6-Day Istanbul & Cairo Discovery Tour – Crossroads of Civilizations
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.
Route
Itinerary
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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