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ALL INCLUSIVE COSTA SMERALDA WITH THE SECRET TREASURE OF THE MIDDLE EAST ARABIAN PENINSULA & GULF - 2026 & 2027
COSTA SMERALDA with
THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF THE MIDDLE EAST ARABIAN PENINSULA & PERSIAN GULF
Dubai (3) – Muscat – Doha – Abu Dhabi – Dubai (1)
*** ALL TOURS INCLUDED ***
EMIRATES AIRLINES – 7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – DUBAI
On the day before our tour starts, we meet with our guide at 20:30 in front of the Emirates Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal, then we proceed with passport and check-in procedures, and later we take off for Dubai on Emirates Airlines flight EK118 at 23:40. We arrive in Dubai at 04:55 local time and head to a local restaurant for BREAKFAST to recover from the flight fatigue. After breakfast and relaxation, we set off for the “Dubai City Tour”. We will visit the “Old Dubai” area, where Dubai was first established. Our first stop will be "Dubai Museum" located in the Al Fahidi Fort, which was used against invading forces in 1787 and later turned into a museum. After our visit here, we cross the "Deira" region with small boats called Abra to explore the area’s most popular “GOLD SOUK (Gold Market) and SPICE BAZAAR (Spice Market)”. After our tour here, we proceed to the “Jumeirah” area to see the world-famous 7-Star “Burj Al Arab Hotel” from the outside and then visit Palm Island, which was made by humans in the desert, where the rich of Dubai live, to conclude our tour. After the tour, we head to the Dubai port where our cruise ship will depart. After check-in and passport procedures on the ship, we settle in our cabins and have free time. Our ship will anchor at the port tonight. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
DAY 02 DUBAI
After breakfast, there will be free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests wishing to can join the “Sahara Red Sand Desert Safari Tour”, which will be arranged by our guide as an optional extra. This tour, held in the late afternoon, is known as a must-do while in the Arabian Peninsula. We set off from our ship with 4x4 vehicles. After a 45-minute journey to the desert, there is a 10-minute break taken by our professional drivers to reduce tire pressure before the tour begins. You will experience the excitement at its peak as we cross the sand dunes during this breathtaking desert safari. After the safari, we watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in the desert, and we enjoy our barbecue dinner at the campsite accompanied by music and a belly dancer. Non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited. After this essential Dubai tour, our vehicles will take you back to the ship. (Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks included) End of tour. Our ship will anchor at the port tonight.
DAY 03 DUBAI
After breakfast on the ship, there will be free time for our guests. During this time, you can benefit from the ship's activities or spend time around the port. Please return to the ship at the specified time, as our ship will depart from the port at 13:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
DAY 04 MUSCAT
Our ship will dock at Muscat port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off for the “Muscat City Tour”. During this tour, we will see the “Sultan Qaboos Mosque,” “Sultan's Palace,” “El Mirani” and “El Jalali Forts,” the “French Museum,” “Ghalya Modern Art Museum,” and “Muscat Opera House” panoramically, before visiting the Matrah market. After the tour, there will be free time for shopping. Then we return to our ship. Our ship will set sail from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
DAY 05 AT SEA
This day will be spent sailing at sea, and our ship will offer you many alternatives. Guests who wish can take advantage of the open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas on the ship. Those who wish can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck at the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment available in the numerous bars. There will also be different food alternatives available all day long. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
DAY 06 DOHA
Our ship will dock at Doha port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we set off for the “Doha City Tour”. Starting from the waterfront, the sights include the magnificent waterfront road (Corniche), the Emir's Palace, the old port, the Museum of Islamic Art, and the largest local market in Doha (Soug Wagif). Additionally, you can find magnificent jewelry and gold at the (Gold Soug) which is housed within this structure. Our next stop will be the Katara Cultural Village. The historical and artistic buildings we will see here will immerse you in the charm of the Islamic world. Our last stop will be Pearl Island, where you can enjoy shopping at numerous brands on this man-made island. After the tour, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
DAY 07 ABU DHABI
Our ship will dock at Abu Dhabi port at 07:30. After breakfast, we set off for the “Abu Dhabi City & Ferrari World (Yas Island) & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour”. During this city tour, which is considered the richest city in the world, we will witness what wealth can create. Despite being a desert, billions of dollars have been spent to give the city a lush appearance, where we will tour the most interesting structures. Today's tour will include the region's most popular islands, like the first and largest circular skyscraper in the world, Aldar, and the Ethiad Towers, among many impressive architectural works, along with Saadiyat (Happiness) Island. Along the way, we will also see the massive buildings for the Guggenheim and Abu Dhabi Louvre museums. On our way back, we will visit one of the world's largest mosques and a technological marvel, the “Sheikh Zayed Mosque,” and the Tomb of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan. This structure, recognized as one of the world's largest and most beautiful mosques, is noteworthy for its stunning white marble architecture and for housing the world's largest chandelier and the world's largest handwoven carpet. After our visit, we will go to Yas Mall, which features Ferrari World, chosen as one of the most important tourist attractions in the Middle East in 2015, and the Abu Dhabi Cultural Village, where there will be free time for shopping. Our ship will leave the port at 22:00. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the ship.
DAY 08 DUBAI - ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Our ship will dock at Dubai port at 07:00. After breakfast, we will proceed with the ship's disembarkation procedures. After leaving the ship, we will set off for the “Modern Face of Dubai & Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa Tour”. In the morning, we will visit the Dubai Mall, which cost 12.1 billion dollars, to see the world's best brands. Guests wishing can shop here and see the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Afterwards, we will see the famous JBR The Walk, which is the new heart of the city filled with hotels, cafes, and shops; Marina, where numerous boats are docked with a view of the skyscrapers merging with the sea; the modern and authentic bazaar Medinat, which has been built to stay true to the past; and Jumeirah Mosque. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we will take off for Istanbul Airport at 17:45 on Emirates Airlines flight EK117. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 21:55 local time. End of tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flights with Emirates Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Dubai – Istanbul Airport.
- 7 nights 8 days full board accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the COSTA SMERALDA cruise ship.
- Airport and port taxes.
- Transfers between airport and port.
- All land tours explicitly mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast on the first day in Dubai.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leader Service (if the group consists of at least 25 people).
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on board the ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the ship.
- Use of fitness & sports facility.
- Mandatory travel insurance (is professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Service fees. Approximately €12 per person per day. (Paid on the ship)
- Health services. / Personal expenses.
- Sahara Red Sand Desert Safari Tour
- All beverages on the ship.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Required visa fee. Required visa fee. (UAE Visa)
- PLEASE NOTE Visa service, A 2-entry or Multiple-entry Dubai visa is required, to be obtained by the cruise company for this program. Dubai visas obtained individually or through VFS are not accepted as valid due to agreements with the United Kingdom and cruise companies. (160€)
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Guests holding an Israeli passport cannot enter the United Arab Emirates.
- Departure tax (You can pay to relevant banks or the treasury office at the airport).
- Travel insurance package 100% premium will be applied for guests over 65 years old.
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