TURKEY SENSATIONAL & DUBAI NEW YEAR'S EVE

Day 1: (Saturday) BOGOTA - ISTANBUL .

Departure from your city of origin to Istanbul. Night on board.

Day 2: (Sunday)ISTANBUL.

Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel according to your chosen category. Accommodation If your arrival is at Istanbul Airport (IST) our representative will be waiting for you upon your departure at gate number 8.

Day 3: (Monday)ISTANBUL .

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleymaniye Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most famous panoramic views of the city. by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit free time to discover the city on your own. or hire. Optionally a full day visit to the historical part of Istanbul where you can visit the Hagia Sophia (exterior) culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the area of Sultanahmet, contemplate the Blue Mosque, a prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm and the Egyptian Obelisk, at the end of the afternoon visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand stores. Overnight.

Day 4: (Tuesday)ISTANBUL .

Breakfast. Free day with optional full day boat trip on the Bosphorus and visit to the Asian part of the city with lunch. Departure for one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, the channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip you will appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy the history in a different way. Then we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, built by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Continuation to the palace of "Beylerbey" Located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we can also contemplate the famous Bosphorus suspension bridge that connects the European part with the Asian part of the city, after lunch we will visit the underrated district of Üsküdar located on the Asian side and then head to Camlica Hill, one of the seven hills of the city and the highest point of Istanbul. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. At the end of the day return to the Hotel. Lodging.

Day 5: (Wednesday)ISTANBUL - ANKARA - KAPADOCIA.

Breakfast at breakfast box Departure en route to Ankara via the mountains of Bolu. The capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city in Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. We continue our journey to Cappadocia. En route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, the Salt Lake and a 13th century caravanserai (medieval inn) Arrival in Cappadocia. Optionally you can book a Jeep Safari tour of Cappadocia, one of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia that will allow you to explore the region in an off-road vehicle, where you can reach unique landscapes of the formations and valleys of this region. Dinner and overnight (In some departures the Istanbul-Ankara section could be done by high speed train or domestic flight for operational reasons).

Day 6: (Thursday) CAPADOCIA.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the valley of Göreme, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Then we will visit Avcilar Valley and Gόvercinlik where you can admire the best view of the volcanic forms called "fairy chimneys" We will visit the typical workshops of carpets and Onyx and Turquoise stones. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.

Day 7: (Friday) CAPADOCIA - PAMUKKALE.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city now in ruins. Visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of water laden with calcareous salts from hot springs. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and lodging.

Day 8: (Saturday) PAMUKKALE - EFESO - KUSADASI OR IZMIR.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure to Ephesus Greco-Roman city, ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best preserved of antiquity where we find the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theater and the Library of Celsus. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. Then we will visit a leather goods gallery where we will learn about the famous production of lamb skin garments of this region, at the end of the afternoon we continue to Kusadasi and/or Izmir. Dinner at the hotel and overnight (During the summer months of May - October the accommodation could be Izmir and its surroundings instead of Kusadasi).

Día 9º: (Domingo) KUSADASI O IZMIR - BURSA - ESTAMBUL.

Breakfast. Departure to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Ulucamii Mosque, the Kozahan Silk Bazaar and the Green Mausoleum. Continuation of the trip to Istanbul, arrival and accommodation (In some departures for operational reasons the Izmir-Istanbul section could be made with domestic flight without passing through Bursa).

Day 10: (Monday) STANBUL - DUBAN.

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to Istanbul airport to take flight to Dubai. Transfer and accommodation.

Day 11: (Tuesday) DUBAI.

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour. Departure to Deira passing through the Spice Souk and the Gold Souk; crossing the Canal by Abra (Water Taxi). Arrival and panoramic visit to the Dubai Museum. On the Jumeirah road, view of the Jumeirah Mosque; stop for photos at the Burj Al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. Pass by Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world located in the Dubai Mall (the largest mall in the world with 1000 stores). Return to the hotel. In the evening, departure at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Dubai Creek sailing 2 hours aboard a traditional Dhow. The journey is from the mouth of the creek, along the creek to the illuminated Dubai Creek Golf Club that resembles a ship's sail. Dinner included. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 12: (Wednesday) DUBAI.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Around 15:00 to 15:30, you will be picked up for the most popular excursion of the 4 X 4 Vehicles (6 persons per vehicle) and we will take an exciting drive through the fantastic high dunes where you can take unique pictures of the Arabian sunset. Once the sun sets behind the golden sand dunes, we will head to a field in the desert. The smell of fresh kebab, grilled lamb, bonfires, traditional water pipes and the soothing sounds of Arabian music invite us to spend an unforgettable evening. After the sumptuous dinner we will enjoy the ancient art of belly dancing (Included: sand skiing, henna painting, water, soft drinks, tea and coffee). Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Thirteenth day: (Thursday) DUBAI (ABU DHABI).

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Abu Dhabi. Drive from Dubai via Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port to the capital of UAE (approximately 2 hours). We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world; as well as the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, former president of UAE and father of the nation. Continue to Al Maqta Bridge, passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers area. Arrival at the Corniche Street which is compared to Manhattan. Photo stop at the Emirates Palace Hotel. This hotel has its own helipad and harbor. Continue to Al Batee Area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Panoramic visit to the Ferrari Park (brief time for photos and shopping). Return to Dubai. Overnight stay.

Day 14: (Friday) DUBAI.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at leisure. At scheduled time, transfer to Dubai International Airport to take an evening flight.

Day 15: (Saturday) DUBAI - BOGOTA.

At the scheduled international departure time to Bogota with connection in Istanbul.