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DAY 1 | ISTANBUL – CAIRO

Journey to the Heart of Ancient Egypt Begins

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: None
Transport: Pegasus Airlines PC582 | Istanbul (SAW) – Cairo (SPX)
Departure: 23:35
Note: Since our flight will arrive after midnight, our hotel reservation for this night has been made starting from the beginning of the day so that guests can proceed directly to their rooms upon arrival in Cairo without waiting.

PROGRAM FLOW
We meet at the specified time at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal. After completing ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Cairo at 23:35 on Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight number PC582.

DAY 2 | 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 at Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, Museum of Civilization, Old Cairo Tour + Evening Dinner and Show Cruise on the Nile
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PROGRAM FLOW
Time 00:30 We arrive at Sphinx International Airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel via private vehicle and settle into our rooms.
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend the rest of the day freely exploring the historical atmosphere of Cairo. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.

Note: For our package departing on October 24, 2026, due to the Summer/Winter time change application, the flight times will be SAW departure 23:35 and SPX arrival 01:45.

DAY 3 | CAIRO

In the Footsteps of Ancient Egypt Under the Shadow of the Pyramids

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple Exploration
Extra Experience: Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with Lunch + Pyramid View Evening Dinner Experience
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PROGRAM FLOW
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel to explore the most 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 grandeur for thousands of years. After taking photo breaks at points where we can see the pyramids panoramically, we visit the Great Sphinx, the eternal guardian of the pharaohs' tombs, and the Valley Temple.
Following the pyramid tour, we stop by a papyrus workshop and a perfume shop to get up close with Egypt's traditional handicrafts and unique scents. We observe how the papyrus plant was transformed into writing material thousands of years ago and learn about Egypt's famous essences and perfume culture.
Services Included in Price:
Transportation, Turkish guide service, local guide service certified by the Ministry of Tourism of Egypt with an Egyptologist certificate (expert in Ancient Egyptian history and archaeology), entrance fee to the Giza Pyramids area.
Additional Paid Services: Entrance fee inside the pyramids. Due to safety concerns, we do not recommend entering the interior of the pyramids as it may lead to negative experiences.

DAY 4 | CAIRO – FAIYUM OASIS

From Ancient Egypt to the Silence of the Desert Oasis

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Faiyum Oasis
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Faiyum Oasis, Qasr Qarun Temple, Tunis Village and Pottery Experience
Extra Experience: Jeep Safari with Lunch and Dinner + Faiyum Desert Camp, Sandboarding and Stargazing Experience
Note: Check-in to rooms will be possible after 15:00.
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PROGRAM FLOW
After breakfast, we leave Cairo and head towards the Faiyum Oasis, located approximately 125 km away. Faiyum, surrounded by fertile lands brought to life by the Nile River, is one of Egypt's most special regions with its ancient history, natural beauty, and desert landscapes. Upon arrival:
We visit the Qasr Qarun Temple. This impressive structure, dating back to the Ptolemaic period, is one of the region's important heritage sites due to its location in the middle of the desert and its historical atmosphere. The entrance fee to Qasr Qarun Temple is included.
Continuing our tour, we go to our hotel in Tunis Village, located on the shores of Faiyum Lake. When Evelyne Porret saw Tunis Village on the shores of Lake Karun in Faiyum at the end of the 1960s, it was a small and poor settlement with no electricity or water, where people earned their living through agriculture and fishing. Inspired by the village's nature, she settled there; built her house, established her own pottery workshop, and in 1988 founded a pottery school offering free education to the village children.
She took the works of the children she taught to exhibitions and festivals held in Egypt and countries such as France, Switzerland, and Sweden. Many of these children eventually became independent artists opening their own workshops. Thus, a journey that started with a single workshop has reached approximately 30 pottery and clay workshops operating throughout the village today. It is also stated that there are approximately 13 hotels, boutique accommodation facilities, and ecological lodges in the village alongside workshops for various handicrafts. While there is no reliable official figure showing the current total number of restaurants and cafes, many local restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutique accommodation facilities, and tourism businesses operate in the village.
In short, Tunis Village has transformed from a small settlement relying on agriculture and fishing with even lacking infrastructure into an international cultural and tourism center known for its pottery art, unique architecture, boutique hotels, restaurants, art festivals, and desert experiences. This transformation is a very impressive example of how an artist can change not only teach a craft but the entire economy and future of a village. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
In the evening, together with guests joining our extra tour, we receive information about pottery making, one of the region's important handicrafts, take our seats at the wheels, and experience pottery making as if meditating.

DAY 5 | FAIYUM OASIS – HURGHADA

From Desert Oasis to the Enchanting Coasts of the Red Sea

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast (4*) or All Inclusive (5*)
Included Experience: Scenery during the journey from Faiyum Oasis to Hurghada
For guests who wish to participate: SeaScope / Semi-Submarine Underwater Observation Experience
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PROGRAM FLOW
After breakfast, we leave our hotel in Faiyum Oasis early in the morning and head towards Hurghada, one of the most important holiday centers on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
During our journey lasting approximately 550 km, we explore Egypt's changing geography; desert landscapes, local living areas, and natural transitions from inland regions to the Red Sea coasts.
Upon arrival in Hurghada, we settle into our hotel. In Hurghada, famous for the clear waters of the Red Sea, colorful coral reefs, and sunny climate year-round, our time begins for relaxation and sea enjoyment. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.

DAY 6 | HURGHADA

Sea and Discovery Day in the Enchanting Waters of the Red Sea

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast (4*) or All Inclusive (5*)
Personal Experience: Free time in Hurghada and utilizing hotel facilities
For guests who wish to participate: Full Day Lunch at Giftun Island Boat Tour and Hurghada Panoramic City Tour
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PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend the rest of the day freely to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Red Sea. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.

DAY 7 | HURGHADA – LUXOR

Journey Through History to the Capital of Pharaohs

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: On the Plane
Meals: Breakfast (4*) or All Inclusive (5*) and Lunch in Luxor
Included Experience: Day Trip to Luxor with Lunch
For guests who wish to participate: Open Buffet Dinner at Iberotel Luxor

PROGRAM FLOW
We leave our hotel early in the morning according to the convoy departure time determined by the relevant authorities. If the departure takes place before the hotel's breakfast hours, we start our approximately 320 km journey with breakfast boxes taken from our hotel. After arriving in Luxor, accepted as one of the world's largest open-air museums, we begin our tour to discover the magnificent temples of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs' tombs, and the unique historical heritage spread across both banks of the Nile, starting from Luxor's East Bank.
Our first visit point is Karnak Temple, one of the most impressive structures of Ancient Egypt, expanded over centuries by different pharaohs, featuring massive columns, monumental gates, obelisks, and sacred areas. We tour the temple complex, whose entrance fee is included, guided by our guides, and then have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we cross from one bank of the Nile River to the other by boat to reach Luxor's West Bank. First, we visit the Valley of the Kings, famous for its rock-cut tomb chambers decorated with wall paintings and hieroglyphs. The main entrance ticket and electric shuttle vehicles within the valley are included in the tour fee. With the main entrance ticket, three standard tombs open on the visit date can be seen. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses V and VI are visited with special tickets and are not included in the tour fee.
Next, we move to the Temple of Hatshepsut, built in terraces in front of the rocks in honor of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the strongest and most unusual female rulers of Ancient Egypt. We explore the temple, which stands out with its impressive architecture blending with the steep slopes of the desert, its columned terraces, and reliefs telling the story of the queen's reign, accompanied by our guides' explanations. The temple entrance fee and the electric shuttle vehicle used in the visit area are included in the tour fee.
In the final part of our tour, we take a photo break at the colossal Colossi of Memnon, which have stood on Luxor's West Bank for approximately 3,400 years, depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III. After this full day tour where we explore some of Ancient Egypt's most important artifacts in one day, we have free time until the airport transfer time.
 

Services Included in Price:
Transportation from Hurghada, breakfast box if departure occurs before the hotel's breakfast hours, Turkish guide service, local guide service certified by the Ministry of Tourism of Egypt with an Egyptologist certificate (expert in Ancient Egyptian history and archaeology), Karnak Temple entrance fee, lunch, crossing between two banks by boat on the Nile River, Valley of the Kings entrance fee and viewing of three standard tombs open on the visit date, electric shuttle vehicle in the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut entrance fee and visit with electric shuttle vehicle, and visit to the Colossi of Memnon.
Additional Paid Services:
Special entrance tickets for the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Tomb of Seti I, and Tombs of Ramses V and VI in the Valley of the Kings.
Note: The convoy departure time is determined by the relevant authorities. Departure and return times may vary depending on convoy arrangements and road conditions. Tombs open for visit in the Valley of the Kings may change due to seasonal maintenance and restoration works. If you fail to catch the departure time from the hotel, the vehicle will depart without waiting for you due to the obligation to move with the convoy. Do not forget to set your alarm. Special tomb tickets depend on availability and official practices on the visit date.

DAY 8 | LUXOR – ISTANBUL

Return Home from the Land of Pharaohs

PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: On the Plane
Meals: None
Transport: Pegasus Airlines PC591 | Luxor (LXR) – Istanbul (SAW)
Departure: 02:05
Arrival: 05:50

PROGRAM FLOW
We transfer to the airport at the scheduled time. After completing necessary baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 02:05 on Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight number PC591. With our arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 05:50, we complete our program. We hope to see you in the next TurWiz adventure.