FROM THE SULTAN TO THE SHEIKH TURKEY AND DUBAI

Arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. Departure for one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip, we will appreciate the Sultans' Palaces, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy the history in a different way. Then, we will make one of the star visits, the Spice Bazaar, built by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Our included visit ends at the bazaar where you can enjoy the atmosphere and variety of stores. In the afternoon, you can optionally visit the Asian part of the city with lunch and visit the “Beylerbey” Palace located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus; former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. We will also see the famous Bosphorus Suspension Bridge that connects the European side with the Asian side of the city. After lunch, we will visit the Camlica Hill located in the underrated Üsküdar district in the Asian part, one of the seven hills of Istanbul and the highest point of the whole city. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. Return to hotel. Overnight. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. Departure en route to Ankara passing through the mountains of Bolu. Upon arrival we will make a panoramic tour with our coach to know the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city in Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Later we will visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. In the late afternoon, arrival at our hotel. Dinner at the hotel included. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. En route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, the Salt Lake and a 13th century caravanserai (medieval inn). Arrival in Cappadocia. Optionally you can book a Jeep Safari tour of Cappadocia, one of the most exciting adventures of Cappadocia that will allow you to explore the region in an off-road vehicle, where you can reach unique landscapes of the formations and valleys of this region. Arrival in Cappadocia. Dinner at the hotel included. Overnight.

Breakfast and visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the valley of Göreme, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Then we will visit the Avcilar Valley and the Pasabagi and Gόvercinlik Valleys where you can admire the best view of the volcanic forms called “fairy chimneys”. We will visit the typical workshops of Onyx and Turquoise carpets and stones. Dinner at the hotel included. Lodging.

Breakfast. Early departure to Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city now in ruins. Visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of water laden with calcareous salts from hot springs. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel included. Lodging.

Breakfast. Departure in the morning to Ephesus, Greco-Roman city, ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best preserved of antiquity where the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the Theater and the Library of Celsus are located. Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. Continuation to Izmir Airport for domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleymaniye Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most famous panoramic views of the city. Built by order of Sultan Suleiman Suleiman the Magnificent, it was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit, free time to discover the city on your own or optionally book a full day visit to the historical part of Istanbul where you can visit the 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 in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area, contemplate the Blue Mosque, prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance, and the Hippodrome which preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm and the Egyptian Obelisk. In the late afternoon, visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to lose ourselves among its 4 thousand stores. Return to the hotel. Overnight. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. At predetermined time, transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) for flight (not included) to Dubai. Upon arrival at Dubai Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Dubai. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. This tour will take you to the magnificent sights of the Dubai Creek inlet, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya and its fascinating old houses with characteristic wind towers built by wealthy merchants. We will then take you to the 225-year-old Al Fahidi Fortress. It is here that Dubai's museum preserves valuable archives about the city's past, as well as chronicles of its different phases of development. You will then board a traditional Abra boat to cross the inlet and visit the spice market and gold souk. Then along the Jumeirah road, views of the Jumeirah Mosque. Photo stop at Burj Al Arab; the only 7 star hotel in the world. Drive past Burj Khalifa; the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Center and the International Financial Center, return to the hotel. Overnight in Dubai. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. Day at leisure. Overnight in Dubai. Dinner not included.

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to Dubai Airport for your return flight.