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Izmir Departures Cairo Tour in the Shadow of the Pyramids | Midterm Break Special | Direct Flights with Pegasus Airlines | 3 Nights 5 Days
Tour Detail
1. DAY | IZMIR
The first step for your unforgettable experience-filled journey;
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: None
Transportation: Pegasus Airlines PC588 | Izmir (ADB) – Cairo (SPX)
Note: Since our flight arrival will take place after midnight, our hotel reservation has been made to start from this night so that our guests can proceed to their rooms without waiting upon arrival in Cairo.
PROGRAM FLOW
We strongly recommend being at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. After completing our ticket and baggage procedures,
2. DAY | IZMIR – CAIRO
Journey to the Heart of Ancient Egypt Begins
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Panoramic city tour to say 'Hello' to Cairo
Extra Experience: Cruise on a Traditional Boat on the Nile and Dinner at Le Pacha
(Details and list prices for this tour are provided below.)
Transportation: Pegasus Airlines PC588 | Izmir (ADB) – Cairo (SPX)
Departure: 00:55
Arrival: 01:55
PROGRAM FLOW
With Pegasus Airlines’s scheduled flight number PC588, we depart for Cairo at 00:55. We arrive at Sphinx International Airport at 01:55. After completing our passport and baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle and settle into our rooms.
After having breakfast at our hotel, we begin our day with a tour designed to introduce you to Cairo. During our panoramic city tour, where we will explore the historical and modern faces of Cairo; we will see the impressive architecture of Baron Empain Palace, one of the city's important symbols, the Unknown Soldier Monument, Tahrir Square, the surroundings of the Nile River, and Cairo's prominent squares, streets, and buildings. Along with our guide's commentary during the tour, we will witness Cairo's history stretching from the past to the present, its architecture, and daily life closely. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
3. DAY | CAIRO
In Pursuit of Religions, Civilizations, and History...
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Personal Experience: Free time in Cairo and opportunity to explore the city
Extra Experience: Full Day Lunch Included Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Museum of Civilization, Old Cairo Tour + Evening Meal and Show Cruise on the Nile
(Details and list prices for this tour are provided below.)
PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day freely to explore the historical atmosphere of Cairo. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
4. DAY | CAIRO
In the Footsteps of Ancient Egypt Under the Shadow of the Pyramids
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Onboard Flight
Meals: Breakfast
Personal Experience: Free time in Cairo and opportunity to explore the city
Note: Rooms must be vacated by 12:00.
Extra Experience: Full Day Lunch Included Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple Exploration + Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) + Evening Dinner Experience with Pyramid View
(Details and list prices for this tour are provided below.)
PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day freely to explore the historical atmosphere of Cairo. Guests who wish may join our extra tour. We would like to remind once again that rooms must be vacated by 12:00.
5. DAY | CAIRO – IZMIR
Return Home from Cairo
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Onboard Flight
Meals: None
Transportation: Pegasus Airlines PC589 | Cairo (SPX) – Izmir (ADB)
Departure: 02:35
Arrival: 05:25
PROGRAM FLOW
We transfer to the airport at the scheduled time. After completing necessary baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Izmir with Pegasus Airlines’s scheduled flight number PC589 at 02:35.
With our arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 05:25, we complete our program.
We hope to see you in the next TurWiz exploration.
What's Included
_Scheduled flights with Pegasus Airlines from Izmir (ADB) – Cairo (SPX) – Izmir (ADB)
_Airport taxes and mandatory flight fees
_3-night accommodation in selected category hotels in Cairo on a room-breakfast basis
_Cairo panoramic city tour
_Transfers between Cairo Airport / hotel / Cairo Airport
_Turkish-speaking guide services (may include Egypt reception)
_Local professional guide support
_All group operations included in the program
_Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
Not Included
_Egypt visa fees
_City accommodation taxes, tourist taxes and boarding fees, checkpoint and security charges, bus city entry fees, operational and local service costs (40 USD)
(Collected in cash upon arrival in Egypt with a receipt by the local authority per person, including children.)
_Personal expenses
_Hotel extras
_Minibar usage
_Lunch and dinner meals not specified as included in the program
_Tips
_Extra tours and activities
_Personal travel, health, and tour cancellation insurance
Extra tours
AUTHENTIC FELUCCA CRUISE ON THE NILE AND ITALIAN DINNER AT LE PACHA - ATADBCAIW26
We embark on a relaxing cruise on the tranquil waters of the Nile River aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca. While enjoying the sparkling views of Cairo from the river, we savor our complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. After the felucca tour, we proceed to Le Pacha, renowned for its exclusive restaurants along the Nile and its breathtaking scenery. To help you ease into Egyptian cuisine, we conclude our first evening with a delicious Italian dinner at Le Pacha, accompanied by the unique atmosphere of the Nile.
Adult: 90 USD, Child 2-11.99 Years: 75 USD, Infant 0-1.99 Years: Free
Services Included in the Price:
Transportation, Turkish-speaking guide service, felucca rental, complimentary drinks on the felucca, dinner at Le Pacha Italian Restaurant, 1 soft drink, 1 water, and 1 coffee
FULL DAY WITH LUNCH: CAIRO CITADEL, KAVALLALI MEHMET ALI PAŞA MOSQUE, CIVILIZATION MUSEUM AND OLD CAIRO TOUR + EVENING CRUISE DINNER AND SHOW ON THE NILE - ATADBCAIW26 — Adult 195 USD · Infant 0 USD · Child (2-11 years) 175 USD
In this special program, we explore key sites carrying thousands of years of Cairo’s history and traces of various civilizations. Our first stop is: Cairo Citadel (Citadel of Saladin). Built in the 12th century by Saladin, the citadel served as the center of Egypt’s administration for centuries. From within the citadel, we have the opportunity to enjoy Cairo’s impressive panoramic views.
Next, we visit: Kavallali Mehmet Ali Paşa Mosque. This impressive structure, bearing traces of Ottoman architecture, is one of the city’s symbols with its large dome, elegant decorations, and prominent position in Cairo’s skyline.
After having lunch at a local restaurant, we visit: Civilization Museum (Museum of Egyptian Civilization). Inside the museum, we view important artifacts spanning different periods from Ancient Egypt to the present day, along with collections illustrating the development of Egyptian civilization. The most exciting collection in the museum is the hall displaying mummies.
Then, we explore: Moez Street and the Old Cairo district. We closely experience Cairo’s cultural richness through its historic streets, traditional architecture, and buildings from various eras.
Continuing our tour, we head to one of Cairo’s most famous markets that has been the heart of trade for centuries: Khan El Khalili. With its historic streets, colorful shops, and traditional atmosphere, Khan El Khalili is not just a shopping spot; it is a special space where you can feel Cairo’s daily life, handicrafts, and cultural richness up close. During our free time, guests can browse and shop for products unique to Egypt such as handmade souvenirs, traditional Egyptian decorations, spices, natural products, small art pieces, silver items, and traditional jewelry. Here, we take a short break at Fishawy Cafe, one of Cairo’s oldest and most famous coffee houses. Serving since 1797, Fishawi Cafe has been one of the important meeting points for Egypt’s art, literature, and cultural life for centuries. Among its distinguished guests were many writers, artists, and thinkers, including Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz. It is also remembered as one of the historic places visited and spent time by important figures of Turkish literature, such as Mehmet Akif Ersoy, during his years in Cairo. In this special atmosphere, we offer our guests traditional Egyptian tea, Turkish coffee, or refreshing drinks unique to Egypt like karkade (hibiscus syrup), providing an opportunity to experience Cairo’s cultural atmosphere stretching from the past to the present.
At the end of the day: we experience the illuminated atmosphere of the Nile River with the Nile Pharaoh Dinner Cruise. We complete our program with a buffet dinner, traditional shows, and views of the Nile, before returning to our hotel.
Adult: 195 USD, Child 2-11.99 Years: 175 USD, Infant 0-1.99 Years: Free
Services Included in the Price:
Transportation, Turkish-speaking guide service, entrance fees for the Citadel, Kavallali M. Ali Paşa Mosque, Civilization Museum, and El Moez Street, drinks at Fishawi Cafe, Nile Pharaoh Ship Dinner, 1 large water and show per 4 people
FULL DAY WITH LUNCH: GIZA PYRAMIDS, SPHINX, VALLEY TEMPLE EXPLORATION + GREAT EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) VISIT + DINNER EXPERIENCE WITH PYRAMID VIEW - ATADBCAIW26 — Adult 195 USD · Infant 0 USD · Child (2-11 years) 175 USD
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for a full day exploring the magnificent heritage of Ancient Egypt. Our first stop is the Giza Pyramids area, home to the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, which have preserved their mystery and splendor for thousands of years. After taking photo stops at points offering panoramic views of the pyramids, we visit the Great Sphinx, the eternal guardian of the pharaohs’ tombs, and the Valley Temple.
Following the pyramid tour, we visit a papyrus workshop and a perfume shop to get up close with Egypt’s traditional crafts and unique scents. We see how the papyrus plant was transformed into writing material thousands of years ago and learn about Egypt’s famous essences and perfume culture.
Later, we have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world’s largest and most important archaeological museums. Guided by our experts, we explore priceless artifacts from different periods of Ancient Egypt and its grand galleries. We conclude this special day filled with history and culture with a dinner against the mesmerizing backdrop of the pyramids, before returning to our hotel.
Adult: 195 USD, Child 2-11.99 Years: 175 USD, Infant 0-1.99 Years: Free
Services Included in the Price:
Transportation, Turkish-speaking guide service, local guide service certified by the Ministry of Tourism with an Egyptologist certificate (expert in Ancient Egyptian history and archaeology), entrance fee to the Giza Pyramids area, entrance fee to the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM), lunch, and dinner with a pyramid view.
Additional Paid Services: Entrance fee to enter inside the pyramids. Due to conditions, we do not recommend entering inside the pyramids as we believe it may lead to a negative experience.
General Information
GENERAL NOTES FOR EXTRA TOURS, ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES
_Extras may be conducted subject to minimum participation requirements and availability.
_Fees for extras are specified per person.
_Participation in extras is optional; free time as specified in the program applies for guests who do not participate.
_Extra experiences may be subject to change due to weather conditions, local circumstances, and operational requirements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
The extra tours and activities we offer to make our guests' travel experience more comprehensive and unforgettable are specially planned in coordination with our local service providers.
1. Conditions for Conducting Extra Tours
To conduct extra tours with a Turkish-speaking guide, a minimum number of participants must be reached.
In cases where sufficient participation is not achieved:
_The tour may be conducted with professional staff fluent in English, upon obtaining the guest's consent.
_As an alternative, a price difference may be applied to offer a private service option in Turkish or English.
_In the event that the offered alternatives are not accepted, the relevant extra tour will be cancelled and the paid fee will be refunded.
2. Extra Tour Reservation, Cancellation, and Modification Conditions
Upon purchase of an extra tour, necessary reservations are made with local service providers and relevant payments are processed.
Therefore, in the event of cancellation of an extra tour purchased by the guest, the following conditions apply:
Cancellation Due to Health Reasons
If a health problem occurs for the guest or a person staying in the same room, documented by a doctor's report, the fee paid for the relevant extra tour will be refunded without deduction.
For campaign package purchases, calculations are made taking into account the package advantage.
Cancellations Made Up to 25 Hours Before Tour Start
If the cancellation request is made more than 25 hours before the tour start, 50% of the paid fee will be refunded.
Cancellations Made Less Than 24 Hours Before Tour Start
No refund will be issued for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour start.
Failure to Join at Meeting Point
_Guests who are not present at the specified time and meeting point may, if possible, join the tour vehicle using their own means. If this option is not chosen or if it is not possible due to the flow of the tour, no refund will be issued.
Transfer and Waiting Times
Since some extra tours pick up guests from different hotels, short waiting periods may occur during transfers.
This situation is not considered a reason for tour cancellation. Guests are kindly requested to stay in communication with our guide or authorized personnel.
Free Time and Break Points
Departure times during free time and break points given during the tour are announced by our guide.
For guests who are not present at the specified time, the decision to wait or continue is at the discretion of the guide to ensure the continuity of the tour. In such cases, no refund will be issued.
3. YOU ARE UNDER TURWIZ GUARANTEE
As TurWiz, based on our long-standing operational experience in Egypt, the vehicles, restaurants, menus, venues, and service providers we use are carefully selected.
All our services are organized in accordance with international tourism standards and the requirements of authorized institutions in Egypt.
In case of any missing or problematic services during your trip, our operations team closely monitors the process and takes necessary actions to provide the fastest possible solution.
Partial or full refund processes may be applied depending on the quality of the service.
Refund calculations in campaign packages are performed based on the net campaign amount paid by the guest.
However; TurWiz cannot be held responsible for changes arising from situations outside our control, such as traffic congestion, road closures, weather conditions, local practices, technical reasons, delays caused by guests, etc.
4. Tours Requiring Physical Activity
Some extra tours may require physical activity. Especially: Jeep Safari, ATV/Moto Safari, Boat tours, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Camel rides, Water sports may require a certain level of physical effort.
If you have a special condition regarding your health status, we kindly ask you to obtain information from our guide or authorized personnel before participation.
5. Activity Safety
Water sports, boat trips, ATV, Jeep Safari, scuba diving, and similar activities naturally involve certain risks. Guests participating in these activities are kindly requested to: comply with warnings from our guides and authorized personnel,, follow the specified safety rules, and use necessary safety equipment.
We strongly recommend that you obtain information before purchasing any activities you are unsure about.
6. Visits to Religious and Cultural Sites
Appropriate clothing according to local rules must be worn when visiting mosques, religious buildings, and cultural areas in Egypt. In cases where entry is denied due to inappropriate clothing, the responsibility lies with the guest.
7. Personal Equipment and Preparation
Some tours and activities may require special preparation. Guests are advised to be prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hats, swimsuits, slippers, appropriate clothing, and personal equipment.
8. Special Dietary and Health Information
If you have food allergies, special dietary needs, or specific health-related conditions, you must inform our guide.
As TurWiz, we will do our best to support your needs; however, we would like to state that all special requests may not be met under all circumstances.
9. Health and Safe Consumption Recommendations
For your safety throughout your trip to Egypt: we recommend choosing bottled beverages, avoiding fruits and vegetables that you are not sure have been well washed and peeled, and being cautious with unpackaged foods sold openly.
If you experience any health problems, our operations team will provide necessary guidance. Health expenses are the sole responsibility of the guest.
10. Travel and Health Insurance
Just as with all domestic and international trips, we strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive health and travel insurance before your trip to Egypt.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND IMPORTANT NOTES
_Airlines may make changes to flight times and schedules based on operational requirements, weather conditions, technical reasons, or their own internal regulations. We kindly request that you check the current status of your flight information before your trip and especially 48 hours before departure.
_The times and flow specified in the tour program, as well as visit sequences, may be changed by our guide or TurWiz operations team to ensure the best experience for our guests, depending on the density of visit points, local conditions, traffic status, weather conditions, official practices, and other operational reasons.
_In case of possible changes in the program flow, the primary goal is to ensure that the experiences within the tour scope are carried out completely. In such changes, the program content is preserved; only the order of visits, times, or operational flow may be rearranged.
_Local authorities' entry procedures, security checks, and visit rules may apply at historical sites, museums, temples, and ruins in Egypt.
_Changes may be made to the visit sequence at some locations due to crowds, official ceremonies, maintenance works, or local regulations.
_Egypt, due to its climate and geography, may have hot weather conditions, especially in summer months. Guests are advised to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, and sufficient water.
_In programs with long-distance land transfers, travel times may vary depending on road conditions, traffic, and rest stop needs.
_Hotels, restaurants, and service providers specified in the programs are selected considering criteria such as quality, location, service standard, and operational suitability. In mandatory situations, alternative service providers of the same standard may be used.
_During the tour, our guide and operations team will provide necessary information to ensure the smooth progress of the program and the comfort of our guests.
_Guests are responsible for checking their passports, visas, personal belongings, and documents required for travel.
_Personal expenses, hotel extras, minibar usage, special requests, and services not separately specified in the program are not included in the tour fee.
_We strongly recommend that all guests obtain comprehensive health and travel insurance before their trip.