TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 — Istanbul - Jeddah
Meeting at Istanbul Airport at 09:00. Departure from Istanbul to Jeddah with Saudi Arabian Airlines at 11:55. Upon our arrival at Jeddah Airport at 15:45 local time, meeting with our transfer representative and transfer to the Cruise Port. Settling into our cabins and discovering our luxury ship, AROYA. Our ship will leave the port at 20:30. After dinner, it's time for our captain's "Welcome" reception and getting to know the privileges and entertainment of Aroya.
DAY 2 — Cruising at Sea - Aroya Experience
Today is a special day spent in the middle of the sea, filled with tranquility and luxury. After an open-air breakfast, you can relax with an aromatherapy massage at the spa center if you wish, or gain a new experience by participating in art workshops. In the afternoon, a tea time with a sea view awaits you, and in the evening, a special night adorned with performing arts and Arabic melodies.
DAY 3 — Sharm El Sheikh - Egypt
Colorful corals of the Red Sea, sandy beaches, and authentic markets... You can relax all day long in Sharm El Sheikh, or discover the underwater world of the Red Sea by participating in submarine or diving/snorkeling tours. Full day free time in Sharm. You can get information from the ship for optional shore excursions.
DAY 4 — Aqaba - Jordan
Aqaba is both a rugged mountain pass and a hidden meeting point where faith and loyalty flourished in Islamic history. That holy pledge made in the darkness of the night opened the bright paths of the future. Full day free time in Aqaba. Our guests can visit the Ancient City of Petra with optional shore excursions.
DAY 5 — Cruising at Sea - Aroya Experience - Journey to Jeddah
Today is a special day spent in the middle of the sea, filled with tranquility and luxury. After an open-air breakfast, you can relax with an aromatherapy massage at the spa center if you wish, or gain a new experience by participating in art workshops. In the afternoon, a tea time with a sea view awaits you, and in the evening, a special night adorned with performing arts and Arabic melodies.
DAY 6 — Jeddah - Makkah - Holy Lands: Umrah Begins
Arrival at Jeddah Port in the morning hours marks the end of our pleasant cruise tour. Our cruise program comes to an end, but our spiritual journey begins now. After the ship check-out procedures, we depart for Makkah by private buses. After a comfortable journey of approximately 1 hour, we settle into our hotel in Makkah. Later in the day, preparations will be made under the guidance of our religious official and guide to perform the Umrah worship: wearing Ihram and intention - Tawaf at the Kaaba - Sa'y between Safa and Marwah. Shaving and leaving the Ihram state. Overnight stay: At Makkah Hotel. Our guests who will perform the Umrah worship are required to enter the Ihram state before entering the Miqat boundaries while approaching Jeddah, make an intention for Umrah, and fulfill the necessary prayers and religious obligations. Our religious official colleagues will guide you regarding this matter.
DAY 7 — Makkah – Sightseeing Tours
Today, free time is provided for your personal worship and prayers at Masjid al-Haram. A short sightseeing tour with a guide will be organized for our interested guests: Arafat Plain, Muzdalifah and Mina, Mount Noor, and Mount Thawr (panoramic). Overnight stay: At Makkah Hotel.
DAY 8 — Makkah - Jeddah
After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Jeddah airport for our Istanbul flight. Following baggage and check-in procedures, boarding the plane and the end of our delightful tour.