Turquía + Dubái

1st DAY ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL

Arrival and assistance.

Transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation at the hotel.

2nd DAY ISTANBUL (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Accommodation at the hotel.

BOSPHORUS & SULTANAHMET DISTRICT TOUR

Full-day tour with lunch

Departure from the hotel to visit the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market), followed by a boat tour along the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia, offering views of Istanbul’s lush forests, palaces, and wooden mansions known as yalı.

Lunch.

In the afternoon, visit to the Sultanahmet district including the Roman Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque—unique for its six minarets—and the magnificent 6th-century Hagia Sophia Basilica (entrance included).

Return to the hotel.

3rd DAY ISTANBUL – ANKARA (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free morning with the option to join an optional excursion: Turkish Dramas & Grand Bazaar.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION TURKISH DRAMAS & GRAND BAZAAR

Half-day tour without lunch – Price per person: USD 60

Departure from the hotel to visit the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays, religious holidays, and October 29), home to over 4,000 shops.

Continue to the neighborhoods of Balat and Fener, famous for their authentic atmosphere and colorful architecture. These areas are often featured in Turkish dramas like Çukur and Ezel.

At the scheduled time (between 12:00–12:30), departure by coach to Ankara (450 km), crossing the intercontinental bridge.

Arrival in the capital.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

4th DAY ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to Turkey’s capital including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Atatürk Mausoleum.

Departure to Cappadocia (290 km).

En route, visit to an underground city built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab invasions.

Arrival in Cappadocia.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION HIDDEN CAPPADOCIA BY 4X4

Price per person: USD 85

4x4 tour through Cappadocia’s hidden valleys, with panoramic stops to photograph fairy chimneys and volcanic formations.

The tour ends with a sparkling wine toast celebrating the region’s natural beauty.

5th DAY CAPPADOCIA (B, D)

HOT AIR BALLOON EXCURSION

Optional hot air balloon flight over rock formations, fairy chimneys, and lunar landscapes.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full-day tour of the region: Göreme Valley with cave churches, Uçhisar troglodyte village, Avcilar Valley, Derbent Valley, and artisan workshops for carpets and onyx jewelry.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION TURKISH NIGHT

Price per person: USD 85

Folkloric show with belly dancing and unlimited local alcoholic beverages, held in a spacious cave venue.

6th DAY CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE (B, D)

Breakfast and departure to Pamukkale (610 km).

Stop to visit a medieval Seljuk caravanserai.

Free time at the “Cotton Castle,” with natural thermal pools and petrified travertine waterfalls.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

7th DAY PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – IZMIR (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Selçuk–Ephesus (200 km).

Visit to the archaeological site of Ephesus: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, House of Love, Library of Celsus, Agora, Marble Street, and the ancient theater.

Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary.

Stop at a leather production center.

Continue to Izmir.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

8th DAY DEPARTURE FROM IZMIR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel (if flight and transfer schedule allows).

Transfer to the airport.

End of services

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN DUBAI

Flight ADB to DXB.

DAY 2 – DUBAI MARINA DINNER CRUISE

Time for rest and personal activities.

06:00 PM – Dinner cruise at Dubai Marina.

DAY 3 – FULL DUBAI CITY TOUR

06:00 AM – 08:45 AM Time for breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Full Dubai city tour including Burj Khalifa entry and lunch.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Time for rest and personal activities.

DAY 4 – DUBAI SAFARI

06:00 AM – 10:00 AM Time for breakfast at the hotel.

Time for rest and personal activities.

02:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Desert excursion with show and dinner.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Time for rest and personal activities.

DAY 5 – FULL DAY IN ABU DHABI WITH MOSQUE VISIT

06:00 AM – 08:45 AM Time for breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Full-day tour to Abu Dhabi including mosque visit and lunch.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Time for rest and personal activities.

DAY 6 – VISIT TO THE VIEW AT THE PALM + MIRACLE GARDEN + DUBAI FRAME

06:00 AM – 08:45 AM Time for breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Visit to The View at The Palm + Miracle Garden + Dubai Frame.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Time for rest and personal activities.

DAY 7 – FREE DAY FOR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES + AIRPORT TRANSFER

06:00 AM – 10:00 AM Time for breakfast at the hotel.

Free day for personal activities.

Transfer to the airport.

DAY 8 – DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI

Flight from DXB to JFK, MIA, or BOS.

ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

The final itinerary will be sent 20 days before departure along with the travel documentation, where flight and hotel details will be confirmed