5* AROYA CRUISES TO THE HOLY LANDS FROM ISTANBUL - MECCA - (10 NIGHTS - 11 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. Embark on our Aroya Cruises Gem.
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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. Begin Umrah from Jeddah to the Holy Places: Start 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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Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Transfer to Jeddah Airport and depart for Istanbul
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Day 9 – Start of Umrah from Jeddah to the Holy Places September 20, 2026, Sunday
Before Cuhfe Mikat boundary, Ihram will be worn on the ship, a 2-rak'ah Ihram prayer will be performed and intentions made. After the cruise check-in, transfer by air-conditioned bus to our hotel in Mecca. After settling into the hotel and resting for a while, under the guidance of our instructors, we will perform the Umrah worship, with dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Requirements for Umrah:
Ihram and Intention
Tawaf at the Kaaba
Sa'y between Safa and Marwah
Shaving and exiting Ihram
Day 10 – Mecca September 21, 2026, Monday
After breakfast, meeting in the hotel lobby at 07:00. After gathering as a group, we will go on a half-day tour of Mecca. Visiting the pilgrimage routes of Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina, the foot of Mount Thawr and Mount Nur, the Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery, and the Cin Mosque will be conducted collectively under the guidance of our instructors. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 – Istanbul Flight September 22, 2026, Tuesday
Today we depart from Mecca. The last tawaf at the Kaaba will be performed. We will meet in the hotel lobby at 11:00 and depart for JEDDAH AIRPORT by air-conditioned buses. We will fly to Istanbul at 17:00 on flight TK 093. Arriving at Istanbul Airport at 20:50 local time. Welcome to Istanbul Airport, hoping to see you on our next Umrah trip.
What's Included
- One-way economy class flight ticket from Cidde to Istanbul
- All transfers between the port, hotel, and airport
- Airport and Port taxes
- 8 Nights 9 Days full board accommodation on our 5-star Aroya Cruises ship (all meals included - Specialty Restaurant entry fees excluded)
- Onboard entertainment and activities
- 2 nights half board accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Mecca
- Visits in Mecca
- Ship Service Fee
Not Included
- Extra excursions organized by the ship at the ports
- International exit fee
- Closed container drinks on the ship
- Lunch (in Mecca)
- Personal expenses
- Travel health and cancellation insurance: $80 for those under 70 years old, additional premiums apply for those over 70
- Saudi Arabia Online Visa Fee ($120)
Flight details:
Jeddah – Istanbul September 22 17:00 – 20:50 Flight details may change.