Egypt, Jordan & Türkiye 2025

• Return international flights (economy class) surcharges may apply.
• 5 Additional flights from Cappadocia to Istanbul, Istanbul to Cairo, Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo, Cairo to Aqaba

• 4-night 5-star cruise along the majestic Nile River

• 20 nights 4-5 star hotel accommodation
• 1-night desert camp glamping experience with an ensuite

• Enjoy 60 meals including a welcome dinner

• English-speaking tour leader
• Airport taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

• Return airport and cruise transfers

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location. (See checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (Book on Tour)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class. (See checkout for details)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Today depart for for Istanbul, Türkiye!

Please note: Due to flight schedules and availability, some customers may be required to depart on Day 2. Affected customers will still arrive on Day 2. Other customers may depart on Day 0. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4 - 6 weeks prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Welcome to Istanbul, Türkiye! Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, exit at Gate 14, be met by a tour representative and transfer to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name was Byzantium then it was called Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which crosses two continents: Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every taste.

Please Note: If your international flight arrives to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, the tour representative will meet you at Column 9.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Dinner

Following breakfast this morning you will be picked up from the hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, the great palace of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, which houses 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, and enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed are also featured.

Next, you will see Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is perhaps more commonly known as the Blue Mosque, due to its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Afterwards, you will see the ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After lunch, you will visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with a visit to the Turkish Islamic Art Museum.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent city! Istanbul, a city straddling two continents, Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of historical, cultural, and culinary experiences.

A shuttle bus will be organised from the hotel to the city centre, departing in the morning at 10:00 and returning in the late afternoon at 16:30. If you would like to explore the city at leisure for longer, taxis are easily accessible from the city back to the hotel.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields (approximately 315 kilometres). Along the way, there will be a rest stop in a restaurant area. Arrive in Gallipoli around midday and enjoy lunch before departing for the battlefields. Visit Kabatepe Museum, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugge’s Plateau. Afterwards, head to Canakkale for the night.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, visit the famous archaeological site of Troy, known for the Trojan Horse and the story of Helen of Troy.

After the tour, drive to Pergamon. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before setting off on a tour of the acropolis of Pergamon - its impressive temples and library made it a cultural and political centre at the time. Pergamon is famous for its jewellery, stones and silver, and today you will see this firsthand with a stop at a jewellery centre.

Arrive in Kusadasi this evening in time for dinner (approximately 400 kilometres).

Overnight:Odelia Resort Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world. Visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary. After lunch, visit a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Türkiye a carpet weaving centre.

Afterwards, enjoy a tour of the Turkish village of Sirince - a pretty village that mostly dates back to the 19th century with original white-painted houses. On the way back to the hotel visit one of the famous leather production centres of the region.

Overnight:Odelia Resort Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Depart for Pamukkale after breakfast this morning (approximately 530 kilometres). Upon arrival, check into the hotel and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, you will visit the famous calcium terraces of Pamukkale (which means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish) and the ruins of Hierapolis. Walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of laying in the mineral-rich waters of the natural springs.

Overnight: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart to Konya at approximately 08:00. Enjoy a break for coffee and some rest before getting back on the road, aiming to arrive in Konya for lunch around 13:00. After lunch, visit the imposing green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). Afterwards depart for Cappadocia, arriving at around 18:30 to check into your hotel (approximately 530 kilometres)

Overnight: Hanedan Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Optional Excursion: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia (book on tour, not included)
Early this morning why not take the opportunity to join an amazing optional experience? Go hot air ballooning over the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia.

Today you will experience a tour of Cappadocia. Drive to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the area’s best-preserved underground cities, and then visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. Next, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, famous for its 16th-century frescoes, which depict the life of Jesus Christ and monks.

After lunch, visit a pottery workshop and see how pottery is made. Then, visit Pasabagi where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. Afterwards, visit another workshop to see handwoven carpets and kilims. The next stop is Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations. Then you will have some time for shopping at a Handicrafts Centre. The last stop is the Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia, after the tour transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hanedan Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, depart for Kayseri Airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning check out of your hotel and be transferred to the airport in time for your international flight to Cairo - the sprawling capital of Egypt.

Upon arrival, be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Your Egyptian odyssey begins at the amazing Great Pyramids of Giza and the nearby Sphinx. At over 150 metres high and 230 metres wide at its base, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is a breathtaking man-made structure, built from enormous stone blocks with a white limestone covering. Together with the smaller pyramids, the sight of these huge structures is unforgettable. Afterwards, visit the ancient capital of Memphis and the famous Step Pyramid of Saqqara.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning transfer to the Cairo Airport for your internal flight to Luxor in Upper Egypt. Upon arrival, explore the fascinating Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Pharaoh Amun, and once linked to the Luxor Temple by the three-kilometre-long Avenue of Sphinxes. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the Luxor cruise port to embark on your four-night Nile River cruise.

Please Note: Some Cruise's depart one day later, when this is the case, the Day 18 Cairo Excursion activities will be moved to Day 13 instead.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning, the ship will cross to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings, known as the "Gateway to the Afterlife"; which provides a window to the past. Many of the tombs within the valley were once filled with an abundance of antiquities. Though many suffered at the hands of grave robbers, others thankfully remained unscathed. Next is a visit to Deir el-Bahari, the mortuary temple of ‘Pharaoh Queen’ Hatshepsut. Rising out of the desert sands in a series of terraces, it’s an incredible sight to behold. On the way back to the river Nile, the road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning visit the magnificent Temple of Horus. The temple was the 'home' and cultural centre of the falcon god Horus of Behdet (the ancient name for Edfu) and remains one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Once back onboard, continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god, the temple occupies a stunning location overlooking the Nile. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to Aswan. Tonight, experience a galabeya (a traditional Egyptian garment) party on board.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

An early start this morning to cross the desert to visit the incredible Abu Simbel, which was originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, as a monument to himself and his queen, Nefertari. The complex was relocated to higher ground in its entirety in 1968 to make way for the Aswan High Dam reservoir. In the afternoon relax on board a traditional felucca (sailing boat) as you cruise down the Nile towards Aswan.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, disembark the cruise ship in Aswan before enjoying a sightseeing tour of the city. See highlights such as the impressive Aswan High Dam, the picturesque Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Afterwards, transfer to the Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo, where you will enjoy one last group dinner to farewell Egypt.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today enjoy a visit to the 12th century Saladin Citadel of Cairo and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Afterwards discover the 14th century souk, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, famous for its handmade crafts. In the afternoon, explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to the Tutankhamun exhibit and a staggering number of other ancient Egyptian artifacts.

Please Note: Some Cruise's will depart one day later, when this is the case, this Day 19 Cairo Excursion will take place on Day 14 instead.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred to the Cairo Airport for your flight to *Aqaba, Jordan (via Amman). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Please note:
- Due to flight schedules and availability, travellers may be subject to a longer transit time in Amman before flying onwards to Aqaba.
- *If there are no suitable connecting flights available from Amman to Aqaba, you will be transferred from Amman to Aqaba by coach (Approximately 330 kilometres)

Overnight: Oryx Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, head to Wadi Rum (approximately 60 kilometres) a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It features dramatic sandstone mountains like the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin and natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. The natural watering hole of Lawrence’s Spring is named after British lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (best known as Lawrence of Arabia), who allegedly washed there. Enjoy an exciting jeep tour through the dunes, and then ride a camel through the uniquely shaped landscape. Tonight enjoy accommodation in a Bedouin-style glamping desert camp under a blanket of stars.

Overnight: Oasis Camp or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Petra, home to the iconic Lost City of Petra (approximately 110 kilometres). On the way, enjoy a stop at ‘Little Petra’, which is believed to be a suburb of the Lost City. With a history dating back some 9000 years, it is one of the oldest archaeological sites in the Middle East. Afterwards, continue to Petra for the night.

Overnight: Sella Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today visit the famous Lost City of Petra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It’s one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. Travel along the Siq, the main entrance which is a natural passage between two mountains, leading to the Treasury, the most elaborate temple in Petra.

Overnight: Sella Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

This morning, continue north and visit Shobak Castle and the Crusader fortress of Kerak. Afterwards, travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. The Dead Sea is a salt lake with banks more than 400 metres below sea level, the lowest point on dry land. Its famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments (approximately 200 kilometres)

Overnight: Grand East Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today visit the beautifully preserved cities of Jerash; a Roman city with cardo arches, theatres and Roman churches. Also visit Umm Qais, a Roman city with stunning views of Mount Tabor. Afterwards visit the impressive Ajloun Castle, before departing to Amman for the night. In the evening, enjoy the opportunity to join an optional cooking class with your fellow travellers and enjoy each other's creations for one last group farewell dinner.

Overnight: Amman Days Inn Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today travel to Madaba to see a beautiful mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox church of St George. Then continue to the biblical site of Mt Nebo, which overlooks the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Mount Nebo is where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land.

Overnight: Amman Days Inn Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today transfer to the airport for your return flight home after this trip of a lifetime!

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day.

Today depart for for Istanbul, Türkiye!

Please note: Due to flight schedules and availability, some customers may be required to depart on Day 2. Affected customers will still arrive on Day 2. Other customers may depart on Day 0. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4 - 6 weeks prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Welcome to Istanbul, Türkiye! Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, exit at Gate 14, be met by a tour representative and transfer to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name was Byzantium then it was called Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which crosses two continents: Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every taste.

Please Note: If your international flight arrives to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, the tour representative will meet you at Column 9.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Dinner

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent city! Istanbul, a city straddling two continents, Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of historical, cultural, and culinary experiences.

A shuttle bus will be organised from the hotel to the city centre, departing in the morning at 10:00 and returning in the late afternoon at 16:30. If you would like to explore the city at leisure for longer, taxis are easily accessible from the city back to the hotel."

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, depart from Istanbul Airport for the domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in Cappadocia, famous for its unique rock formations known as "fairy chimneys." These tall, thin spires of rock were formed through volcanic activity and subsequent erosion over millions of years.

Overnight: Hanedan Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Optional Excursion: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia (book on tour, not included)
Early this morning why not take the opportunity to join an amazing optional experience? Go hot air ballooning over the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia.

Today you will experience a tour of Cappadocia. Drive to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the area’s best preserved underground cities, and then visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. Next you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, famous for its 16th century frescoes, which depict the life of Jesus Christ and monks.

After lunch, visit a pottery workshop and see how pottery is made. Then, visit Pasabagi where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. Afterwards, visit another workshop to see handwoven carpets and kilims. The next stop is Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations. Then you will have some time for shopping at a Handicrafts Centre. The last stop is the Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After the tour transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hanedan Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, travel to Konya, stopping for coffee and a break on the approximately 650-kilometre travel day. Upon arrival, visit the imposing, green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect the ‘Whirling Dervishes’. Afterwards, continue the journey to the magnificent historical region of Pamukkale. Check in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Today visit one of the biggest textile factories in the region. After lunch depart for Kusadası.

Overnight:Odelia Resort Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world. Visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary. After lunch, visit a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Türkiye a carpet weaving centre.

Afterwards, enjoy a tour of the Turkish village of Sirince - a pretty village that mostly dates back to the 19th century with original white-painted houses. Sirince also has a fantastic reputation for producing some of the best wines in Türkiye. Visit a vineyard and learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers. On the way back to the hotel visit one of the famous leather production centres of the region.

Overnight:Odelia Resort Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning drive to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in the ancient world. After lunch, depart to Troy and visit the famous archaeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy then continue to Canakkale and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields on a 342-kilometre trip ending in Istanbul. Upon arrival in Gallipoli around midday, enjoy some free time for lunch before departing for the battlefields. Visit Ari Burnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Conk Bayiri (Chunuk Bair) and Lone Pine. After the tour continue to Canakkale and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Following breakfast this morning you will be picked up from the hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, the great palace of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, which houses 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, and enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed are also featured.

Next, you will see Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is perhaps more commonly known as the Blue Mosque, due to its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Afterwards, you will see the ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After lunch, you will visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with a visit to the Turkish Islamic Art Museum.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning check out of your hotel and be transferred to the airport in time for your international flight to Cairo - the sprawling capital of Egypt.

Upon arrival, be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Your Egyptian odyssey begins at the amazing Great Pyramids of Giza and the nearby Sphinx. At over 150 metres high and 230 metres wide at its base, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is a breathtaking man-made structure, built from enormous stone blocks with a white limestone covering. Together with the smaller pyramids, the sight of these huge structures is unforgettable. Afterwards, visit the ancient capital of Memphis and the famous Step Pyramid of Saqqara.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning transfer to the Cairo Airport for your internal flight to Luxor in Upper Egypt. Upon arrival, explore the fascinating Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Pharaoh Amun, and once linked to the Luxor Temple by the three-kilometre-long Avenue of Sphinxes. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the Luxor cruise port to embark on your four-night Nile River cruise.

Please Note: Some Cruise depart one day later, when this is the case, the Day 18 Cairo Excursion activities will be moved to Day 13 instead.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning, the ship will cross to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings, known as the "Gateway to the Afterlife"; which provides a window to the past. Many of the tombs within the valley were once filled with an abundance of antiquities. Though many suffered at the hands of grave robbers, others thankfully remained unscathed. Next is a visit to Deir el-Bahari, the mortuary temple of ‘Pharaoh Queen’ Hatshepsut. Rising out of the desert sands in a series of terraces, it’s an incredible sight to behold. On the way back to the river Nile, the road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning visit the magnificent Temple of Horus. The temple was the 'home' and cultural centre of the falcon god Horus of Behdet (the ancient name for Edfu), and remains one of Egypt’s best preserved temples. Once back onboard, continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god, the temple occupies a stunning location overlooking the Nile. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to Aswan. Tonight, experience a galabeya (a traditional Egyptian garment) party on board.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

An early start this morning to cross the desert to visit the incredible Abu Simbel, which was originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, as a monument to himself and his queen, Nefertari. The complex was relocated to higher ground in its entirety in 1968 to make way for the Aswan High Dam reservoir. In the afternoon relax on board a traditional felucca (sailing boat) as you cruise down the Nile towards Aswan.

Overnight: Royal Ruby, MS Sarah or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, disembark the cruise ship in Aswan before enjoying a sightseeing tour of the city. See highlights such as the impressive Aswan High Dam, the picturesque Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Afterwards, transfer to the Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo, where you will enjoy one last group dinner to farewell Egypt.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today enjoy a visit to the 12th century Saladin Citadel of Cairo and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Afterwards discover the 14th century souk, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, famous for its handmade crafts. In the afternoon, explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to the Tutankhamun exhibit and a staggering number of other ancient Egyptian artifacts.

Please Note: Some Cruise's will depart one day later, when this is the case, this Day 19 Cairo Excursion will take place on Day 14 instead.

Overnight: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred to the Cairo Airport for your flight to *Aqaba, Jordan (via Amman). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Please note:
- Due to flight schedules and availability, travellers may be subject to a longer transit time in Amman before flying onwards to Aqaba.
- *If there are no suitable connecting flights available from Amman to Aqaba, you will be transferred from Amman to Aqaba by coach (Approximately 333 kilometres)

Overnight: Oryx Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, head to Wadi Rum (approximately 60 kilometres), a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It features dramatic sandstone mountains like the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin and natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. The natural watering hole of Lawrence’s Spring is named after British lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (best known as Lawrence of Arabia), who allegedly washed there. Enjoy an exciting jeep tour through the dunes, and then ride a camel through the uniquely shaped landscape. Tonight enjoy accommodation in a Bedouin-style glamping desert camp under a blanket of stars.

Overnight: Oasis Camp or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Petra, home to the iconic Lost City of Petra (110 kilometres approximately). On the way, enjoy a stop at ‘Little Petra’, which is believed to be a suburb of the Lost City. With a history dating back some 9000 years, it is one of the oldest archaeological sites in the Middle East. Afterwards, continue to Petra for the night.

Overnight: Sella Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today visit the famous Lost City of Petra. Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It’s one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. Travel along the Siq, the main entrance which is a natural passage between two mountains, leading to the Treasury, the most elaborate temple in Petra.

Overnight: Sella Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

This morning, continue north and visit Shobak Castle and the Crusader fortress of Kerak. Afterwards, travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. The Dead Sea is a salt lake with banks more than 400 metres below sea level, the lowest point on dry land. Its famously hypersaline water makes floating easy, and its mineral-rich black mud is used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments (approximately 200 kilometres)

Overnight: Grand East Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today visit the beautifully preserved cities of Jerash; a Roman city with cardo arches, theatres and Roman churches. Also visit Umm Qais, a Roman city with stunning views of Mount Tabor. Afterwards visit the impressive Ajloun Castle, before departing to Amman for the night. In the evening, enjoy the opportunity to join an optional cooking class with your fellow travellers and enjoy each other's creations for one last group farewell dinner.

Overnight: Amman Days Inn Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today travel to Madaba to see a beautiful mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox church of St George. Then continue to the biblical site of Mt Nebo, which overlooks the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Mount Nebo is where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land.

Overnight: Amman Days Inn Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today transfer to the airport for your return flight home after this trip of a lifetime!

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day.

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. 

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19-related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated). 

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 4th November 2025. 

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $1,600 applies. 
Please note: accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Departure Dates        
Itinerary 1: 2025
March: 04
May: 20*
September: 02, 30*
November: 04*
 
Itinerary 2: 2025
March: 18
April: 01
May: 27
June: 03
July: 01*
August: 05, 19*
October: 07, 21*

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges
Please note: 
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $600 per person.

Departure Cities     
Sydney, *Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth, *Auckland

Departure City Surcharges
Melbourne: $200 per person
Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth: $400 per person
Auckland: $1,000 per person

International Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.

Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 

Preferred Airline surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Qatar Airways: $500 per person 
• Emirates: $500 per person 
Please note: 
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 

Arrive Early Options
Istanbul, Türkiye - $300 per person
High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrives early and can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
• 06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
• 28/03/2025 - 27/04/2025
• 16/06/2025 - 20/07/2025
• 15/09/2025 - 12/10/2025
• 01/12/2025 - 31/01/2026

Stay Behind Options
Amman, Jordan - $300 per person
High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability 
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
• 06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
• 28/03/2025 - 27/04/2025
• 16/06/2025 - 20/07/2025
• 15/09/2025 - 12/10/2025
• 01/12/2025 - 31/01/2026

Stopover Packages 
* Doha
* Dubai
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
2025
• Doha Grand Prix: end November to start December 2025
• Doha MotoGP: November 2025 (TBC for dates)
• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): December 2025
• Christmas and New Year’s Eve - 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
(TBC for all event exact dates for 2025)
 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed

Domestic Flight Information
Baggage allowance per person
• 1 x 15kg of checked baggage
• 1 x 7kg of carry-on baggage

Accommodation Used:
4 & 5 Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Türkiye
• Istanbul: Mercure Hotel or similar.
• Canakkale: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar.
• Kusadasi: Casa De Sol Hotel or similar.
• Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar.
• Cappadocia: Hanedan Cave Hotel or similar.

Egypt  
• Giza/Cairo: Oasis Pyramids Hotel or Mercure Pyramids Hotel or similar, Giza.
• Nile Luxury Cruise: MS Sarah / Royal Ruby Nile Cruise or similar. 

Jordan  
• Aqaba: Oryx Hotel or similar.
• Wadi Rum: Oasis Camp desert glamping experience or similar.
• Petra: Sella Hotel or similar.
• Dead Sea: Ramada Resort Dead Sea or similar.
• Amman: Mena Tyche Amman or similar. 
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not Available
 
Bedding Configuration
Double or Twin (subject to availability).
 

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 38 per vehicle.

Optional Tours/Activities
• Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia (book on tour, not included)
Please note:
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on tour with the tour guide as Hot Air Ballooning is weather-dependent and cannot always go ahead.
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable directly to the tour operator.
• Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.
 

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Highly recommended gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel Insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Mandatory city tax

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER
Tour Guide
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
Egypt
There is never a shortage of sunshine in Egypt, with averages of 11 hours a day during the summer and 8 hours a day in winter. From April to October the average temperature ranges from 21-28C while between November and March, this drops to 13-20C. This does vary along the Mediterranean coast which, while still warm, is more prone to periods of cloud and rain in winter. Generally, winters in Egypt are warm enough to allow pleasant and comfortable travelling all year long, though travellers should be prepared for cold nights.

Jordan
For ideal sightseeing conditions, the best time to visit Jordan is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September to November) months. At these times of the year, the temperatures are cool enough to spend your days exploring Jordan's iconic sites.

Türkiye
Istanbul
Temperatures in May/June and September/October are between 22 and 30°C. January/December has an average temperature of around 15°C.

Cappadocia
Cappadocia has a continental climate characterised by dry summers and sometimes snowy winters. Rainfall is sparse and the region is largely semi-arid to arid. There is a sharp difference in the temperature between day and night and it is not uncommon to have cold nights interspersed with hot days. 

Kusadasi
There are two main seasons in Kusadasi: the cold season and hot season, which basically correlate with winter and summer in other parts of Europe. The shoulder seasons, autumn and spring, experience weather patterns that are a mix of both the cold and warm seasons.

FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points
We do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity
Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR
Meals
For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify us of any dietary requests/requirements.
Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER
Mobility
If you require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:
A moderate level of fitness will be required. Moderate may involve more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks, and water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking. Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven. 
Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Gratuities/Tipping
Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 5 USD per person per day for Türkiye and 10 USD per person per day for Egypt. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 
Please note: In Egypt tipping is a firm and customary element of the tourism industry and is therefore highly recommended. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a common practice in Egypt and a gesture of appreciation which is shared amongst the local guides, drivers and other staff members who have serviced your tour. As most tour guides in Egypt consider tipping a part of their income, please don’t feel intimidated should the tour guides approach you for payment.

Sightseeing
Please note: If entry to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 
Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

Türkiye
A tourist visa is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. You will be able to start your eVisa application process once you receive your final travel documentation 6 weeks prior to departure.
 
Jordan
A tourist visa for Jordan is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport. 
The tourist visa is available for purchase upon arrival.
 
Egypt
A tourist visa is a strict requirement when travelling to Egypt on an Australian or New Zealand passport. The tourist visas are available for purchase upon arrival. 

Important:

• Please start arranging your visa at least 6 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since COVID-19. Check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note

• Passengers who are not Australian or New Zealand citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note, that some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. 

Embarking on your next trip is exciting, and while you hope the unexpected does not happen, it is best to be prepared. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance when making your booking. Whether it’s a potential medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, it's important to ensure you're adequately protected. For more information or advice visit https://www.tripadeal.com.au/travel-insurance

Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees
In the event, that the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.