Fantastic Turkey and Luxury Dubai - 13 Days

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your chosen hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, you have the option to spend the day exploring the magnificent city of Istanbul. Visit the historical Basilica of Saint Sophia, the epitome of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul. Explore the famous Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries. Enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area. Continue your journey with a visit to the Blue Mosque, a marvel of harmony, proportion, and elegance, and the Hippodrome that preserves various historical monuments. End your day with a visit to the famous Grand Bazaar, where you can explore its 4,000 shops. Return to the hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, embark on a panoramic visit to the famous and artistic Balat neighborhood, renowned for its colorful houses. Next, enjoy a boat ride along the Bosphorus that separates Istanbul into two continents. Witness the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses, and experience history in a unique way. Visit the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago. Optionally, you can visit the mosque of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, located on top of Eminonu Hill. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge to visit the Beylerbey Palace, an Ottoman-era palace located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Finally, visit Çamlica Hill, the highest hill in Istanbul, located on the Asian bank of the Bosphorus. Return to the hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for accommodation.

Start your day with an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise, offering a spectacular view of the region. Visit the fascinating region of Cappadocia, known for its unique landscape formed by lava thrown from the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes. Explore the numerous monasteries and chapels of Göreme, carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes. Visit a carpet and kilim workshop and pass through the Güvercinlik (dovecote) valley. Admire a wonderful panoramic view of the Uchisar castle, located on top of a promontory of volcanic rock pierced by tunnels and windows. Optionally, you can attend a Turkish folk dance show in the evening. Return to the hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, depart early towards Pamukkale. Visit Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today lies in ruins. Explore the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of waters loaded with calcareous salts from thermal springs. Arrive at the hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, depart to Ephesus, the best preserved classical city in Turkey built in the year 1,000 BC. Visit the Library of Celsus, the temple of Hadrian and its great theater. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. In the late afternoon, stop at a fashion store where you can enjoy an authentic parade of clothing made of leather. Continue towards İzmir for accommodation.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Izmir airport to catch a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast at the hotel, in the afternoon, embark on our most popular excursion, the 'Dubai Desert Safari'. The Land Cruisers will pick you up for an exciting journey through the fantastic high dunes. Capture unique photos of the Arabian sunset. Once the sun disappears behind the golden sand dunes, head to our Desert Camp. Enjoy the smell of fresh grilled skewers and lamb, bonfires, the smell of traditional water pipes and the relaxing sounds of Arabic music. A dancer will show you the ancient art of Belly Dance. Return to the hotel around 9:30 p.m. for accommodation.

After breakfast, depart from the hotel to Deira, passing through the Species Souk. Cross the Canal and visit the Dubai Museum. Along the Jumeirah road, stop for photos of the Jumeirah Mosque. Stop for photos at the Burj Alárab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. Along the way, see Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Centre, and the International Financial Center. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have the option to experience the sights and sounds of Dubai Creek by sailing for 2 hours aboard a traditional Show, with dinner included. Return to the hotel for accommodation.

After breakfast, depart to visit Abu Dhabi. On the way, see the Jebel Ali port, the largest man-made port in the world. Admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest in the world, as well as the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, the former president of the UAE and father of the nation. Continue to Al Maqta Bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers Area. Arrive at Corniche Street, compared to Manhattan. Stop for photos of the Emirates Palace hotel. Continue to Al Batee Area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Return to Dubai for accommodation.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport at the indicated time. This marks the end of our services.