Turkey and Dubai Classic – 13 Days
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A second English Turkey and Dubai program based on the provided source file. The route follows Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus before continuing to Dubai, with classic sightseeing, high-speed train travel in Turkey, Burj Khalifa, old Dubai, desert safari options and an optional Abu Dhabi day. The file name references Egypt, but the document body describes Dubai rather than Egypt, so the tour content is preserved as a Turkey and Dubai package.
Tour Highlights
Included/Excluded
- 4 nights' hotel accommodation in Istanbul with breakfast
- 1 night in Ankara with half board
- 2 nights in Cappadocia with half board
- 1 night in Pamukkale with half board
- 4 nights' hotel accommodation in Dubai with breakfast
- Arrival and departure transfers with Spanish-speaking assistance
- High-speed train journey from Istanbul to Ankara in economy class
- Istanbul Bosphorus boat trip and Balat district visit
- Professional Spanish-speaking guide throughout the Turkey route
- Entrance fees and visits as per the itinerary
- Dubai city tour
- Burj Khalifa 124th-floor visit
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers with Spanish-speaking assistance
- Hotel taxes where specified in the source program
- International flights
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
- Service fee and tips for porters, guide and driver
- Turkey hotel tax
- Domestic Izmir-Istanbul flight if selected
- Visa fees if required
- Tips throughout the trip
- Travel insurance
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul. Meet the representative and transfer to your selected hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Istanbul hotel
Day 2: Istanbul and Optional Old City Tour
Breakfast. Free day in Istanbul, with the option to join a full-day visit of the historic city. See Hagia Sophia from the exterior, visit Topkapi Palace, enjoy lunch in Sultanahmet, then continue to the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome with its historic monuments. Late afternoon visit to the Grand Bazaar before returning to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Istanbul hotel
Day 3: Balat, Bosphorus and Spice Bazaar
Breakfast. Explore Balat on a panoramic tour, then take a Bosphorus boat trip between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Continue to the Spice Bazaar, still active after five centuries. Optional afternoon visits may include Suleyman the Magnificent Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Istanbul hotel
Day 4: Istanbul to Ankara
Breakfast. Transfer to the high-speed train station and travel toward Ankara. Pass Lake Sapanca, the Bolu Mountains and Eskisehir before reaching Turkey's capital. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Ankara hotel
Day 5: Ankara to Cappadocia
Breakfast. Visit the Ataturk Mausoleum, Ankara Citadel and Ankara Castle, then continue through the old Hamamonu district. Drive toward Cappadocia with a stop or panoramic view by Lake Tuz, Turkey's Salt Lake. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Cappadocia hotel
Day 6: Cappadocia Landscapes
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride. Visit Goreme's rock-cut monasteries and chapels, stop at a carpet and kilim workshop, pass Guvercinlik Valley, see Uchisar Castle and visit a local stones and jewelry workshop. Optional Turkish folklore show in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Cappadocia hotel
Day 7: Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Breakfast. Depart early for Pamukkale. Visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis and the white thermal terraces of the Cotton Castle, formed by calcium-rich spring waters. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Pamukkale hotel
Day 8: Ephesus and Istanbul
Breakfast. Travel to Ephesus, known for the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and grand theater. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and stop at a leather fashion boutique. Return to Istanbul by regular bus service, or optionally fly from Izmir to Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Istanbul hotel
Day 9: Fly to Dubai
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Arrive at Dubai International Airport, meet the representative outside the airport, transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dubai hotel
Day 10: Dubai City Tour
Breakfast. Discover Dubai with Deira, the Spice Souk, the Gold Souk and an Abra crossing over Dubai Creek. Continue by Jumeirah Road for Jumeirah Mosque exterior view and Burj Al Arab photo stop, then visit Dubai Mall and ascend Burj Khalifa. Optional evening dhow dinner cruise along Dubai Creek.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dubai hotel
Day 11: Dubai Desert Safari Option
Breakfast. Morning free. Optional afternoon desert safari by 4x4 through the dunes, with sunset views, desert camp, BBQ dinner, Arabic entertainment, henna painting, sand skiing and soft drinks.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dubai hotel
Day 12: Optional Abu Dhabi
Breakfast. Optional visit to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. Pass Jebel Ali Port and continue to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Maqta Bridge, the Ministers' Quarter, the Corniche, Emirates Palace photo stop and Ferrari World photo stop. Return to Dubai.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dubai hotel
Day 13: Dubai Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to Dubai International Airport at the scheduled time. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast



