Uncover Egypt’s wonders on this 13-day adventure from Cairo to the Red Sea. Gaze at the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the Sphinx, and explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and Egyptian Museum’s ancient treasures. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple. Then relax in Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera, with golden beaches and clear waters. Return to Cairo for a final taste of its vibrant history and culture, completing a journey that blends iconic monuments, timeless landscapes, and moments of pure relaxation.
Wonderful trip with our guide Lisa. The itinerary was good, but many long bus rides-which is necessary to cover mainland Greece and get in as much as we did in 7 full days. Would have loved to have an overnight stay in Nafplio. Enjoyed staying in hotels within walking distance to the towns-made it really easy to just go during free times. The dinner buffets at the hotels were not my favorite but understand why since a couple nights we were getting into the hotels late due to traveling. Kalabaka and Meteora were a highlight for me. The Olive Farm and Cooking night were wonderful. Both the Santorini and Mykonos stays were wonderful. The optional catamaran excursion on Santorini was great.
Discover the heart of Turkey on our captivating 9-day "Turkey Classics" tour! Begin in Istanbul, exploring its iconic Old City gems like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, plus a scenic Bosphorus cruise between continents. Marvel at Cappadocia's unique lunar landscape, fairy chimneys, and ancient underground cities, with an optional folklore evening. Journey along the Silk Road to Konya and its Mevlana Museum, then witness Pamukkale's dazzling white travertines and the ruins of Hierapolis. Your adventure culminates in Ephesus, exploring its grand Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis site, and enjoying a wine tasting in Şirince. This expertly guided tour is perfect for experiencing Turkey's most celebrated historical and natural wonders.
Fantastic holiday! We had an amazing time. The guide was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly and helped make our experience best ever.
Thank you so much !
This was my first guided tour and I thought it was excellent!
The organization and accommodations were outstanding and our tour guides were superb (we had one main guide plus two other guides for the Cordoba Mosque and Granada Alhambra tours).
An unexpected incident occurred during our trip and Explore was able to step in with additional resources so that the tour continued smoothly.
We were very pleased with the trip.
Excellent trip. The last trip I did with Explore was 30 years ago. I am recently retired and decided to join a small walking group . Used Explore again and was not disappointed. Excellent team in London. Guide professional, knowledgable , super safety conscious and sociable as I would have expected. Walking terrain in Crete is quite challenging but thanks to our guide we all managed to complete our hikes. Great group of people too!
This tour was a wonderful experience. A nice size at 28 happy people, luxurious coach, amazing driver & guide extraordinaire . Accommodations were very good & often pleasantly out of the ordinary. The optional activities are worth the extra expense. Highly recommend this tour.
SAILING HOLIDAY: From Bodrum, set sail through the beautiful waters and stunning scenery of the Gulf of Gokova on this 8 day cruise. Discover incredible swimming spots, forest shrouded bays and picturesque fishing towns.
Great itinerary and tour director. Suggest: a slightly slower pace - limiting yourself to 1 optional experience/ day to avoid too/ long days -exhaustion, provide more suggestions for authentic food / restaurants on ‘free’ days.
Embark on a captivating 7-day Greece adventure, beginning in Athens with a comprehensive tour of the iconic Acropolis and other historical landmarks. Then, journey to the breathtaking volcanic island of Santorini, where you'll have ample time to soak up the sun, relax on unique beaches, or opt for a thrilling boat trip in the caldera. This tour perfectly blends ancient history with picturesque island beauty and exhilarating experiences, offering an unforgettable Greek escape.
Join us on this guided trip and discover some of the most popular highlights located in the western and central parts of the country. Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus on the second day of this trip and discover the highlights of this ancient city. Then continue your journey to Pamukkale and Cappadocia before returning back to the capital city at the end.
Land transport during this trip will be provided by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Simply sit back and enjoy discovering the highlights of Turkey. The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below. However, this may vary due to availability reasons.
From Istanbul: Departure between 07:00 am & 07:30 am, landing in Izmir between 08:00 am & 08:30 am.
From Cappadocia: Departure between 19:00 to 21:30 and landing in Istanbul between 20:30 & 23:00.
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