DAY 1: Mon - Oct 02, 2023 - Departure from USA
- Depart the USA for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Your international flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment.
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DAY 2: Tue - Oct 03, 2023 - Arrival to Athens
- Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy.
- Overnight in Athens
- Welcome Dinner at Rooftop Restaurant at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 3: Wed - Oct 04, 2023 - Athens Private City Tour
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- Wander the landmarks of Historic Athens including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum focused on the findings from the Acropolis.
- Ancient yet modern, classic yet creative, traditional yet constantly changing Athens is a city of memorable contrasts. The past and the present of Athens unfolds before your eyes while we drive around the city`s highlight spots and monuments like the Temple of Zeus, the Old Stadium, Syntagma square, the Parliament and the Tomb to the Unknown soldier, the Academy, the Library, and the National Gardens. On the natural fortress of the Acropolis, reinforced by the hand of man, stand the Propylaea, the temple of the Winged Victory, Erechtheion with the Porch of the Caryatids and, towering overall, and the majestic Parthenon. A winding path leads to the treasure of antiquity. Visible are the relics of the civilization of which we are the proud inheritors.
- A few meters away from the Acropolis entrance and the Ancient Theatre of Dionysos, the New Acropolis Museum, built on pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, looks like hanging between the past and the present of Athens. Designed by Bernard Tschumi and Mihalis Fotiades, the new Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters. Made of stainless steel, glass, marble and concrete, materials typical of the Athenian environment, the new museum has a direct view of the Acropolis. With bioclimatic planning, which gives ideal lighting and heating conditions, the New Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century.
- Tonight enjoy your dinner at local restaurant with show.
- Overnight in Athens
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 4: Thu - Oct 05, 2023 - Archaeological Tour of Delphi
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- Tour the excavated site of Delphi and the archaeological Museum, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered one of the most significant places in Greek history, its stunning setting and ancient ruins are truly inspirational. Walk the Sacred Way to the imposing 4th century B.C. Temple of Apollo, site of the most important oracle in the classical world.
- Dinner at your hotel
- Overnight in Athens
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 5: Fri - Oct 06, 2023 - Free Day
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- Today is free at your leisure to enjoy exploring the city on your own
- Dinner at your hotel
- Overnight in Athens
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 6: Sat - Oct 07, 2023 - Athens, Istanbul
- After breakfast, transfer to Athens airport for your departure flight.
- Upon arrival to Istanbul, your Right Travel Representative will meet you at the A/P and you will get the tour documents and briefing about your tour.
- Welcome Dinner at your hotel
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 7: Sun - Oct 08, 2023 - Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.
- Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
- Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
- Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
- Lunch: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.
- St. Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
- Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it`s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather and souvenirs. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Istanbul.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 8: Mon - Oct 09, 2023 - Full Day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.
- Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.
- Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
- Lunch: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.
- Dolmabahce Palace: The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
- Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
- Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Istanbul.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 9: Tue - Oct 10, 2023 - Full Day Princes Island Tour
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.
- Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes Islands, stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.
- Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before Lunch at a fish restaurant.
- Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander`s Tower, Uskudar from the sea.
- After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Istanbul.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 10: Wed - Oct 11, 2023 - Istanbul, Dubai
- After Breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for our flight to Dubai
- Upon arrival to Dubai airport, your representative will be waiting for you to provide the transfer to your hotel.
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Dubai
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 11: Thu - Oct 12, 2023 - Full Day Dubai City Tour
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- Full Day Dubai City Tour includes: Entrance to Dubai tallest building Burj Khalifa Observation deck, The Tower situated right next the one of the world largest shopping malls, Dubai Mall. You will have the opportunity to experience "At the Top." Begin your vertical ascent to the observation deck in a high-speed elevator, traveling at 10 meters per second. As the doors open, floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide a breath-taking unobstructed 360-degree view of the city, desert and ocean.
- Drive by Atlantis the Palm for more photo stops opposite the luxurious Atlantis the Palm Hotel - a magnificent, oceanic tribute to a mythological age. A vast waterscape, Atlantis the Palm is a place of sunken aquatic chambers, submerged ruins and exhilarating water rides. Proceed to Madinate Jumeirah including the Burj Al Arab photo stop.
- Stop for lunch at local restaurant.
- Cross the Creek by the local water taxi call Abra to the Old Souks of Dubai and the Biggest Free Trade Gold Shop Center in Dubai.
- Overnight in Dubai
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 12: Fri - Oct 13, 2023 - Free Morning in Dubai, Afternoon Desert Safari Tour
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- Enjoy morning free at leisure in Dubai.
- Afternoon Desert Safari Trip with Dinner. Pick up with a luxury 4X4 land-cruiser proceed to the meeting point where the tires get deflated for less air pressure. A small break before it gets started, and then, the thrills of bashing the dunes up and down, with a very exciting unforgettable experience. Drive in no direction recall the old past days of the Nomades and find more about those harsh conditions of the Arabian Desert Ruba Alkhali which the Bedouins proudly overcame. Admire the wonders of the nature and feel the very soft sand particles in your own hands. A not to miss out is the enchanting desert sun set views that promote for an exceptional photographic experience and then drive to the night entertainment in a Bedouin-like camp made especially for the tourist.
- As you relish traditional Arabic coffee, smoke a flavored Shisha, and rivet in the mesmerizing Tanura horse shows. You will also get opportunity to ride camel, walk over desert sand, put on Arabic attire, adorn your hands with mind blowing henna designs, and take pictures of falcon sitting on your shoulder. To tantalize your taste buds, the tour includes a scrumptious dinner featuring international buffet with a choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
- The transfers for Desert Safari trip will be shared by 4X4 with other passengers based on 6 passengers per car.
- Overnight in Dubai
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 13: Sat - Oct 14, 2023, Free Day in Dubai, Marina Yacht Dinner Cruise PM
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- Free day at your leisure.
- Evening, Marina Yacht Cruise this evening you are on a date with Cruising with Spectacular Views of Dubai Skyline like Ain Dubai, JBR, Marina, Blue water, Palm & Atlantis and will enjoy with International Meal include Live Cooking, BBQ, Canapes, Asian & Western, Salads & Desserts. Pick up time 06:00 pm, cruising time- 07:30 pm-10:30 pm
- Overnight in Dubai
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 14: Sun - Oct 15, 2023 - Full Day Abu Dhubi
- Daily Mass with Father Francois at our hotel or local church
- 09:00 AM Pick up, Full Day Abu Dhabi Tour. The Land of deer, and the capital of the UAE, is located on a natural island connected to the mainland and neighboring islands with four bridges. A City where you will clearly see the modern interpretation of the Arabic Architecture in the breathtaking styled villas, Palaces, the tinted glass skyscrapers, and the wide intensively greened Roads decorated with flowers and roses. This marvelous city has many attractions to offer, and that is why Abu Dhabi sightseeing is a tour that you can-not miss.
- Start your Tour with the world 3rd biggest Mosque, the so-called Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, immense dimensions, and utmost spirituality. It can accommodate up to 42000 worshipers at the same time, and hosts two world records, (the world biggest chandelier and carpet). A sacred Islamic worshipping place where even, the non-Muslims are permitted to visit, so they can learn more about the Arabs most dominant Religion, Rituals, and the Arabic-Islamic Art and ornamentation.
- The Tour continues past the palaces area, where you will get acquainted to the majestic residential palaces of the sheikhs in Abu Dhabi, stop for lunch at the world most luxurious Hotel, Emirates Palace.
- Proceed to the St. Joseph`s Cathedral, the Cathedral was the first Catholic Church to be inaugurated in the UAE in 1963. It was first situated in present Corniche land but was later moved to its current location in Abu Dhabi. Masses in the church are conducted in several languages which include English, Malayalam, Arabic, Filipino, Tamil, Konkani, Italian, Korean and Urdu among many others. Pope Francis paid a private visit to this cathedral on February 5, 2019.
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Dubai
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 15: Mon - Oct 16, 2023 - Departure
- 06:30 AM Breakfast
- 07:15 AM Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meal: Breakfast
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