Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Wed 03 Dec 2025 | MAURITIUS – DUBAI
Departure from Mauritius on Emirates flight EK710 at 6:30 PM.
(Overnight on board)
Day 2 – Thu 04 Dec 2025 | DUBAI – ISTANBUL
Arrive in Dubai at 1:10 AM and connect to flight EK123 at 10:15 AM, arriving in Istanbul at 2:25 PM.
Transfer and check in at Cartoon Hotel (4★). Rest of the day free.
(R)
Day 3 – Fri 05 Dec 2025 | ISTANBUL – OLD CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided Old City tour including Blue Mosque, photo stops at Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace, visit to Grand Bazaar, Eminonu Square & Spice Market.
Optional entrances: Topkapi Palace MUR 3,300 pp | Hagia Sophia MUR 2,600 pp.
(B)
Day 4 – Sat 06 Dec 2025 | ISTANBUL – TAKSIM & ICONIC ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Visit Taksim Square, stroll down Istiklal Street, photo stop at Galata Tower & Ortakoy Mosque by the Bosphorus.
(B)
Day 5 – Sun 07 Dec 2025 | ISTANBUL – FULL DAY BURSA TOUR
Early breakfast. Full-day excursion to Bursa including scenic cable car ride up Uludag Mountain, markets visit, and return to Istanbul in the evening.
(B)
Day 6 – Mon 08 Dec 2025 | ISTANBUL – BOSPHORUS CRUISE
Breakfast followed by a morning Bosphorus Cruise. Rest of the day free for leisure or shopping.
(B)
Day 7 – Tue 09 Dec 2025 | ISTANBUL – FREE DAY
Breakfast. Free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace.
(B)
Day 8 – Wed 10 Dec 2025 | ISTANBUL – DUBAI
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning before transfer to the airport.
Flight EK124 departs at 4:25 PM, arriving Dubai 9:50 PM. Check in at City Max Bur Dubai (3★).
(B)
Day 9 – Thu 11 Dec 2025 | DUBAI – CITY TOUR & DESERT SAFARI
Breakfast. Half-day Dubai City Tour including Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab (photo stop), Palm Jumeirah.
Afternoon Desert Safari with dune bashing, entertainment shows & BBQ dinner.
(B, D)
Day 10 – Fri 12 Dec 2025 | DUBAI – FREE DAY
Breakfast. Free day to relax, shop at Dubai Mall or visit attractions such as Burj Khalifa or Miracle Garden.
(B)
Day 11 – Sat 13 Dec 2025 | DUBAI – MAURITIUS
Check out in the early hours and transfer to the airport for flight EK709 at 6:55 AM.
Arrive in Mauritius at 1:40 PM.
(B)