Best Egypt and Turkey Tours and Trips

"Travel Matters" excursions are often just glorified shopping trips. Especially frustrating was going to a "oil/scent" shop for 2 hours

My family and I took the 9-day Discover Cairo & Luxor with look at Egypt tours: The Wonders of Egypt tour in May 2026, and it was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The itinerary was well planned and gave us enough time to enjoy every destination without feeling rushed. Seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx for the first time was unforgettable, and exploring the museums, Khan El Khalili, and taking a Nile dinner cruise made our time in Cairo even more special. Luxor completely exceeded our expectations. Walking through Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor Temple, and seeing the Colossi of Memnon brought Egypt's ancient history to life in a way we never imagined. We stayed at the Fairmont, which was an excellent hotel, and all of the transportation during the trip was clean, comfortable, and punctual. Traveling as a family was easy because everything was so well organized. This tour was the perfect introduction to Egypt, and we returned home with unforgettable memories. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the country's history and culture in a comfortable and well-planned way.

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and found it both intellectually stimulating and a pleasure to experience. We were well cared for by our friendly and competent guide and stalwart driver in a comfortable van. The itinerary included ancient and modern sites, city and countryside, mountains and seaside vistas and enough physical challenges to keep us in good shape after all the fine meals. It was filled with unforgettable historical places such as Troy and Ephesus, plus many less well known Roman and earlier cities. The underground city of Kaymakli in Cappadocia plus the numerous caves in the Goreme open air museum gave us a sense of how our ancestors survived in a challenging world. Our day off in Kas gave us the opportunity to relax on board a tour boat (a highly recommended extra) in the Aegean with several stops for swimming in the clear water. The tour began and ended in Istanbul which is endlessly fascinating both as the ancient capital of several empires and a thoroughly modern major city in a dynamic country. In conclusion, we would recommend this tour for those who have a curiosity of how the modern world came about and those who just want to have a great time in good company in a beautiful place. PS - the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia (also an extra) is a marvellous addition.

Excellent tour, it gave me a varied good experience of Turkey

The places visited were all intrinsically linked to the history of Türkiye and helped us to really understand the country. The distances between our stops were sometimes large, but pitstops were made, which kept us going. It can feel gruelling at times, but it was worth it. Be aware that you really do need to be physically fit, not just for the stops, but simply getting on and off the bus.

Great. Balanced