Cairo to Istanbul Adventure

From$2699USD
21 days,Cairo to Istanbul
Trip Code: DPCI

Dining with a local family, exploring ancient monuments, shopping in exotic souks, discovering Roman ruins.

Departures

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse from Istanbul to Cairo, trip code ETIC (Basic Service Level - YOLO Style).

Enter a world of Bedouin tribes and whirling dervishes on this hypnotic adventure. Like the region's bazaars, this journey is an overflowing collection of treasures from four diverse countries. Our CEOs will show you the best archeological sites and cultural treasures the region has to offer—as well as some hidden secrets you wouldn’t otherwise have found! Visit the Lost City of Petra and dine beneath the desert stars. This amazing trip offers the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to absorb the essence of the Middle East.

What's Included

  • Guided climb of Mt Sinai, Tour of St Catherine Monastery, 4x4 experience and overnight in Bedouin tent in Wadi Rum, Entrance and guided walk of Petra, Entrance to Dead Sea, Entrance to Madaba mosaics, Orientation walk in Damascus, Entrance and guided tour of Palmyra, Entrance and guided walk in Krac des Chevaliers, Orientation walk in Aleppo, Entrance and guided walk in Ihlara Valley, Walk in Goreme, Dinner with local family in Goreme, orientation walk in Istanbul.
  • 19 breakfasts, 2 dinners (Allow USD285-375 for meals not included)
  • Hotels (18 nts), Bedouin tent (1 nt), overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
  • Private bus, public ferry, 4x4 jeeps, public bus, walking, overnight sleeper train
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10

Add to your Experience

Don't miss the chance to begin your journey with all that Egypt has to offer on our 8-day Best of Egypt tour,DPBE.

Map of the route for Cairo to Istanbul Adventure
Places Visited
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Syria
  • Turkey
Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Mt Sinai (B)

Guided climb of Mt Sinai, tour of St Catherine Monastery.

Day 3 Red Sea (B)

Relax at the Red Sea.

Day 4 Aqaba (B)

Ferry to Aqaba, Jordan.

Day 5 Wadi Rum (B,D)

4x4 experience, dinner and overnight in Bedouin tent in Wadi Rum.

Days 6-7 Petra (2B)

Entrance and guided walk of Petra.

Day 8 Dead Sea, Madaba, Amman (B)

Entrance to Madaba mosaics, visit to Mt Nebo, swimming in the Dead Sea.

Days 9-10 Damascus (2B)

Orientation walk in Damascus.

Day 11 Palmyra (B)

Entrance and guided tour of Palmyra.

Day 12 Krac des Chevaliers, Hama (B)

Entrance and guided walk in Krac des Chevaliers.

Days 13-14 Aleppo (2B)

Orientation walk in Aleppo.

Day 15 Adana (B)

Border crossing into Turkey. Opportunity to explore Adana.

Day 16 Ihlara Gorge (B)

Entrance and guided walk in Ihlara Valley.

Days 17-18 Goreme, Cappadocia (2B,1D)

Hike in Goreme, Dinner with local family in Goreme.

Day 19 Ankara, Overnight Train (B)

Travel to Ankara and overnight train to Istanbul.

Days 20-21 Istanbul (1B)

Orientation walk of Istanbul. Depart at any time on Day 21.

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