Where Hospitality & Pleasure Meet Together: Dubai & Beirut in 5 days 4 nights
Day1: ARRIVAL DUBAI Meet & assist. Transfer to your hotel. Day2: DUBAI Sightseeing of Dubai. Balance day free for shopping.
Evening- Dhow Dinner Cruise. Day3: DUBAI-BEIRUT Fly to Beirut. Arrival meet & assist transfer to
your hotel Day4: BEIRUTCity tour of Beirut, Jeita Grotto & Harissa. Evening -
Gala dinner with program show. Day5: DEPARTURE Transfer departure Beirut airport.
The Two Pearls of Arabia: UAE & Oman in 9 days 8 nights
Day1: ARRIVAL DUBAI Arrival Dubai Airport. Meet & assist transfer to
your hotel. Day2: DUBAI Sightseeing of Dubai. Afternoon- Desert Safari. Day3: AL AIN Full day tour to the garden city of Al Ain visiting its
cultural sites and heritage including traditional houses and palaces, the
museum, forts and parks and the camel market.. This place is an oasis in the
desert, a best example of Arabian landscape. Day4: DUBAI>MUSCAT Fly to Muscat. Arrival meet & assist. City
tour of the capital starting with a visit to the Natural History and Omani
Museums. Proceed to Muttrah, a delightful quarter of Muscat, then visit the
traditional souk and fishmarket. Proceed to old town, explore the place on foot
strolling around the palace of Sultan Qaboos and the forts Jabali and Mirani.
Day5: MUSCAT Drive along the fertile Batinah plain to visit Bait Na'am,
an 18th century restored merchant house in Barka. Proceed along picturesque
wadis- dry river beds- to the forts at Rustaq and Nakhl. On the way back to
Muscat, pass by the natural warm springs of Thowarah. Day6: MUSCAT Drive through the scenic coast road to Sur via the fishing
village of Quriyat and the beautiful lagoon and lush vegetation of Wadi Shab.
Overnight in Sur. Day7: SUR Visit the dhow yard where the traditional boats are built
then drive to Wahiba desert for an exciting dune drive. Proceed to Nizwa for an
overnight. Day8: NIZWA Visit the 17th century Nizwa Fort then wander through
colorful markets "souks" before proceeding to Bhala to see its UNESCO
listed fort. Visit the beautiful Jarbin Castle before driving back to Muscat.
Day9: DEPARTURE MUSCAT Transfer departure airport.
Enjoy The Highlights of Oman & UAE in 10 days 9 nights
Day1: ARRIVAL MUSCAT Be met and assisted. Transfer to your hotel in
Muscat. Day2: MUSCAT City tour of the capital. Passing by the Al Alam Palace
with the twin forts of Jalali built in 1558AD, then to Muttrah Souq, the oldest
in Oman. Evening local Henna artist will talk and demonstrate about the
importance of Henna at wedding ceremonies. Dhow cruise in the evening to view
the magnificent shoreline. Overnight in Muscat. Day3: NIZWA Full day excursion to the oasis of Nizwa, early capital of
Oman, and to Bahla said to have been built by a woman named Gheitha about 600
years ago- A UNESCO World Heritage. Enjoy Jabrin fort with its extraordinary
carved wooden paneling and stone carved versed from the Koran and Arabic poems,
and then to the old village of Tanuf. Return to Muscat for overnight. Day4: WAHIBA SANDS Drive to the desert for a full day excursion to the
famous dunes at Wahiba Sands described as a perfect example of Sand Sea
consisting of large ranges of dunes running from North to South some attaining
a height of about 100 M and orange in color. Return to Muscat for
overnight.
Day5: MUSCAT>SALALA Fly to Salalah, in the western desert of Oman. Meet
& assist and transfer to your hotel. An evening panoramic tour of the town
with a stop at the gold souq. Overnight in Salalah. Day6: SALALA>MUSCAT Depart for a full day visit of East & West
Salalah visiting Sumhurm, Taqa, Mirbat, Job's Tomb, Ain Arzat, Mughsail Beach.
Transfer to the airport for fight to Muscat. Meet & assist and transfer to
your hotel. Day7: MUSCAT>AL AIN Drive north through the desert and along the
beach. Visit Nakhl fort with its six round-towers emergi ng from a huge palm
grove at the foot of Jebel Nakhl, 1600 M high. Continue to Rustaq fort with its
maze of passages, staircases, and rooms at multi-levels. See the water bubbling
from Rustaq hot springs and proceed to Al Hazm. Stop along the way at Nakhl and
Rustaq then crossing the border for overnight at Al Ain. Day8: Al Ain>DUBAI/JOUMEIRAH City tour of Al Ain including Sheikh
Zaid ancient Palace, palm oasis and caqmel markets. Drive then to your hotel in
Joumeirah beach - Dubai. Day9: JOUMEIRAH Enjoy a city tour of the Emirates of Dubai. Free for
swimming and shopping. Evening sunset barbecue in the desert including belly
dancer. Overnight in Dubai. Day10: DEPARTURE Transfer departure airport.
Day1: ARRIVAL KUWAITArrival Kuwait. Meet & assist. Transfer to your
hotel. Day2: KUWAIT City Sightseeing includes the Kuwait Towers, Seif Palace,
the Imir's Headquarters, Jahra Gate, the Dhow Village, the National Museum and
Al Bader House. The afternoon is free to explore the many souqs. Day3: KUWAIT-BAHRAIN Fly to Bahrain. Arrival, meet & assist.
Sightseeing the capital Bahrain including visits to Bait Al Quran, the Al Fateh
Mosque, the Ola Palace, the Guest Palace, Island Muharraq, the Old Souq, a
traditional village, camel farm and a visit to the pottery makers at A'Ali
Village. transfer to hotel. Day4: BAHRAIN-QATAR Fly to Qatar. Arrival Doha airport meet &
assist. Sightseeing of the capital visiting the sea-front Corniche, the
falconry shops and vegetables and fish markets. Handicrafts, fabrics and shops
glittering with gold waylay your every step. Day5: QATAR This full day tour starts with a visit to the old town of
Al-Khor, about 45 minutes drive north of Doha, with its picturesque fishing
harbor. The town houses a museum that includes items from archaeological finds
in Qatar. After visiting the dhow harbor, the tour continues north toward the
northernmost tip of Qatar. Visit then the Fort of Al-Rakayat, exemplary of
typical military architecture in the Gulf region. The well-preserved fort of
Al-Zubarah will be also visited. Day6: QATAR-UAE Fly to Abu Dhabi. Meet & assist. Tour the
traditional Iranian Market, the Abu Dhabi Corniche and Fountain, the Petroleum
Exhibition Center, the Women's Handicraft Center and the Al Hisn Fort. Before
sunset, proceed for Dubai on a comfortable highway trip. Arrival hotel. Day7: UAE Morning city tour of Dubai includes the Jumeirah Mosque, the
Museum, the Spice and Gold Souqs. Next stop is the Emirate of Sharjah, to visit
to the Natural History Museum, the Discovery Center, the Aviation Museum and
the Cultural Center. A short drive will take you then to the Emirate of Ajman
to visit the Ajman Museum, the Dhow building yard, the Pearl Monument, the King
Faizal Mosque, the Bird & Animal Market, the Al Arsah Souq, Al Hisn Fort,
Bait Al Naboodah and the Islamic & Art Museum. Day8: UAE full day tour to the East Coast which includes visit to
Fujairah, Khorfakkan, a typical Arabian fishing village in Dibba, Masafi, the
market, the Al Bitnah Mosque (oldest in the UAE), Kalba Fort and the natural
springs in Masafi. The evening is free for you to enjoy the Dubai nightlife.
Day9: UAE Full day tour to Umm Al Quwain & Ras Al Khaimah. This
includes the well-preserved Ras Al Khaimah Museum, followed by a visit to the
old city, the fish market, the dhow building yards and Al Khatt springs.
Evening - Dhow Gala Dinner Cruise. Day10: UAE-OMAN Fly to Oman. Arrival Muscat airport meet & assist.
Sightseeing of the Capital visiting Oman Museum, the Natural History Museum,
the Ministries Area in Al Khuwair, the Aalam Palace, the Corniche and a unique
traditional fish market. Day11: OMAN Full day excursion to Nizwa, built by the great Imam Sultan
Bin Seif. It remains one of Oman's most impressive towns. The tour starts with
a visit to the massive circular fort, surrounded by vast mud walls. Explore
Jabrin Castle and the World Heritage Site of Bahla Fort. The ruins of the
immense fort, with walls and towers of earthen brick and foundations of stone,
provide a remarkable example of this type of fortification. Jabrin Castle,
built by Imam Bilarab in 1675 AD, is an edifice surpassing all other forts in
Oman, both in size and magnificence. Proceed to visit the Nizwa Souq where a
unique goat and cattle auction is held. On the way back stop by to enjoy a
visit to the aromatic Amouage perfume factory. Day12: DEPARTURE OMAN Transfer departure back home.
The Gateways of the Middle East: UAE & Lebanon 10 days 9 nights
Day1: ARRIVAL UAE Arrival Abu Dhabi Airport. Meet & assist. Transfer
to hotel. Day2: UAE Tour the traditional Iranian Market, the Abu Dhabi Corniche
and Fountain, the Petroleum Exhibition Center, the Women's Handicraft Center
and the Al Hisn Fort. Before sunset, proceed for Dubai on a comfortable highway
trip. Arrival hotel Day3: UAE Morning city tour of Dubai includes the Jumeirah Mosque, the
Museum, the Spice and Gold Souqs. Next stop is the Emirate of Sharjah, to visit
to the Natural History Museum, the Discovery Center, the Aviation Museum and
the Cultural Center. A short drive will take you then to the Emirate of Ajman
to visit the Ajman Museum, the Dhow building yard, the Pearl Monument, the King
Faizal Mosque, the Bird & Animal Market, the Al Arsah Souq, Al Hisn Fort,
Bait Al Naboodah and the Islamic & Art Museum Day4: UAE Full day tour to the East Coast which includes visit to
Fujairah, Khorfakkan, a typical Arabian fishing village in Dibba, Masafi, the
market, the Al Bitnah Mosque (oldest in the UAE), Kalba Fort and the natural
springs in Masafi. The evening is free for you to enjoy the Dubai nightlife.
Day5: UAE Full day tour to Umm Al Quwain & Ras Al Khaimah. This
includes the well-preserved Ras Al Khaimah Museum, followed by a visit to the
old city, the fish market, the dhow building yards and Al Khatt springs.
Evening - Dhow Gala Dinner Cruise. Day6: UAE-LEBANON Fly to Beirut. Arrival. Meet & assist. Transfer to
your hotel. Day7: LEBANON Sightseeing of the Capital starting with the National
Museum, Pigeon's Rocks, the Old Downtown-Solidere. Proceed north to explore the
oldest contiunuously inhabited twon in the world-Byblos where Phoenicians have
invented the Alphabet! On the way back, enjoy climbing to Harissa by the cable
car for a panoramic view of Jounieh Bay. Day8: LEBANON A full day back to history to enjoy visiting Baalbeck
where the greatest Roman temples in the world are located. Stop at Ksara in the
Beqaa Valley which houses ancient caves from Roman era in which wine is stored.
Taste the Lebanese wine before crossing back Mount Lebanon Range. Day9: DEPARTURE LEBANON Departure Beirut Airport.
The Highlights of the Middle East: Dubai, Amman, Damascus & Beirut in 12 days
Day1: ARRIVAL DUBAI Meet & assist transfer to your hotel. Day2: DUBAI Am- City sightseeing of Dubai. Pm- Desert Safari. Day3: DUBAI Free for shopping. Evening- Dhow Dinner Cruise. Day4: DUBAI-AMMAN Fly to Amman. Arrival. Meet & assist. Transfer to
your hotel. Day5: AMMAN City tour of Amman and the Dead Sea. Day6:AMMAN Full day tour to Petra Day7: AMMAN-DAMASCUS Drive to Damascus with a visit en-route to the
ancient town of Jerash. Day8: DAMASCUS City sightseeing of Damascus. Day9: DAMASCUS Full day tour to Palmyra Day10: DAMASCUS-BEIRUT Drive to Beirut with a visit to Baalbeck
en-route. DAY11: BEIRUT City tour of Beirut & Byblos. Evening- Gala dinner
with oriental program show. Day12: DEPARTURE LEBANON Transfer to airport for departure to final
destination.
