Best Tour of Dubai and Turkey

Starting from $2058 /person
Everyday
12 Days / 11 Nights
Group Tour
English
Trip Overview

Embark on tour of Dubai and Turkey, combining the best of both destinations. In Dubai, experience the stunning Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Mosque, a traditional dhow dinner cruise, and the thrilling Desert Safari. Explore Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Museum. In Turkey, discover Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, then venture to Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and ancient underground cities. Conclude with Pamukkale’s Cotton Cliffs and Ephesus' ancient ruins. A truly unforgettable journey!

Detailed itinerary Open all days

Welcome to Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Middle East Trips personnel will meet you there and you will be driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Following arriving  at the hotel, you can relax at your leisure for the remainder of the day after a quick check-in and some free  time to adjust to the new time zone. Spend the night in Dubai and start enjoying the highlights of Dubai.
Overnight in Dubai.

After breakfast (pick-up between 08:15 and 09:00), meet your personal guide for an enriching tour exploring Dubai’s historical roots. You'll discover areas that still reflect the city’s heritage from just a few decades ago. The experience includes a stroll through Bastakiya with views of the historic Al Fahidi Fort, a traditional abra ride across the picturesque Dubai Creek, a visit to the vibrant Spice and Gold Souks, and a photo opportunity at the iconic Jumeirah Mosque. Enjoy an open discussion and learn more about Emirati culture and local traditions with your tour guide through your highlights of Dubai tour.

Return to the hotel for a free afternoon Dubai Marina dinner cruise (2 hours sailing), (pick up 19:00 to 19:45). A very special evening with a chance to see the Dubai marina and Palm Jumeirah. Dhows have been the traditional ships used in the UAE for many centuries and tonight you have the chance to board one of these vessels and enjoy a sumptuous buffet while you quietly cruise by the landmarks of this city.
Overnight in Dubai.

Breakfast at the hotel, (Pick up from 08:15 to 09:00) then head to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Through Dubai and Turkey holiday, you will explore the wonders of the Arabian Jewel and discover how this majestic Emirati city of artfully blends the ancient past with the modern present.

Visit the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world, followed by a drive along the immaculate Corniche waterfront. Explore the Heritage Village, shop at Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, admire art at the Louvre Museum, and stop for a photo outside the lavish Emirates Palace. After an enriching day, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight in Dubai.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel, with the morning free to relax or explore Dubai at your own pace. In the afternoon, you’ll be picked up between 14:30 and 15:15 for an unforgettable desert safari adventure. Buckle up for an exciting ride across towering sand dunes in a 4x4 vehicle, followed by time at an authentic Bedouin-style camp. There, you can try sandboarding, enjoy a short camel ride, and take part in cultural activities like henna painting or dressing in traditional attire. As the sun sets, savor a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars while enjoying captivating live performances including belly dancing and a vibrant Tannoura show. Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Dubai.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Dubai International Airport for your flight to Turkey where you  will be met and then transferred to your hotel in Turkey for check-in and overnight stay. 
Overnight in Istanbul. 

After breakfast, we will start our full day in the city with the Hagia Sophia. Originally built by Emperor  Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Next  visit The Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultan from the 15th to the 19th century with its  impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards, and pavilions housing huge collections of  antiquities. Then head to the Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for its 6 minarets and its celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. Lunch at a  local restaurant. The next stop is the Hippodrome, a scene of chariot races. The last stop is at the Grand Bazaar. Transfer to your hotel. 
Overnight in Istanbul. 

After an early checkout, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul to embark on your flight to  Kayseri Airport. Continuing your tour you will visit the famous “Devrent Valley  and “Pasabagi” (or Monk`s Valley). After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos, a town on the banks of Kizilirmak Red River, you will see some of the world-famous Turkish Handicrafts.                                                             

In the afternoon you will visit Göreme's Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock Castle. Three Beauties  Fairy Chimneys has a beautiful view over the city of Urgup, famous for its wine, and vineyards with  apricot gardens where you can always take memorable photos. In the end, you will be transferred to your  hotel after visiting Goreme Panorama, a panoramic stop south of Goreme. Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel for a check-in. 
Overnight in Cappadocia. 

After Breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia. First, we will walk 4 km through The Red Valley.  During this beautiful journey, you will observe the fauna and flora of Cappadocia, rich in minerals and  full of vineyards. After lunch at a local restaurant, near The Pigeon Valley, the journey will continue  to see the amazing underground city. It is from one of the best preserved and deep underground cities in  the region, carved as early as the second millennium BC. The city extends on eight levels above the  ground and is carved out of soft volcanic stone. 

Before lunch, we will enter the Valley of Love, originally called the White Valley, which offers a  beautiful view with its graceful-shaped chimneys. Then, we will visit the ancient Christian Village of  Cavusin which offers spectacular views, as it has been largely eroded and partially collapsed. After this  visit, we will go to the Village of Uchisar, where a natural stone castle offers great photographs from all  its angles, and one of the landmarks of the region offers great photographs from all its angles. Finally visit a carpet workshop to appreciate how the Turkish rugs known in the world are woven, along with an onyx  and jewelry workshop. Transfer back to your hotel. 
Overnight in Cappadocia. 

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Kayseri airport for your flight back to Izmir. Upon arrival meet  our driver and you will be transported to your hotel in Kusadasi. 
Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for full day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of  calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman  Baths. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 19:00. 
Overnight in Kusadasi. 

Breakfast. Then a morning drive to the Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library,  theater and temples. Then, we continued to Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the  afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products  manufactured in Turkey. Then transfer to the airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and  transfer to the hotel. 
Overnight in Istanbul. 

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will have free time until transfer to Istanbul airport for  your flight home.

Included in the price
    • Meet and greet service by our English-speaking driver at the airport. 
    • All transfers by an air-conditioned coach. 
    • Accommodation for 4 nights in Dubai based on breakfast. 
    • Accommodation for 3 nights in Istanbul based on breakfast. 
    • Accommodation for 2 nights in Cappadocia based on Half board. 
    • Accommodation for 2 nights in Kusadasi based on Half board. 
    • All sightseeing tours as mentioned. 
    • Domestic Fights (Istanbul-Cappadocia / Cappadocia-Izmir / Izmir-Istanbul)-(15 KG + 8 KG  handbag). 
    • A heritage tour of old part of Dubai, Gold and spices Souks.
    • Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner.
    • Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Louvre Museum.
        
      Dhow Cruise Dinner at Dubai marina.
    • Meals as mentioned above.
    • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
    • English-speaking tour guide. 
    • Included meals as mentioned in the above itinerary. ∙ All service charges and taxes. 
Excluded from the price
    • International Airfare. 
    • Dubai and Turkey entry visa. 
    • Tourism Dirham Fee in Dubai approx $6 room / night ∙ Any optional tours. 
    • Personal spending.
    • Tipping or extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
Diamond Accommodation
Jun - Aug
  • Per Person in Triple Room $2661
  • Per Person in Double Room $2771
  • One Person Traveling Alone $4140
Sept - May
  • Per Person in Triple room $2884
  • Per Person in Double room $2992
  • One Person Traveling Alone $4558
  • Paramount Hotel Dubai
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  • Front view of Radisson Blu Hotel
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  • Dere Suites
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  • Charisma De Luxe Hotel Kusadasi
    Charisma De Luxe Hotel Kusadasi
Golden Accommodation
Jun - Aug
  • Per Person in Triple Room $2205
  • Per Person in Double Room $2366
  • One Person Traveling Alone $3484
Sept - May
  • Per Person in Triple room $2393
  • Per Person in Double room $2545
  • One Person Traveling Alone $3841
  • View of Al Bandar Rotana
    Al Bandar Rotana- Creek Dubai
  • Arts Hotel Taksim
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  • Helike Cave Hotel
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  • Grand Belish Beach Resort
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Silver Accommodation
Jun - Aug
  • Per Person in Triple Room $2058
  • Per Person in Double Room $2158
  • One Person Traveling Alone $3058
Sept - May
  • Per Person in Triple room $2184
  • Per Person in Double room $2279
  • One Person Traveling Alone $3315
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  • Celal Sultan Hotel Special Class
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