26 DAY TOUR & CRUISE EGYPT, JORDAN & TURKEY $ PER PERSON 5999 TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $9999 PYRAMIDS • SPHINX • CAPPADOCIA • PETRA • PAMUKKALE THE OFFER A region steeped in myth and legend, of ancient gods and spectacular landscapes, inviting hospitality and cities that almost call out to be 26 DAY PACKAGE explored; Egypt, Jordan and Turkey are three of the world’s most evocative destinations. Discover them for yourself on this once-in-a- $5999 lifetime 26 day journey. Take a journey through the past and present with visits to Cairo, Istanbul, Petra, Amman, Luxor and more. See the famed Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace on a tour of Istanbul; separate fact from fiction as you explore the ancient ruins of Troy, Ephesus and Hierapolis; and view incredible natural rock formations in the Devrent Valley of Cappadocia. Feel dwarfed by the mighty sphinx and pyramids of Giza; view the stunning temples of Karkak, Deir el-Bahri and Abu Simbel; and admire the ever-changing scenery as you sail down the Nile aboard a five-star river cruise. Then, travel into the vast desert of Wadi Rum; visit the ancient rose-coloured city of Petra and so much more! Includes return international flights, four internal flights, a four-night 5-star river cruise, 18 nights 4-5 star hotel accommodation, an overnight glamping experience in the desert and more. Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 26 DAY TOUR & CRUISE | EGYPT, JORDAN & TURKEY THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - Istanbul, Turkey lunch you will visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, Adelaide here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, or Perth for Istanbul, Turkey! Fly with award winning airlines saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and such as Emirates, Etihad Airways or Qatar (subject to spice. This evening you have the opportunity to join an availability). optional evening cruise (not included). Meals included: In-Flight Optional activity: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - $80 AUD This evening join a dinner cruise and see sights such as the Day 2 Welcome to Istanbul Bosphorus Bridge, which runs from Europe to Asia. Also see the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. This evening Camlica Hill, Kempinski Hotel, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace. Overnight: Ramada Plaza Istanbul City Centre / Golden Horn Hotel or similar, Istanbul Overnight: Ramada Plaza Istanbul City Centre / Golden Horn Meals included: Dinner Hotel or similar, Istanbul Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 3 Istanbul City Tour Day 4 Gallipoli Tour - Canakkale (approx. 315km day) Following breakfast this morning you will be picked up from Today you will depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields. the hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, Along the way there will be a rest stop in a restaurant area. the great palace of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th Arrive in Gallipoli around midday and enjoy lunch before centuries, which houses an exquisite collection of crystal, departing for the battle fields. Visit Kabatepe Museum, Ari silver and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans and Burnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, Valley and Plugge’s Plateau. Afterwards head to Canakkale for miniatures, the Holy Mantle, and enshrining relics of the the night. Prophet Mohammed are also featured. Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar Canakkale Next you will see Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque, built in the Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is perhaps more commonly known as the Blue Mosque, due to its magnificent Day 5 Canakkale - Troy Tour - Pergamon Tour - Kusadasi interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Afterwards you will (approx. 400km day) see the ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Today you will visit the famous archaeological site of Troy, Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After known for the Trojan Horse and story of Helen of Troy. After the tour drive to Pergamon. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 26 DAY TOUR & CRUISE | EGYPT, JORDAN & TURKEY THE ITINERARY before setting off on a tour of the acropolis of Pergamon - its Walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of impressive temples and library made it a cultural and political laying in the mineral-rich waters of the natural springs. centre at the time. Pergamon is famous for its jewellery, stones Overnight: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar, Pamukkale and silver, and today you will see this firsthand with a stop at Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner a jewellery centre. Arrive in Kusadasi this evening in time for dinner. Day 8 Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia (530km day) Overnight: Suhan360 Hotel & Spa or similar, Kusadasi After an early breakfast, depart to Konya at approx. 8:00am. Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner After 2.5 hours enjoy a break for coffee and some rest before getting back on the road, aiming to arrive in Konya for lunch Day 6 Ephesus Tour & Sirince Vineyards Tour around 1:00pm. After lunch, visit the imposing green - tiled Today enjoy a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect preserved ancient sites in the world. Visit the Temple of (Whirling Dervishes). Afterwards depart for Cappadocia, Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand arriving at around 6:30pm to check into your hotel. Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary. After lunch, visit Overnight: Best Western Premier Cappadocia or similar, a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Cappadocia Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Afterwards enjoy a tour of the Turkish village of Sirince - a pretty village that mostly dates back to the 19th century with Day 9 Cappadocia Tour original white painted houses. Sirince also has a fantastic Early this morning there is an opportunity to join an amazing reputation for producing some of the best wines in Turkey - optional experience - hot air ballooning over the Cappadocia especially fruit wines. Visit a vineyard and learn how to make area (not included). fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. On the way back to the Today you will experience a tour of Cappadocia. Drive to hotel visit one of the famous leather production centres of the Ozkonak Underground City, one of the area’s best preserved region. underground cities, and then visit Uchisar Castle, the highest Overnight: Suhan360 Hotel & Spa or similar, Kusadasi point of Cappadocia. Next you will visit Goreme Open Air Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Museum, famous for its 16th century frescoes, which depict the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Day 7 Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour (approx. 450km day) After lunch, visit a pottery work shop and see how pottery is Depart for Pamukkale after breakfast this morning. Upon made. Then, visit Pasabagi where you can see three headed arrival check-in to the hotel and enjoy lunch. Afterwards you fairy chimneys. Afterwards visit another workshop to see will visit the famous calcium terraces of Pamukkale (which handwoven carpets and kilims. The next stop is Devrent Valley, means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish) and the ruins of Hierapolis. also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. TRIP A DEAL PTY LTD: 50149240433 26 DAY TOUR & CRUISE | EGYPT, JORDAN & TURKEY THE ITINERARY formations. Then you will have some time for shopping at a unforgettable. Afterwards, visit the ancient capital of Memphis Handicrafts Centre. The last stop is the Three Beauties, three and the famous Step Pyramid of Sakkara. beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Overnight: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel / Cairo Pyramids Cappadocia. After the tour transfer back to hotel. Hotel or similar, Giza Optional activity: Hot Air Ballooning - $300 AUD Meals included: Breakfast Take in the breathtaking landscape home to magnificent valleys, volcanic rock formations, spectacular pigeon houses Day 12 Cairo Excursion ,and a view that is best described as ‘unforgettable’. The tour Today enjoy a visit to the 12th century Saladin Citadel of Cairo includes a buffet breakfast, a champagne toast on landing, and and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Afterwards discover the 14th a commemorative flight certificate. Please note: the tour will century souk, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, famous for its handmade return in time to join the group for the day’s activities. crafts. In the afternoon, explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to the Tutankhamun exhibit and a staggering Overnight: Best Western Premier Cappadocia or similar, Cappadocia number of other ancient Egyptian artefacts. Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Overnight: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel / Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar, Giza Day 10 Cappadocia - Istanbul, Turkey - Cairo - Giza, Egypt Meals included: Breakfast Today depart for Kayseri Airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul, where you will take an international flight to Cairo Day 13 Giza - Luxor - 5 Star Nile Cruise -the sprawling capital of Egypt. Upon arrival, be transferred This morning transfer to the Cairo Airport for your internal to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a group welcome dinner in flight to Luxor in Upper Egypt. Upon arrival, explore the Giza. fascinating Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Pharaoh Amun, and once linked to the Luxor Temple by the three-kilometre- Overnight: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel / Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar, Giza long Avenue of Sphinxes.