Destination:
Turkey,
United Arab Emirates,
Duration:
16 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
November 2026 - February 2027
Overview
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
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
Start:Istanbul, Turkey
Finish:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Finish:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Tripcode:
KQPX
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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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Seven continents… 71 countries… 12 travel styles and counting… After almost a century of sharing the world with travellers, Globus has set the gold standard for award-winning touring across virtually every continent. If you’re ready to say goodbye to the ordinary and hello to the extraordinary, Globus helps you explore the world’s most iconic sights and uncover towns, villages and coasts without crowds, while engaging in tradition-rich customs, tasting centuries’-old specialties, and discovering you along the way. With the perfect inclusions packed into each Globus holiday, all you have to worry about is packing!
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$5,015*
per person*
Tripcode: KQPX
Start:Istanbul, Turkey
Finish:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Finish:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Tripcode:
142658
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