Be at the Air Arabia Airlines counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal at 21:30. We are checking in.
2nd Day - Istanbul - Sharjah – Dubai
After passport and customs procedures, we will depart for Sharjah at 00:35 with Air Arabia Airlines flight G9284. We will arrive at 05:45 local time. After passport procedures, we will start our tour with the vehicle waiting at the airport. Before our panoramic city tour, we will take an extra break for a free breakfast. After having breakfast, we will head out for the "Oasis in the Middle of the Desert Dubai" City Tour. We will first proceed along Sheikh Zayed Road, the busiest and most magnificent avenue in Dubai, and see the Emirates Towers, skyscrapers, and shopping malls panoramically. Then, we will continue to Jumeirah Beach. During our photo break here, we will see the world-famous only 7-star Burj Al Arab Hotel. After that, we will continue our tour to Dubai Marina. After a short free time in Dubai Marina, which has approximately 7 km of walking paths surrounded by restaurants and cafes, our last stop will be the Blue Waters Island, created by land reclamation in 2018. Here, we will have the opportunity to see the world's largest Ferris wheel, Ain Dubai, up close and take beautiful photos. After the tour, we will head to our hotels for check-in as per the hotels’ check-in time, followed by free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized **“Dhow Cruise Dinner Tour with Fountain Show and Dubai Mall Tour”** in the evening.
Extra Tour: Dhow Cruise Dinner Tour with Fountain Show and Dubai Mall Tour – Per Person: 80 Euro
First, we will transfer to the Dhow boat, where we will have our dinner while cruising in the Marina. We will enjoy an open buffet dinner while sailing, taking in the magnificent views of Dubai Marina and Dubai Eye. After the boat tour, we will head to Souk Al Bahar, which is located next to Dubai Mall and underneath the shadow of the World's Tallest Skyscraper, Burj Khalifa. We will take a pleasant stroll through this authentic market reflecting Arab culture. Guests who wish can spend free time at Dubai Mall after the tour, shopping or enjoying at cafes and restaurants. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized “Miracle Garden & Al Bastakiya Tour” and **“Evening Dinner Dubai Desert Safari Tour”**. Overnight at the hotel.
EXTRA TOUR: MIRACLE GARDEN & AL BASTAKIYA TOUR PER PERSON: 70 EURO
At the Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden, a world filled with flowers awaits you. In the 72,000 square meter park, famous buildings and structures have been transformed into colorful flower displays. Walk along the heart-shaped path or wander among leafy castles, illuminated night views, and life-sized houses. Immerse yourself in more than 150 million blooming flowers amid many attractions and a variety of interesting arrangements. In the same tour, you will enjoy the historic atmosphere and architectural beauties while walking through the narrow streets, stone houses, and old markets of Al Bastakiya. You will also have the chance to see the famous old Starbucks and take unique photos. Many of the traditional houses in the area have been restored and offer visitors a chance to experience the traditional Arab lifestyle. Al Bastakiya is also home to various places such as art galleries, cafes, and handicraft shops.
EXTRA TOUR: EVENING DINNER DUBAI DESERT SAFARI TOUR PER PERSON: 80 EURO
You can experience unforgettable moments in the desert with 4x4 vehicles, watching the sunset. After a fun and exciting ride over the red sands, we will arrive at the Bedouin camp in the middle of the desert. Here, we will enjoy dinner with beautiful shows and belly dance performances. Camel riding is also available. Unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee service are included in the tour. After dinner and the shows, our tour concludes, and we return to the hotel with our special 4x4 vehicles.
After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized “Burj Al Arab & Medinat Souk” and **“Outlet Mall & Global Village”**.
EXTRA TOUR: BURJ AL ARAB & MEDINAT SOUK TOUR PER PERSON: 90 EURO
The best opportunity to tour Burj Al Arab, the world’s first and only 7-Star hotel, known for its golden-decorated interior, is here. During our tour, we will visit the lobby, the ground floor, and the Royal Suite and learn about the hotel during the approximately 1.5-hour tour where wealth's splendor awaits you. After our tour, we will have tea and coffee reception in the lobby before heading to our second destination, Medinat Souk. Designed like a 1950s Arabian Bazaar, this marketplace located in the Medinat Jumeirah complex, which is known for providing the best views of the iconic Burj Al Arab, features shops, restaurants, night clubs, and canals resembling gondolas, offering time for shopping.
EXTRA TOUR: OUTLET MALL & GLOBAL VILLAGE TOUR PER PERSON: 60 EURO
Located away from the city's chaos and central points, Dubai Outlet Mall is the best place to catch great discounts. You can find over 1,200 quality international brands in 240 stores, offering discounts ranging from 30% to 90%. You can be sure to find great opportunities in outlet stores like Baldinini and Atasay. Then, we will move to Global Village, which hosts all the countries of the world and turns the area into a fairground. Launched in 1997 with a series of retail kiosks, this outdoor destination has rapidly grown over the years and has now become an essential part of Dubai's winter calendar. Whether you come for amusement parks, food, cultural night entertainment, or authentic shopping, there is something for everyone in Global Village. With over 90 cultures represented in 30 flashy pavilions, featuring 3,500 shopping spots, 250 dining venues, 40,000 shows, and over 175 amusement rides, games, and attractions, you can explore local products here. After our free time here, we return to our hotel.
5th Day Dubai-Sharjah- IstanbulIn the morning, after breakfast, there will be free time and we check out of our rooms. *** The latest check-out time in hotels is 12:00, and the key must be returned ***. Guests who wish can join the extra organized 'Sky View, The View At The Palm Tour.'
Extra Tour: Sky View, The View At The Palm Tour – Per Person: 75 Euro
We will start our tour at The View at The Palm observation tower, the world's largest man-made island, Palm Jumeirah. Standing 240 meters above the ground, you will experience the privilege of viewing the Palm's flawless architecture, the turquoise Arabian Gulf, its luxurious yacht-filled beaches, and Dubai's dazzling skyline from a 360-degree panoramic angle. Every frame becomes a postcard, and every video turns into a memorable moment that will stand out on social media. You will feel Dubai’s grandeur from above, and an enchanting experience awaits you, making you say "I'm glad to be here". After that, we will head to Downtown Dubai, which is regarded as the heart, energy, and showcase of Dubai. There, we will visit Sky Views, located on the 52nd floor of the prestigious Address Hotel belonging to the Royal Group. While walking on the glass walkway, witnessing the cityscape beneath your feet will quicken your heartbeat; you will enjoy a feeling of observing Dubai from the sky. Watch the lights from high above and the splendor surrounding Burj Khalifa, creating unforgettable memories. Guests who wish can additionally experience the glass slide and other high-adrenaline attractions at Sky Views; we will have free time for dining and relaxation. After ticket and customs procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Air Arabia Airlines flight G9283 at 19:40. Our arrival time will be at 23:40.
Services Included in the Package:
Round Trip Economy Class Flight Tickets from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sharjah and back with Air Arabia
Airport Taxes
3 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast in the Selected Hotel Category
Transfers Between Airport / Hotel / Airport
Panoramic Dubai City Tour
Turkish Assistance Service
Items Not Included in the Package Price:
Exit Fee for International Travel
All Tours Not Specified in the Tour Program
Dubai Visa Fee (90 Euro)
Breakfast to be taken before the city tour on the first day
Lunch and Dinner
Drinks at Meals
Personal Expenses
City Accommodation Tax (As of March 31, 2014, the UAE has implemented a nightly city accommodation tax. This tax, determined according to the hotel category, will be paid directly by the guests at the hotel reception. 10 AED per night (approximately 3 USD) for 2 and 3 Star Hotels – 15 AED per night (approximately 4 USD) for 4 Star Hotels – 20 AED per night (approximately 5 USD) for 5 Star Hotels)
Regardless of whether you have purchased a package including or excluding a visa, you are required to create a visa reservation in addition to your tour reservation. The responsibility regarding this matter rests with the agencies.
Extra Tour Package - Full Package: Per Person 455 Euro Instead of 410 Euro
Dhow Cruise Dinner Tour with Fountain Show and Dubai Mall Tour – Per Person: 80 Euro
Miracle Garden & Al Bastakiya Tour – Per Person: 70 Euro
Dinner Dubai Desert Safari Tour – Per Person: 80 Euro
Burj Al Arab & Madinat Souk Tour – Per Person: 90 Euro
Outlet Mall & Global Village Tour – Per Person: 60 Euro
Sky View, The View At The Palm Tour – Per Person: 75 Euro
***The prices of extra tours may vary during the season. Therefore, the prices of extra tours at the time of purchase are valid.
***Extra tours are organized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient attendance is not achieved, extra tours may not be conducted, or prices may change.
***Sales of Extra Tour Packages are only made by our guide in the region; there are no sales of Extra Tour Packages from Turkey.
IMPORTANT NOTES
● In order to benefit from advantageous tour package prices in extra tours, the payment must be made to the local agency official during the tour.
● Extra tours are held with a minimum participation of 15 people. If participation is below 15 people, there may be changes in tour prices, or it may be conducted by metro. Our guide may change the days of the extra tours, provided the content remains the same.
● Prices for extra tours may change depending on regional density or season. The prices valid at the time of transaction with the guide will be applicable for extra tours.
● In our programs, if only category information is provided without specifying names or if there are options for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by your agency 48 hours before the city tour.
● Our tours must be conducted with a guide who will meet the guests at the designated destinations; the included guide service in the package only covers a panoramic city tour and round-trip airport transfers. If extra tours are purchased, guide service will also be included. During the extra tours, different guides may accompany our guests.
● Guests must notify the guide of any cancellations or changes to extra tours at least 24 hours in advance. The refund status for the canceled extra tour will vary depending on the final decision of the local supplier.
● During fair, congress, concert, event, sports tournament periods, hotels may be located beyond the specified distances. In such cases, your agency will inform you 2 days before the tour departure date.
● The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general promotion of the cities and are conducted with a guided narration from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entries, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours.
● In case the sites to be visited are closed due to local authorities, if the routes are closed due to any events or if adverse weather conditions prevent the tour from taking place, the agency will not be held responsible for the inability to conduct mentioned tours. Some tours may be performed by public transport or on foot at locations with closed streets or where vehicle access is not permitted.
● The meeting with the guide in our tour programs takes place at the airport of arrival. For return transfers, guests must be ready at the hotel reception where they are accommodated by the time the guide specified for pick-up.
● Hotels mentioned in the program are presented for sale. Availability in hotels may change during high season or special periods. Therefore, a similar hotel may be provided.
● To avoid being affected by currency exchange rate differences, it is advised that guests do not exchange large amounts of currency. Old/worn currencies are not accepted by banks in the destinations. Therefore, reservations for extra tours will not be made with old banknotes that banks will not accept.
● Since our package tours are aimed at international travel, the responsibility for language proficiency lies with the guests.
● Old/worn currencies are not accepted by banks in the destinations. Therefore, reservations for extra tours will not be made with old banknotes that banks will not accept.
GENERAL TERMS
● Guests traveling with a green passport must renew their passport if the issuance date is over 10 years old. Otherwise, they may not be accepted by the destination country and/or flights may not be conducted by the airline from Turkey. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger, and the agency assumes no liability.
● To avoid complications with customs police at the border of the destination country due to torn, worn, wet, or similarly damaged passports, the mentioned passports must be renewed and if the destination country applies visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
● Guest passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of the return flight. Otherwise, any issues preventing the flight are the responsibility of the guests.
● The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the consulate. The consulate reserves the right to deny visas in necessary cases; the agency assumes no responsibility regarding the passenger's inability to obtain a visa. The agency only takes on the role of an intermediary. In personal visa applications, the agency bears no penalties or responsibilities. Consumers have accepted these conditions by registering for the tour.
● For passengers applying for their own visas, the necessary documents (hotel confirmation, flight ticket, etc.) typically take 1 business day to prepare. Guests should plan their appointment dates and times accordingly to account for this period; otherwise, the agency will not be responsible for any potential issues.
● If a guest cancels their reservation and/or does not participate in the relevant tour, no refund will be provided for the visa fee and service charge. If the guest obtained their visa through the BTB TOUR Visa department and this visa service was indicated as an additional service in the travel contract, and if the agency cancels the relevant tour due to insufficient participation or any other reason, the guest can receive a refund for the excess amount paid, excluding fees paid to embassies for the visa, provided they submit their passport showing they did not use the visa within 1 week of the visa expiry date. No refund will be given if the guest secured their visa independently or with the assistance of another visa intermediary firm, and the agency cancels the related tour for insufficient participation or other reasons.
● Route changes may occur depending on the city where the plane will land. Changes in the type and timing of the aircraft may occur; this situation was disclosed at the time of contract and the passenger accepted the risk of the time change by purchasing the tour.
● Passengers must be ready at the airport where the flight will depart at least 3 hours before the flight. Guests with domestic flights need to purchase their tickets based on their flight time. The agency is not responsible for any issues or damages arising from the passenger's failure to catch the flight.
● Triple rooms are provided based on hotel availability. There is a supplementary bed application in triple rooms, and the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed. There is no guarantee of 3 separate beds in triple rooms; if there are suitable rooms at the hotels, a block will be placed by the hotel based on availability.
● Child discounts are only valid for children accompanying 2 paying adults.
● The hotels offer a continental breakfast, not a Turkish breakfast. Continental breakfast consists of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice.
● Group breakfasts may be served in a separate room.
● At the time of reservation/registration, it is required to provide and enter the name-surname, date of birth, and passport number as it appears in the passport. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. The penalties for cancellations or changes to flight tickets resulting from incorrect information are the responsibility of the guest.
● Guests are required to have a travel and health insurance policy valid for the day before the tour date until the day after the tour date and must carry this policy with them. Guests who do not carry their travel insurance may incur fines from local authorities. The responsibility for any penalties incurred due to not carrying the insurance lies with the guests.
● Due to international diplomatic relations, having visited certain countries may cause difficulties in obtaining visas or entering the border for other countries, and in such situations, the agency has no responsibility, which is accepted by the parties.
● Guests who do not wish to participate in tours that contribute to the benefit of the group in terms of economy and duration along the route must agree to wait at a nearby facility until the extra tour is completed. The bus will pick up these guests after the tour ends, and our journey will continue.
● Panoramic city tours are organized for the introduction of cities. City tours and extra excursions may be arranged on different days, provided the content remains unchanged, or may not take place depending on weather conditions. In this case, the agency is obliged to offer the best possible alternative to our valued guests. Extra tours are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, extra tours may be canceled or prices may change.
● Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. The agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these excursions or tours.
● The flight seats in our programs are group seats, and round-trip tickets are arranged as a single ticket. In case of missing or not utilizing the outbound flight, the return flight may also be automatically canceled. In this circumstance, the rules of the airline apply.
● Last minute delays and gate changes during flights will be displayed on information boards/screens at airports. This information must be tracked by individuals. In case one misses the flight due to such situations or personal reasons, they must cover the cost of obtaining a new ticket (as per the previous item, if necessary, it may be a round-trip ticket). Furthermore, they may partially or entirely miss the program due to missing the group’s departure; in such cases, the responsibility lies with the guest. Additionally, if traveling to the city/country with a different flight than the group, the transfer from airport to city or airport to hotel is the responsibility of the guest.
● Guests wishing to upgrade their flight tickets using their miles can only do so after the tickets have been issued, subject to availability on the relevant flight of the airline. The flight seats in our programs are in the group class, thus if they wish to upgrade to an economy class ticket, they may have to pay the difference specified by the airline before upgrading. The responsibility for the resulting price difference lies with the guest. Group tickets in our programs are issued a few days prior to the departure of the tour.
● To use your mobile phone abroad, please check with your GSM operator before leaving Turkey whether your line is enabled for international calls/receiving calls.
● During your trip, when temporarily or completely leaving the transportation vehicles and hotels you are using, please ensure you have collected all your belongings.
● The agency reserves the right to change the order of cities in the program and/or the airline to be used without altering the content of the program in cases of force majeure or if deemed necessary.
● The agency reserves the right to change hotel names as long as the category remains the same.
● The agency is not responsible for any items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour.
● Children under 18 must obtain consent from their father if traveling with their mother, from their mother if traveling with their father, or from both parents if traveling with a third party. The agency cannot be held responsible if the flight cannot take place due to the absence of consent.
● General terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently from the tour program.