13 NIGHTS / 14 DAYS
Plan
DAY 01: ISTANBUL
Arrival at Ataturk airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
DAY 02: ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart in the morning to visit the Rustem Pasha mosque, famous for its large number of tiles of different geographical shapes and decorated with floral motifs. Next, we will do one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat ride on the Bosphorus, a canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you can see the Sultans' palaces, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. We will end our day with one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. We will enjoy free time. End of visit to the Egyptian bazaar.
DAY 03: ISTANBUL - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
DAY 04: CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit of the Goreme Valley open-air museum, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Visit of the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, which have a spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, lunch during the visit in a local restaurant. Continuation of some typical visits to the carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find quality and a good price. Dinner at the hotel. Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.
DAY 05: CAPPADOCIA -KONYA- PAMUKKALE
Breakfast and departure to Konya, to visit the monastery of the Dancing Dervishes founded by Mevlana. After lunch we will continue to Pamukkale, a place where the high concentration of limestone in its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06: PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI
Breakfast at hotel. We will leave for Ephesus and after lunch we will visit the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor that during the 1st and 2nd centuries reached a population of 250,000 inhabitants and monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. We will visit the house of the Virgin Mary, supposedly the last resting place of the mother of Jesus. We will continue to Kusadasi. Dinner and accommodation.
DAY 07: KUSADASI - BURSA - ISTANBUL
We will continue to Bursa, where we will take a panoramic tour of the city that was the capital of the Ottoman Empire before Edime. We will visit the center, where the famous Silk Market is located, a great attraction of the city. Transfer by bus to Istanbul. Hotel accommodation. Accommodation.
DAY 08: ISTANBUL
Breakfast. At the indicated time, full-day visit with lunch. We will begin our visit to the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (blue mosque) with its six minarets and decorated with turquoise tiles. The visit to Hagia Sophia, the most complete example of Byzantine art, one of the greatest achievements of humanity. In the afternoon we will go to the famous Grand Bazaar, a market with centuries-old walls and domes. Accommodation
DAY 09: ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Day off to do personal activities. Accommodation.
DAY 10: ISTANBUL - DUBAI
Breakfast and at the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take a flight to Dubai. Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel.
DAY 11: DUBAI
Breakfast. City tour (Guide in Spanish). Departure from the hotel to Deira, passing through the Species Souk crossing the Canal and visiting the Dubai Museum. Then 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 we will see Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and the World Trade Centre. Return to Dubai. Free afternoon. Accommodation. At night Optional excursion to attend the DINNER ON THE DHOW CRUISE where you will enjoy a Buffet dinner on the Dhow Cruise consisting of a selection of typical Middle Eastern and Indian dishes and non-alcoholic drinks. This excursion combines a Romantic dinner with a very interesting ride along the Creek, the Dubai River, on a handcrafted Dhow, a long wooden boat with traditional decoration. During this 2-hour trip you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Illuminated buildings, the special nightlife of the area and the ancient and modern architecture that blend perfectly in Dubai. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 12: DUBAI – DESERT SAFARI
IN 4X4 VEHICLE. Buffet breakfast. On this day in a modern vehicle we travel to the desert, we will make a stop at a camel farm, we arrive after sunset at our camp in the desert. Welcome in Arabic style with dates and coffee "Bashing" in the sand dunes. After an oriental buffet dinner with barbecue, at "Lady Henna", camels are available for those who want to have a short ride. Then we move towards the hotel, accommodation
DAY 13: DUBAI – ABU DHABI
Breakfast, Full day in Abu Dhabi, 2-hour tour from Dubai, passing through the Jebel Ali port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the capital of the Emirates. Photo stop at Jazirra Residence, former residence of Sheikh Zayed. We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest in the world, as well as the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, former president of the Emirates and father of the nation. Continue to the Al Maqta Bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers' Area. Arrival at Corniche Street which is compared to Manhattan. Photo stop at the Emirates Palace hotel. This hotel has its own helipad and port, known as the expensive built. We continue to Al Batee Area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Return to Dubai. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.
INCLUDES
- All transportation mentioned in the program
- All visits mentioned
- Spanish speaking guide
- 4 Hotels in Istanbul with Breakfast
- Hotels other cities Breakfast and Dinner
- All visits in Dubai with guide in Spanish
- All transportation in Dubai
- 4 hotels in Dubai with breakfast
- Dubai Visa
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tip of 7 US per person per day
- Drinks