Istanbul Departure Grand Egypt Tour | Includes Alexandria Tour | Direct Flights with Pegasus Airlines 7 Nights 9 Days
4 December 2026 – 12 December 2026
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7 Nights, 9 Days
Tour details
Istanbul Moving Great Egypt Tour | Alexandria Tour Included | Direct Flights with Pegasus Airlines
DAY 1 | ISTANBUL
The first step for your unforgettable experience-filled journey;
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Alexandria
Meals: None
Transportation: Pegasus Airlines PC628 | Istanbul (SAW) – Alexandria (HBE)
Note: Since our flight will arrive after midnight, our hotel reservation has been made starting from this night to allow our guests to proceed directly to their rooms upon arrival in Alexandria without waiting.
PROGRAM FLOW
We strongly recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. After completing our ticket and baggage procedures,
DAY 2 | ISTANBUL – ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO
Journey Begins to the Historic Port City on the Mediterranean Coast of Egypt
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Panoramic city tour to say 'Hello' to Alexandria and Cairo
Extra Experience: Cruise on the Nile with an Authentic Boat and Dinner at Le Pacha
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Transportation: Pegasus Airlines PC628 | Istanbul (SAW) – Alexandria (HBE)
Departure: 00:10
Arrival: 01:15
PROGRAM FLOW
We strongly recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. After completing our ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Alexandria via Pegasus Airlines’s scheduled flight PC628 at 00:10. We arrive at Alexandria International Airport at 01:15. After passport and baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and settle into our rooms. After breakfast, we check out and depart from our hotel. In the panoramic city tour of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and one of the most important centers of culture, science, and trade during the Hellenistic period, we see the Montazah Royal Palace Gardens, known for its gardens, palm-lined walkways, and views of the Mediterranean Sea; Abu al Abbas Mosque, one of Alexandria's most important religious structures; the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built to honor the memory of one of the largest knowledge centers of the ancient world; the Qaitbay Citadel built by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay on Pharos Island, where one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, once stood; Stanley Bridge and the beach area; the Port Area reflecting the city's importance in Mediterranean trade throughout history; and the Corniche Area, which stretches along the coast, combining historical structures with views of the Mediterranean Sea. After the city tour, we head to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, in our city tour where we will explore the historical and modern faces of the city panoramically, we will see the Baron Empain Palace with its impressive architecture, the Unknown Soldier Monument, one of the city's important symbols, Tahrir Square, the surroundings of the Nile River, and Cairo's prominent squares, streets, and buildings. During the tour, accompanied by our guide's commentary, we will witness up close Cairo's history stretching from the past to the present, its architecture, and daily life. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
DAY 3 | 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, Qasr El Nil Mosque, Museum of Civilization, Old Cairo Tour + Evening Meal and Show Cruise on the Nile
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PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day freely exploring the historical atmosphere of Cairo. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
DAY 4 | CAIRO
In the Footsteps of Ancient Egypt Under the Shadow of the Pyramids
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Personal Experience: Free time in Cairo and opportunity to explore the city
Extra Experience: Full Day Lunch Included Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple Exploration + Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) + Pyramid View Dinner Experience
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PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day freely exploring the historical atmosphere of Cairo. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
DAY 5 | CAIRO – FAIYUM OASIS
From Ancient Egypt to the Silence of the Desert Oasis
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Faiyum Oasis
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experience: Faiyum Oasis, Kasr Harun 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 depart from Cairo and head to the Faiyum Oasis, located approximately 125 km away. Surrounded by fertile lands brought to life by the Nile River, Faiyum is one of Egypt's most special regions with its ancient history, natural beauty, and desert landscapes. Upon arrival:
We visit the Kasr Harun (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 for Kasr Harun Temple is included.
Continuing our tour, we go to our hotel located on the shores of Tunis Village near the Faiyum Lake. When Evelyne Porret saw Tunis Village on the shores of Lake Karun in Faiyum in the late 1960s, it was a small and poor settlement with no electricity or water, surviving on agriculture and fishing. Inspired by the village's nature, she settled there; built her home, established her own pottery workshop, and in 1988 founded a pottery school offering free education to village children.
She took the works of the children she taught to exhibitions and festivals held in Egypt and countries like France, Switzerland, and Sweden. Many of these children eventually became independent artists who opened their own workshops. Thus, a journey that started with a single workshop reached approximately 30 pottery and ceramic workshops operating throughout the village today. It is also noted that there are approximately 13 hotels, boutique accommodation facilities, and ecological lodges in the village, along with workshops dedicated to various handicrafts. While there is no reliable official number showing the current total of restaurants and cafes, many local restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutique accommodation facilities, and tourism businesses operate in the village.
In short, Tunis Village transformed from a small settlement dependent on agriculture and fishing, lacking even basic 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 also 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 enjoy a pottery-making experience as if meditating.
DAY 6 | FAIYUM OASIS – HURGHADA
From the Desert Oasis to the Enchanting Coasts of the Red Sea
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast (4*) or All Inclusive (5*)
Included Experience: Views during the journey from Faiyum Oasis to Hurghada
Extra Experience:: SeaScope / Semi-Submersible Underwater Observation Experience
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PROGRAM FLOW
After breakfast, we depart early in the morning from our hotel in Faiyum Oasis and head to Hurghada, one of the most important holiday resorts on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
During our approximately 550 km journey, we explore Egypt's changing geography; desert landscapes, local living areas, and natural transitions from inland areas 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 7 | 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 use of hotel facilities
Extra Experience: Full Day Lunch Included Giftun Island Boat Tour and Hurghada Panoramic City Tour
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PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day freely to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Red Sea. Guests who wish may join our extra tour.
DAY 8 | HURGHADA
Historical Journey to the Capital of Pharaohs
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: On Board
Meals: Breakfast (4*) or All Inclusive (5*)
Personal Experience: Free time in Hurghada and use of hotel facilities
Extra Experience:: Half-Day Luxor Exploration with Lunch
Note: Rooms must be vacated by 12:00.
PROGRAM FLOW
After having breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day freely to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Red Sea. Guests who wish may join our extra tour. We would like to remind you once again that rooms must be vacated by 12:00.
DAY 9 | HURGHADA – ISTANBUL
Return Home from the Red Sea
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Accommodation: On Board
Meals: None
Transportation: Pegasus Airlines PC625 | Hurghada (HRG) – Istanbul (SAW)
Departure: 04:05
Arrival: 08:00
PROGRAM FLOW
We transfer to the airport at the designated time. After completing necessary baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul via Pegasus Airlines’s scheduled flight PC625 at 04:05.
With our arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 08:00, we complete our program.
We look forward to seeing you at the next TurWiz exploration.
What's included
_Scheduled flights with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul (SAW) – Alexandria (HBE) and Hurghada (HRG) - Istanbul (SAW)
_Airport taxes and mandatory flight fees
_Accommodation for a total of 7 nights on a room-only basis at selected category hotels: 1 night in Alexandria, 3 nights in Cairo, 1 night in the Fayoum Oasis, and 2 nights in Hurghada (in 5* category hotels in Hurghada, accommodation is based on All-Inclusive Non-Alcoholic)
_Panoramic city tour of Alexandria
_Panoramic city tour of Cairo
_Visit to the Fayoum Oasis
_Qasr Qarun Temple visit (entrance fee included)
_Tunis Village visit
_Ceramics experience
_All private vehicle transfers specified throughout the program
_Airport/hotel transfers
_Inter-city land transfers: Alexandria – Cairo – Fayoum – Hurghada
_Turkish-speaking guide services (may include Egypt reception)
_Local professional guide support
>All group operations as per the program
_Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
Not included
_Egypt visa fees
_City accommodation taxes, tourist taxes and portage fees, checkpoint and security charges, bus city entry fees, operational and local service costs (75 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
Need to Know
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.
_Guests wishing to benefit from promotional prices must review the campaign conditions listed under the program.
_Participation in extras is optional; free time as specified in the program applies for guests who do not participate.
_Extra experiences may be changed depending on 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 the guest's approval.
_As an alternative, a private service option in Turkish or English may be offered by applying a price difference.
_In case the offered alternatives are not accepted, the relevant extra tour will be cancelled and the paid fee refunded.
_For purchases made with promotional packages, the package advantage is taken into account in refund calculations. If the package discount is higher than the service fee to be refunded, no additional refund is made; if it is lower, the refund is processed based on the remaining amount.
2. Extra Tour Reservation, Cancellation, and Change Conditions
Upon purchase of an extra tour, necessary reservations are made with local service providers and relevant payments are processed.
Therefore, in the event that a guest cancels a purchased extra tour, 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 with a doctor's report, the fee paid for the relevant extra tour is refunded without deduction.
For purchases made with promotional packages, calculations are made taking the package advantage into account.
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 is refunded.
Cancellations Made Less Than 24 Hours Before Tour Start
No fee refund is made 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 fee refund is made.
Transfer and Waiting Times
Since some extra tours pick up guests from different hotels, short waiting times 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 in order to maintain the tour flow is at the discretion of the guide. In such cases, no fee refund is made.
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 promotional packages are performed based on the net promotional 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 any special condition regarding your health, we kindly ask you to obtain information from our guide or authorized personnel before participation.
5. Activity Safety
Water sports, boat tours, ATV, Jeep Safari, scuba diving, and similar activities naturally carry 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 recommend that you definitely obtain information before purchasing any activities about which you have doubts.
6. Visits to Religious and Cultural Sites
Appropriate clothing according to local rules must be preferred during visits to mosques, religious structures, and cultural areas in Egypt. In cases where entry is not permitted due to inappropriate clothing, the responsibility lies with the guest.
7. Personal Equipment and Preparation
Some tours and activities may require special preparation. It is recommended that guests be prepared regarding 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 special 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 you prefer bottled drinks, avoid consuming fruits and vegetables that you are not sure are well washed and peeled, and be careful with unpackaged foods sold openly.
In case 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 change flight times and schedules based on operational requirements, weather conditions, technical reasons, or their own internal regulations. We kindly request you to 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 the sequence of visit points, may be changed by our guide or TurWiz operations team depending on the density of visit points, local conditions, traffic situation, weather conditions, official practices, and similar operational reasons, in a way that allows our guests to have the best experience.
_In possible changes to the program flow, the basic aim is to ensure that the experiences within the tour scope are carried out without omission. In such changes, the program content is preserved; only the visit order, 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 visit points 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. It is recommended that guests 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 cases, alternative service providers of the same standard may be used.
_During the tour, our guide and operations team will provide necessary information for the smooth progress of the program and the comfort of our guests.
_Checking passports, visas, personal belongings, and documents required for travel is the sole responsibility of our guests.
_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.