ISTANBUL - ABU DHABI ICONS CITY TOUR - (Lunch Included Abu Dhabi Phenomena and Royal Palace Tour)
Please be ready at Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before our flight (starting from Thursday evening at 22:25) to complete your luggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures. We will fly to Abu Dhabi with Turkish Airlines' direct and scheduled flight TK866 at 01:25. After arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport at local time 06:55, we will move to start our Abu Dhabi Icons Tour with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. During our visit to Abu Dhabi, known as the capital of the seven emirates, we will witness how far the capital has transformed from a small fishing village 40 years ago to a modern city today. During our Abu Dhabi tour, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, Qasr Al Watan, and Corniche will be among the places to be viewed panoramically. After the Abu Dhabi Icons Tour, there will be free time for personal activities. During the free time, guests who wish may join the extra arranged Lunch Included Abu Dhabi Phenomena and Royal Palace Tour (75 Euro) program. We will first have lunch in a local restaurant (with buffet service and unlimited soft drinks included), and after that, we will start the visit to Qasr Al Watan Royal Palace. We will explore the palace, notable for its splendid architecture, magnificent domes, and impressive chandeliers, as well as the gold-plated dining sets belonging to the royal family, the historic exhibition hall, and the captivating library showcasing the intellectual contributions of the Arab world and rare manuscripts. Guests seeking a luxurious experience can also receive information about coffee served with gold dust from our guide. Following our tour, we will visit Yas Island, known as the entertainment island. We will see the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, Yas Marina, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros, and Ferrari World entertainment centers panoramically. During the free time allowed for shopping and personal activities at Yas Mall, guests can visit Warner Bros World or Ferrari World for themed souvenir shopping and take memorable photos. After our tour, we will transfer to the ship. Room assignments and free time for rest. Accommodation on Celestyal Cruise.
DUBAI
We offer a full day of free time upon the ship's docking in Dubai, along with breakfast. You can communicate with your guide for organized tours and activities during the free time. Accommodation on Celestyal Cruise.
SIR BANI YAS ISLAND
Following breakfast, we will dock at Sir Bani Yas Island and provide a full day of free time. At this uniquely beautiful island, you can enjoy the sea, sand, and sun; guests wishing to partake in activities such as safari and water sports can consult with our guide. We return to the ship in the evening. Accommodation on Celestyal Cruise.
ABU DHABI - DUBAI ICONS CITY TOUR - (Miracle Garden Tour) - (Dubai Mall and Fountain Show Tour)
After breakfast and the ship disembarkation procedures, we will move to Dubai for the Icons City Tour. Upon arriving in Dubai, our tour will commence with panoramic views of Palm Island, Burj Al Arab Sail Hotel, Media City, Jumeirah Sheik Palace and Private Island, JBR & Marina Walk, Yacht Harbor, Blue Water Island, and Dubai Eye. Following the tour, there will be free time, during which guests wishing may join the extra arranged Miracle Garden Tour (65 Euro). During our tour, we will visit the Miracle Garden, where millions of flowers are showcased in stunning combinations. Miracle Garden, home to over 50 million flowers, features garden designs from flower-decorated cars, incredible statues, flower houses, the miracle clock, and many special decorations. Each year, it attracts over 1.5 million visitors, recognized as the world's largest garden in 2013 and housing the world’s largest flower sculpture, the Airbus A380, which entered the Guinness World Records in 2016. Our tour of the Miracle Garden will leave us enchanted by colorful arches, flower-walled patterns, and trellises. After our tour, we will have free time. During this free time, guests wishing can also join the extra arranged Dubai Mall and Fountain Show Tour (75 Euro). We will watch “The Dubai Fountain Show,” synchronized with music and light at the Burj Lake, where the world’s tallest structure, Burj Khalifa, standing 828 meters high, is located, followed by free time for shopping at Souk Al Bahar - Dubai Mall. Guests also have the option to visit the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa with the world’s fastest elevator and view Dubai's unique panorama from the observation deck at Burj Khalifa At The Top (ticket price 55 Euro). Additionally, we can stroll through the Chinatown-themed streets inside Dubai Mall, take photos at the iconic waterfall area, see the ice skating rink (Dubai Ice Ring), and visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Dubai Aquarium. After the time for shopping and personal activities, we will proceed to Abu Dhabi Airport for our return flight to Istanbul.
DUBAI - ABU DHABI - ISTANBUL
Upon arriving at the airport, we will complete our baggage check-in, check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures, and then we will fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines' direct and scheduled flight TK869 at 02:20. Arriving in Istanbul Airport at 06:35 Turkish time, and the end of our tour.