Dubái y Turquía Básico – Express 11 días – 10 Noches – Hotel ⭐⭐⭐

Description

ITINERARY

DAY 01:  DUBAI CITY OF THE FUTURE (DXB)

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the chosen hotel. Accommodation.     

DAY 02: 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 03: DUBAI – (CITY TOUR & BURJ KHALIFA)

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 04: DUBAI – DINNER AT DHOW CREEK

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 05: DUBAI - ESTAMBUL

Breakfast. At the indicated time transfer to Dubai airport to take the flight to Turkey.

Arrival in Istanbul and reception by our English-speaking correspondent. Transfer to the chosen hotel and check in.

DÍA 06: ESTAMBUL SULEYMAN EL MAGNIFICO

Breakfast. Departure to visit the mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most famous city views. Built by the order of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, it was constructed by the famous imperial architect Sinan.

After the visit, free time to explore the city on your own or optionally hire a full-day visit to the Historical part of Istanbul where you can visit Hagia Sophia, the culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries. Enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area, admire the Blue Mosque, a marvel of harmony, proportion, and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm, and the Egyptian Obelisk. At the end of the afternoon, visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4,000 shops. Return to the hotel.

DÍA 07: ESTAMBUL / PASEO POR EL BOSFORO / BAZAR DE LAS ESPECIAS

Breakfast. Departure for one of Istanbul's most famous activities, a boat cruise on the Bosphorus, the channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, you will 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 used ever since. Our included visit ends at the bazaar where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops.

In the afternoon, you can optionally take a visit with lunch to the Asian part of the city, visiting the "Beylerbey" Palace located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, you can also see the famous Bosphorus suspension bridge connecting the European and Asian parts of the city. After lunch, we will visit Camlica Hill located in the underrated district of Üsküdar, on the Asian side, one of the seven hills of Istanbul and the highest point in the city. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. At the end of the day, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 08: ISTANBUL - FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA 

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cappadocia. Arrival and transfer to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 09: CAPPADOCIA - OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit this fascinating region with its original landscape, formed by the lava ejected by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex integrated by churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Next, we will visit the Avcilar Valley and the Pasabagi Valley and Gόvercinlik Valley where you can admire the best view of the volcanic formations called "fairy chimneys." We will visit typical carpet and Onyx and Turquoise stone workshops. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. 

DAY 10: CAPPADOCIA - DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, departure to the Cappadocia airport, domestic flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 11: ISTANBUL - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel and at the indicated time transfer to the airport. End of our services.

NOTE: The itinerary could be altered without affecting the visits or their content..

INCLUDED

In Dubai

• 04 nights 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, not including food.
• Safari and dinner at the camp.
• Dhow dinner and drinks with transfers.

In Turkey

• 4 Nights in Istanbul on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
• 2 Nights in Capadoccia on a Half Board basis during the circuit (4* category hotels).
• Arrival and departure transfers.
• Visit to the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent
• Excursion in Istanbul (Boat ride on the Bosphorus – Spice Bazaar)
• 2 Domestic Flights (Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul) Included 1 P.P suitcase of 15 kg.
• Professional English speaking guide
• Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
• Traveler assistance 24/7 in English Via (WhatsApp – Telephone)

NOT INCLUDED

In Dubai

• Food on Dubai tour (Optional)
• 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 processing.
• Optional excursions or personal expenses.
• Tips for drivers-porters-waiters 30 usd p.p are paid directly at the destination.
• Hotel Taxes 10 $ usd p.p (CHARGED ON INVOICE)
• Any service not mentioned as included.

Planned Or Similar Hotels
In Dubai Hotel ⭐⭐⭐

Dubái Rove City Center / Kingsgate Canal Aljadaf / Premeier Inn Dubai / Ibis Albarsha / Rove Dubai Marina

In Turkey Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ESTAMBUL 5* NOT CENTRIC

La Quinta by Wyndham / Lionel Hotel / Ramada Tekstilkent / Wyndham Istanbul Basin Ekspres

CAPADOCCIA

Ramada by Wyndham 5*/ Mustafa Hotel 4*/ Avrasya Hotel 5*/ Monark Hotel 4*/ Emin Kocak 4*