Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 28th

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the Gran Melia. Check in and enjoy the resort activities and tennis at the nearby Gymkhana Tennis Club. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast

November 29th

Full day of tennis at the Gymkhana Tennis Club with local professionals. Spend the late afternoon touring the Tanzania Cultural Heritage Center, dedicated to Africa’s cultural treasures or take a road trip through the history and culture of gemstones in Arusha at the House of Gems. Over 30 years of experience working with the best gems in East Africa and at the forefront of the legal gem industry in Tanzania. A museum where you can learn all about gemstones and geology and see the wide variety of gemstones found in Tanzania, such as tanzanite, tourmalines, rubies, sapphires, and garnets. Learn about the entire production process, from the complex work done in the mines until the point the stones are converted into precious jewels.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th

We will depart after an early breakfast for Tarangire National Park in our safari vehicles for a game drive in search of elands, oryxes, wildebeests and zebras as well as the park’s large elephant population. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities right as they happen. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning back to Arusha for dinner.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

About the Gran Melia Arusha

This spectacular hotel is located between the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, opening out onto all of Tanzania’s majestic natural beauty. An oasis of five-star comfort and elegance, with extensive, unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, and international cuisine, including the outstanding The Grill restaurant. Amenities include a spa, heated pool, and gym. Perfect for a luxurious safari trip.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 28th

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the Gran Melia. Check in and enjoy the resort activities and tennis at the nearby Gymkhana Tennis Club. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast

November 29th

Full day of tennis at the Gymkhana Tennis Club with local professionals. Spend the late afternoon touring the Tanzania Cultural Heritage Center, dedicated to Africa’s cultural treasures or take a road trip through the history and culture of gemstones in Arusha at the House of Gems. Over 30 years of experience working with the best gems in East Africa and at the forefront of the legal gem industry in Tanzania. A museum where you can learn all about gemstones and geology and see the wide variety of gemstones found in Tanzania, such as tanzanite, tourmalines, rubies, sapphires, and garnets. Learn about the entire production process, from the complex work done in the mines until the point the stones are converted into precious jewels.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th

We will depart after an early breakfast for Tarangire National Park in our safari vehicles for a game drive in search of elands, oryxes, wildebeests and zebras as well as the park’s large elephant population. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities right as they happen. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning back to Arusha for dinner.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

About the Gran Melia Arusha

This spectacular hotel is located between the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, opening out onto all of Tanzania’s majestic natural beauty. An oasis of five-star comfort and elegance, with extensive, unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, and international cuisine, including the outstanding The Grill restaurant. Amenities include a spa, heated pool, and gym. Perfect for a luxurious safari trip.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 28th

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the Gran Melia. Check in and enjoy the resort activities and tennis at the nearby Gymkhana Tennis Club. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast

November 29th

Full day of tennis at the Gymkhana Tennis Club with local professionals. Spend the late afternoon touring the Tanzania Cultural Heritage Center, dedicated to Africa’s cultural treasures or take a road trip through the history and culture of gemstones in Arusha at the House of Gems. Over 30 years of experience working with the best gems in East Africa and at the forefront of the legal gem industry in Tanzania. A museum where you can learn all about gemstones and geology and see the wide variety of gemstones found in Tanzania, such as tanzanite, tourmalines, rubies, sapphires, and garnets. Learn about the entire production process, from the complex work done in the mines until the point the stones are converted into precious jewels.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th

We will depart after an early breakfast for Tarangire National Park in our safari vehicles for a game drive in search of elands, oryxes, wildebeests and zebras as well as the park’s large elephant population. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities right as they happen. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning back to Arusha for dinner.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

About the Gran Melia Arusha

This spectacular hotel is located between the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, opening out onto all of Tanzania’s majestic natural beauty. An oasis of five-star comfort and elegance, with extensive, unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, and international cuisine, including the outstanding The Grill restaurant. Amenities include a spa, heated pool, and gym. Perfect for a luxurious safari trip.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nov 28: Istanbul Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

November 29th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th: Yacht Excursion, Walking Tour, & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a visit to the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Disembark the yacht and enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Kilimanjaro (KIA) at 7:25PM (flight not included).

Accommodations: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 28th

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the Gran Melia. Check in and enjoy the resort activities and tennis at the nearby Gymkhana Tennis Club. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast

November 29th

Full day of tennis at the Gymkhana Tennis Club with local professionals. Spend the late afternoon touring the Tanzania Cultural Heritage Center, dedicated to Africa’s cultural treasures or take a road trip through the history and culture of gemstones in Arusha at the House of Gems. Over 30 years of experience working with the best gems in East Africa and at the forefront of the legal gem industry in Tanzania. A museum where you can learn all about gemstones and geology and see the wide variety of gemstones found in Tanzania, such as tanzanite, tourmalines, rubies, sapphires, and garnets. Learn about the entire production process, from the complex work done in the mines until the point the stones are converted into precious jewels.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

November 30th

We will depart after an early breakfast for Tarangire National Park in our safari vehicles for a game drive in search of elands, oryxes, wildebeests and zebras as well as the park’s large elephant population. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities right as they happen. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning back to Arusha for dinner.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

About the Gran Melia Arusha

This spectacular hotel is located between the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, opening out onto all of Tanzania’s majestic natural beauty. An oasis of five-star comfort and elegance, with extensive, unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, and international cuisine, including the outstanding The Grill restaurant. Amenities include a spa, heated pool, and gym. Perfect for a luxurious safari trip.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accommodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 8th

Depart Arusha for a short flight to Zanzibar. Utterly unlike anywhere else in Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is a fascinating place to explore. Beautiful beaches and scenery are part of the appeal here, but the architecture and atmosphere in Stone Town and elsewhere are highlights. Stunning buildings and markets that carry strong echoes of the spice trade make for a memorable stay.

Arrive Zanzibar and transfer to the Gran Melia all-inclusive luxury resort where you will sleep in bright modern rooms which have a hint of traditional Zanzibari style on the sea. Facilities here include a tennis facility, numerous swimming pools, a long private beach, spa, excellent restaurants and bars and grounds that are filled with palm trees.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 9th

Early morning tennis and morning to relax at the resort.   Afternoon transfer to Stone Town to enjoy the culture, architecture, spice smells, museums, Muslim call to prayer and powerful sense of history.  The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.

Dinner on the beach at the resort.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 10th

Morning tennis and full day to enjoy the resort activities before and evening Zanzibar Farewell Feast.

Accomodations: Melia Zanzibar - All-Inclusive

December 11th

Breakfast at the resort and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

About the Melia Zanzibar

Five Star, luxury all-inclusive resort is located in an unbeatable spot. Romantic rooms and private villas, with infinity pools and views of the Indian Ocean – we challenge you not to fall in love the moment you arrive. Meliá Zanzibar is surrounded by a natural coral reef and is built on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter-long white sandy beach. It boasts six restaurants and five bars serving local and international delicacies, and an Africa-inspired spa to relax both body and mind.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.

December 9th: Arrival, Walking Tour, & Yacht Excursion

Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet with English speaking assistant and private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walk through the former non-muslim districts of the Ottomans such as Balat and Fener. During this walk, you will be walking inside the amazing walls of Byzantines and along the Golden Horn. This walk will be one of the highlights of the day to give you a very different and special feeling of the city. Walk through narrow streets and see the oldest synagogues of Istanbul, the market of Balat, and extraordinary architecture. Drive to Eyup quarter to make a visit to a 15th century Mosque Eyup and take the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill for a great view of the Golden Horn. Next, visit the Spice Bazaar. Once the largest spice trading venue of medieval world, with its abundant stalls still featuring piles of edible exotics, the Bazaar is a definite highlight for anyone exploring Istanbul. Afterwards, board a private yacht and cruise on Bosphorus, a strait that separates two continents and joins the Black Sea with the Sea of ​​Marmara. From the boat we can admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Mosque, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the typical “yali” wooden houses. Overnight at your hotel.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Lunch, Dinner

December 10th: Best of Istanbul Tour & Tennis

Breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. After a short walk, arrive to the Hippodrome which once stood as one of the purest examples of Constantinople’s classical Greek origins. Though the original structure dates back to pre-Roman times, the Hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine the Great, and remained in use for nearly 800 years. It began to fall into disrepair after 1200, and never restored after the conquest by the Ottomans, since chariot-racing was not a Turkish hobby. Today, it is the home of famous Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century, its immense dome rises 55 meters above the ground, with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire it was converted into a mosque and with time the minarets were added. At the end we will make a stop at a carpet and kilim workshop to watch artisans at their looms. Enjoy lunch at the Deraliye restaurant (or similar). Located in the heart of the old city and surrounded by all the major historical and cultural sights including the magnificent Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum, Deraliye takes you deep into the soul of selective Ottoman and Turkish culture. After lunch, enjoy 3-4 hours of tennis at an indoor court. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accomodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December 11th: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport.