Important Notes;
• For this tour, a passport valid for 6 months, covering the minimum tour duration, is required.
• LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
• During registration, the name as stated in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Air tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees for air ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
• The city where the aircraft lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for schedule changes or possible delays caused by airline companies.
• Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
• The baggage allowance on most flights departing from Türkiye is 20Kg’s. This allowance may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights in the countries visited, this allowance may decrease to 15 Kg’s. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
• If the number of participants for the package tour is insufficient, the consumer will be notified of the tour cancellation 20 days in advance.
• The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may be made to the tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions specified in the programs may, at the discretion of the guide, be conducted on another day for any reason, rather than on the specified day/days.
• City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city.
• The excursions specified in the programs may, at the discretion of the guide, be conducted on another day for any reason, rather than on the specified day/days.
• Extra tours can be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people; if there are fewer participants, they may be conducted at the discretion of the guide and, if necessary, with price changes. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
• Extra tours along the route take place provided that at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be asked to wait at the rest stop.
• Excursions or tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be conducted. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
• LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
• All hotel names specified in the programs, etc. (and similar) are written as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
• In rooms for 3 people, an extra bed is provided; the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and / or is an additional folding bed.
• If children under the age of 18, who are not considered adults, do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, the consent forms required for participation in the tour must be kept with them during the trip.
• In the event of cancellation or changes, the “LİDYA TOUR Sales Agreement” applies.
Meet at the AJet counter in the International Terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Cairo at 10:40 on AJet flight VF 599. Upon arrival at 12:55 local time, we will tour together the main areas of this magical city brought to life by the Nile, accompanied by our vehicle waiting for us at the airport: the Tomb of Anwar Sadat, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Baron Palace, Tahrir Square, and the city center stretching along the Nile are just some of the places we will see. At the end of our tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. (Lunch is not included in the tour price.) We then set off for the Saqqara Valley (Valley of the Dead), where those who lived in Memphis, Egypt’s oldest capital, were buried. After approximately a half-hour journey, we will see the statues of the pharaohs, ancient temples, and palace ruins. We will then visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, named after King Djoser, who belonged to the Third Dynasty of Pharaohs that ruled Egypt in the 27th century BC and is known as the first and largest pyramid built from stone blocks in Egyptian history, followed by free time. We will then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Pyramids & Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum tour with lunch. (Adult -150 USD) During our tour, we will see the magnificent Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza, followed by a photo break. After our tour, we will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum built for a single civilization, constructed near the Pyramids of Giza. (Entrance fee included) We will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which covers all periods of Ancient Egyptian history with more than 100,000 artifacts, and end our tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Nile boat tour with dinner. (Adult -75 USD) Accompanied by a dinner consisting of a rich menu on the Nile River flowing through the very heart of Cairo, we will enjoy the city’s most beautiful views along the Nile at night, illuminated by the city lights. We recommend that you do not miss this tour. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Old Cairo and Museum of Civilization tour with lunch, organized as an optional extra by our guide. (Adult -130 USD) Cairo, one of the centers of the three major religions, is home to the world's oldest Islamic, Jewish, and Christian places of worship. On this enjoyable excursion, during which we focus on both the history of the three religions and Egypt's cultural characteristics, some of the places we will see include the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha and the Citadel (entrance fee included), the Amr ibn al-As Mosque, Egypt's first Islamic structure, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, believed to be where Moses spent his infancy and which later began serving as a place of worship, the Hanging Church, considered one of the most important places of worship in the Christian world, Abu Serga Church, Egypt's oldest Christian place of worship and the church where Jesus stayed during his journey to Palestine, St. George's Church, one of the oldest and most important churches in Egypt, and the Museum of Civilization (entrance fee included), which opened in 2021 with a magnificent ceremony that made headlines around the world and was watched by millions of people, and immediately became one of the world's most important museums thanks to its collection. We will have lunch at a local restaurant during our excursion. During our tour, we will also visit Khan el Khalili, one of Africa's largest and oldest bazaars, and provide free time for shopping. Following our tour, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Nile Felucca Tour, organized as an optional extra. (Adult -35 USD) Are you ready for a pleasant excursion on the Nile River aboard authentic sailing feluccas? We will view magnificent Cairo from the boat on the Nile, accompanied by our complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, fruit, and snacks. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the Magnificent Alexandria tour with lunch, which will be organized as an optional extra. (Adult -150 USD) Departing from our hotel, after approximately a three-hour journey, we arrive in Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean and Egypt’s second-largest city. During our city tour of Alexandria, which has become a center of attraction thanks to its rich cosmopolitan character and its being a meeting point of Roman, Greek and Egyptian cultures, the places we will see include Qaitbay Citadel, Montaza Royal Palace, Alexandria Stadium, the Corniche, Pompey’s Pillar, the Greco-Roman Museum, the Royal Jewelry Museum, the National Oceanographic and Fisheries Museum, the Library of Alexandria, Attarine Mosque and the Amphitheatre. Following our tour, we will have lunch at a local fish restaurant. After the free time provided, transfer to our hotel in Cairo. Overnight at the hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. Following the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure at 19:40 on AJet flight VF 600 to Ankara Esenboğa Airport. Arrival at Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 21:40 local time and the end of our tour.