5* AROYA CRUISES TO THE HOLY LAND FROM ISTANBUL - 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. Boarding 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: Beginning of Umrah
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Overnight at our hotel in Mecca
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Day 10
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Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Overnight at our hotel in Mecca
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Day 11
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Departure for Medina & Visit to the Prophet's Mosque
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Overnight at our hotel in Medina
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Day 12
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Medina, Saudi Arabia. Transfer to Medina Airport and departure for Istanbul
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Day 9 – From Jeddah to the Holy Lands: Beginning of Umrah September 20, 2026, Sunday
Before the Jiuhfa Miqat boundary, putting on Ihram on the ship, offering 2 Rakats of Ihram prayer, and making intention. After completing the ship departure processes, transfer by air-conditioned bus to our hotel in Mecca. After settling in at the hotel and resting for a while, we will perform our Umrah ritual under the guidance of our teachers, followed by dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Requirements for Umrah;
Ihram and Intention
Tawaf at the Kaaba
Sa'y between Safa and Marwah
Shaving and removing Ihram
Day 10 – Mecca September 21, 2026, Monday
After breakfast, meeting in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering the group, we will go on a half-day tour of Mecca. The tour will include the pilgrimage route to Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina, the slopes of Mount Thawr and Mount Nur, the Cennet-i Mu'alla cemetery, and visits to Jin Mosque, all led by our guides. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 11 – Medina September 22, 2026, Tuesday
After breakfast, a farewell Tawaf will be performed at the Kaaba. We will gather at the hotel lobby at 09:30 and depart for Medina by air-conditioned buses. After approximately a 5-6 hour journey, we will arrive at our hotel in Medina. After settling in and resting for a while, we will make a welcoming visit to the Prophet's Mosque under the guidance of our teachers. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 12 – Departure from Istanbul September 23, 2026, Wednesday
Meeting in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering the group, we will go on a half-day tour of Medina, visiting the Uhud Martyrs' Cemetery, Two-Qibla Mosque, the site of the Battle of the Trench, and Kuba Mosque. After the visit, we will leave Medina. We will head to MEDINA AIRPORT with our air-conditioned buses. Departing with TK 109 flight at 16:55 for Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 20:40 local time. Welcome to Istanbul Airport; we look forward to seeing you on our next Umrah trip.
Flight details:
Medina - Istanbul September 23 16:55 – 20:40 *** Flight details may change.
What's Included
- Economy class flight ticket from Medina to Istanbul
- All transfers between the port, hotel, and airport
- Airport and port taxes
- 8 nights and 9 days of full board accommodation (all meals included - excluding specialty restaurant entrance fees) on our 5-star Aroya Cruises ship
- Onboard entertainment and activities
- 2 nights of half-board accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Mecca
- 1 night of half-board accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Medina
- Visits to Mecca and Medina
- Ship service charge
Not Included
- Extra tours organized by the ship at ports
- International departure tax
- Closed beverage containers on the ship
- Lunch (Mecca & Medina)
- Personal expenses
- Travel health and cancellation insurance: $80 for under 70 years old, additional premium applies for over 70 years old
- Saudi Arabia Online Visa Fee (120 USD)
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