1 Estambul

Arrival and assistance. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

2 Estambul

Breakfast. Departure for a tour where we will discover the essence of Istanbul in a tour through Fener and Balat, two of the most emblematic and colorful neighborhoods of the city (and setting for several Turkish novels and films). Fener and Balat are neighborhoods full of history where different communities have coexisted for centuries. Its cobbled streets, colorful houses and old churches create a unique atmosphere that reflects the cultural diversity of Istanbul. Departure to visit the Zeyrek mosque (in Turkish: Molla Zeyrek Camii) is a mosque located in Istanbul and built from two ancient Orthodox churches and a chapel. It represents the most typical example of the architecture of the intermediate Byzantine period of Constantinople and is, after Hagia Sophia, the largest religious building built by the Byzantines that still exists in the city of Istanbul. Return to the hotel on behalf of the Client. Meals: Breakfast OPTIONAL EXCURSION Excursion through the old city. In the morning, panoramic visit to Hagia Sophia (external visit) one of Istanbul’s most identifying venues, a beautiful architectural wonder that we offer to visitors; also considered one of the largest and most imposing churches in the world and today it is a Mosque. Next, we will visit Topkapi Palace (with entrance to the Harren), where the sultans lived between 1478 and 1856. Topkapi is not a single structure, but an organic monumental complex made up of various kiosks, gardens and distributed areas that are located in the neighborhood or historic center at the entrance of the Golden Horn. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six tall minarets, terraces and domes that rise in the center of the building; you will see that the architect achieved his objective without a doubt; perfection with this impressive work. In the afternoon Roman Hippodrome, (era of Septimius Severus)… a space where chariot races and circuses took place, which entertained the inhabitants of Constantinople for more than a thousand years. We will end the day in the covered market: The Grand Bazaar, where you can enjoy free time. Transfer to the hotel ** The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays**

3 Estambul-Ankara – Capadocia

**Possibility of taking a flight from Istanbul/Cappadocia, consult supplement ** Breakfast and departure to Ankara. Arrival in Ankara, capital of the Republic and to the Mausoleum of Ataturk and continuation towards Cappadocia passing by the Salt Lake, the second largest lake in the country. Arrival in Cappadocia, transfer to hotels. Visit to the Carpet workshop. Arrival at the hotel. Accommodation. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

4 Capadocia

OPTIONAL EXCURSION- BALLOON RIDE At dawn, possibility of participating in an optional hot air balloon excursion, a unique experience, over the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes. Breakfast and departure to visit this wonderful region, a mixture of the whims of nature and human art. Visit to the Göreme open-air museum with its cave churches decorated with frescoes. Stops in the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik from where you can enjoy an incredible lunar landscape. Next, visit the Uchisar valley where you can contemplate the ancient fortress carved into the rock. In the afternoon, a typical visit to the onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find quality and good prices, and a brief visit to the famous Cappadocia Ceramics. In the evening an optional excursion is offered to attend a show of typical dances of the region. The show only includes all types of unlimited drinks such as beer, wine and rakı (traditional Turkish drink that contains 40 degrees of alcohol and anise). We will have dinner at the hotel before going to the venue. Return and lodging at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

5 Capadocia – Pamukkale

Breakfast. On the way to Pamukkale, visit a Kervansaray, a medieval inn on the Silk Road. Continue to visit the natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools from thermal springs. The ancient city of Hierapolis is located on this site. We visit the theater, the largest necropolis in Anatolia. Brief visit to an Outlet. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

6 Pamukkale / Kusadası

Breakfast. Departure to Ephesus, capital of Asia Minor in Roman times. Visit to the archaeological remains where the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, the great theater and the agora stand out. Possibility of visiting a typical leather goods center. Visit to Casa de Maria and departure to Kusadasi, transfer to the hotel and time to rest. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

7 Izmir (O Kusadasi)

Breakfast. Free day for optional activities. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

8 Izmir (O Kusadasi) – Bursa – Estambul

**Possibility of taking a flight from Izmir/Istanbul, consult supplement** Breakfast. Departure to Bursa. We will cross the Gulf of Izmir by the Osman Gazi suspension bridge, the fourth longest bridge in the world. Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and there we will visit the Great Mosque, the Green Mosque and the Green Tomb. Stop at a Turkish Delights store. Continuation to Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast

9 Estambul

Breakfast. Stay on a bed and breakfast basis in the chosen category. Free day to enjoy the city. Possibility of an optional excursion (boat trip on the Bosphorus). Meals: Breakfast

10 Estambul – Cairo

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo International Airport, Spanish-speaking assistance at the airport by our representative before passport control. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Meals: Breakfast (provided the transfer schedule allows)

11 EL CAIRO

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the included visit to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Cheops, Khafre, Menkaure, the Eternal Sphinx and the Temple of the Valley of Khafre «does not include entrance to the interior of a Pyramid». Free afternoon, optional visit to the Necropolis of Saqqara and the City of Memphis, Capital of the Old Empire. In the evening, optional visit to the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza. Return to the hotel and accommodation. Meals: Breakfast

12 EL CAIRO / LUXOR

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day, or you can fly directly to Luxor in the morning, possibility of an optional full-day visit to the city of Cairo: The Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Khan el Khalili Bazaar and the Coptic Quarter. In the afternoon, transfer to Cairo International Airport, a domestic flight to Luxor. Arrival and transfer to the ship. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

13 LUXOR / ESNA / EDFU

(Full Board) A visit to the East Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. A visit to the West Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut known as Deir el Bahari, and to the Colossi of Memnon. At the scheduled time we will sail to Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock and continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

14 EDFU / KOM OMBO / ASUÁN

(Full Board) Arrival in Edfu and a visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Arrival in Kom Ombo and a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only one dedicated to two deities: The god Sobek with a crocodile head and the god Haroeris with a falcon head. Sailing to Aswan. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

15 ASUÁN

(Full Board) In the morning, we will take a felucca ride on the Nile River (typical Egyptian sailboats) to admire from the felucca a panoramic view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum, Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden. Next, a visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

16 ASUÁN / ABU SIMBEL

Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer by road to Abu Simbel. Arrival at the hotel. In the afternoon, an included road excursion to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. In the evening, we will attend the Sound and Light Show at the Temples of Abu Simbel. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation. Meals: Breakfast and dinner

17 ABU SIMBEL / ASUÁN / EL CAIRO

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road to Aswan International Airport and a domestic flight to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. In the evening, optional visit of Buffet Dinner with Show on a boat on the Nile River. Return to the hotel and accommodation. Meals: Breakfast

18 EL CAIRO

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport, Spanish-speaking assistance by our representative. End of Services. Meals: Breakfast (Provided it is possible)