Legacy of Empires is the complete Great Civilizations Collection: Turkiye reveals the crossroads, Jordan reveals the caravan routes and Egypt reveals the origins of empire on the Nile.
Day by day
Between Two Continents Istanbul Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Click for more information
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
- Meet & greet by our local team and private transfer to the hotel.
- Travelers receive their first DD Signature Welcome Gift, inspired by Turkish culture.
- Free time to rest after the international journey.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
Capital of Empires Istanbul Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Full-day exploration of Istanbul’s historic core.
- Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome area and Topkapı Palace.
- Continue to the Grand Bazaar.
Journey Perspective: Constantinople to Istanbul
Today should help travelers understand how the city evolved from Byzantine capital to Ottoman center and modern metropolis.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
Where Continents Meet Istanbul Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise and discover both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul.
- Continue through selected neighborhoods such as Karaköy, Galata, Balat, Kadıköy or another area recommended by our local partner.
DD Signature Cultural Experience: Istanbul Through Its Flavors
A curated gastronomic experience should combine local tastings, history and neighborhood life.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
Into Anatolia Cappadocia Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Transfer to the airport.
- Commercial scheduled flight to Cappadocia.
DD Signature Flight Standard
- Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger.
- Cabin baggage according to airline policy.
- Applicable airport taxes and mandatory charges.
- Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.
The Land of Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Optional early-morning hot-air balloon flight, subject to weather and operating conditions.
- Full-day exploration of Cappadocia including selected valleys, cave formations, panoramic viewpoints, an underground city and an important rock-cut church complex or open-air museum.
DD Signature Moment: Cappadocia Beyond the Landscape
The experience should explain Cappadocia as a place shaped by geology, faith, adaptation and human survival.
Signature Cultural Experience: The Hands of Cappadocia
Our local partner may propose pottery, carpet weaving, local cuisine or another authentic regional craft.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Paths of Faith Konya Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Private departure toward Konya with appropriate comfort stops.
- Visit the Mevlana Museum and learn about Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition.
Journey Perspective: Beyond the Whirling Dervishes
The experience should provide cultural and philosophical context regarding Sufism and the historical importance of Konya.
Accommodation in Konya.
Ancient Waters Pamukkale Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Departure toward Pamukkale.
- Visit the white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
DD Signature Moment: Where Nature Meets Antiquity
Connect Pamukkale’s geothermal landscape with ancient Roman spa culture.
Accommodation in Pamukkale.
The Classical World Ephesus / Izmir Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Departure toward the Aegean region.
- Visit Ephesus.
- Where operationally suitable, include the Terrace Houses.
- Continue toward İzmir.
Accommodation in İzmir.
From Anatolia to the Levant Amman Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Transfer to İzmir Airport.
- Commercial scheduled flight to Amman using the best operational routing available.
DD Signature Flight Standard
- Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger.
- Arrival in Amman.
- Meet & greet by our Jordan team.
DD Signature Welcome — Jordan
- Travelers receive their second DD Signature Welcome Gift, inspired by Jordanian culture.
- Private transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Amman.
Rome in the East Jerash / Amman Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Visit Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the region.
- Return to Amman and discover selected highlights of the capital.
Journey Perspective: Empires Without Borders
Today creates a direct connection between the Roman heritage already experienced in Türkiye and the Roman cities of the Levant.
Accommodation in Amman.
Landscapes of Faith Madaba / Petra Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Visit Madaba and continue to Mount Nebo.
- Proceed toward Petra.
Journey Perspective: Sacred Geography
The day should explain how geography, religion and ancient travel routes intersect throughout Jordan.
Accommodation in Petra.
The Rose-Red City Petra Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Full-day discovery of Petra.
- Enter through the Siq and experience the Treasury before continuing deeper into the archaeological site.
DD Signature Moment: The City Behind the Treasury
Petra should be explained as a complete Nabataean city shaped by trade, water management, religion and strategic geography.
Optional Petra by Night may be proposed, subject to operating days.
Accommodation in Petra.
The Silence of the Desert Wadi Rum Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B · D Click for more information
- Departure toward Wadi Rum.
- Explore the desert landscape by locally operated 4x4.
DD Signature Cultural Experience: Desert Life
Include a respectful encounter with Bedouin culture through storytelling, food, tea or another authentic local element.
DD Signature Moment: Under the Desert Sky
Weather permitting, the evening should allow travelers to experience the silence and scale of Wadi Rum.
Dinner and accommodation in Wadi Rum.
Water Below Sea Level Dead Sea Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Departure toward the Dead Sea.
- Arrival and time to enjoy the property and experience the unique environment.
- The afternoon should remain intentionally slow.
Accommodation at the Dead Sea.
From the Desert to the Nile Cairo Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Private transfer to Queen Alia International Airport.
- Commercial scheduled flight to Cairo.
DD Signature Flight Standard
- Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger.
- Cabin baggage according to the operating airline.
- Applicable taxes and mandatory charges.
- Arrival in Cairo.
- Meet & greet by our Egypt team.
DD Signature Welcome — Egypt
- Travelers receive their third DD Signature Welcome Gift, inspired by Egyptian culture.
- Private transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Cairo.
Where History Became Monumental Giza / Cairo Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Begin with one of the most anticipated moments of the journey.
- Visit the Giza Plateau, including the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
DD Signature Moment: Before the Pyramids
The visit should focus not only on scale and photography, but on the engineering, beliefs, society and political power that made these monuments possible.
Continue with selected ancient Egyptian sites recommended by our local partner to create a coherent historical introduction.
Supplier Recommendation Requested
Our Egypt partner should advise whether Saqqara, Memphis or another site provides the strongest narrative and operational flow alongside Giza.
Accommodation in Cairo.
Egypt Through Its Treasures Cairo Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Full-day exploration of Cairo’s historical and cultural legacy.
- Visit the most appropriate major Egyptian museum according to the final operating situation and confirmed collection access.
- The experience should be guided as a historical narrative rather than simply a sequence of artifacts.
- Continue through selected areas of historic Cairo.
Journey Perspective: From Pharaohs to the Modern City
Today should help travelers understand that Cairo is not only the gateway to ancient Egypt, but a city shaped by multiple historical periods.
Accommodation in Cairo.
Into the Nile Valley Luxor Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Transfer to the airport.
- Commercial scheduled flight to Luxor (Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger).
- Arrival and transfer.
- Begin exploring the monumental landscape of ancient Thebes.
- Visit Karnak Temple and, according to timing, Luxor Temple.
Journey Perspective: The Power of Thebes
Luxor should introduce travelers to the political, religious and ceremonial importance of one of ancient Egypt’s greatest capitals.
Accommodation in Luxor.
The West Bank of the Nile Luxor Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Cross to the West Bank.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, selected royal tombs and other important archaeological sites recommended by our Egypt partner.
DD Signature Cultural Experience: Life Along the Nile
In addition to monumental archaeology, we would like one authentic element that connects travelers with contemporary life along the Nile. This may involve a local village, traditional agriculture, a small-scale cultural encounter or another respectful local experience.
Later, continue according to the final route toward Aswan by road, rail or Nile cruise segment, depending on our partner’s recommended operation.
Supplier Recommendation Requested
Please advise whether a short Nile cruise segment would materially improve the product and fit within the 21-day structure without compromising pace.
Accommodation according to final routing.
The Nile at Its Most Serene Aswan Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B · D Click for more information
- Discover the atmosphere of Aswan, where the Nile landscape becomes quieter and more intimate.
- Visit selected highlights recommended by our local partner.
- We would particularly like to include a meaningful cultural experience connected with Nubian heritage, provided it is authentic and respectfully operated.
DD Signature Farewell Experience: Three Lands, One Legacy
In the evening, enjoy a carefully selected farewell dinner or cultural experience.
The final evening should connect the three chapters of the journey: Türkiye · Jordan · Egypt and the shared story of trade, faith, empire and civilization.
Accommodation in Aswan.
The Journey Continues with You Cairo Legacy of Empires Experiences A complete Great Civilizations journey through Turkiye, Jordan and Egypt, from the Bosphorus to Petra and the Nile Valley. Meals B Click for more information
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport.
- Commercial scheduled flight to Cairo, if required by the international departure arrangement.
- Connection with the international flight home.
DD Signature Flight Standard
Any included domestic positioning flight must provide a minimum of 20 kg checked baggage per passenger.
- Assistance with departure.
- End of services.
Three countries explored. Three civilizations encountered. One journey through the foundations of history.
DD SIGNATURE STANDARDS
This program should be quoted including our core DD Signature service standards:
- Three Signature Welcome Gifts: One destination-inspired gift upon arrival in Türkiye, Jordan and Egypt.
- Regional Commercial Flights: Commercial scheduled flights for:
- Istanbul → Cappadocia
- İzmir → Amman
- Amman → Cairo
- Cairo → Luxor
- Any required domestic positioning sector within Egypt.
Each included flight should provide a minimum of 20 kg checked baggage per passenger.
- Private Transportation: Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles appropriate to group size throughout scheduled road services.
- Spanish-Speaking Guidance: Professional Spanish-speaking guidance for our LATAM departures in all three countries. Separate destination guides may be used where operationally preferable.
- Selected Hotels:
- Option A: 4★ Superior
- Option B: 5★ / Premium (where commercially appropriate)
- For Wadi Rum, please propose a high-quality desert camp suitable for our client profile.
- Daily Breakfast: Breakfast throughout the journey plus specifically indicated meals.
- Entrance Fees: All scheduled entrance fees and included experiences.
- DD Signature Assistance: Professional local assistance throughout all three destinations.
- Cultural Experiences: Experiences should be authentic, respectful and culturally interpreted.
- Pace & Comfort: Special attention should be given to heat, walking levels, road conditions, archaeological-site access and realistic travel times.
DD SIGNATURE FLIGHT STANDARD
For Legacy of Empires, please quote the best operational commercial flights for:
- Istanbul → Cappadocia
- İzmir → Amman
- Amman → Cairo
- Cairo → Luxor
- Aswan → Cairo (where required)
All flights should include:
- Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger
- Cabin baggage according to airline policy
- Applicable airport taxes and mandatory fees
- Group check-in assistance where possible
Please prioritize operational convenience and protection of the itinerary rather than simply the lowest fare.
DD SIGNATURE LOYALTY
Legacy of Empires
- Journey: 21 Days / 20 Nights
- Countries Completed: 3
- Signature Points Earned: 3,000 Points
Signature Passport
- Türkiye: 1 Destination Stamp
- Jordan: 1 Destination Stamp
- Egypt: 1 Destination Stamp
- Total: 3 Destination Stamps
Signature Points and Passport recognition form part of the DD Signature Travel loyalty program and do not require service or costing from the local supplier.
The route
Istanbul Cappadocia Konya Pamukkale Ephesus Izmir Amman Jerash Madaba Mount Nebo Petra Wadi Rum Dead Sea Cairo Giza Luxor Nile Valley Aswan Cairo
Included
- Three destination-inspired welcome gifts
- Regional commercial flights Turkiye-Jordan and Jordan-Egypt with baggage standards
- Private transportation and professional Spanish-speaking guidance
- Selected hotels by category and appropriate desert or Nile arrangements where quoted
- Breakfast, entrance fees, assistance and cultural experiences as indicated
Not included
- International flights except indicated regional sectors
- Travel insurance
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Make this journey your own
Every departure is private and built around you — dates, pace and every detail can change.