New Year's Special: Full-Filled Tour Itinerary Following the Pharaohs in Egypt & Cairo

31 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 | 3 Nights, 4 Days
Tour details

Example (e.g.) Hotels

Cairo

Azal Pyramids Hotel 4* etc.

Stay Inn Pyramids 4* etc.

Amarente Pyramids 4* etc

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days prior to the tour start date. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

 

VISA

Ordinary Passport            Visa required                     

Green Passport                 No visa required

Service Passport          No visa required           

 

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip and must not be older than 10 years.

 

In destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the "Documents Required for Visa" list provided by your agency.

 

To avoid issues with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or otherwise damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if the destination country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. In case of non-compliance, the responsibility lies with the traveler.

 

Since there may be a request for a document showing joint parental consent by the police officer responsible at entry/exit points when guests under 18 years of age travel alone or with only one parent, we recommend that our guests under 18 years of age and their parents pay attention to this matter.

 

HEALTH

There is no mandatory vaccination for Turkish citizens entering Egypt. Throughout your trip, we recommend that you do not drink tap water and consume only bottled water that has been opened by you for the first time.

 

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul              Cairo                 02 hr 20 min

Cairo                      Istanbul             02 hr 20 min

 

EXTRA TOURS & ACTIVITIES            

Extra tours and activities are organized by the local agency providing services with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or extra tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the dates and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, historical sites, or venues in the destination are open/closed and weather conditions.

 

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located further than the specified kilometers.

Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or convertible sofa beds, participants who are the 3rd person and/or children booking are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.

 

Child discounts apply to a single (1) child accompanying 2 adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.

 

Breakfasts included in the tour program, which are part of the services provided at the hotel, are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally as a limited menu known as continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.

 

CURRENCY

The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP).

It is advisable to carry Euro (EUR) and US Dollar (USD) with you.

 

TIME ZONE

Egypt observes both summer and winter time.

During summer time, there is no time difference between Turkey and Egypt.

During winter time, there is a 1-hour time difference between Turkey and Egypt. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 11:00 in Egypt.

 

TELEPHONE USAGE

If your mobile phone line is enabled for international calls (roaming), it can be used.

 

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

When entering mosques and churches in the country, avoid wearing shorts, skirts, clothing that exposes shoulders, or tight-fitting garments. We recommend that women bring a thin shawl or scarf. Also, if you have hats or sunglasses, you must not use them while inside places of worship. Both men and women must remove their shoes before entering a mosque.

 

FOOD CULTURE

Like many countries with coastlines, Egypt is full of fish restaurants and fish markets.

 

ELECTRICITY

Electricity in Egypt is 220/230 volts, and Type C (two thin round pins) and Type F (two thick round pins) sockets are used.

 

SHOPPING

You can purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not guarantee entry into the country. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Bin Rota is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the traveler.

 

BinRota acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. BinRota is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. Our passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.

 

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities and conducted panoramically with guide commentary from the vehicle, excluding entrance to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the designated day and time, or due to closed roads caused by any event. Similarly, if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour, Bin Rota is not responsible for the inability to conduct the aforementioned tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available opportunities, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.

What's included
  • Air Cairo Airlines round-trip economy class air tickets and taxes for Istanbul – Cairo - Istanbul
  • 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Cairo
  • Tours specified as included in the program
  • Panoramic Cairo City Tour
  • Lunch-included Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids & Sphinx Tour Alexandria City Tour
  • Alexandria City Tour
  • Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for ages over 65).
Not included
  • Fees for personal and official items such as exit stamp, visa, etc.
  • All types of personal expenses and hotel extras
  • All services not explicitly specified in the program and included services
  • Entrance fees to museums and historical sites not explicitly stated as "visited" in the program
  • Optional tours and activities, if any, in the program
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed during included meals, if any, in the program
  • Fees for domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation
  • Tips for guides and drivers
Tour Program
Istanbul – Cairo – City Tour – Cairo
Our tour begins with a meeting at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal. After completing check-in, baggage drop, and boarding procedures, we depart for Cairo on an Air Cairo flight. Upon arrival in Cairo during the afternoon hours, we join our private vehicle to commence a Panoramic City Tour of Cairo. First, we enjoy a panoramic view of Old Cairo, the historic city center that reflects the region's centuries-old Islamic heritage through its ancient mosques, madrasas, stone structures, and bustling streets. Next, we visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque, located within the Citadel of Saladin. Known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its expansive dome, slender minarets, and interior cladding made of alabaster, it is one of Cairo's most iconic landmarks. Continuing our tour, we see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, erected to honor soldiers who lost their lives during the October 1973 War and serving as a symbolic monument of modern Egyptian history. We then proceed to Heliopolis to view the Baron Empain Palace, one of Cairo's most unique architectural treasures. Inspired by Indian and Khmer styles, this distinctive building features rich bas-reliefs and a towered silhouette; we will stop here for a photo opportunity. Following this, we visit Tahrir Square, one of the most famous squares in modern Egypt and a central hub for the city's administrative, political, and social life. In the final segment of our tour, we head toward the heart of historic Cairo: the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. With its narrow alleys, traditional craft shops, spice merchants, souvenir stalls, and vibrant atmosphere, this colorful district offers ample opportunity for shopping and exploration. After enjoying free time, we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum – Pyramids – Sphinx – Cairo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Grand Museum of Egypt & Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with lunch included. We set off to explore some of the most iconic symbols of Cairo and ancient Egyptian civilization. Our first stop will be the Grand Egyptian Museum, towering near the Giza Pyramids and recognized as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. With its contemporary architecture, the museum brings together the magnificent heritage of ancient Egypt; through Tutankhamun galleries, statues of pharaohs, mummies, everyday objects, royal treasures, and thousands of artifacts spanning millennia—including Khufu's funerary boats—we will gain an intimate understanding of various periods of Egyptian civilization. After the museum visit, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following the meal, we proceed to the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu—the only surviving wonder of the Ancient World—as well as the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Built during the Fourth Dynasty as monumental tomb complexes for the pharaohs, these pyramids and their breathtaking desert surroundings offer stunning views, with scheduled photo stops along the way. Continuing our tour, we visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, carved from a single block of limestone into the rock, featuring a human head and lion's body, symbolizing the power and wisdom of the pharaohs. Standing guard over the Giza Plateau for thousands of years in front of the Khafre Pyramid complex, this monumental structure remains one of the most mysterious and iconic works to have survived from ancient Egypt. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Alexandria City Tour. Our first stop is Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With its strategic coastal location, thick defensive walls, towers, and military architecture that has protected the Port of Alexandria throughout history, the citadel offers a close look at the city's maritime heritage. Continuing our tour, we visit the Ancient Roman Theater located within the Kom el-Dikka archaeological site. This structure, featuring semicircular marble seating rows and columns, is one of the most significant surviving examples of urban life from the Roman era. The surrounding remains of ancient baths, residential buildings, and mosaics shed light on Alexandria's social and cultural life during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Next, we explore the Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, one of Alexandria's most impressive ancient sites. Known for its three underground burial chambers carved into the rock, spiral staircases, and unique architecture that blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions, the catacombs feature reliefs, statues, and sections used for funeral rites that reflect the city's role as a meeting point of diverse civilizations. Our final stop is Pompey's Pillar, standing in the area where the grand Temple of Serapis was once dedicated to the god Serapis in antiquity. Although commonly known as Pompey's Pillar due to popular tradition, this monumental column was actually erected in honor of the Roman Emperor Diocletianus and is constructed from red Aswan granite. We admire the pillar along with the surrounding ancient ruins before returning to our hotel. Upon arrival, we have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Cairo – Istanbul
After breakfast, which we will have at our hotel as part of the meal plan, we transfer to Cairo Airport and complete our check-in and baggage procedures for our scheduled Air Cairo flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and all included services come to an end.