Egypt, Jordan & Turkey with Flights

Arrive at the airport with ample time to check-in and board your flight to Cairo, Egypt.

Welcome to Cairo! A friendly local representative will receive you and help you with the passport process. Make your way to your hotel where you will find your Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you throughout your trip. Take part in the tour briefing to learn what awaits you. Head to your room for a good night's sleep before your adventure commences in the morning!

Fuel up for your first day of iconic Egyptian experiences! Follow your guide to the mesmerising Giza pyramid complex and revel in some of the country's most famous attractions. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx with your own ease. Discover the majesty of the Zoser step pyramid and Pharaonic tombs. Spend the evening relaxing in your Cairo hotel.

Your included flight arrives in Aswan and then you make your way to the water to board a Nile cruise ship. Freshen up and get ready to be astounded by the sight of the High Dam of Aswan. Learn more about the history of the construction of the dam, and the creation of Lake Nasser, which necessitated the relocation of thousands of citizens and very important monuments. This includes Abu Simbel, which is on the itinerary tomorrow. Continue onwards to Agilkia Island to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Return to Aswan and overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy the amazing views as we continue to navigate the Nile on our 5-star cruise ship. Opt-in on an excursion to the Abu Simbel complex - to massive temples at the southernmost tip of ancient Egypt’s borders. These Nubian Monuments have been around since the 1200s, when it was carved from the mountainside! Stopover at the Temple of Kom-Ombo this afternoon to learn more about the crocodile god Sobek, and the falcon god Haroeris. Overnight on the cruise ship as we make our way to Luxor.

Disembark along the East Bank of Luxor and take a tour of this exciting destination. Experience the majesty of the Karnak temple complex in person - these grand monuments are remnants of ancient Thebes. Discover the historic Luxor temple, where you'll wander down the mesmerising Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight at your hotel in Luxor and get ready for another full day of Egyptian adventuring.

Lovers of history, assemble! Enjoy breakfast and head for the world-famous Valley of the Kings to explore the tombs of King Tutankhamen and other New Kingdom pharaohs. Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut and visit the striking Colossi of Memnon. Board our air-conditioned bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea and overnight at your hotel after enjoying an included dinner.

Make the most of your free day Hurghada. Enjoy one of the many activities on offer at the resort. Explore the beach, keep cool in the pool, or simply relax. Alternatively, you can also go snorkelling or scuba diving along the amazing coral reefs. Breakfast, dinner and lunch are included today. Overnight at Hurghada.

Enjoy another free day full of fun and relaxation in Hurghada today! Make the most of the range of activities on offer at the resort. Dive deep and experience ocean life on a scuba diving or snorkelling trip. Alternatively, take it easy - soak up the sun next to the pool or on the beach. Indulge in delicious food and drinks as breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included again today. Spend your last evening on the Red Sea coastline getting some rest and relaxation as tomorrow it is time to make our way to Cairo.

It’s time to travel to Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital city. Take a trip through history when you join an outing to the Egyptian Museum. Get to know more about Egypt’s fascinating history, which stretches back thousands of years and catch a glimpse of the treasures found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb! Afterwards, we pay a visit to the Cairo Bazaar, Khan El Khalili. Located in Cairo’s historic centre, this colourful bazaar is filled with an eclectic mix of things to eat, see and buy!

Spend a free day exploring the bustling city of Cairo at your leisure! Today, you can also choose to join a trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Named after its founder, Alexander the Great, Alexandria is a historic seaside city. Visit the fortress, catacombs, and souks and experience relics from bygone days. See the beautiful beaches and take in the views along the seafront. Make a stop at one of the inviting cafes and restaurants found along the seafront corniche. Return to Cairo where we will be spending the night.

Get ready for a desert adventure as we make our way to Wadi Rum! Start the day with breakfast before we make our way to Cairo Airport to catch a flight to Amman in Jordan. Once we land in Amman, we will head to Wadi Rum and see the amazing desert landscapes. After checking in at our desert camp where we will be spending the night, we will explore the area on a two-hour 4x4 Jeep safari! After a day filled with desert-adventure, enjoy an authentic Jordanian dinner by the campfire. Finish your day off with some spectacular stargazing.

Hop aboard - we're off on a full-day trip to the gorgeous Rose City of Petra. Explore this ancient UNESCO site on horseback and by foot. Behold the world-renowned Treasury, which was carved from the limestone rockface. Learn more about this fascinating city and see all the major attractions, including the majestic Amphitheater. Overnight at a hotel in Petra.

Board the coach to head for the Dead Sea as we leave Petra behind. Experience first hand what it feels like to float in the dense, salty water that is purported to have healing properties. Pay a visit to the impressive Kerak Castle, a relic from the 1100s. Make your way to Amman and book in at the hotel this evening.

Join in on a tour of the city of Amman after breakfast. Follow your guide to some of the best-loved sights in the city, including the Roman Temple of Hercules, the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, and more. Overnight at the Amman hotel and get ready to head home in the morning.

Your tour of Egypt and Jordan concludes today. We trust you had a wonderful time as we transfer you to Amman airport for you flights to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and make your way to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, attend orientation meeting with a Welcome Drink at approximately 7:30 PM with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers. Overnight: Istanbul

Embark on a half day morning tour of Istanbul, the only city that straddles two continents Your tour includes the Rustem Pasha Mosque, a 16th century Ottoman Mosque famous for its large quantities of Iznik tiles, which are set in a very wide variety of floral and geometric designs. Continue to the Hippodrome, the place where chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. You will also visit St. Sophia - the great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century. Then, onto the lively Spice Market with its unforgettable aromas. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Alternatively, choose to partake in the optional tour to the Topkapi Palace residence of Ottoman Sultans and the Grand Bazaar, where bargaining is an art. This evening, savor dinner together Optional: Half Day Istanbul with Topkapi Palace (PM) Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, drive to the town of Gallipoli, site of the famous Ottoman victory against the Allies during World War I. Visit the Anzac Cemetery, a memorial to the casualties of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose fame grew back home as word of their heroic efforts spread. Afterwards, cross the Dardanelles by ferry and continue to the Canakkale province, located in northwest Turkey, where you will arrive in the early evening Overnight: Canakkale Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, proceed to the classical city of Troy. Tour this 4000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem The Iliad. Then, drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period, and visit the Asclepion, the ancient Roman spa center. Continue to Kusadasi, a city believed to be the birthplace of Homer, where you will arrive in the early evening Overnight: Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Kusadasi. Or, join the optional tour to Ancient Ephesus where the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," once stood. Walk along the 2000 year-old marble streets; see the Great Theatre, the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her last residence and the Basilica of St. John. Following the tour, participate in an optional leather factory visit to shop or return to the hotel Optional: Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary with Lunch Overnight: Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale, famous for its mineral-rich hot springs and white terraces. Visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hierapolis "Holy City," a UNESCO a World Heritage Site situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs. The Pamukkale hot springs have served as a therapeutic thermal spa since the 2nd century B.C. Tonight, gather together for dinner Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, travel from Pamukkale, the "Cotton Castle," to Konya, a city renowned for its Seljuk architecture and also as the home of the "Whirling Dervishes." Arrive in the afternoon and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana with its distinctive fluted dome of turquoise tiles. View works of the 13th century leader Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, one of the greatest mystical poets of Islam. The Mevlevi Sufi order was founded to follow his teachings. After exploring the museum, join your fellow travelers for dinner together Overnight: Konya Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart for Cappadocia, visiting the magnificent Caravanserai of Sultanhan en route. Afterward, visit Guzelyurt, a fine example of cave dwellings and Greek influences in the Cappadocia region. Following lunch, continue to Nevsehir in Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, visit a carpet atelier and have a demonstration of carpet weaving. After, check in to your hotel with free time before dinner. Tonight, attend the optional Whirling Dervish performance; their captivating mystical ritual connects one in infinite spinning to perfect harmony Optional: Whirling Dervishes Performance (PM) Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Awake very early to participate in the optional hot air Balloon Ride that takes you soaring over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape with its incredible fairy chimney rock formations - the feeling is both serene and sublime. Then, explore Cappadocia with your group to see Guvercinlik, Uchisar, Pasabag, and the Devrent Valley. Famed for temples and houses cut directly into the region's spectacular rock formations, Cappadocia has captivated travellers for centuries. Perhaps, opt to join the optional half day tour of Cappadocia that includes the Open-Air Museum in Goreme Valley; see early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes. Explore the village of Avanos, famous for its beautiful old houses and onyx, and visit a local pottery shop. The tour ends at the fascinating Ozkonak Underground City, built on the northern slopes of Mt. Idis. Return to the hotel with free time before dinner tonight Optional: Cappadocia Balloon Ride (AM). Optional: Half Day Cappadocia (PM) Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, depart for Ankara, the capital and the second largest city of Turkey. Upon arrival, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum, also known as the Anitkabir, lies a vast brick courtyard and monumental avenue lined with NeoHittite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades. The most noted cenotaphs within the complex are those of General Ismet Inonu, a close comrade of Ataturk's and his successor, and that of Ataturk himself, a large and highly decorative marble cenotaph, beneath which lies his tomb. Continue to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum - built in two Ottoman buildings located near Ankara Castle. The Museum, being among exceptional museums with its unique collection, exhibits Anatolian archaeological artifacts, as well as artifacts from the Paleolithic Age to the present Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast

Depart for Istanbul, arriving in the early afternoon. Leisure time to explore on your own on this last day in Turkey. Perhaps, embark on the optional cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. View humble fishing villages and suspension bridges set against the dramatic outline of the Strait. Afterwards, visit the Grand Bazaar, where bargaining is an art. Tonight, attend a festive Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends Optional: Half Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise & Grand Bazaar (PM) Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Make your way to the airport for your departure flight to Australia. Tour ends and treasured memories begin! Meals: Breakfast