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Istanbul, World Wonders & Dubai
Turkey, Jordan, Egypt & Dubai in 15 Days, 13 Nights in Destination
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An unforgettable multi-country tour of Turkey, Jordan, Egypt and Dubai! Experience the diverse culture and heritage of Istanbul and tick two Wonders of the World off of your bucket list at Petra and the Great Pyramids.
Trip Highlights
- Cairo
- Giza
- Dubai
- Amman
- Petra
- Wadi Rum
- Istanbul
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until October 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers available
Add up to 5 nights to your stay
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Itinerary
Discover two wonders of the world and indulge your senses in Istanbul. Uncover the secrets of Amman and the lost city of Petra. Cross the Wadi Rum desert and explore Cairo before visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza. Head to Dubai and marvel at its mix of modernity and tradition.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check in for a flight to the incredible Turkish city of Istanbul*. Night on board.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Istanbul
*You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Quinta by Wyndham Ista... or similar
640 Reviews
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3rd Day: Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the best-known panoramic views of the city. Built by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, it was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit, Free time to discover the city at your own pace. Discover its labyrinthine bazaars, colourful city life and eclectic architecture. To make sure you see all the top sights, we recommend an optional full-day city tour!* Bear in mind that if you choose to wander the city independently, there is no included transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
*Optional Full-Day Istanbul City Tour: See the most emblematic sights in Istanbul, beginning with the incredible Topkapi Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia for a brief photostop, where your guide will give a presentation on the iconic building's history. We won't enter now, but you'll have time to do so on your own later! Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Sultanahmet before continuing with a tour of the outside of the iconic Blue Mosque and the historic Hippodrome. End the afternoon at the bustling Grand Bazaar, home to more than 4000 shops.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Quinta by Wyndham Ista... or similar
640 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent.
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Full-Day Istanbul City Tour
Challenging
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4th Day: Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with the famous Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans and filled with exotic aromas. Next, head to a boat trip on the Bosphorus Channel, which runs through the heart of the city, marking the border between Europe and Asia. Appreciate captivating views of the old palaces of the Sultans and traditional riverside houses as you view the city from a different perspective. After disembarking, the remainder of the day is free to enjoy the delights of Istanbul at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to the Anatolian side of the city to see its more important sights and discover more of Istanbul!* Bear in mind that if you choose to wander the city independently, there is no included transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
*Optional Half-Day Anatolian Istanbul Excursion: Explore the Anatolian part of the city! This stunning region is home to some of the country's most beautiful architecture and waterfront attractions. From the iconic Beylerbeyi Palace to the murals adorning the winding streets, you'll be awestruck by the variety and beauty of the sights. Drive directly to the Camlica Hill, located in the underrated Üsküdar district. Take in the stunning panoramic views from the highest point and soak up the bustling atmosphere from the city below. With its rich history and vibrant culture, the Anatolian part of Istanbul is an unforgettable destination. Enjoy lunch included.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Quinta by Wyndham Ista... or similar
640 Reviews
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Activities
Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Visit
Moderate
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Half-Day Anatolian Istanbul Excursion with Lunch
Moderate
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5th Day: Istanbul - Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to leave Turkey behind as you head to Amman. Amman is the modern capital of Jordan but possesses dozens of ancient historical sites, set across several hillsides in northern Jordan. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Alternatively, if you arrive early in the day, why not take an optional city tour to get to know the most emblematic sights in the city?* Dinner and overnight stay in Amman**.
*Optional Amman City Tour with Dinner: Explore Amman this afternoon, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom founded 7000 years ago. See the city's most emblematic sights including Amman Citadel, Hercules Temple, the Byzantine Church and the Ummayad Palace and pay a visit to the fascinating Amman Archaeological Museum. Head downtown to see the incredible Roman Amphitheatre and the old markets before exploring the newer part of the city. End the tour with an authentic Jordanian dinner at a local restaurant.
**If you arrive at the hotel after 9:00 p.m, dinner will not be included. Instead, you will have the option to reserve a cold packed dinner for an additional charge in the next step of the booking process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
1031 Reviews
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Activities
Amman Afternoon City Tour
Moderate
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6th Day: Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Shobak Castle - Petra
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Madaba this morning to see the oldest mosaic map in the world, housed within the historic St. George Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Believed to be the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land and later buried, take in the spectacular views of this sacred place. Next, drive to the fascinating Shobak Castle, a Crusader Castle dating back to 1115. At the end of the visit, head to Petra and check in at the hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure, ready to discover the ancient city in the morning! If you can't wait, we recommend an optional Petra by Night excursion!* Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.
*Optional Petra By Night Excursion: Savour the opportunity to discover the legendary sights of Petra by night! Walk along the Siq Gorge before arriving at the iconic Treasury to admire its legendary candlelit facade. A spectacular sight!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Maison Petra or similar
1072 Reviews
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Activities
Madaba City Tour & Mount Nebo
Moderate
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Visit to Shobak Castle
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Petra By Night Excursion
Light
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7th Day: Petra
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today exploring the famed Nabatean capital with an excursion to Petra! During the visit, discover the most important and representative monuments, sculpted into the rock by this ancient civilization. Admire the Treasury, the famous and most internationally recognised monument featured in one of the Indiana Jones films, and other highlights, such as the Coloured Tombs and the Royal Tombs. Let your imagination run wild as you learn about life here in ancient times. Petra is one of those places in the world that you must visit at least once in your life! One of the Seven Wonders of the World, enjoy an unforgettable day exploring this bucket-list site. At the end of the visit, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Petra.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
La Maison Petra or similar
1072 Reviews
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Activities
Full-Day Tour of Petra
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8th Day: Petra - Wadi Rum - Amman
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head to beautiful Wadi Rum, the desert made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Take a 4x4 excursion across the lunar-like landscape for an unforgettable experience. At the indicated time, return to Amman and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking up the culture and atmosphere of the Jordanian capital. Dinner and overnight stay in Amman.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
ibis Amman or similar
1031 Reviews
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Activities
4x4 Desert Safari in Wadi Rum
Moderate
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9th Day: Amman - Cairo
Breakfast* at the hotel. Continue your adventure today as you head to Egypt! At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the sights and sounds of Cairo, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids! Go shopping at the local souk or sample the national cuisine. Overnight stay in Cairo.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
5336 Reviews
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10th Day: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the Egyptian capital today with an excursion to the legendary Great Pyramids! Begin at the Giza plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs. Continue to the Great Sphinx to unearth more secrets of Ancient Egypt. The afternoon is free at your leisure to explore Cairo at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara*. Overnight stay in Cairo.
*Optional excursion to Memphis and Sakkara: Visit Memphis, once the place of residence of the Egyptian pharaohs. See the stepped pyramid, built by Imhotep and explore the complete funeral complex of Mastabas. Continue to Mit Rahina to visit the open-air museum and explore the necropolis of Sakkara.
Important: The order of the optional excursions may vary depending on your departure day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
5336 Reviews
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Activities
Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Tour
Active
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Memphis & Sakkara Excursion
Active
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11th Day: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore Cairo at your own pace. Enjoy a little retail therapy in the local bazaar or soak up the immense history of the priceless objects housed within the famous Egyptian Museum! The rest of the day is at your leisure, we recommend rounding it off with an evening tour of Cairo with dinner*. Overnight stay in Cairo.
*Optional Cairo by Night: we take a walk around the most beautiful corners of Cairo (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Cairo Tower and the Opera House) before heading to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious dinner. We will finish the evening with a visit to the famous Mirror Café.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
5336 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar Khan el Khalili
Moderate
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Cairo by Night
Moderate
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12th Day: Cairo - Dubai
Breakfast* at the hotel. It's time to continue your journey as you transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Dubai. Arrive in Dubai and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to discover this modern Emirati metropolis at your leisure. We recommend visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and a symbol of the city of 828 meters and 160 floors. Since its inauguration in 2010, it offers the best views of the desert and the city. Underneath is the largest shopping centre in the world, the Dubai Mall where 1200 stores of all kinds are located. A shopping paradise! Overnight stay in Dubai.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree by Hilton Al B... or similar
2120 Reviews
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13th Day: Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the old town or sunning yourself on Dubai's idyllic beaches. We recommend an optional excursion to explore the older parts of the city*. At dusk, take an exciting 4x4 excursion to the desert. Pass through camel farms and spectacular desert landscapes, as the sand dunes are illuminated at sunset until arriving at a traditional camp. Here, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars with traditional entertainment including belly dancing (except during the month of Ramadan), waterpipes and camel rides. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Dubai.
*Optional Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour: Visit the Bastakia neighbourhood, home to old merchant houses and cafes, and learn about Dubai's history with included entrance to the Dubai Museum. Take a traditional river taxi, known as an 'Abra' across Dubai Creek to the aromatic souks of Old Dubai, filled with stalls selling exotic spices and golden wares.
Please note: this optional excursion operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday mornings only.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree by Hilton Al B... or similar
2120 Reviews
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Activities
4x4 Desert Safari Excursion
Moderate
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Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour
Moderate
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14th Day: Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying a shopping spree in Dubai's fabulous malls or relaxing at your leisure on the beach. We recommend an optional tour of the city's modern attractions*. Overnight stay in Dubai.
*Optional Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour: Visit the most emblematic sights in the city starting at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional arabian bazaar and popular marketplace where you can find typical hand-made crafts. Next, travel to the man-made palm-shaped island of Palm Jumeirah to see the amazing Atlantis Hotel before heading back to the city on the monorail. Afterwards, explore glittering Dubai Marina, a man-made canal city and one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Dubai and end the trip in the Burj Khalifa area (entrance not included) and back to the hotel.
Please note: this optional excursion operates on Mondays and Fridays only. You will have the option to be dropped off at the Dubai Mall for some shopping and return to the hotel on your own.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree by Hilton Al B... or similar
2120 Reviews
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Activities
Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour
Moderate
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15th Day: Dubai - US
Breakfast* at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to bring your four-country adventure to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip**.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**If your return flight departs in the evening, your arrival in the US will be the following day.
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Accommodation: 13 Nights
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The price includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Istanbul, Dubai - US.
- Flights: Istanbul - Amman, Amman - Cairo, Cairo - Dubai.
- 13 nights accommodation in Charm, Superior & Luxury category hotels.See hotels included
- 13 breakfasts & 5 dinners.
- Some transfers included.*more information
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.*more informationSee itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Free visa on arrival in Amman.**more information
- Pyramids of Giza and Cairo City Tour.
- Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul.
- 4x4 excursion in Wadi Rum in Jordan.
- 4x4 desert excursion in Dubai.
Not included
Visa (required)*, drinks, tips** (approx. 40$ per person) and any other services not mentioned in "What's included".
*Visa for Egypt issued on arrival. Price approx. $25.
**Tips in Egypt are 15 USD per person.
**Tipping in Turkey is optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Turkish culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, it is up to your personal discretion whether to tip or not.
Turkey:
Please note that passengers arriving to Turkey from January 15th 2023 onwards must make a tourism tax payment of $5 per person. This payment is imposed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and is mandatory for all passengers entering their country. This tourist tax is not included in the total booking amount and it will be collected by the tour guide in order to be paid to the authorities.
Tourist tax in Dubai: 20 AED (6€ approx.) per room per night (paid directly to the hotel).
Please note: Maximum group size 35 people in Jordan.
*The optional Classic Dubai Tour, available on day 3 of the itinerary, operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday and Sunday mornings only. The optional Modern Dubai Tour, available on day 4 of the itinerary, operates on Mondays and Fridays only.
*The order of the visits and times of the activities are subject to change at the destination due to logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case. Therefore, we don't recommend booking independent activities until you reach your destination.
This is a fast-paced itinerary that includes a comprehensive number of sights and activities in order to give you the most complete experience of Turkey! You can expect several early morning departures and a full daily schedule of activities.
**Important: If you have purchased the full package with Exoticca, including flights, please note that a copy of the passports of all travelers must be sent to customerservice@exoticca.com once your reservation is complete to arrange your visa. To obtain your free visa upon arrival, managed by our travel partner in Jordan, we require your complete Passport information and a copy as well at least 30 days prior to your departure.
In case you have not purchased your flights with us, you will have to go through this process on your own, which you can do online at https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Visa_E_Applications or at your arrival.
Please note that in case you purchased the full package with Exoticca, including flights, please note that the airport transfer on arrival in Amman will be shared with other travelers in your tour group. A guide will be there to meet you on arrival, but you may be required to wait up to two hours before leaving for the hotel, depending on the flight arrival times.
Turkey:
Please note that arrival transfers are shared, the maximum waiting time for other travellers at the airport is from 20 to 30 minutes approximately.
Please note: maximum group size is 52 people.
If you are travelling with Vueling, Ryanair or Wizz Air, we recommend that you check-in online to avoid additional charges. Your reservation includes only one small piece of hand luggage per person (40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm) which must be placed under the seat in front of you on the plane. Additional luggage (both hand and hold luggage) can be purchased in advanced via the airline's website. Any extra luggage that does not meet the specified dimensions and is not booked in advance will be subject to additional fees at the airport.
The hotels in Istanbul of the Charm category are not close to the city center (Taksim). In the Superior and Luxury category the hotels in Istanbul are close to the city center.
Any hotel mentioned in the offer, whether the main one or an alternative, is as likely as each other to be confirmed. You will find your final hotel confirmation on your updated trip summary 7 days before departure.
If you choose the Superior or Luxury category, only the location and category of the hotel in Istanbul will change. The rest of the hotels in your itinerary will be the same in each category. In the event of any changes, the hotels you stay at will always be in the same category as you selected, or a superior one.
Please note: Tipping in Turkey is optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Turkish culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, it is up to your personal discretion whether to tip or not.
Please note that passengers arriving to Turkey from January 15th 2023 onwards must make a tourism tax payment of $5 per person. This payment is imposed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and is mandatory for all passengers entering their country. This tourist tax is not included in the total booking amount and it will be collected by the tour guide in order to be paid to the authorities.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of six months validity.
Visa
Visa is not required.
Currency
Turkish Lira
Language
Turkish
Electricity
230 V 50 Hz
Health
Vaccines recommended: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/408/hepatitis-a-vaccine-recommendations-for-turkey-updated
Time zone
UTC + 03:00.
Tourist Office website
https://www.goturkeytourism.com/
Important: Please note that professional cameras, such as those with big zoom lenses, drones of any kind and tripods of any kind are not allowed in Jordan. Bringing these objects into the country can cause delays at the airport so please leave these items at home.
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
In Istanbul the transfer by bus to the activities is organised by hotel location, not language. Once you arrive at the destination the group is consolidated based on your language. You will always have a guide speaking your language available.
Very rarely during low season in Turkey, some group tour departures may be bilingual (spanish and english) although each group will have one guide for English and one guide for Spanish.
Please note: there are no triple rooms in Jordan hotels and the extra bed are fold-out style, smaller in size than a standard single bed. Triple rooms are not bigger or more spacious because they are occupied by 3 people.
For a three-person occupancy, the only option would be to have one double bed or two single beds and a rollaway or sofa bed. This option is only available under request through our call center.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
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