WONDERS OF EGYPT FROM BOGOTA

Departure on an international flight from El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá to board Turkish Airlines flight TK 800, departing at 4:35 PM, with a technical stop in Panama before continuing to Istanbul. It is recommended to arrive at the airline’s check-in counter at the airport at least 3 hours in advance for baggage check-in. Overnight on board.

Welcome to Turkey, a destination full of culture, history, and unique experiences, where the traditions of East and West come together.

Upon your arrival on an international flight at Istanbul Airport (IST) at 5:05 PM opened in April 2019 and recognized as the largest in Europe and one of the most important in the world you will need to complete immigration procedures and collect your luggage. Afterwards, proceed to the meeting point located at Exit Gate 9. There, you will meet our drivers for your transfer to the hotel. Arrival and accommodation.

Note: If you are unable to locate our representatives at the meeting point, please contact our emergency number.

At the scheduled time, departure for the full-day excursion “Pearls of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus” (lunch not included). Departure is planned for approximately 8:00 AM (exact time to be confirmed by the guide). During the tour, you will visit the historic Jewish neighborhood of Balat and the Greek neighborhood of Fener, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Golden Horn. The tour will then continue to the Cathedral of St. George, the main seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate. Next, you will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, a masterpiece by the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, renowned for having the largest dome among Istanbul’s mosques. Afterward, you will explore the Spice Bazaar, famous for its colorful and aromatic atmosphere, ideal for purchasing teas, herbs, dried fruits, traditional sweets, and spices. The excursion concludes with a boat cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait that divides the city between Europe and Asia, where you can admire Ottoman fortresses, palaces, mansions, and bridges connecting both continents. Transfer back to the hotel and overnight stay.

Note: The order of excursions in Istanbul may be modified due to operational conditions such as the number of participants, weather, traffic, or monument closing days.

Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace. Overnight stay.

Optional excursion available: “JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE” (includes lunch at a traditional restaurant). Departure at approximately 8:00 AM (exact time to be confirmed by the guide) for a tour of the historic city center, where you will see the diverse remnants of the different empires that shaped modern Istanbul: The Roman Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of Constantinople for thousands of years, where you will also see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Column of Constantine, and the German Fountain; the Blue Mosque, featuring more than 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles brought from Iznik; enjoy a panoramic view of Hagia Sophia, built in 537 as an architectural marvel that has served as a church, mosque, and museum. From the outside, the structure impresses with its massive dome, which was an extraordinary engineering achievement of its time and remains one of the largest domes in the world. The tour continues with the majestic Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years. You will visit the beautiful royal gardens, kitchens, and treasury rooms. Discover the mysterious Harem, where the sultan’s wives and children lived, famous for its luxurious decoration. We then continue to the Church of Hagia Irene, a Byzantine church that was never converted into a mosque, and finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, where bargaining is a long-standing tradition. Return to the hotel.

Note: For entry to Hagia Sophia, please check the additional fee payable at the destination.

Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace. Check-out from the room is at 12:00 PM (passengers may store their luggage while waiting for the transfer to the airport).

At the indicated time, transfer to Istanbul International Airport to board Turkish Airlines flight TK 694, departing at 6:25 PM to Cairo. Arrival is scheduled for 8:50 PM. Upon arrival, assistance will be provided by our Spanish-speaking representative, followed by transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

In the morning, depart to visit the iconic Pyramids. Just 20 km from Cairo lies the majestic Giza Necropolis, one of the most impressive and essential sites in Egypt. There you will see the famous pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the imposing Sphinx, a timeless symbol of Egyptian civilization. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

In the afternoon, there is an optional excursion available to the Museum of Civilizations and/or the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.

Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the pier. Embarkation and lunch on board.In the afternoon, visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Dinner on board.

Full board on board. In the morning, crossing to the West Bank and start of the cruise sailing towards Esna. After passing through the lock, the journey continues to Edfu. Overnight on board.

Full board on board. In the morning, visit the Temple of the god Horus in Edfu. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan and overnight on board.

Full board on board. In the morning, visit the Aswan High Dam. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca sailboat ride on the Nile River. Overnight on board.

Disembarkation. Optional excursion available: “Temples of Abu Simbel of Ramses II.”

At the appropriate time, transfer to Aswan Airport to take a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take Turkish Airlines flight TK 693, departing at 6:05 AM to Istanbul. Arrival at 8:30 AM and connection with Turkish Airlines flight TK 800, departing at 9:40 AM to Bogotá. Arrival is scheduled for 3:05 PM.