10 Days in Dubai and Istanbul
Day 1: Departure USA
Depart for your overnight flight to Dubai. Meals will be served on board.
Day 2: Arrival Dubai (B/D)
Upon arrival at the Dubai International Airport you will be greeted by your guide who will take you to your hotel.
Overnight in Dubai.
Day 3: Dubai City Tour — Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek (B/D)
After breakfast, your local guide will take you to Al Fahidi Historical District, commonly referred to as Al Bastakiya, holds the memories of an era that pre-dates the federation of the Emirate. We can visit the Dubai Museum and encounter colourful dioramas and enlightening historic exhibits. Housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the oldest existing building in the city. Enjoy a ride on the traditional Abra boat across the iconic Dubai Creek and stroll through one of the city's traditional souks, or bazaars. The Gold Souk, located on Dubai Creek's south bank in the Deira, specializes in glitz and glamour.
Head to Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab. It is a luxury hotel, the fifth tallest hotel in the world, and it’s designed to represent the billowing sail of an Arabian dhow.
Finally, you will visit to Saga World mall, is dedicated to promotion of fine arts and crafts and it represents standalone accessories including exquisite jewels and watches. You will be transferred to your hotel.
Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek. Pickup transfers from your hotel in Dubai to spend onboard a traditional wooden Dhow Cruise to experience genuine Arabic and continental buffet in a relaxing atmosphere with soothing background music. Discover the city’s unexplored past, with historic buildings and monuments. The past and present architecture of the area is brought to its full beauty during this time of the day. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Dubai.
Day 4 : DUBAI MALL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI FOUNTAIN SHOW (B/D)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and start an amazing tour of Dubai. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world since 2009 with a total height of 829.8 meters. Burj Khalifa is not only one of the best places to visit in Dubai during the day. It is also one of the best places to visit in Dubai at night. We will tour inside Burj Khalifa and go all the way up to level 124 to enjoy the view.
The fountain show which is also called water dance is the world’s largest choreographed fountain show right outside the Dubai Mall. Transfer you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Dubai.
Day 5 : Dubai Desert Safari Tour (B/D)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel at leisure. In the afternoon, pickup transfers from your hotel to drive across the yellow sands of traditional Desert Safari. Experience heart-pumping adrenaline filled ride while conquering the sand dunes. Try sand-boarding and move onto the Bedouin campsite. Complete the tour with camel ride on the Arabian Desert of Dubai.
Also, you can enjoy a barbecue dinner and Bedouin tea with a local attire and refreshments while enjoying an oriental show and Arabian music.
Head to your hotel in Dubai for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 : Depart Dubai / Arrive in Istanbul
After breakfast at your hotel and spend free time at leisure, transfer Airport for your flight to Istanbul. After arrival at Istanbul airport meet assist transfer to hotel for check-in. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel
DAY 7: Sun / Istanbul – Sightseeing Tour (8-9 hrs) (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. This is our full-day tour of Istanbul, visiting numerous monuments from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires that reflect the rich history and cultural heritage of the city.
Hagia Sophia, a great architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire, was completed in 537 AD, adorned with beautiful mosaics and frescoes.
Blue Mosque, known also as Sultan Ahmet Mosque, is famous for its six minarets and its blue interior tiles. See a Roman Hippodrome, a stadium built in the 3rd century AD for chariot racing and other events.
Basilica Cistern is a remarkable site. It was built in the 6th century with a capacity of 80.000 cubic meters and supported by 336 marble columns, each 9m high. One of the most striking features of the Basilica Cistern is the two Medusa heads that are used as column bases.
Grand Bazar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world with over 60 streets and 4.000 shops.
Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years, from the 15th century until the 19th century. It is known for its beautiful architecture, intricate tile work, and stunning views of the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. The palace contains numerous buildings and rooms, including the Imperial Treasury, which houses an impressive collection of Ottoman jewels, precious stones, and gold objects.
The tour ends with a visit to the Tomb of the Sultan.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 8: Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents (8-9 hrs) (B/D)
Today, we will visit the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar), located in the old historic district of Istanbul and built in the 17th century. We continue our tour on a cruise, sailing on Bosporus (regular boat), across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides along the Sea of Marmara.
During a Bosphorus Cruise, you can enjoy stunning views of Istanbul's skyline, including the historic district, palaces, mosques, and other landmarks such as: the Dolmabahçe, Çıragan, and Feriye Palaces; the Rumeli Hisarı fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, and more.
We continue with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace built in white marble by Sultan Abdulaziz in the 19th century with a mix of architectural styles, including traditional Ottoman elements and European neoclassical features.
The palace was a summer residence for sultans and a guest house for foreign dignitaries. Climb Çamlica Hill, a scenic hill located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the highest points in Istanbul, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city, the Bosphorus Strait, and the Sea of Marmara. It is known as Lovers' Hill, with a beautiful panoramic view.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: Istanbul — Free Day (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day in Istanbul at your leisure.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Istanbul — Departure (B)
According to the schedule of your return flight, you will be taken to the airport of Istanbul.