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5* AROYA CRUISES FROM ISTANBUL TO THE HOLY LAND - MECCA - (11 NIGHTS - 12 DAYS) - ANJUM HOTEL - 2026
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DAY
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ITINERARY
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ARRIVAL
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DEPARTURE
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Day 1
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Istanbul, Turkey. Embarkation on our Aroya Cruises ship
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23:59
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Day 2
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At sea
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Day 3
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Marmaris, Turkey
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08:00
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20:00
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Day 4
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Bodrum, Turkey
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08:00
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20:00
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Day 5
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At sea
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Day 6
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Suez Canal
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04:00
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15:00
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Day 7
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Sharm El-Sheikh
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06:00
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23:59
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Day 8
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At sea
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Day 9
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Jeddah. From Jeddah to the Holy Lands: Start of Umrah
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Overnight stay at our hotel in Mecca
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Day 10
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Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Overnight stay at our hotel in Mecca
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Day 11
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Departure to Medina & Visit to the Prophet's Mosque
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Overnight stay at our hotel in Medina
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Day 12
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Medina, Saudi Arabia. Transfer to Medina Airport and departure to Istanbul
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Day 9 – From Jeddah to the Holy Lands: Start of Umrah September 20, 2026 Sunday
Before the Cuhfe Mikat border, the Ihram will be worn on the ship, followed by the performance of a 2 Rak'at Ihram prayer and intention. After the ship's departure procedures, we will transfer to our hotel in Mecca by air-conditioned bus. After settling into the hotel and resting for a while, we will perform our Umrah under the guidance of our instructors, enjoy dinner and stay overnight at our hotel.
Things to do for Umrah;
Ihram and Intention
Tawaf around the Kaaba
Sa'y between Safa and Marwah
Shaving and exiting the Ihram
Day 10 – Mecca September 21, 2026 Monday
After our breakfast, we will meet in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering our group, we will go on a half-day tour of the Mecca visits. The tour will include the pilgrimage route of Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina path, the foothills of Mount Thawr, the foothills of Mount Nur, the Cennet-i Mualla cemetery, and visits to the Jin Mosque, all under the leadership of our guides. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 11 – Medina September 22, 2026 Tuesday
After breakfast, the farewell Tawaf at the Kaaba will be performed. We will gather in the hotel lobby at 09:30 and travel by air-conditioned buses to Medina. After approximately 5-6 hours of travel, we will arrive at our hotel in Medina. After settling into the hotel and resting for a while, we will visit the Prophet's Mosque with our instructors. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Day 12 – Istanbul Departure September 23, 2026 Wednesday
We will meet in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering our group, we will go on a half-day tour of Medina visits. The tour will include visits to the Uhud Martyrs' Cemetery, the Two Qiblas Mosque, the area of the Battle of the Trench, and the Kuba Mosque. After the visit, we will depart from Medina. We will head to the MEDINA AIRPORT with our air-conditioned buses. We will fly to Istanbul on flight TK 109 at 16:55. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 20:40 local time. Until we meet again on our next Umrah journey, welcome to Istanbul Airport.
Flight details :
Medina - Istanbul September 23 16:55 – 20:40 *** Flight details may change.
What's Included
- Economy class flight ticket between Medina - Istanbul
- All transfers between the port - hotel - airport
- Airport and Port taxes
- 8 Nights 9 Days full board accommodation (all meals included - excluding Specialty Restaurant entrance fees) on our 5-Star Aroya Cruises ship
- Animations and activities organized on the ship
- 2 nights half board accommodation at Anjum Hotel (5 stars) in Mecca
- 1 night half board accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Medina
- Visits to Mecca & Medina
- Ship Service Fee
- Egypt Online Visa Fee
Not Included
- Extra excursions arranged by the ship at ports
- International exit fee
- Closed beverage containers on the ship
- Lunch (Mecca & Medina)
- Personal expenses
- Travel health and cancellation insurance: 80 $ for those under 70 years old, additional surcharge for those over 70
- Saudi Arabia Online Visa Fee (120 USD)
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