Dubai and Turkey Economic 09 days – 08 Nights – Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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ITINERARY

DAY 01: ORIGEN – ESTAMBUL

Arrival and transfer to the chosen hotel. Hotel accommodation in Istanbul.

DAY 02: ISTANBUL (OPTIONAL HISTORICAL VISIT)

Breakfast. Optionally, you can make a full day visit to the magnificent city of Istanbul knowing the historical part, the Basilica of Hagia Sophia, culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul; We will also visit the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, including the treasure and holy relics. At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area and continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque, a marvel of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Emperor William Fountain and the Egyptian Obelisk. At the end of the afternoon we will visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to lose ourselves among its 4 thousand shops. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

DAY 03: ISTANBUL – BOSPHORUS CRUISE AND BALAT – FREE AFTERNOON

Breakfast. Panoramic visit to the famous and artistic Balat neighborhood, famous for its colorful houses. Next, we will take a boat trip on the Bosphorus that separates the city of Istanbul into two continents. During this journey, you can see the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses, and enjoy the history in a different way. Next, we will visit one of the star attractions, the Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans five centuries ago and in use since then.

The rest of the day is free with the optional possibility to take an excursion to visit the mosque of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, which is located on top of the hill of Eminonu. After lunch, we will pass the Bosphorus Bridge to visit the Beylerbey Palace, an Ottoman-era palace located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, which, unlike the rest of the Ottoman palaces, still retains all its decoration. Then we will visit the Çamlica Hill, which is the highest hill in Istanbul and is located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

DAY 04: ESTANBUL - DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 05: DUBAI - DUBAI CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet in the lobby of your hotel for the panoramic tour that allows us to get to know the most developed city on the planet, the city of tomorrow, where there are incomparable construction projects. We will start with a panoramic stop at the Burj Al Arab, the 7-star hotel, where we will have the opportunity to take some photographs. Next, we will head to the Jumeirah Mosque, a blend of Ottoman and Arab art.

We will continue the tour by visiting the traditional Bastakya neighborhood, a journey through the past with its wind towers where the first natural air conditioning is located, the Coffee Museum, and its art galleries. Afterward, we will pass by the fabric market where we can observe and buy an endless selection of silks, cotton, and embroidered fabrics. You will surely find the exact impression and color you are looking for among the hundreds of fabric rolls.

We will continue with a trip on an "Abra" (water taxi) crossing the Creek and experience the exotic aromas of the Spice Souk, marveling at the brilliance of the world's largest Gold Souk. We will end the tour at Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (OPTIONAL: VISIT TO THE TOWER), the world's tallest tower at 828 meters. You can choose to stay at the Mall or take the return to the hotel offered at that time.

 DAY 06: DUBAI - DESERT SAFARI WITH DINNER

Breakfast at the hotel, In the afternoon, enjoy the most attractive and popular excursion... 4x4 Safari in the desert and dinner: Enjoy the desert and experience an authentic adventure with the Safari excursion with dinner. We will pick you up from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle and take you directly to the heart of the desert. In about an hour, we will arrive and you will see how the color of the sand changes to a more reddish hue. Then we will leave the road to enter the desert, where they will deflate the tire pressure to about one and a half kilos, when initially they had four. This way, the 4x4 will adapt better to the ground and you can have fun with the exciting ride through high dunes at the hands of expert drivers. A real adrenaline rush.

This way the 4×4 will adapt better to the ground and we will be able to have fun with an exciting ride through high dunes at the wheel of expert drivers. A real adrenaline rush. We will also make a stop to enjoy an impressive view of the desert. There, we will have the opportunity to witness a wonderful sunset. We can take fantastic photographs that allow us to immortalize those special moments while we perceive the peace that the desert offers us. Next, we will go to a camp with typical Persian carpets where we can enjoy the contrasts of the night in the desert. We will get a unique insight into traditional Bedouin life and get to ride a camel.

You can dress in traditional costumes or try the typical freshly made Arab sweets. Also, you can get henna tattoos and we will learn the important role that falcons have in local life and smoke a water pipe (shisha) in their designated area.

We will enjoy a buffet dinner, outdoors under the stars. Different types of grilled meat are accompanied by a variety of appetizers, salads, and typical sweets from the region. After dinner, we will attend a show, where a Tanoura dancer rotates around himself, without stopping for almost twenty minutes. Also, a belly dancer will shake her body to the rhythm of Arabic music. Once this almost hour-long show is over, we will take you back to your hotel in Dubai. Accommodation.

 DAY 07: DUBAI - ABU DHABI CITY TOUR

Breakfast. Visit Abu Dhabi with an English-speaking guide. 2-hour tour from Dubai, passing by Jebel Ali port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the capital of the UAE. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, as well as his tomb. We will continue to the Al Maqta bridge passing through one of the wealthiest areas of Abu Dhabi, the minister's area. Arrival at Corniche Street, which is compared to Manhattan for its skyline. International buffet lunch at a 5* hotel restaurant.

Photo stop at the Emirates Palace Hotel. We continue to the Al Bateen area, where the palaces of the Royal Family are located. Then we will make a stop at the Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village that offers an interesting insight into the emirate's past. Traditional aspects of desert life, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goat hair tent, and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively displayed in the open-air museum. Finally, on the way back to Dubai, we pass Ferrari Park (entrance not included) for photos or shopping (20 minutes). Return to Dubai and accommodation.

DAY 08: DUBAI - DINNER DHOW CRUISE

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning & afternoon to do optional activities according to the passenger's preferences such as visiting the emirate CAPITAL CULTURAL SHARJAH which can be combined with a visit to the Dubai Frame, or to one of the attractive water parks AQUAVENTURE OF THE ATLANTIS HOTEL IN PALM JUMEIRAH, a great variety of possibilities to discover the wonders of this region.

In the afternoon at the scheduled time, you will be picked up from your Dubai hotel and taken to the Dubai Creek area, right in the heart of the city. In this traditional area, you will board the wooden Arab dhow, where you will take a night cruise. A wonderful experience to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Dubai Creek and have a beautiful view of the illuminated city, while we sail around the abras (water taxis). Dubai's main monuments will guard your route giving you a glimpse into the city's past and future. In the traditional wooden Arab dhow, converted into a floating restaurant, you will enjoy a buffet dinner during the cruise. Dinner will be made up of local food such as hummus and moutabel. You can continue with pasta, chicken, beef, lamb and fish as main dishes. Finishing with a flan, cake and/or fruit, including water, coffee and tea. After the cruise ends, you will be taken back to your hotel in Dubai.

DAY 09: DUBAI – CITY OF ORIGIN

Breakfast at the hotel, at the indicated time transfer to the Airport. End of our services.

Note: The order of visits and order of days can be modified without affecting the content of the itinerary.

INCLUDED

In Turkey

• 03 nights Istanbul on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Transfers from Istanbul airport.
• Professional English-speaking guide.
• Hotel and restaurant tips.

In Dubai

• 5 nights in Dubai on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Dubai airport transfers and vice versa.
• Transportation services in air conditioned cars.
• Professional English-speaking guide.
• City tour half day Dubai 4 hours in regular without food.
• Safari and dinner at the camp.
• Abu Dhabi City Tour with lunch
• Dinner at Dhow Cruise Creek

NOT INCLUDED

In Dubai

• Dubai food tour.
• Burj Khalifa (Optional).
• Personal expenses.
• Tips for guide or driver (at will).
• Any service is not mentioned in the itinerary.
• In Dubai you pay a tourism dirham tax of $4 for 3-star hotels, $5 for 4-star hotels or $6 for 5-star hotels per night and room "paid directly at the hotel."

In Turkey

• Visa procedure.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips for guide or driver (at will).
• Any service not mentioned in the "included" section.
• International flights.
• Hotel tax: 2 USD per night in 4* and 5* hotels, 3 USD per night in 5* Luxury.
• Service fee 35$

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