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6-Day Istanbul & Cairo Discovery Tour – Crossroads of Civilizations

Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Cairo, El Giza,
Duration

6 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-40 people

Physical Level

relax

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Tour Overview

Discover the majestic beauty of two of the world’s most iconic destinations in just 6 days with our Turkey–Egypt Stopover Tour. Begin your journey in Istanbul, the vibrant city that bridges Europe and Asia, where ancient empires left their architectural marvels and cultural imprints. Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar.

Then, fly to Cairo and stand in awe before the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx—symbols of Egypt's enduring legacy. This perfectly balanced itinerary gives you guided sightseeing, cultural immersion, and free time to explore at your own pace.

Whether you're planning a short vacation, business stopover, or combining two continents in one trip, this tour offers history, wonder, and unforgettable memories.

Activities
Adventure Combined Country Discovery Explorer Family Historical In-depth Cultural Sightseeing Solo Travel Walking Tour

Tour Features

Duration
6 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-40 people

Tour Code

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Combined Country

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul

Pickup Time:

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El Giza

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Istanbul Old Town tour: Ottoman and Byzantine relics

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2

(Open buffet breakfast included)

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. You can see it from outside. After that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can see it from outside. The Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul.

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;

Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.

The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart by international flight to Egypt. Upon arrival in Cairo International Airport, meet with your local representative and we will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city, have a relax in hotel and our tour will start tomorrow. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4

(Breakfast included)

Today, TravelShop Booking will accompany you to visit the three Pyramids of Giza. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. Also it is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact. Below the pyramids, you will visit the Mysterious Great sphinx and the valley temple of Khephren. At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel and the rest of the afternoon is leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 5

(Breakfast included)

Today is yours, you do not need to wake up early. Today, you can explore the city by yourself, walking around or do some little shopping before going home tomorrow. Or you can join the optional excursion to visit Museum, Citadel, Mosque and Bazaars. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 6

(Breakfast included)

Today is the end of the tour, it's time to say goodbye with you. Regarding your flight departure time, we will arrange your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Included

• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul Pullman Hotel or Ramada Golden Horn Hotel • 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cairo - Oasis Hotel PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange a similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

• Professional English-speaking tour guides

• 5 open buffet breakfasts

• All arrival and departure airport transfers mentioned within the Itinerary • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

• Guided Istanbul City Tour • Guided Pyramids Tour • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

• International flights

• Insurance: All types

• City Tax • Turkey entry visa • Egypt Visa • Optinal land excursion • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section. • Hotel room taxes • Tipping

Tour Booking

Travelers
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Sep 5, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 €865
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Sep 6, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 €865
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Sep 7, 2026 Sep 12, 2026 €865
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Sep 22, 2026 Sep 27, 2026 €865
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Sep 24, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 €865
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Sep 25, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 €865
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Sep 26, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 €865
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Sep 28, 2026 Oct 3, 2026 €865
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Sep 29, 2026 Oct 4, 2026 €865
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Private Tour Prices
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Sep 5, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 €1645
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Sep 6, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 €1645
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Sep 7, 2026 Sep 12, 2026 €1645
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Sep 8, 2026 Sep 13, 2026 €1645
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Sep 10, 2026 Sep 15, 2026 €1645
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Sep 12, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 €1645
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Sep 13, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 €1645
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Sep 14, 2026 Sep 19, 2026 €1645
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Sep 15, 2026 Sep 20, 2026 €1645
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Sep 16, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 €1645
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Sep 17, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 €1645
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Sep 19, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 €1645
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Sep 20, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 €1645
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Sep 21, 2026 Sep 26, 2026 €1645
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Sep 22, 2026 Sep 27, 2026 €1645
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Sep 23, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 €1645
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Sep 24, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 €1645
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Sep 25, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 €1645
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Sep 26, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 €1645
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Sep 30, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 €1645
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