Secrets of Egypt & Magic of the Red Sea: Legendary Journey by Cruise

We meet 3 hours before the flight in front of the AJet Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After luggage, ticket and passport procedures, we begin our journey to Cairo at 22:10 with AJet Airlines' scheduled flight VF 247. After a flight of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes; Arrival in Cairo at 23:40. Meeting with our airport representative, and after necessary procedures, transfer to your hotel and check-in to rooms. 

After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel for a panoramic city tour of Cairo. During the panoramic city tour, we will visit the main areas of this magical city given life by the Nile: Sadat's Memorial Tomb, Khan el Khalil Bazaar, Baron Palace, El Tahrir Square, and the city center extending along the Nile are just some of the places we will see. Transfer to our hotel at the end of our tour. 

After having breakfast at our hotel, we step into the historical heart of Cairo! With our Cairo tour, which is a tremendous opportunity to discover Egypt's historical and cultural riches, we will visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, which are among the most iconic structures of the ancient world. Additionally, we will have a fascinating night experience with an evening tour on the Nile River.

Pyramids and Sphinx: We will visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the oldest and most magnificent structures in the world. The entrance fee for the Pyramids area will be included! 

Then our route is the Grand Egyptian Museum, which has opened its doors as one of the world's largest archaeology museums. Here, we will have the opportunity to see unique works extending from the pharaohs to the present, and embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the thousands-of-years-old Egyptian civilization, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

Lunch and Discovery: We will have our lunch at a local restaurant while enjoying our tour. After the meal, we will witness all the historical riches of Cairo by exploring the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum together.

Dinner and Nile Boat Tour:
In the evening, we set out to discover the city from another perspective with a boat tour in the magical atmosphere of the Nile River.

Dinner: You will have your dinner by the Nile River, accompanied by a rich menu.

Special Shows: You will witness the beauty of Cairo under the lights with special shows that will make the night unforgettable.

This night spent on the Nile River will allow you to see the city from a different point of view.

In the early hours of the morning, after checking out of the rooms and collecting our breakfast boxes from the hotel, we begin our journey by air. After the necessary procedures are completed, we depart for Aswan at 06:30 with a scheduled flight of Egypt Local Airlines. We arrive in Aswan at 07:50 and then airport procedures are carried out.

Aswan Discovery Begins!

First, we visit the Aswan High Dam. It is the largest dam on the Nile River, with construction starting in 1960 and lasting 10 years. You will be able to see the size and impact of the dam on site. Then, we set out to discover the Unfinished Obelisk. In this interesting structure from the Pharaohs' Era, we will have the opportunity to see in the finest detail how obelisks were made.

Afterwards, we go to our ship and have our lunch, followed by free time to relax.

Dinner and Accommodation
We have our dinner on our ship and retire to our rooms for accommodation.

Note: Domestic flight times may change according to availability.

Today we start the day by having breakfast on our ship. Lunch and dinner will also be served on our ship, and our accommodation will also take place on our ship.

Accompanied by our guide, we set out for the Abu Simbel Temple Tour. Abu Simbel is one of the world's most important historical monuments and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the early hours of the morning, we reach this architectural masterpiece after a journey of approximately 267 km. The Abu Simbel Temples were reconstructed piece by piece in cooperation between the Egyptian Government and UNESCO to prevent them from being submerged during the construction of the High Dam. Here, we will explore these magnificent historical structures more closely by visiting the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor.

After our Abu Simbel tour, we return to our ship and continue our fascinating journey on the Nile River. As we progress through the waters of the Nile, we will have an experience that will turn into unforgettable memories over the years, accompanied by unique landscapes.

Kom Ombo Temple Visit

Continuing our journey, we stop at the Kom Ombo Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek and the Falcon God Horus. Drawing attention with both its architecture and historical importance, this temple provides important clues about the religious life of ancient Egypt. Here, we will gain in-depth information about the mythological stories of Sobek and Horus.

As our ship sets sail for Edfu, the cruise along the Nile River continues to offer fascinating views. Moving through the waters of the Nile reveals the hidden beauties of this historical region. 

Note: Since we leave the ship very early for the Abu Simbel tour, breakfast may be served as a lunch box.

We will start the day with breakfast on our ship. In the morning hours, we set out to visit the Edfu Temple, which is the best preserved to this day and dedicated to the Falcon God Horus. After the Edfu Temple, we will explore this historical structure, one of Egypt's largest and best preserved temples. Its fascinating architecture and details will turn your visit here into a journey through time.

After our Edfu Temple tour, we return to our ship and continue to make progress on the Nile River. As we move along the peaceful waters of the Nile, new discoveries and immersive landscapes await you.

At the end of our fascinating journey along the Nile River, upon arrival in Luxor, we head to Egypt's largest temple, the Karnak Temple. This temple, whose construction lasted more than 2 thousand years, was shaped by additions made by each new pharaoh and is one of Egypt's largest religious complexes that has been best preserved to this day. The massive structures, columns, and historical artifacts of Karnak will transport you to the magical atmosphere of ancient Egypt.

After the Karnak Temple, we return to our ship at the end of our tour. You may find the opportunity to relax with free time. You can enjoy this time with the facilities provided by the ship.

After breakfast on our ship, we check out of our rooms and leave the ship. Luxor Temple, one of the most important temples of ancient Egypt, is a unique structure that has come from 1400 BC to the present, and it differs from other temples by not being dedicated to any pharaoh or god. In this tour, which we will carry out including the entrance fee, we will have the opportunity to discover the historical texture of Egypt more closely. Continuing our tour, we visit the Colossi of Memnon, consisting of two giant statues that have remained standing since 1350 BC. These monuments are important examples of the magnificent sculptural art of ancient Egypt. Then, we move to the Temple of Hatchepsut, built in honor of ancient Egypt's only female pharaoh, Hatchepsut. Hatchepsut Temple is an impressive visiting point both with its architectural structure and historical importance. The next stop of our tour is the Valley of the Kings. This valley hosts numerous pharaoh tombs and bears deep traces of the history of Egypt. Here, we will step into the fascinating world of the ancient civilization by exploring the tombs of Egypt's royal family. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant and have the opportunity to taste the delicious flavors of Egyptian cuisine.

At the end of our tour, we depart for Hurghada after a journey of approximately 300 km. Hurghada, one of the most famous and the most beautiful resorts of the Red Sea, is a perfect holiday paradise where you can enjoy the sun, sea, and sand. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel and have our late dinner at our hotel. Accommodation will take place at our hotel.

After breakfast, you will have free time to relax. You can enjoy Hurghada, famous for its golden sands and turquoise waters. Guests who wish may swim in the sea, relax at the hotel, or benefit from the hotel's activities.

We depart for the airport transfer at the time determined by our guide. We depart for Istanbul at 03:30 with flight number VF 252 of AJet Airlines. After our flight, which will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, arrival in Istanbul at 07:35 and the end of our tour. We hope to see you on another tour…