Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at the hotel)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul's highlights
- Visit to Roman Hippodrome
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Visit to Grand Bazaar
- Traditional Turkish coffee experience at a historical coffee roaster
Landmarks Roman Hippodrome Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Gallipoli WWI battlefields
- Visit to Anzac Cemetery
- Visit to Lone Pine Memorial
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Dardanelles crossing by ferry
- Guided visit to Troy archaeological site
- View of the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Anzac Cemetery Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial Troy - Day 4
Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Asklepion at Pergamum
- Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Asklepion Ephesus Archaeological Museum 
- Day 5
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Ephesus archaeological site
- Visit to St. John's Basilica in Ephesus
- Visit to ancient city of Hierapolis
- View of Pamukkale travertine terraces and thermal water pools
Landmarks Ephesus St. John's Basilica Hierapolis Pamukkale - Day 6
Pamukkale - Bursa
Pamukkale - Bursa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Bursa
- Visit to historical covered bazaar in Bursa
- Visit to silk market in Bursa
- Kestane Sekeri tasting
Landmarks Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) - Day 7
Bursa - Iznik - Istanbul
Bursa - Iznik - Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Iznik
- Visit to Great Mosque (St. Sophia's Church) in Iznik
- Visit to Iznik Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Lake Iznik Great Mosque (St. Sophia's Church) Iznik Archaeological Museum - Day 8
Istanbul - Dubai
Istanbul - Dubai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Dubai airport to hotel
Landmarks Burj Khalifa 
- Day 9
Dubai
Dubai- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Celestyal Journey cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Visit to Old Town Dubai
- Visit to Gold Souk
- Optional desert shore excursion with 4x4 dune ride and sunset view
- Optional barbecue dinner under the stars in traditional desert camp
Landmarks Gold Souk - Day 10
Dubai
Dubai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Dubai Mall
- Visit to Ain Dubai observation wheel
- Visit to Dubai Frame
- Sampling local specialties
Landmarks Dubai Mall Ain Dubai Dubai Frame - Day 11
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Port day at leisure in Abu Dhabi
Optional Activities
- Optional shore excursion to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Visit to date market in Abu Dhabi
Landmarks Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 
- Day 12
Sir Bani Yas Island
Sir Bani Yas Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Port day at leisure on Sir Bani Yas Island
Optional Activities
- Optional shore excursion to wildlife sanctuary
- Optional exploration of archaeological sites
Landmarks Sir Bani Yas Island - Day 13
Bahrain
Bahrain- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Port day at leisure in Bahrain
Optional Activities
- Visit to Manama Souq
- Browsing gold, pearls, spices, handicrafts, perfumes, and traditional halwa sweets
- Sampling local mezze
Landmarks Manama Souq - Day 14
Doha
Doha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Port day at leisure in Doha
Optional Activities
- Optional shore excursion exploring Doha's history and culture
- Visit to Souq Waqif
- Visit to Pearl-Qatar artificial island
- Visit to Katara Cultural Village
- Visit to Dhow Harbor
- Visit to Museum of Islamic Art
Landmarks Souq Waqif Pearl-Qatar Katara Cultural Village Museum of Islamic Art 
- Day 15
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to ship amenities and activities
- Dining at ship restaurants
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Spa treatments
- Gym facilities
- Retail shops
- Day 16
Dubai
Dubai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation from Celestyal Journey cruise ship
