* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * COSTA SMERALDA WITH THE MIDDLE EAST'S HIDDEN TREASURE: ARABIAN PENINSULA & PERSIAN GULF - 2027

One day before our tour start date, we meet with our guide at the Emirates Airlines counter in Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 20:30. After completing passport and check-in procedures, we depart for Dubai on Emirates flight EK118 at 23:40. Upon arrival in Dubai at local time 04:55, we proceed to a local restaurant for breakfast and to recover from jet lag. After breakfast and rest, we head out for the “Dubai City Tour”. We will visit the “Old Dubai” area, where Dubai was first established. Our first stop is the “Dubai Museum” located in the Al Fahidi Fort area, which was used in 1787 against invading forces and later converted into a museum. Following this visit, we cross over to the “Deira” district using small boats called Abras, and explore the region's most popular “GOLD SOUK (Gold Market)” and “SPICE BAZAAR (Spice Market)”. After this tour, we move to the “Jumeriah” district to view the world-famous 7-star “Burj El Arab Hotel” from the outside, and visit the man-made Palm Jumeirah island, home to Dubai's wealthy residents, concluding our tour. Afterward, we head to the port of Dubai where our ship will depart. After ship check-in and passport procedures, we settle into our cabins and have free time. The ship will be anchored in the port tonight. Dinner and overnight on board.

 

After breakfast, enjoy free time for shopping and personal activities. Guests who wish may join our guide's optional “Red Sand Desert Safari Tour”, an essential experience of the Arabian Peninsula. This afternoon tour begins by departing from the ship in 4x4 vehicles. After a 45-minute journey, we reach the desert. Following a 10-minute break where professional drivers deflate the tires for better traction, the safari begins. You will experience the thrill of crossing sand dunes during this breathtaking desert safari. After the safari, we watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in the desert, then enjoy dinner at a camp set up in the desert with music and belly dancing. Non-alcoholic beverages are unlimited. After this must-do tour of Dubai, our vehicles return you to the ship. (Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks included). End of tour. The ship will be anchored in the port tonight.

 

After breakfast on board, guests have free time. During this period, you can enjoy the ship's activities or spend time around the port area. At the specified time, after returning to the ship, it will depart from the port at 13:00. Dinner and overnight will take place on board.

 

The ship will dock at Muscat port at 08:30 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the “Muscat City Tour”. On this tour, we will see panoramic views of the “Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque”, “Sultan's Palace”, “Al Mirani”, “Al Jalali Forts”, “French Museum”, “Ghalya Modern Art Museum”, and “Muscat Opera House”, followed by a visit to Matrah Souq. After the tour, there is free time for shopping before returning to the ship. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will take place on board.

 

On this day spent cruising at sea, the ship offers many alternatives. Those who wish can enjoy the open and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. Others can shop in duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment offered in dozens of bars. A variety of dining options await you throughout the day. Dinner and overnight will take place on board.

 

The ship will dock at Doha port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we depart for the “Doha City Tour”. This tour starts from the coastal area and includes visits to the magnificent Corniche, Emir's Palace, the old port, the Museum of Islamic Art, and Souq Waqif, Doha's largest traditional market. Inside Souq Waqif, you can also find the Gold Souq, where you can discover exquisite jewelry and gold. Our next stop is Katara Cultural Village, where historical and artistic structures will immerse you in the magic of the Islamic geography. Our final stop is Pearl Island. Thanks to numerous brands available on this artificial island, you can enjoy shopping. After the tour, we return to the ship. The ship will depart at 18:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will take place on board.

 

The ship will dock at Abu Dhabi port at 07:30. After breakfast, we depart for the “Abu Dhabi City & Ferrari World (Yas Island) & Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour”. During our tour of Abu Dhabi, recognized as the wealthiest city in the world, we will witness what wealth can achieve. Despite being in the desert, the city boasts a lush green appearance thanks to billions of dollars invested. We will visit some of the most striking buildings in this project, including Aldar, the world's first and largest circular skyscraper, Etihad Towers, and Saadiyat Island (Island of Happiness). Along the way, we will also see ongoing construction projects such as Guggenheim, Abu Dhabi Louvre, and many other major museums. Returning to Abu Dhabi, we will visit the “Sheikh Zayed Mosque”, one of the world's largest mosques and a technological marvel, as well as the tomb of “Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan”. This structure, one of the most beautiful and largest mosques in the world, stands out not only for its white marble architecture but also for housing the world's largest chandelier and the world's largest hand-woven carpet. After the visit, we will go to Yas Mall, home to Ferrari World on Yas Island, which was selected as the Middle East's most important tourist attraction in 2015, and the Abu Dhabi Cultural Village, with free time for shopping. The ship will depart from the port at 22:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will take place on board.

 

The ship will dock at Dubai port at 07:00. After breakfast, we complete the ship disembarkation procedures. After leaving the ship, we head out for the “Modern Face of Dubai & Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa Tour”. In the morning hours, we visit Dubai Mall, which cost $12.1 billion, to see the world's best brands. Those who wish can both shop and view the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Next, we will see JBR The Walk, the new heart of the city with modern urban life, hotels, cafes, and shops; Marina, where many boats are anchored offering a view where skyscrapers meet the sea; Madinat, a modern and authentic souk built while preserving tradition; and the Jumeirah Mosque. After the tour, we transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul Airport on Emirates flight EK117 at 17:45. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at local time 21:55. End of our tour.