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Arrive at the Madinat Jumeirah hotel in style: chauffeured in your private luxury car. Explore Dubai with your personal guide, visiting the spice and gold souks via an abra (water taxi). Enjoy a sunset cruise aboard the luxurious Bateaux Dubai, then set out for the desert with its picturesque wadis (valleys). Next head to Kingdom of Oman which provides a refreshingly tranquil alternative to the glitter and bustle of neighboring Dubai. |
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Tour Itinerary : |
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL: DUBAI.
Arrival Dubai International airport. Meet & Greet upon arrival and private transfer to your hotel in Dubai. Check in 1400 hrs onwards.
Afternoon Half day guided tour of Dubai
Dubai is a city that provides a new setting at every turn, richly mixing together the old and the new. Here, we provide a tour that liberates your senses. We go through the spice market, fish, fruit and vegetable market and the Gold Souk. From there, we then travel to the Bastakia area to view the traditional wind towers and the old Fahidi Fort which is today the Dubai History Museum. We also stop at the Jumeirah Mosque, an architectural landmark in Dubai and besides Burj Al Arab Hotel for a photo shoot.
Overnight at Madinat Jumeirah |
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DAY 2: DUBAI.
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Half day guided Sharjah City tour
This tour will take you to Sharjah, the cultural capital or known as the 'Pearl of the Gulf". You will pass by the King Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosque in the Emirates. Then proceed to the renovated Fort of Sharjah, former residence of the ruling family. Then continue to the Heritage Museum and proceed to wander through the adjacent Souk Al Arsa , set up in a traditional way. Before returning, you have time to stroll and shop at the Blue Souk - a treasure trove of carpets, Jewellery and handicrafts.
Overnight at Madinat Jumeirah
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DAY 3: DUBAI.
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out at 1200 Hrs. Private transfer to Al Maha Desert Resort. Afternoon at leisure or activities in the resort
Dinner & Overnight at Al Maha Desert Resort. |
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DAY 4: ARRIVAL INTO OMAN.
Breakfast at hotel. Pickup by our Oman vehicle. Departure from your resort in UAE just after lunch and drive towards Hatta Border. Assistance with the immigration formalities at the border and continuation towards Muscat. Transfer to your hotel in Muscat.
Overnight in Muscat. |
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DAY 5: MUSCAT TOUR.
Breakfast at hotel. Then departure to visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, that has a remarkable architectural achievement. As a contemporary place of worship it serves as a spiritual landmark for modern Oman, projecting the values and aspirations of the Omani people. As an edifice, it maintains a perfect balance between aesthetics, culture and deeply rooted Islamic tradition. After visit to the mosque we continue to the museum Bait Al Baranda, describing Muscat's history. Then drive through the scenic beauty of the corniche, stop at Muttrah - the main port & commercial centre, and explore the colorful historic souk. This is a real souk with winding alleys and backstreets and stalls selling all manner of textiles, jewelry, traditional Omani perfumes (bukhoor - made of frankincense), souvenirs and antiques. Visit Old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by twin 16th century forts 'Jalali' & 'Mirani', also see the Al Alam Palace, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos' residence. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. Bait Al Zubair is itself a part of Muscat heritage. Shiekh Al Zubair who served three former Sultans, founded the house in 1914 and his son Mohammad Al Zubair opened it as a museum in 1998. It's carved doors opens up into a fortress style reception. The museum also includes traditional Omani weaponry, jewellery, costumes, domestic utensils and recreated urban and rural environments. Back to the hotel.
Overnight in Muscat.
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DAY 6: EXCURSION TO NIZWA.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Nizwa. The city was once the capital of Oman and retains its charm as an enduring reminder of traditional Oman. There we visit the 17th century round tower fort and the bustling souk known for its silver and copper handicrafts famous for its artistic crafting. Proceed to the historic town of Bahla for a photo stop, formerly encircled by a winding wall, which was originally built to guard the town. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and is now included in UNESCO's list of world heritage sites. Highlight of the day is the visit of the possibly most impressing castle in the Sultanate of Oman, the castle of Jabreen. The Palace is a jewel under Oman's Forts - especially beautiful, the painted ceilings on the first floor. This palace has been the gathering centre for artists of the region and also offered a rare Koran School in those times. Lunch in a local restaurant. On the return trip visit the old village of Al Hamra, is also noted for its extraordinary ancient mud houses. We will visit one of oldest house of Seikh "Bait Al Safah", which has been restored and decorated and transform into a lively museum.
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DAY 7: MUSCAT - DEPARTURE.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free at leisure. Check-out from hotel before 12:00 (noon). 03hrs prior to schedule flight, transfer to Muscat Int'l Airport for a flight for onward or return destination.
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| TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation on twin sharing basis. |
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Daily Buffet Breakfast. |
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All three meals included at Al Maha Desert Resort. |
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Meet & Greet at Dubai airport. |
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Arrival & Departure transfers. |
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Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven car. |
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Sightseeing with private guide |
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Service of English-speaking guide during sightseeing. |
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Entrances at all sight seeing spots. |
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All applicable taxes. |
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