Day 1 ISTANBUL – ALEXANDRIA
Ataturk Airport International Departures Terminal agent counter in front of you, dear guests, will meet at 20:45 on the specified tour departure date. After ticketing, luggage, and boarding procedures, we will depart for Alexandria with Pegasus Airlines flight PC632 at 23:55. Local time arrival will be at 01:00, then after luggage collection and visa procedures, our private bus will transfer us to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms.
Day 2 ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO
After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out and head to Cairo, the second largest city in Egypt, known as "Pearl of the Mediterranean". Although only 225 km from Cairo, Alexandria offers a different face of Egypt with its atmosphere and ambiance. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, this city became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt and features the legendary lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has been a center of science and education since antiquity, and from the 19th century, it has served as Egypt’s commercial and maritime hub. After spending time in this captivating city, we will proceed to Cairo. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour. The tour includes sights such as the Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Sultan Hasan Complex, Imam Shafi’i Mosque, Baron Empain Palace, Sedat’s Tomb, Al-Azhar Mosque, Islamic Museum, Cairo Museum, Cairo Tower, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Tahrir Square, and many other tourist sites. After the tour, free time. Transfer to our hotel at the guidance of our guide. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 CAIRO
After breakfast, free time. Those who wish can join an extra full-day tour with lunch to Cairo’s marvels (Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum & Al Azhar University and Mosque & Khan El Khalili Bazaar). This tour includes the first stop at the Giza Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx, with detailed historical commentary and photo opportunities. After the pyramids, visit jewelry, perfume, and papyrus shops for shopping. Then, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 120,000 artifacts, including ancient Egyptian treasures, sphinxes, and many historical objects. Next, see Egypt’s oldest university and visit the 970s construction of the Al Azhar Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people. Afterwards, explore the vibrant Khan el Khalili bazaar with your guide, observing various colorful shops. Return to the hotel. In the evening, those who wish can join an extra Nile River dinner cruise. Enjoy the lively night life on the Nile and view Cairo illuminated from a local boat, savoring local dishes and entertainment. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Extra Cairo Marvels Tour: 140 USD per person (Transport, guide, and lunch box included)
Nile Dinner Cruise: 75 USD per person (Transport, guide, dinner included)
Day 4 CAIRO – HURGHADA
Early morning breakfast, then transfer to Hurghada by private bus. The journey will be approximately 450 km. After arrival in Hurghada, a panoramic city tour will be conducted. Hurghada is Egypt’s center for tourism and the Red Sea, with its golden sands, turquoise sea, and palm trees. In the city tour, we will see the old city district El Dahar (Downtown) and the modern tourist center Sahl Hasheesh, including shopping centers and stores. After the tour, free time in the city. Transfer to the hotel at the guidance of our guide. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 HURGHADA
After breakfast, free time. Those who wish can join an extra full-day tour with lunch to the Luxor marvels (Karnak Temple & Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon Statues & Nile Delta). On this tour, follow the footsteps of the pharaohs and experience the mysterious Egyptian temples deeply. Visit the Amon Ra Temple, dedicated to the King and Sun God in ancient Egypt, the Valley of the Kings where the pharaohs and kings’ remains lie, the Hatshepsut Temple, the giant Memnon statues, and the Nile Delta. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the tour, free time. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Extra Luxor Marvels Tour: 145 USD per person (Transport, entrance fees, guide, and lunch included)
Day 6 HURGHADA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, check out by noon, leave your luggage in the storage, and enjoy free time. Those who wish can join an extra full-day Giftun Island and Orange Bay boat tour with lunch. This tour includes a boat trip to Giftun Island, one of the most magnificent spots in the Red Sea, and relaxing at Orange Bay to unwind from the trip. Lunch will be served on the boat. After the tour, transfer to Hurgada Airport. Depart for Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines flight PC621 at 02:25, arriving at 06:15 local time, marking the end of our tour.