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**Explore Turkey and Dubai on a journey filled with history, culture, and luxury.**
**Visiting:** 3 nights Istanbul – 1 night Ankara – 2 nights Cappadocia – 1 night Pamukkale – Ephesus – 1 night Izmir/Kusadasi – Bursa – 1 night Istanbul – 4 nights Dubai
**GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURES (Except Thursdays) (From Apr 01, 2025 to Mar 30, 2026)**
Day 1 TURKEY & DUBAI: ARRIVAL / ISTANBUL
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your selected hotel category.
If arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative will meet you outside Exit Gate 8 with a sign. If arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side, our representative will be waiting across the pedestrian crossing between columns 9 and 10.
Overnight stay.
Day 2: ISTANBUL / SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, located on Istanbul’s third hill with one of the most iconic city views. Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. Full-day tour of Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula, including an exterior view of Hagia Sophia, jewel of Byzantine art; and the iconic Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman sultans for four centuries. Enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant in Sultanahmet, then admire the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome with its Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain, and Egyptian Obelisk. End the afternoon at the Grand Bazaar with free time to explore its 4,000 shops.
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 3: ISTANBUL / BOSPHORUS CRUISE / SPICE BAZAAR
Breakfast. Begin one of Istanbul’s top activities: a cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia. Admire the sultans’ palaces, traditional wooden homes, and enjoy the history from the water.
Then visit the famous Spice Bazaar, created by the Ottomans five centuries ago and still bustling. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and variety of shops. In the afternoon, a tour with lunch on the Asian side, including a visit to Beylerbeyi Palace, a former summer residence of the Ottoman sultans. See the famous Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe and Asia. After lunch, continue to the Üsküdar district and ascend Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul at 268 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of both sides of the city.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 4 TURKEY & DUBAI: ISTANBUL / ANKARA
Breakfast. Departure to Ankara via the Bolu mountains. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour of Turkey’s capital and second-largest city: modern, cosmopolitan, and steeped in ancient history. Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic. Arrival at our hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 5 TURKEY & DUBAI: ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. En route, see Salt Lake, the second-largest in Turkey, and a 13th-century caravanserai. Arrival in Cappadocia. Optionally, enjoy a Jeep Safari—an exciting adventure exploring unique landscapes and valleys in a 4×4.
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 6 TURKEY & DUBAI: CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour this fascinating region shaped by lava from Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit the Göreme Valley, a stunning Byzantine monastic complex with rock-cut churches and vibrant frescoes. Then explore Avcilar and Gόvercinlik Valleys to admire the famous “fairy chimneys.” Visit local workshops featuring traditional carpets and onyx and turquoise stones.
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7: CAPPADOCIA / PAMUKKALE
Breakfast. Early departure to Pamukkale. Arrival and tour of Hierapolis, a Hellenistic city now in ruins. Visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder with white cascades, stalactites, and mineral-rich thermal pools. Arrival at the hotel.
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 8: PAMUKKALE / EPHESUS / KUSADASI or IZMIR
Breakfast. Morning departure to Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city and former capital of Asia Minor, one of the best-preserved in antiquity. Visit the Temples of Hadrian and Trajan, the theater, and the Library of Celsus. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Continue to a leather goods gallery to see local lambskin products. Travel to Kusadasi or Izmir in the late afternoon.
(During summer months—May to October—accommodation may be in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.)
Overnight stay, Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 9: KUSADASI or IZMIR / BURSA / ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Departure to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Grand Mosque (Ulucamii), the Silk Bazaar of Kozahan, and the Green Mausoleum. Continue to Istanbul. Arrival and overnight stay.
(Note: On some departures, the Izmir-Istanbul route may be operated by domestic flight without visiting Bursa due to operational reasons.)
Overnight stay and Breakfast.
Day 10: ISTANBUL / DUBAI (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your international flight (not included) to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel.
Overnight stay and Breakfast.
Day 11: DUBAI / CITY TOUR
Breakfast. Departure to Deira to explore the famous Spice Souk, a market full of exotic aromas and flavors. Cross the creek to visit the Dubai Museum and discover the fascinating history and culture of the UAE. Continue along Jumeirah Road with a photo stop at the iconic Jumeirah Mosque. Stop for a memorable photo in front of the Burj Al Arab, the world’s only 7-star hotel. See the impressive Burj Khalifa, the World Trade Centre, and the modern International Financial Centre. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Free time. Optional: Dinner on a traditional Dhow boat.
Overnight stay and Breakfast.
Day 12 TURKEY & DUBAI: DUBAI
Breakfast. Free day with the option of a Desert Safari in Dubai.
Overnight stay and Breakfast.
Day 13: DUBAI
Breakfast. Free day with the option of a full-day tour to Abu Dhabi.
Overnight stay and Breakfast.
Day 14: DUBAI / AIRPORT
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport.
****END OF OUR SERVICES****
Prices per person based on accommodation type:
| PRICES PER PERSON IN USD | |||||
| SEASON | DEPARTURES | CATEGORY | TRIPLE | DOUBLE | SINGLE |
| LOW (MAY – JUN – JUL – SEP) | DAILY EXCEPT THURSDAY | A – Tourist 3*Sup | $1,370 | $1,370 | $1,970 |
| B – First 4* | $1,540 | $1,540 | $2,360 | ||
| C – First 4* Sup | $1,765 | $1,765 | $2,800 | ||
| HIGH (OCT – NOV – DEC – JAN – FEB – MAR) | A – Tourist 3*Sup | $1,520 | $1,520 | $2,240 | |
| B – First 4* | $1,670 | $1,670 | $2,620 | ||
| C – First 4* Sup | $1,930 | $1,930 | $3,160 | ||
INCLUDED SERVICES:
In Turkey:
- 4 nights accommodation and breakfast in Istanbul
- 5 nights accommodation during the Anatolia circuit
- Half board during the circuit
- Full-day Historical Istanbul tour with lunch
- Bosphorus Cruise and Asian Side tour with lunch
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Spanish-speaking professional guide
- Entrance fees and visits per itinerary
- 24/7 Spanish travel assistance (WhatsApp – Phone)
- Medical insurance for travelers under 70 years old
In Dubai:
- 4 nights accommodation and breakfast in Dubai
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers in Dubai with Spanish assistance
- Dubai city tour
- 24/7 Spanish travel assistance (WhatsApp – Phone)
- Medical insurance for travelers under 70 years old
NOT INCLUDED SERVICES:
- Optional excursions or personal expenses
- General tips USD 45 p.p. payable at destination (Turkey)
- Hotel taxes in Turkey USD 10 p.p.
- Dubai entry visa if applicable
- Tourism Dirham in Dubai (paid by the traveler at destination)
- Any service not mentioned as included
- Flight ticket from Istanbul to Dubai
- International airfare
Note: Supplements apply on holidays
- New Year 2025-2026
- Arab Health 2026
- Gulf Food 2026
Also of interest: Turkey and Greece with cruise
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