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5* AROYA CRUISES FROM ISTANBUL TO THE HOLY LANDS - MECCA - (11 NIGHTS - 12 DAYS) - ANJUM HOTEL - 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 cruise ship, Aroya.
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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 to 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 to Istanbul
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Day 9 – From Jeddah to the Holy Lands: Beginning of Umrah September 20, 2026 Sunday
Before the Cuhfe Mikat border, Ihram will be worn on the ship and 2 rak'at of Ihram prayer will be performed with the intention. After boarding procedures, we will transfer via air-conditioned bus to our hotel in Mecca. After checking into the hotel and resting for a while, we will perform the Umrah worship under the guidance of our instructors, followed by dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Requirements for Umrah;
Ihram and Intention
Tawaf around the Kaaba
Say between Safa and Marwah
Shaving and exit from Ihram
Day 10 – Mecca September 21, 2026 Monday
After breakfast, we will meet in the hotel lobby at: 07:00. After gathering the group, we will go on a half-day tour of Mecca. We will collectively visit the pilgrimage routes: Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina, Sevr Mountain foothills, Nur Mountain foothills, Cennet-i Mualla cemetery, and Jin Mosque under the guidance of our instructors. Dinner and overnight stay are at our hotel.
Day 11 – Medina September 22, 2026 Tuesday
After breakfast, a farewell Tawaf will be performed at the Kaaba. We will gather in the hotel lobby at 09:30 and will depart to Medina by air-conditioned buses. After approximately 5-6 hours of travel, we will arrive at our hotel in Medina. After checking in and resting for a while, we will make a greeting visit to the Prophet's Mosque under the guidance of our instructors. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.
Day 12 – Flight to Istanbul September 23, 2026 Wednesday
We will meet in the hotel lobby at: 07:00. After gathering the group, we will go on a half-day tour of Medina. We will visit the sites around Medina, including Uhud Martyrdom, the Mosque of the Two Qiblas, the area of the Battle of the Trench, and Kuba Mosque. After the visit, we will depart from Medina. We will proceed to MEDINA AIRPORT with our air-conditioned buses. At the airport, we will fly to Istanbul on flight TK 109 at 16:55. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 20:40 local time. We hope to see you on our next Umrah trip, welcome to Istanbul Airport.
What's Included
- Economy class flight ticket between Medina and Istanbul
- All transfers between the port - hotel - airport
- Airport and Port taxes
- 8 Nights 9 Days full board accommodation (all meals included - Specialty Restaurant entrance fees are excluded) on our 5-star Aroya Cruises ship
- Animations and activities organized on the ship
- 2 nights half board accommodation at Anjum Hotel (5 stars) in Mecca
- 1 night half board accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Medina
- Visits to Mecca & Medina
- Ship Service Charge
- Online Visa Fee for Egypt
Not Included
- Extra excursions organized by the ship at ports
- International departure tax
- Beverages 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 applies for those over 70 years old
- Saudi Arabia Online Visa Fee (120 USD)
Flight details:
Medina - Istanbul September 23 16:55 – 20:40 *** Flight details may change.