Turkey-Dubai Combo

You will depart for the Istanbul city tour starting with TOPKAPI PALACE, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, & Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans & their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Proceed to Sultanahmet imperial mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the blue mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Thereafter, head to Hippodrome the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. You will have a Lunch break & then visit the Spice bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme & every other conceivable herb & spice. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy in Istanbul.

Overnight: Grand Hyatt Istanbul or Similar

Basis: Bed and breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel in Istanbul, your day begins with a hotel pick-up & transfer to the Vialand Theme Park in the Eyüp district. This vast park is as large as a hundred football stadiums, and has the capacity to entertain 13,000 visitors. Experience top rides including the Roller Coaster, Splash Coaster, Drop Tower, and Crazy River. Enjoy some free time to explore the park’s shopping mall afterwards. Take the whole family along on an excursion to Vialand Theme Park, experience the thrills of the rides including the Breath Taker & Drop Tower and explore the shops at the Vialand Shopping Mall. Following your visit to the theme park you’ll have free time for shopping in the mall. Afterwards you will be transferred back to the hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Grand Hyatt Istanbul or Similar

Basis: Bed and breakfast

After breakfast, explore thousands of different inhabitants of the sea world including sharks, giant stingrays, piranhas & octopus. Tour Turkuazoo; the first modern giant aquarium in Turkey which presents an unprecedented experience to visitors & introduces various inhabitants of underwater collected from all around the world. There are 29 different aquariums with different themes from the Mediterranean & Aegean seas. The largest of 29 aquariums in Turkuazoo is filled with 5 million liters of water & includes an 80-meter-long acrylic underwater tunnel. The most spectacular site is the colossal observation deck featuring 270 degrees’ underwater views of the magnificent aquarium. Transfer back to the hotel in the evening & enjoy your leisure time at the hotel or walk around.

Overnight: Grand Hyatt Istanbul or Similar

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Departure from the hotel after breakfast for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre & House of the Virgin Mary. You will have a Lunch break & after you will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. Thereafter go for the Turkish Village Tour, Sirinces construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey especially fruit wines. You will visit the vineyards & it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. In the evening you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way you will also visit one of the famous leather production centres of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate.

Overnight: LaVista Boutique Hotel & Spa or Similar

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Transfer to the Airport and take a flight to Dubai and transfer to your hotel and stay at leisure for the rest of the time.

Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. The tour starts in the Jumeirah district with a photo-stop near the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. Continue along Jumeirah beach, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, home to the impressive Jumeirah Mosque. Drive to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, and reach Dubai Museum located in Al Fahidi Fort. Embark on an Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to the spice souk where the fragrances of the orient come together. Before you return, there is time to shop in the most famous landmark of Dubai (the Gold Souk).

Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

If you fancy an early morning desert expedition complete with camels, falcons and an enticing Arabian breakfast in the desert, this tour is for you. Escape the city, heading East into the Arabian Desert, boasting spectacular landscapes and rolling sand dunes. The fun continues at our Arabian Desert Campsite where you experience a traditional welcome with ‘Gahwa’, Arabic coffee and local dates. Take selfies with a fascinating Falcon and interact with the falconer to learn more about UAE's national bird. Enjoy sand boarding, brief camel rides and ‘Shisha’, the Arabic water-pipe before partaking from a delicious Arabian Breakfast comprising local and regional items. Afterwards a pleasant drive brings you back. Truly a great way to invigorate your senses with plenty of fun, food and sun.

Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Visit Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, for a VIP experience. The high point of any Dubai experience is the view from the top, Burj Khalifa's observation deck. Located on level 124 of the world's tallest tower, step into the 'At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY lounge', from where you will be personally escorted to a dedicated elevator. SKY is the newest attraction to open in the Burj Khalifa on floors 125 and 148. This makes SKY the world’s highest observation deck. As the doors open, the floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide breath-taking 360-degree views of the city, desert and ocean sprawling beneath. End your visit by purchasing some unique souvenirs at the gift shop. The Lounge is the newest attraction to open in the Burj Khalifa on floors 152, 153 and 154 Floor. Sit back in the lush couches. Enjoy an assortment of fresh bakes and delicate desserts, alongside a selection of the fine’s teas and coffee. Inclusive of a tour of the outdoor terrace.

Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Transfer to the Airport and take on your flight back home.

Basis: Bed and breakfast