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Turkish Escape plus Dubai and Desert Days 7-Night Cruise

Destination:
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Duration:16 days
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Tripcode:
142658
Travel Period:
November 2026
February 2027
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16 Day Tour from Istanbul to Dubai
Your journey begins in magnificent Turkey, where centuries of history come to life. Explore Istanbul’s iconic treasures—from the Roman Hippodrome and Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace—then dive into the vibrant Grand Bazaar with a traditional Turkish coffee experience. Travel on to the moving WWI sites of Gallipoli, step into legend at Troy, and continue through the remarkable ancient worlds of Pergamon, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. In Bursa, discover grand Ottoman architecture, bustling markets, and delicious local specialties.

Then your adventure shifts from historic landscapes to shimmering coastlines as you fly to Dubai to board your 7 night Desert Days Cruise aboard the Celestyal Journey. Enjoy sun-drenched days at leisure across the Arabian Gulf, with port calls in Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Doha—each offering its own blend of culture, relaxation, and bold modern energy. Sixteen days. Two extraordinary worlds. One unforgettable journey.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing of Istanbul’s highlights featuring visits to the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace
• Visit to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul with traditional Turkish coffee experience at a historical coffee roaster
• Visit to the WWI battlefields on the Gallipoli peninsula, the Anzac Cemetery, and the Lone Pine Memorial
• Guided sightseeing of the Troy archaeological site and see the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse
• Guided visit to the Asklepion at Pergamon
• Guided walk through the ancient ruins of Ephesus; see St. John’s Basilica.
• Visit to the ancient city of Hieropolis at Pamukkale featuring views of the travertine terraces and thermal pools.
• Visit to the Great Ottoman Mosque (Ulu Camii) of Bursa, plus the Historical Covered Bazaar, and the Silk Market with Kestane Sekeri tasting
• 7-night Desert Days Cruise aboard the Celestyal Journey
• Port days at leisure in Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Doha
• Flight from Istanbul to Dubai
• Dardanelles crossing by ferry

What's Included

  • 7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

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Your Itinerary

ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL,TURKEY

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ISTANBUL

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ISTANBUL–GALLIPOLI–TROY AREA

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TROY AREA–PERGAMUM–KUSADASI

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KUSADASI–EPHESUS–PAMUKKALE

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PAMUKKALE–BURSA

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BURSA–IZNIK–ISTANBUL

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ISTANBUL-DUBAI, U.A.E.

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DUBAI (EMBARKATION)

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CRUISING: DUBAI

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CRUISING: ABU DHABI

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CRUISING: SIR BANI YAS ISLAND

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CRUISING: BAHRAIN

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CRUISING: DOHA, QATAR

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CRUISING: AT SEA

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DUBAI, U.A.E. (DISEMBARKATION)

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