EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF THE. And the treasures of turk. (13) DAY PROGRAMME TURKEY and EGYPT

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1 EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF THE NILE And the treasures of turk key THERTEEN (13) DAY PROGRAMME TURKEY and EGYPT DAY ONE INSTANBUL Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with rep and transfer to your hotel. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY TWO - INSTANBUL Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans

2 and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16 th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. The tour will then take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,0000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaumm pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY THREE INSTANBUL Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphoruss Cruise and Shopping Tour. 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. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work alongthe street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.

3 BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe). CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the Experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY FOUR - Istanbul Cairo -Train After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport. Arrive Cairo International Airport. You will be met our representative who willl assist you through the immigration. Transfer to the Ramses Train Station to board your sleeper train for Aswan. Dinner on the train. Overnight: Sleeper train Meal plan: breakfast// dinner DAY FIVE/SIX/SEVEN: NILE CRUISE Breakfast in the train. Arrive Aswan in the morning. Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE NILE CRUISE HIGH DAM

4 The high dam is the largest rock-filled dam in the world and one of the most important engineering feats of the 20TH century an artificial lake-lake Nasser, with a surface of 4000 sq km lies behind the dam. FELUCCA SAILING Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. We shall sail by the felucca around the Elephantine Island to view the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the Kitcheners botanical garden. TEMPLES OF KOM OMBO Kom ombo temple is exquisitely situated on a dune above a bend in the Nile. Alone among Egypt s temple it is shared equally by two gods-sobek, the crocodile god of Nile fertility and haroeis, the elder Horus. TEMPLE OF EDFU The town of Edfu boasts Egypt's most best preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the god of sun and planets.the falcon his symbol-is a prominent decoration. A very delightful hantour (horse carriage) ride takes you from the Nile to the temple grounds. VALLEY OF THE KINGS The Valley of the Kings shelters the fabled tombs of the pharaohs. More than 40 pharaohs were laid to rest here in ornate subterranean palaces penetrating sometimes under 100 m into the face of the rock. COLOSSI OF MEMNON Dominating the desert to the east stand the huge colossi of Memnon, sole Relics of the funerary temple of Amenhotep 111. Overnight in the cruise Meal plan: breakfast/lunch/dinner

5 DAY EIGHT: LUXOR //RED SEA Breakfast in the cruise. Disembark from the cruise. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY GREAT TEMPLES OF KARNAK "Here are works in whose presence it is a task for the imagination to overtake the eyesight' The impressive and awesome Karnak temples, are for many - pharonic Egypts grandest monument of all.the temple complex covers a hundred acres:its history spans throughout thirteen centuries. Transfer to Red Sea by private van. Arrive and check-in to your Red Sea resort. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the many facilities at the resort Overnight:Red Sea Meal plan: All Inclusive DAY NINE : RED SEA Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure Overnight:Red Sea Meal plan: All Inclusive DAY TEN :RED SEA Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure. Overnight: Red Sea Meal plan: All Inclusive

6 DAY ELEVEN: RED SEA/CAIRO Breakfast at the resort. Transfer to Cairo by road. On arrival transfer to your hotel and rest of day at leisure. Overnight: Cairo Meal plan: Breakfast DAY TWELVE: CAIRO Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to enjoy the Captivating city of Cairo. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA The great Pyramids of Choeps, Chepren and Mysterious are the only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world. They are Egypt s most visited monuments and among the worlds greatest tourist attractions. THE SPHINX is carved from a single piece of stone. It is a lion with the head of a pharaoh thought to be the portrait of Chepren. CHURCH OF ST.SERGIUS (ABU SERGA) - A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt. CHURCH OF ST.MERCURIUSS (ABU SEFEIN) - boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass. THE KHAN EL KHALILI - The most famous of oriental bazaars it is a treasure of trove of medieval craftsmanship. Shop to your total hearts content- for the Egyptian artifacts or order yourself a sheesha, indulge and watch the world go by both very enjoyable pass times!! Meal plan : Breakfast/Lunch DAY THIRTEEN : CAIRO //DEPARTURE

7 Breakfast at the hotel, rest of day at leisure to enjoy the vibrating city of Cairo. Late vening transfer to the airport for your final departure for Nairobi. Meal plan : Breakfast Inclusions: End of Services 03 Nights in Istanbul 03 nights in Cairo 03 nights on board of 5* Nile Cruise 03 nights accommodation at Red Sea on all inclusive basis Meal plan as per the program Internal flights: Cairo/ /Aswan and Hurgada/Cairo. All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Hurghada as per itinerary in Modern A/C private Van/car with an English speaking Guide. Comprehensive sightseeing as per the program All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat. Meet and assist by our local representative. Exclusions: Personal expendituree of any kind Tips, drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses