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 Aroya Cruises.
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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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Travel to Medina & Visit to the Masjid al-Nabawi
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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 to Istanbul
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Day 9 – From Jeddah to the Holy Lands: Beginning of Umrah September 20, 2026 Sunday
Before the Jihram boundary, Ihram will be worn on the ship, followed by the 2 rak'ah Ihram prayer and intention. After the ship's departure procedures, we will transfer by air-conditioned bus to our hotel in Mecca. After settling into our hotel and resting for a while, we will perform our Umrah rituals under the guidance of our instructors, followed by dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Requirements for Umrah;
Ihram and Intention
Tawaf at the Kaaba
Sa'i between Safa and Marwah
Taqsir and exiting Ihram
Day 10 – Mecca September 21, 2026 Monday
After breakfast, meet at the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering the group, we will depart for a half-day tour of Mecca. Visits to the route of the Hajj including Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina, the foothills of Mount Thawr and Mount Nur, the Jannet Mualla cemetery, and the Masjid al-Jinn will be conducted collectively under the leadership of our guides. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 11 – Medina September 22, 2026 Tuesday
After breakfast, farewell Tawaf will be performed at the Kaaba. Meeting in the hotel lobby at 09:30, we will depart towards Medina in 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 visit the Mosque of the Prophet under the guidance of our instructors. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Day 12 – Istanbul Flight September 23, 2026 Wednesday
Meeting in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering the group, we will depart for a half-day tour of Medina. Visits to Uhud Martyrs' Cemetery, the Two-Qiblah Mosque, the area of the Battle of the Trench, and the Kuba Mosque will be conducted. After the visits, we will leave Medina. We will proceed to the MEDINA AIRPORT in our air-conditioned buses. Departing on TK 109 flight at 16:55, we will fly to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 20:40 local time. We welcome you back to Istanbul and look forward to our next Umrah trip together.
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 in 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 departure tax
- Drinks with sealed caps on the ship
- Lunch (Mecca & Medina)
- Personal expenses
- Travel health and cancellation insurance: $80 for those under 70 years old, additional premium for those over 70
- Saudi Arabia Online Visa Fee (120 USD)
Flight details:
Medina - Istanbul September 23 16:55 – 20:40 *** Flight details may change.