day 15 | URFA - ALEPPO Visit Urfa, the city of the prophets before continuing to the Syrian border and transferring to Aleppo. (B)
| Day 16 | ALEPPO Free day in Aleppo. Explore the exotic atmosphere of the covered bazaars. (B)
| Day 17 | HAMA We have a short drive to Hama, famous for its old water wheels. Option to visit the imposing Crac de Chevaliers crusader fortress. (B)
| Day 18 | PALMYRA A drive through the desert brings us to the breathtaking city of Palmyra. (B)
| Day 19 | PALMYRA A full free day to explore these marvellous Roman ruins. (B)
| Day 20 | DAMASCUS Drive to Damascus in the morning. Free afternoon.
| Day 21 | DAMASCUS Free day to explore the old city with its many souks, palaces and mosques. (B)
| Day 22 | DAMASCUS - AMMAN Transfer to Amman by service taxis. (B)
| Day 23 | AMMAN Morning walking tour of Amman. (B)
| Day 24 | AMMAN - PETRA Morning option to visit the Dead Sea, afternoon transfer to Wadi Musa, beside the hidden city of Petra. (BD)
DAY 25, PETRA - WADI RUM A whole day to explore the magnificent site of Petra with a guide. Late in the afternoon we travel to the spectacular desert area of Wadi Rum where we spend the night in a Bedouin style camp. (BD)
DAY 26, CAMEL TREK - AQABA We join the Bedouin people of Wadi Rum for a short camel trek into the desert. Later we travel to the picturesque Red Sea port of Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba. (B)
DAY 27, AQABA - NUWEIBA - DAHAB Board the hydrofoil to Nuweiba and transfer to Dahab on the Red Sea Coast. (B)
DAY 28, DAHAB - ST CATHERINE Free morning to relax on the beach before an afternoon transfer to St. Catherine where we spend the night in multi-share rooms near the foot of Mt Sinai. (BD)
DAY 29, ST CATHERINE - CAIRO Rise early to ascend Mt Sinai in time for sunrise. Afternoon drive to Cairo. (B)
DAY 30, CAIRO - ASWAN Guided visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan. (B)
DAY 31, ASWAN A free day to explore this colourful and vibrant Nubian city. (B)
DAY 32, ASWAN - FELUCCA CRUISE A free morning when there will be an opportunity to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon we board our feluccas to sail around the islands of Aswan, visit a Nubian village and have a typical Nubian dinner. Overnight on board the felucca. (BLD)
DAY 33, ASWAN - LUXOR Drive from Aswan to Luxor visiting the riverside temple at Kom Ombo and the temple of Horus at Edfu en route. In the afternoon we take horse drawn carriages to Karnak temple and have a guided tour of this wonderful complex. (B)
DAY 34, LUXOR We get up before sunrise to ride sturdy donkeys to the Valley of the Kings. Free afternoon in Luxor. Overnight train back to Cairo. (B)
DAY 35, CAIRO Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Later this afternoon there is the opportunity to ride camels or horses into the desert and enjoy sunset over the pyramids. (B)
DAY 36, CAIRO Tour ends. (B)
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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment USD $240
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE
18
TREK GRADE A
Easy
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
Airport transfer to hotel day 1
FULLY ESCORTED
By Imaginative Traveller tour leader (except at some border crossings), services of Jordanian guide at Petra and Egyptologists at Karnak Temple, The Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids of Giza
TRANSPORT
Gulet, public buses, private coach, overnight seater train, overnight bus, donkey, horse drawn cart, felucca, hydrofoil
ACTIVITIES
Optional sea kayaking from the gulet, extensive walking in Cappadocia, Palmyra and Petra, donkey ride to the Valley of Kings, optional snorkelling at Dahab
ACCOMMODATION
29 nights simple hotels or hostels (multi-share at St Catherines), 1 night Bedouin style camp, 2 nights seater train, 1 night gulet, 1 night felucca, 1 overnight bus
MEALS
As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
ENTRANCE FEES
Not included. Allow US$200 for sites listed as part of the itinerary
LOCAL PAYMENT (COMPULSORY)
payable to your tour leader on arrival.
This price does not include international flights prices available on request.
This holiday is operated by Imaginative Traveller ATOL 3986 and ICTA.
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Istanbul to Cairo
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