1./2. Day Istanbul (SAW) – Dubai
Meeting 3 hours before the flight at the Pegasus Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Sharjah at 23:00 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC 746. Upon arrival at 04:15 local time, our Dubai city tour begins. Dubai, one of the most striking cities in the United Arab Emirates, is a world-renowned tourist center. The city is famous for its high-tech skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls, artificial islands, and unique architecture. During our city tour in Dubai, we will see Sheikh Palace, Emirates Tower, Skyscrapers Street, Burj Al Arab, the world’s only seven-star hotel, Jumeirah District, and Palm Island. After the tour, we head to the Old Souks, one of the places where you can buy phones, laptops, PlayStations, textiles, gold, and spices at the best prices in the world. After exploring this area and shopping at the most affordable prices, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Splendid Jewels of Dubai tour (Souk Madinat/Madinat Jumeirah & Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall & Fountain Show). (40 USD) (Burj Khalifa entrance ticket is not included.) Our first stop is Souk Madinat/Madinat Jumeirah. Also known as the Venice of the East, this market is a shopping area that presents traditional Arab bazaars in a modern way. After visiting this market where you can find souvenirs, jewelry, and textile products, our second stop is Burj Khalifa. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in Dubai and the world, is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a symbol of Dubai’s modernity and ambition. During our visit here, you may optionally go up to the 125th floor and admire the magnificent Dubai view from there. After the tour, we continue to Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in Dubai. After a break there, we watch the sound, light, and water Fountain Show in front of Dubai Mall. After the spectacular fire and water show, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
3. Day Dubai
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Splendid The View at The Palm tour (70 USD). On the coast of Dubai, Palm Island is a dazzling artificial island and one of the largest and most impressive artificial islands in the world. It takes its name from its shape, which resembles a giant palm tree when viewed from the sea. In this tour, we will go up to the 52nd floor of Palm Tower and enjoy a 360-degree aerial view of Palm Island from the observation terrace at 240 meters, where you can take wonderful photos. We strongly recommend not missing this magnificent tour. Then, departing at 15:00, guests who wish may join the optional Splendid Desert Safari (with dinner) tour. (90 USD) Are you ready for an unforgettable safari in Dubai’s deserts? After an amazing safari with 4x4 vehicles in Dubai’s golden sands, we will end the day at a Bedouin camp in the desert with belly dancing, shows, and dinner. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4. Day Dubai
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Splendid Abu Dhabi & Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Yas Island tour. (70 USD) Located approximately 140 km from Dubai, Abu Dhabi is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates and also its capital. During this tour, the places we will see include the Etihad Towers, where the Fast and Furious movie was filmed, the Emirates Palace, one of the most expensive hotels in the world, and the Heritage Village museum, which depicts the life of the old desert. Then we visit the impressive Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which, with its magnificent architecture, rich decoration, and significance, is the fourth largest mosque in the world. After visiting here, we head to Yas Island and take photos in front of Ferrari World before returning to Dubai. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Splendid Dhow Cruise (with dinner) tour. (90 USD) On this boat tour, we will explore Dubai’s iconic areas under the city lights, accompanied by dinner and shows. After this enjoyable boat trip, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5./6. Day Dubai – Istanbul (SAW)
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Splendid Miracle Garden & Dubai Frame & Outlet Center tour. (95 USD) Are you ready to visit a massive flower garden decorated with millions of flowers? Covering 72,000 m² and home to more than 50 million flowers, this place will make you feel as if you are in a fairy-tale world. One of the most astonishing aspects of the garden is that its design changes every year, offering visitors different experiences. In this colorful atmosphere, especially featuring giant structures made of Disney characters, castles, and flower-covered bridges, you will be mesmerized and experience unforgettable moments. Our next stop on the tour is Dubai Frame. Imagine a giant frame that took 10 years to complete, measuring 150 meters in height and 93 meters in width, encompassing all of Dubai’s skyscrapers. This giant frame has Dubai’s view on one side and the modern rising Dubai on the other. After taking a photo break next to this structure, which serves as a picture frame, we head to Dubai Outlet Center. After free time in the shopping center, which houses more than 1,200 brands, we depart for the airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 05:20 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC747. Arrival at 09:25 local time, and the end of our tour.