5* AROYA CRUISES FROM ISTANBUL TO THE HOLY LAND - MECCA - (11 NIGHTS - 12 DAYS) - 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 the Aroya Cruises Vessel
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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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Travel 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 boundary, Ihram will be worn on the ship, 2 rak'ah Ihram prayer will be performed, and intention will be made. After the ship's departure procedures, we will transfer to our hotel in Mecca via air-conditioned bus. After settling into our hotel and resting for a while, we will perform our Umrah with the guidance of our instructors, dinner will be served, and we will stay overnight at the hotel.
Necessary steps for Umrah;
Ihram and Intention
Tawaf around the Kaaba
Sa'y between Safa and Marwah
Shaving and exiting Ihram
Day 10 – Mecca September 21, 2026 Monday
After breakfast, meeting in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering our group, we will go for a half-day Mecca tour. We will collectively visit the pilgrimage routes including Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina, the foot of Mount Thawr and Mount Nur, the Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery, and the Cave of Hira, under the guidance of our instructors. Dinner will be served and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 – Medina September 22, 2026 Tuesday
After breakfast, farewell Tawaf will be performed at the Kaaba. We will meet in the hotel lobby at 09:30 and depart towards Medina by air-conditioned buses. After approximately 5–6 hours of travel, we will arrive at our hotel in Medina. After checking into the hotel and resting for a while, we will perform a greeting visit to the Prophet's Mosque under the guidance of our instructors. Dinner will be served and accommodation will be provided at our hotel.
Day 11 – Flight to Istanbul September 23, 2026 Wednesday
Meeting in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering our group, we will depart for a half-day Medina tour. We will visit around Medina including the Uhud Martyrs Cemetery, the Mosque of the Two Qiblas, the area where the Battle of the Trench took place, and Kubah Mosque. After the visit, we will leave Medina. We will head to the MEDINA AIRPORT with our air-conditioned buses. We will fly to Istanbul on TK 109 flight at 16:55. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 20:40 local time. We look forward to meeting again on our next Umrah trip. Welcome to Istanbul Airport.
Flight details :
Medina - Istanbul September 23 16:55 – 20:40 *** There may be changes to the flight details.
What's Included
- Economy class flight ticket between Medina and Istanbul
- All transfers between the port, hotel, and airport
- Airport and port taxes
- 8 Nights 9 Days full board accommodation on our 5-star Aroya Cruises ship (all meals included - Specialty Restaurant entrance fees excluded)
- Activities and animations organized on the ship
- 2 nights half board accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Mecca
- 1 night half board accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Medina
- Visits to Mecca & Medina
- Ship Service Charge
Not Included
- Extra excursions organized by the ship at the ports
- International exit fee
- Sealed beverages on the ship
- Lunch (Mecca & Medina)
- Personal expenses
- Travel health and cancellation insurance: $80 for under 70 years old, additional premium for over 70
- Saudi Arabia Online Visa Fee ($120)
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