“Worth it if you want hassle-free Egypt with knowledgeable guides and a solid group dynamic. Think twice if you need flexibility or prefer solo travel.”
- About £192/day across 16 days
- ~£3,144 all-in with a typical £76 flight from London (£197/day)
- At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£3,048)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£159/day)
- 5.0★ from 5 traveller reviews
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About this trip
Sixteen days across two countries, covering a lot of ground from Ottoman Istanbul to the temples of Egypt. You move from Turkey's Aegean coast and its Roman ruins to the Nile, tracing thousands of years of history in one go.
This is a fully guided group trip built around the big sights: Gallipoli's battlefields, the white terraces of Pamukkale, the Pyramids at Giza, and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. A Nile cruise forms part of the Egypt leg.
It suits travellers who want the headline ancient sites of both countries covered efficiently, with the logistics and guiding sorted for you.
What you'll do
- Explore Ottoman-era Istanbul
- Visit the Gallipoli battlefields
- See Roman ruins along Turkey's Aegean coast
- Bathe in the mineral pools of Pamukkale
- Cruise the Nile
- Visit the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings
- Covers two countries in 16 days, so expect a packed, moving itinerary
- Fully guided throughout, with a strong focus on historical sites and ancient wonders
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Guided sightseeing in Turkey - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pergamum and Pamukkale Hierapolis Guided sightseeing in Egypt - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor Escorted by degree qualified tour guides in Turkey and Egypt
- Meals: Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Activities: 2 nights overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Flights: Economy flight from Denizli (Pamukkale) to Istanbul
- Transport: Turkey - Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure shuttle on day 8 at 11am and 1:30pm to Istanbul Airport Cairo - Airport arrival transfer on day 8 and departure transfer on day 16 All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation: 6 nights 4 star hotels in Turkey, 4 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt. 3 nights aboard a five star Nile cruiser
- Activities: International flights and visa International flight between Istanbul and Cairo is not included and needs to be booked separately by the traveller - refer to the Trip Notes, on day 7 for details Tip for your tour guides in Turkey and Egypt. In Egypt, we recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. In Turkey, we recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide. For your driver in Turkey we recommend EUR €2 per traveller per day. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture
- Optional: Other activities and services not included
- Insurance: Insurance is not included
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 17 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Istanbul
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Worth it if you want hassle-free Egypt with knowledgeable guides and a solid group dynamic. Think twice if you need flexibility or prefer solo travel.
- Tour guides (Ramadan, Esra, Emrah) genuinely exceptional; guests repeatedly praised their knowledge and helpfulness.
- Covers all major ancient Egyptian sites efficiently; even independent travellers found the organization and itinerary exceeded expectations.
- Good value for money; solid alternative to spending Christmas alone in England with reliable logistics.
- Group tour structure works well for first-timers; less suitable if you prefer independent travel flexibility.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Istanbul
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Hostels in Istanbul for the night before your tour · 14 Aug – 15 Aug
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Common questions
How long is Turkey & Tutankhamun with Cruise?
It's a 16-day trip. It starts in Istanbul and finishes in Cairo.
How much does Turkey & Tutankhamun with Cruise cost?
The land price starts from £3,068 per person for the 16-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Turkey & Tutankhamun with Cruise really cost me all-in?
On top of the £3,068 land price, budget roughly £76 for a return flight from the UK — about £3,144 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 4 meals (2 lunches, 2 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 24 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Turkey & Tutankhamun with Cruise run?
It runs across roughly 11 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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