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Treasures of the Ancient World - OLD Inclusions

Pre-departure information dossier on Egypt and Turkey
Economy class flights from Australia to Istanbul, Istanbul to Cairo and Cairo to Australia
3 economy class flights within Turkey and Egypt
15 nights' accommodation in good quality hotels with private facilities (3-5 star)
4-night luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan (5-star), including all meals.
Pre-paid tips worth $135, used on the Egypt part of this tour
19 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 13 dinners
Expert English-speaking guide in Turkey and expert Egyptology guides in Egypt
All airport transfers and touring in air-conditioned vehicles
Comprehensive sightseeing tours of Istanbul, visiting the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the unique Blue Mosque, the famous Hippodrome and the domed Basilica of St Sophia which was built in 326AD by Constantine the Great
Pay homage to the Anzac legend in Gallipoli. Our tour includes Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Johnston’s Jolly
Visit Troy to see the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse commemorating the legendary war
Visit ancient Pergamum. Once ruled by Alexander the Great, Pergamum had a library containing 200,000 books!
Visit Ephesus, the largest ancient city ever uncovered and once home to 300,000 people
Visit the hot springs and limestone formations of Pamukkale
Visit Aphrodisias, home of a famous Roman sculpture school
Explore Mevlana Museum and learn about the mystical religous sect known as the Whirling Dervishes
Visit the surreal lunar landscape of the Goreme Valley at Cappadocia, with its unique fairy chimneys and underground city of Kaymakli
In Cappadocia explore the hidden Pasabagi Valley with its carved rock houses and churches, and visit the typical Turkish village of Avanos, famous for its ceramic art
Explore Cairo for two full days, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the step pyramid of Sakkara, the old capital of Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Citadel of Cairo and the old Khan El Khalili bazaar
Unwind on a 4-night luxury cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Includes all meals and a relaxing sundeck with pool
In Luxor visit the awe-inspiring Karnak and Luxor temples which were once linked by a 3km-long avenue of sphinxes
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu
Visit Kom Ombo’s beautiful riverside temples
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Necropolis of Thebes, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings
Visit the stunning temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. This is a must-see while in Egypt which most other companies offer only as an optional extra. We include it!
Relax on an afternoon cruise in Aswan on a traditional felucca
See Aswan, including the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk, on a half-day tour
A fun farewell dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo

*Note on Nile Cruises: The Nile Cruises featured on all itineraries to Egypt operate between the cities of Luxor and Aswan. These cities lie only 240km apart which means this distance could easily be covered in only 1 or 2 days without stops. Due to logistical and scheduling reasons the cruises are offered only as 3, 4 and 7 night packages. This allows for extensive sightseeing along the way and, as such, much of the time is spent in port in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo or Aswan. Each cruise itinerary will, however, have an element of day-time cruising - allowing you to relax and see life along the river.

Note on Esna Lock and Itinerary Schedule: Please note that due to the high volume of river traffic all cruise itineraries are subject to change without notice. The order and timing of sightseeing may therefore change, however all inclusions will remain the same. Similarly, travel through the Esna Lock is subject to river traffic and local conditions, which means you may pass through the lock during the night or have an extended wait prior to entering the lock.

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