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Israel, in the Middle East is bordered by Lebanon, , Jordan, the , and Egypt. To the west of Israel is the Mediterranean Sea and the Gaza strip. Israel has a small coastline on the Red Sea. A country less than 70 years old, Israel’s history goes back to more Middle East than 1000 years. It is the spiritual centre of Judaism, and Islam and has been invaded by almost every Old Empire including the Israel Persians, Romans, Ottomans and British. With Mediterranean beaches, striking desert landscapes, outdoor activities, nature reserves, Biblical Jordan ruins, places of pilgrimage, crusader fortresses, WWII memorials and cosmopolitan cities, the Holy Land is well worth a visit.

Oman Do you know?? United Arab Emirates • Israel has only 1/6 of 1% of the landmass of the Middle East. • The cell phone was developed in Israel by Motorola-Israel. • Israel has the world’s highest concentration of hi-tech companies, after Silicon Valley. • The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean. • The Sea of Galilee .212 km below sea level is the lowest freshwater lake in the world. • Israeli bank notes have Braille on them. • Israeli inventor Rafi Yoeli is currently building the world’s first Jordan, Wadi Rum Dome of the Rock flying car. 52 53 good Masada & the Dead Sea Day Trip things to do Descend into the Judean desert, passing the Inn of the Good to know Samaritan, before ascending by cable car to the mountaintop Tel Aviv West and see Bank site of Masada - a perfect fortress built by King Herod along Jerusalem with 2 palaces over 2,000 years ago. Continue past the Gaza Jerusalem Day Tour of Jerusalem & Bethlehem oasis and ancient Qumran where you can view the caves where Depart from Jerusalem in your air-conditioned coach, visit the approximately the 900 fabled parchment were ISRAEL Mount of Olives for scenic views over Jerusalem. See the Dome found. At the Dead Sea, enjoy floating in the salt-rich water, 1,312 of the Rock at the Temple Mount Esplanade, pass the Garden ft below sea level! Have a mud bath in the world’s richest source of Gethsemane to the walls of the Old City. Enter through the of natural salts. Purchase Dead Sea skin care products at duty-free Petra and see the famous Western Wall (Wailing King Herod’s Palace, Massada prices from the famous Ahava laboratory. Back to Jerusalem. Wall). Cross over to the and follow the route Promised Land of the Via Dolorosa. Look out for the 14 Stations of the Cross as Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum you trace Jesus’ steps to the site of his crucifixion at the Church Established in 1953, Yad Vashem is Israel’s most important of the Holy Sepulchre. After a short walk along the ancient main museum. This solemn, inspiring museum serves as a memorial Gulf of street, end at the Jewish Quarter. Drive 6 miles to Bethlehem and to the six million who were killed during the Holocaust. It visit the Manger Square flanked by the Church of the Nativity and has ten galleries, the first gallery illustrates what Jewish life was destination also the of Oman. Visit the Greek and Catholic churches, like in Europe before WWII. Successive galleries reveal how Nazi information Local Market New Year Honey Cakes before returning to Jerusalem. Germany’s anti-Jewish policies began and grew in strength, eventually choking the Jewish population and forcing them Light & Sound Ampitheatre Capital & Underground Jerusalem Day Tour into ghettos. Other galleries detail the lives of Jews forced into Jerusalem Israel’s diverse population of people from more than 70 countries, Jerusalem: Buy artifacts, ornaments made of wood, seashells, Depart by air-conditioned coach for the Mount of Olives to enjoy the crowded, disease-ridden ghettos, the beginning of the mass makes its cuisine unique. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean leather and straw and blown glass. The historical, renovated city scenic views over Jerusalem. See the Temple Mount Esplanade murders and concentration camps and the aftermath of “The Final Official Language and like , , msabbha, , center is filled with shops and stores that sell gifts and of the Old City and pass the Garden of Gethsemane en route to Holocaust Meseum Solution.” As part of the main exhibit, visitors can step into one of Hebrew and and za’atar are very popular. Typical dishes are , souvenirs. At Malcha Mall you’ll find chain stores such as Zara, the walls of the Old City. Drive to to visit the tomb of the notorious cattle cars that was used to transport Jewish victims Schnitzel - veal, chicken, or turkey cutlets, Blintzes - cheese- Castro, S Toys R Us, H &M and more. is the newest and King David, famed for the David and Goliath battle. Close by is to concentration camps. Government filled crepes, Matzo Balls - with , Latkes trendiest shopping area in Jerusalem, just outside the Jaffa Gate, the Hall of the Last Supper. Enter the Jewish quarter and explore On the grounds of Yad Vashem is the Children’s Memorial, the Republic - potato and Borekas – pastries filled with cheese, with high class foreign and local brand names. the four restored Sephardic synagogues from the 16th century. endless reflections of memorial candles with the continuous potatoes, or . Don’t miss the New Year’s Honey Cake See the excavated Herodian Mansions and the City of David - recitation of names of murdered children, their ages and their Currency and Café Affuch - a combination café cappuccino/café latte. Israel Nightlife: Called the city that never stops, Tel Aviv has the original hilltop upon which King David dedicated ancient countries of origin. Shekel produces some excellent wines. restaurants and coffee shops that serve ethnic foods and Jerusalem as his capital 3,000 years ago. Recent excavations here The museum occupies over 4,200 square meters, mostly international cuisine, an amazing variety of cultural venues - have revealed most exciting archeological finds. underground. It was designed so that visitors emerge from the Time Difference Shopping: Take home eye-catching blue and white Armenian pubs, music clubs and dance parties offering every style of music museum and the darkness of its subject matter into the stunning Israel is 3 hours 30 minutes pottery, olive wood and mother-of-pearl, crafts, traditional silver, and world class DJs; theaters present classic and modern plays or Nazareth, Tiberias & the Sea of Galilee Day Trip view of the valley below. The museum’s design is a testament to behind India pewter, glassware, Dead Sea mineral products, and jewellery in amusing stand-up comedians; dance companies from Israel and Drive by air-conditioned coach to Nazareth and visit the the tenacity of the Jewish people. fine green-blue malachite. around the world, music, cinema and performing arts festivals and Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St Joseph’s Holocaust Meseum Electricity street shows. From the Florentine quarter, along Shenkin Street Carpentry. Pass the Church of the Multiplication by the Sea of The electrical current is 220/230 Tel Aviv: Explore entire streets like Dizengoff, Shenkin, Herzl, and all the way to Tel Aviv port, there’s a wonderful selection of Galilee, where Jesus’ miracle of the loaves and fishes and the volts AC 50 HZ. Most power Nakhlat Binyamin, and Levinsky have shops devoted to one entertainment spots. feeding of the 5,000 took place. Stop on the shores of the Sea sockets have 3 pin holes. Malachite Jewellery particular item like clothing, fabrics, furniture, gift items, fashion Watch a play at one of Jerusalem’s theaters, enjoy and orchestral of Galilee to explore Capernaum and discover the ruins of the accessories and more. Visit the bazaars, browse the factory-outlet performance, visit an Irish pub, relax at a music bar or go dancing great Synagogue where Jesus first taught his followers. Travel Best Time to Visit racks or boutiques of Israel’s famous clothes designers and visit at a night club. via coastal Tiberias to reach Yardenit – a sacred site where the April - May and September - October Malkha Mall, the largest in the Middle East. River Jordan flows down to meet the Dead Sea. Pass stunning are the best times to visit Israel. Mt. Tabor, return back to your hotel.

Garden of Gethsemane 54 Tel Aviv Haifa suggested City Tour of Tel Aviv Bahai World Centre and Hanging Gardens Tel Aviv, often called “the city that never stops it is a lively, The Bahai World Center on Haifa’s consists of itineraries active city with entertainment, culture and art, festivals, and nineteen terraced gardens and structures. The site is surrounded an active night life. ​​The top must-see attraction in Tel Aviv by carefully manicured gardens, and includes the golden-domed Holy Land Pilgrimage – 7 days is the ensemble of architecture that makes up a UNESCO Bahai Shrine, the mausoleum erected in honor of the founder of World Heritage Site known as “The White City – the Modern the Bahai faith, an archive and the Universal House of Justice. Day 1: Haifa – Tiberias Movement” is more than notable. Tel Aviv has the largest The aim of the gardens is to provide appropriate access to the Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and leave for the port city of Haifa number of buildings in this style of any city in the world. It Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh, which is the focus of the entire site. In fact, all on the slopes of Mt. Carmel via . If time permits visit the has 3 main beaches the Mezim Beach which is a mythological of these radial paths lead toward the center. famous Persian Hanging Gardens for a view of the Bahai Shrine. Laying beach, the Jerusalem beach and the Aviv Beach. Also visit the Tefilin at Continue to Muhraqa, the place of sacrifice and the site where the Western Market, Jaffa Lane, St. Peter’s Church, Maritime Mosque, The Cave of Prophet Elijah defeated the False Prophets of Ba’al. Arrive Tiberias, Wall, The City of Nazareth, The Basilica of Jaffa Flea Market, the clock tower of Jaffa and the Old Railway White City Is a grotto in which the biblical prophet Elijah sought shelter on his Jerusalem - Annunciation, accesible via Gospel Trail nestled on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus performed many Old City station are a must see. Cave of Elijah journey in the wilderness. Elijah traveled for 40 days and 40 nights miracles. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. into the Wilderness of Sin, to Mount Horeb, the original mountain St. Peter Gallicantu and the church of Dormition. Continue to Caeserea, Rosh Hanikra & Acre Day Trip where Moses saw the burning bush and where the made Bethlehem, where the Angel announced the birth of Jesus to the Day 2: Cana – Nazareth – Sea of Galilee – Capernaum Shepherds of Bethlehem. Also, here David tended his flocks until from Tel Aviv a covenant with God. Upon reaching the Mountain, he sought – Drive to Caesarea, the beautiful fishing port which was shelter in a cave.The cave is holy for Jewish, Christians and Druze he became King of Israel. Visit Manger Square, the Shepherds In the morning leave Tiberias for Cana where Jesus performed his transformed into a Roman capital by King Herod and named Field, Crusaders Cloister Grotto of St Jerome. Return to your The David Citadel Hotel first Miracle, changing water into wine at the wedding feast. Then after Augustus Caesar. Enjoy a walking tour of the many hotel for dinner and overnight. drive to Nazareth, the boyhood town of Jesus and home of Mary archeological ruins, excavations and the majestic Roman and Joseph. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, stop by Joseph’s theater. Continue to Haifa, set on and around the magnificent Day 5: Yad Vashem – Mt. Olives workshop. In the afternoon drive through Galilee and enjoy a ride Mt. Carmen. The most striking landmark here is the immaculate Visit Yad Vashem, tour the Menorah and visit the Mt of Olives in a replica of a Galilean fishing boat, on the Sea of Galilee where Baha’i Gardens. Explore the rock formations at Rosh Hanikra and the Church of Ascension, the Paternoster Church. Enjoy the Jesus walked on the water. Visit Capernaum, Tabgha and the with their caves and grottos which are part of the panoramic view and walk to Dominos Flavit where Jesus wept Church of the Beatitudes. Make a brief stop at St. Peter’s house, the Natural Reserve. Visit the city of Acre and the Crusader over the imminent destruction of Jerusalem. Visit the Garden of Church of Primacy of Peter where Jesus bestowed St.Peter with his Underground City and Crypt, used by the Knights of St John Gethsemane where Judah betrayed him to the Romans. Visit the authority. This is believed to be the place where Jesus dined with as their headquarters. Walk through the Old City Market and Basilica of Agony. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. his disciples. Return to Galilee for dinner and overnight. return to Tel Aviv. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher Day 6: Old City of Jerusalem Eilat where to Day 3: Jordan Valley - Yardenit – Jericho – Dead Sea Visit the pools of Beit Hasda and take the Via Dolorosa (Way of Bahai Hanging Gardens – Bethlehem Crucification Grief), traditionally accepted as the last route trodden by Jesus. Day Tour to Petra Leave Galilee via the Jordan Valley. Stop at Yardenit on the Jordan After your hotel pick up in Eilat, drive to the Jordanian border stay Follow the 14 Stations of the Cross to Golgotha, where Jesus River, the traditional baptismal site, and drive along the Jordan crossing where your guide will meet you. Drive 80 km to Israel offers exciting accommodation options. Besides the 3 – 5 star was crucified. See Pilate’s Judgments Hall and the Chapel of the Valley. View Mount Qarantal via Jericho. Visit Qumran Caves where Petra, stopping en route at a guesthouse. Continue via King’s hotels and resorts, you can experience stays at spa and boutique Flagellation. The last 5 Stations of the Cross are inside the Church the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Descend to the Dead Sea, the Highway and stop near Hasan Prince Palace for a grand view of hotels, kibbutzim and even rustic cabins in the countryside. of the Holy Sepulcher with its two silver domes. Also see “The lowest point on earth, stop at a private beach and float in the salty the Petra mountains before arriving at the Petra visitor centre. Tomb” widely believed to be part of the stone that covered Jesus’s buoyant water, rich in minerals. Check in, dinner and overnight at Enter the city with your guide through the Siq or main passage Unique Stays: Tomb. Dinner and overnight. hotel in Bethlehem /Jerusalem. and be rewarded with the most dramatic monument in Jordan: • Dead Sea – Shekdi’s Camplodge • Galilee - Bayit Bagalil Day 7: Jewish Quarter – Jaffa Departure the Treasury. Visit the theatre, the tombs and the colonnaded Day 4: Ein Karem – Mt. Zion – Bethlehem street. Enjoy an open buffet and go shopping at the • Jerusalem - The David Citadel Hotel/American Colony Hotel/ Visit the Armenian quarter and go through the Jewish quarter to Visit Ein Karem - the city of Judah and birthplace of John the bazaars. Drive to Aqaba (optional) for a city tour before The King David the Wailing Wall, the holiest place for the Jewish religion. Drive to Baptist and the Church of Visitation. Then visit Mt Zion - the crossing the border back into Israel. • Tel Aviv - Intercontinental David Tel Aviv Jaffa (Joppa), to see the house of Simon the Tanner and visit St. • Tiberias - The Scots Hotel cenacle, the room for the last supper and dome of King David, Peter’s Church. Transfer to Ben Gurion airport. Dead Sea

Paragliding near Floating in the Dead Sea Monalisa of Galilee Masada Cabe Car Israel for the Young – 5 days Israel for Families – 5 days Jordan Day 1: Tel Aviv – Mount Carmel Day 1: Tel Aviv – Sea of Galilee Arrive Tel Aviv and transfer to Mount Carmel, Haifa. Check in at Arrive Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel in the Galilee region. Continue to Tsippori National Park, with its remains of a Jewish Petra your hotel. Later, drive to Kibbutz Sdot Yam near Caesarea and ride Overnight. city from Talmudic times. See beautiful of a synagogue a high-speed inflatable boat in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the and the famous “Mona Lisa of Galilee,” and wander through Jordan, on the East Bank of the , is bordered by , magnificent Roman and Crusader ruins. Drive to the Druze village Day 2: Galilee – Caesarea – Acre - Tiberias its cave-like water system. Late afternoon, drive to Jerusalem. , Syria, , the Dead Sea and Israel. of Isfiya on biblical Mount Carmel for lunch. Enjoy a hike in “Little . Visit the Caesarea National Park with its magnificent Check into your hotel. Overnight. Jordan’s history goes back to Moses and to the lost city of Petra, one of Switzerland,” a nature reserve in the hills. Overnight on Mt. Carmel. remains of Herod’s city, the Roman capital, port and fortified the new Seven Wonders of the World. Float in the Dead Sea, discover the Day 3: Jerusalem - Sightseeing crusader town. See the Roman Theatre and port area surrounded starkness of Wadi Rum, the bustle of modern Amman and the coral-filled Day 2: Mount Carmel – Tsipori & Bahai Shrine by 800-year-old walls. Enjoy the Caesarea Experience, a Breakfast. Today we shall visit the Israel Yad Hashem Holocaust wonders of the Gulf of Aqaba, besides several Roman cities, crusader Breakfast. Visit ancient Tsipori (Zippori), a capital city and see the multimedia presentation. Continue to Acre the historic walled Museum; take a walking tour of the Old City, including the “Mona Lisa of the Galilee,” an amazing floor of a wealthy port-city with lots of interesting tunnels and towers to explore Jewish Quarter’s Cardo and the Burnt House, visit the Western castles, citadels and Biblical sites. villa. Then drive to Haifa to visit the Bahai Shrine and gardens. going back to Crusader times. Visit the Knights Halls, the Al- Wall. Visit the Southern Wall Excavations, walking on the original Do you know?? Overnight on Mount Carmel. Jazaar Mosque, the bath house and the new ethnic museum. 2000 year old street and visit the the Davidson Center, in the Have lunch at a seaside Mediterranean restaurant. basement of an 8th century palace. • Jordan was administrated by Great Britain, under the League of Day 3: Mount Carmel – Golan Heights - Dead Sea Nations’ Mandates System, till 1946. Breakfast. Drive to the Golan Heights, to the Nature Reserve Drive to Rosh Hanikra, where the rocky cliffs descend steeply In the late afternoon, explore some of the interesting churches & Bird Sanctuary and hike to the ruins of ancient Gamla, or choose into the sea and take the cable car down to explore the in the Old City, like the , wander the • Petra was literally carved into rock 2000 years ago and was unknown other hiking experiences. Meet the locals over a falafel or pizza at grottos. Drive to Tiberias, stopping for an incredible view of Old City markets, or visit the Biblical Zoo. Overnight. to the West till the 19th century. , the capital. After lunch, join an ATV tour to Mount Bental, the towering crusader fortress of Montfort. Enjoy dinner in • Almost half of Jordan is covered by the Arabian Desert. overlooking the border with Syria and swim in one of the water Tiberias on the waterfront or in a country-style restaurant Day 4: Jerusalem – Qumran, Massada & Dead Sea parks or beaches at the Sea of Galilee. Overnight. nearby. Overnight in Galilee. Breakfast. visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were • It is believed that Mount Nebo is Moses’s burial place. discovered and see the audiovisual presentation .Take the • The Dead Sea or the Salt Lake is the earth’s lowest point and lies Day 4: Dead Sea - Massada Day 2: Galilee – – Safed – Tsippori cable-car up to Massada fortress built by Herod the Great, scene 402 m below mean sea level. Breakfast. Early morning, travel to historical Massada, a UNESCO Jerusalem of the epic stand by Jewish rebels nearly 2,000 years ago. Visit World Heritage Site. Ascend to the top on foot or by cable car and Breakfast. Drive north to the Hula Valley Nature Reserve with ? the museum at the visitor’s center. Continue to Ein Gedi and • Amman was originally constructed across 7 hills known as “jabals”. tour the ruins of the mountain fortress. Take a short hike through its walking trails and “floating bridge” over the wetland, and hike through its Nature Reserve. In the late afternoon, enjoy a The city now spans 19. Directions are given based on “Jabals”. the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After lunch, swim in the Dead Sea. observe avian wildlife. See Oforia, a multimedia display about dip in the Dead Sea. Overnight in Jerusalem. Overnight in this area. the region’s migratory route. Visit mystical Safed (Tzefat), walk • The area called Wadi Kharar is where resided. It was the old streets, tour historic synagogues and art galleries and Day 5: Jerusalem the baptism site of Jesus Christ, according to modern archaeology. Day 5: Dead Sea – Tel Aviv visit a candle factory. At Meiri House Museum, see century Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Breakfast. Check out. old artefacts. 58 59

good Full Day tour of Madaba, Nebo and Dead Sea Baptismal Sight, River Jordan things to do Visit Madaba, the City of Mosaicas , with the oldest known mosaic to know and see map of the holy land. Continue to Mt Nebo with its Byzantine Church overlooking the Jordan Valley and descend to the lowest Amman Dead Sea Waterfront point on earth – the Dead Sea. Experience the saltiest waters, the Amman natural mineral mud and float on the sea. Amman City Tour (Half Day) After your hotel pick up, meet your local site guide at the JORDAN The Dead Sea Spa (At your own pace) Roman Theatre, still used for cultural events. Continue Relax and rejuvenate at the Dead Sea Spa, 55 km southeast to the Citadel, the site of the earliest fortifications, Petra of Amman. The Dead Sea, one is the lowest body of water see Roman, Byzantine and Early Islamic ruins like the and the lowest point on earth, is the world’s richest source of Temples of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace complex with Aqaba natural salts. Its waters are believed to have curative powers its huge audience hall and a Byzantine Church. Visit the and therapeutic qualities. Float effortlessly and swim here for a Archaeological Museum, go through downtown Amman truly unique experience. and the bazaar. before returning. where to Half Day Tour of Jerash Petra You will leave your Amman hotel and head to Jerash, you Wadi Rum & Jeep Safari Tour stay destination Cuisine Jordan offers a wide range of accommodation, including 3 – 5 hotels and will visit the most complete and well preserved city of Take a Jeep safari tour in the vast, timeless, starkly beautiful and Jordanian can vary from extremely hot and spicy to mild. Try Petra spa resorts, boutique hotels ecolodges, Bedouin camps and more. information the Roman Empire and was often called the Pompeii of silent Wadi Rum, 120 km south of Petra. this is one of Jordan’s main , the made of lamb cooked in a of fermented the East. See green and well watered valley in the biblical tourist attractions and is renowned for being the most stunning Capital dried , served with ; Saniyat Dajaj - chicken baked with Unique Stays: land of Gilead and its ancient ruins. Explore the original desert landscape in the world. The film Lawrence of Arabia was Amman potatoes, tomatoes, onions and , - a casserole made testimonial • Amman - Four Seasons Amman ancient city, theaters and plazas retrun back to your hotel. shot here. of layers of rice, vegetables and , Hash w Nash or Mashawi - a • Dana - Feyan Ecolodge Official Language Bedouin Jewellery mixed grill of barbecued . Popular desserts are , hareeseh, I loved Petra and Jerash, they were magnificent! • Dead Sea - Kempinski Hotel Ishtar/Evasons Main Arabic knafeh, and . Drinking coffee and flavored with na’na or Full day tour of Bethany Baptismal Site, Magic of the Red Rose City – Petra (Half Day) Mount Nebo and Madaba Discover the magnificent and mysterious rock-carved red rose city “ Thanks for a lovely holiday, great guides and • Hot Springs Hotel meramiyyeh is almost a ritual. • Petra - Beit Zaman Hotel/Movenpick Petra Nabatean Castle Visit the site of John the Baptist’s settlement at Bethany of Petra, capital of the Nabataean Arabs more than 2000 years ago.. lovely hotels. Government • Little Petra - Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp Constitutional Monarchy Shopping Beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptized as Its various walks and climbs reveal hundreds of buildings, tombs, Shireen Modi, Mumbai mentioned in the Bible and in Byzantine and medieval baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, colonnaded In Amman you’ll find designer clothing boutiques in Sweifieh, Abdoun “ texts. Continue to Mount Nebo, Jordan’s most revered streets and haunting rock drawings. See the 3000-seat open- Currency and Jabal al-Hussein. Visit shopping centers like Abdoun Mall, Amman Mt. Nebo Movenpick Petra Nabatean Castle and holy site, and visit the Byzantine Church and the air amphitheatre, admire a gigantic 1st century Monastery (800 Jordanian Dinar Mall, Mecca Mall, Barakeh Mall, Sweifieh Avenue, Istikalal Mall, City place where Moses was buried. Drive to the City of steps to the top of the mountain) and a modern archaeological Mall, Taj Mall, the Zara Shopping Centre and the downtown Gold Souq. Mosaics, Madaba, to see the oldest known mosaic map of museum. Petra is a World Heritage Site and one of the new Seven Time Difference Pick up traditional handicrafts like hand-woven rugs and cushions, the holy land. Enjoy dinner at Haret Jdoudna restaurant, Wonders of the World. Jordan is 3 hours 30 minutes pottery, silver and Bedouin jewellery, the famous ‘Hebron Glass’ ware, before returning. The film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was filmed here. behind India marquetry work and embroidered items and fine Madaba mosaics. Hebron Glass Everything is negotiable! Full Day Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem The Aqaba Experience (Full Day) Electricity Jordanian Backlava 220 AC volts, 50 cycles, requiring Nightlife See Jerusalem’s major attractions - the Mt of Olives, Old Aqaba is Jordan’s window on the Red Sea and is famous for its City, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Al Aqsa Mosque, sandy beaches and transparent waters. Visit the Mameluk Fort, rounded two pin wall plugs. Amman is home to a vibrant nightlife scene featuring everything from Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall. Continue to originally a crusader castle. See the excavations at the medieval relaxed pubs to trendy lounges to energetic nightclubs like Switch 51 Bethlehem, a hub of Palestinian culture and tourism. Islamic city of Ayla, established on the site of the present Aqaba Best Time to Visit and Buddha Bar. For a swanky rooftop bar experience, Cantaloupe Have lunch there and visit the Nativity Church, Grotto and visit the Museum, with its collection of artifacts. Visit the March to May and September to Gastro Pub is a good option. The Dead Sea resorts offer a variety of and the Shepherd’s Field. oldest church in the world, the Aquarium and several diving November. entertainment, as do the 5-star hotels in Aqaba. centers across the shoreline. 60 suggested Day 5: Petra Tour Royal Opera House Breakfast. Discover the Nabatean city of Petra, the “pink city” itineraries carved out of the mountain. Cross the Siq, a 1200 m long, narrow gorge hemmed in by soaring cliffs. Arrive at the stunning Al- Classic Jordan Tour – 8 days Khazneh - the treasury inspired by Alexandrian Hellenistic architecture. See the Street of Facades and the Roman Theater Day 1: Amman built by the Nabateans in the 1st century AD. It was carved in solid Arrive at Queen Alia International Airport, meet our representative rock and held about 7000 people. Return to your hotel overnight. and transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Day 6: Petra - Little Petra - Aqaba - Wadi Rum Day 2: Amman - City Tour - Desert Castles – Amman Breakfast. Check out and drive to “Little Petra’, part of a Necropolis Breakfast. Enjoy a conducted City Tour and discover the Hashemite Water Sports city to enjoy the view of the spectacular canyon. Continue to kingdom. See its historic center, its citadel, Roman amphitheater, Aqaba, Jordan’s only outlet to the sea. Enjoy some free time to Oman old , galleries and shops; also see the modern center. Petra swim in crystal clear waters, go diving or just relax. Transfer to Drive east to visit the desert castles - Al-kharaneh Castle, Amra Wadi Rum, Jordan’s biggest desert. T. E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) wrote Seven Pillars of Wisdom here. View the sunset and Palace, and Al-Azraq, beautiful examples of early Islamic art and Oman, on the southeast coast of the , is bordered by enjoy your dinner and overnight at a camp. architecture. Overnight in Amman. the UAE to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west and Yemen to the Day 3: Amman - Um Qais - Ajloun - Jerash – Amman Day 7: Wadi Rum – Dana Nature Reserve – Amman southwest, and shares marine borders with Iran and Pakistan. After breakfast, transfer to Um Qais, the site of the ancient Greco- Breakfast. Take a 2 hour Jeep tour in the desert, visiting Bburrah Roman city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis, a 10 city Canyon via Alameleh, Khor um Ishrin, Lawrence House, Siq Oman is the best kept secret of the Arabia and its time you discovered Greco-Roman federation created under Pompey the Great, as a Lawrence and drive through Dana Nature Reserve to discover its it! Go back in time and relive the glory of an ancient civilization where formidable means of defense. The mentions it many natural treasures. Continue to Amman for overnight. archaeological sites are steeped in mythology, explore miles of 3 times. Visit Ajloun’s 12th century Al-Rabid Castle built by one undisturbed coastlines with teeming marine life fall in love with the of Saladin’s lieutenants and continue to Jerash, depicting the Day 8: Amman beauty of the desert at night and discover the various vibrant cultures grandeur of Imperial Rome and one of the largest Roman sites in Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport. of Oman. From diving to photography to rock climbing, Oman offers a the world outside . See its magnificent colonnaded streets, Also available variety of activities. It’s a perfect holiday destination, just waiting for you! hilltop temples, theaters, large public squares, baths, fountains and Jordan Essential - 5 days city walls. Overnight in Amman. Jerash Do you know?? Day 4: Amman - Madaba - Nebo - Dead Sea - Kerak • Oman is officially known as the ‘Sultanate of Oman.’ – Petra Breakfast. Drive to the south along the 5000-year-old King’s • Ibadi Muslim (Islam) is the official religion of Oman. However, Shia Highway to Madaba, the City of Mosaics where, underneath almost and Sunni , Hindus and Christians also reside there. every house lies a fine Byzantine mosaic. • In Oman, Frankincense trees only grow in the wild. Continue to Mt. Nebo, Jordan’s most revered and holy site, and visit the Byzantine Church and the burial site of Moses. Enjoy a • Oman is traditionally known for breeding Arab horses. breathtaking view. • Omani men wear long robes known as dishdashas, while the In the afternoon, drive to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, women wear traditional robes called Abaya. and the world’s richest source of natural salts. Enjoy a swim and float effortlessly in the salty water. Continue to Kerak with its • The country is famous for its ornamented doors. magnificent crusader castle “Crack des Moabites” and drive to Petra • Oman is the only country to have a women-only souq which takes for overnight. Desert Safari in Sharqiya Sands, Oman place every Wednesday in the city of Ibra. 62 Suhar good things to do The Great Grand Canyon of Oman Saham Muscat Drive in your 4WD vehicle 175 km to Nizwa, the historical capital of Seeb Ibri to know Oman. Stop at Nizwa Souk, famous for its antiques and silver jewellery Al Hajar and see Traditional Omani Dress for Children Nizwa Ornamented Door and at Round Tower Fort and proceed to Wadi Nakher at the bottom of the canyon. Later visit Misfah, the scenic mountain village with very old stone houses. Stop at Wadi Ghul a farming village on the mountainous route to Jabel Shams, the highest peak of Jabel Akhdar for breathtaking Spectacular Musandam Muscat OMAN views of the Jabel Akhdar ranges. Mystic Muscat Dhofar Visit the Grand Mosque, drive through Embassy district Wadi Bani Khalid & Sarhqiya Sands Wadi Dharbat Oases and along Corniche, Qurum park and to Muttrah Souq. Board your 4WD vehicle and drive southwards to cross the Hajar Wadi Dharbat is transformed from a moody, muddy place into a lush Then visit the fish and markets and famous Mountains past spectacular scenery, stopping to take photographs. oasis in the winter months. A waterfall cascades into the wadi at this Muttrah Souq. Then drive past the Corniche to the capital Salalah Arrive Wadi Bani Khalid a beautiful oasis. Refresh yourself in the time, over a 150m rock face, called a Travertine Curtain. A short drive area, photo stop at the Sultan’s Palace, flanked by the turquoise blue pools of fresh water. Drive to Sarhqiya Sands, a vast mass leads to Tawi Atayr, one of the largest known sinkholes in the world 16th century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. Visit of undulating red and white sea of sand dunes rising up to 200 m, also measuring 150m in diameter and 211 deep. Bait Al Zubair Museum for a fine display of Omani culture destination host to a variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy a roller coaster sand dune ride and history. Photo-stop at Al Alam Palace (the summer in your land cruiser, going deeper into the sands of Sarhqiya. An Nabi Ayyub (Job’s Tomb) information Cuisine residence of the Sultan). Of the 10 mausoleums in and around Salalah, the one with the most Capital Omani cuisine is a mixture of several staples of Asian foods. Dishes are religious significance to Muslims and Christians alike is An Nabi Ayyub Dolphin Watch Daymaniyat Islands Muscat based around chicken, fish, lamb, vegetables and rice. Most Omani The nine, tiny, uninhabited islands lie about 11 miles off the Batinah Coast (Job’s Tomb). Enjoy the beautiful drive leading up to the isolated hilltop After your hotel pick up proceed to the marina and board dishes tend to contain rich spices, herbs, and marinades. and and are the jewel in the crown for diving in the Gulf of Oman. The diving location of the tomb, particularly just after the Khareef mists have lifted the boat for a wonderful tour to chase dolphins and explore Official Language soups are popular. Try Qabuli and - rice with marinated lamb, here is spectacular with walls, drop-offs, submerged reefs, swimthroughs for a spectacular view over the Salalah plain. the hidden treasures of Oman’s magic coastline. Arabic and English is widely Makboos - a rice dish flavored with and cooked over spicy and caves. Coral reefs cover up to 70% of the dive sites with more Grand Canyon of Oman spoken meat, Mashuai - whole spit-roasted kingfish with lemon rice. Fresh Frankincense at Wadi Dawkah Royal Opera House than a hundred different species of soft and hard coral. Snorkeling is a Muscat CIty fish, shrimp and the very finest bounties of the sea are prepared to particularly rewarding experience. See the region’s famous frankincense trees at the Frankincense Park Government delightful perfection. Typical drinks include Laban - a salty combination Muscat’s most recent musical showpiece is the Royal Opera at Wadi Dawkah. Frankincense is the hardened aromatic resin of the Unitary Absolute Islamic of yoghurt and buttermilk and Kahwa – strong, bitter coffee flavored House which hosts musical performances from the Middle Damaniyat Islands Reefs Boswellia tree and is burned for its aromatic and insect–repelling Monarchy with . East as well as concerts and ballets from around the world. qualities. Locally produced frankincense is widely available in the Suq Combining Arabic architecture with the conventions of the Al Hafa in Salalah. Currency Shopping traditional European theatre. Omani Rial In Muscat, explore the snazziest of shopping malls offering international Musandam brands situated in Qurum and the Al Khuwair area, visit the traditional Wadis and Mountains - Wadi Abyadh and Bakha Fort Time Difference markets or “Souqs” like the Muttrah Souq where frankincense, silverware, Wekan Village Before leaving Musandam, stop at Bakha to view the early 17th century Oman is 1 hour 30 minutes antiques and garments are most sought after items. Nizwa is famous Drive towards Barka, to visit the camel breeding farm, castle built by Saif bin Sultan al Ya’rubi. With an unusual pear shaped behind India for the silver souq where you can find the finest silver jewellery and home to hundreds of Omani’s thoroughbreds. Proceed main watch tower, believed to repel cannon fire more readily than Frankincense ‘Khanjars’ or ceremonial daggers. Bahla is known as the centre for to Wadi Abyadh, passing picturesque villages amongst straight sided towers, this castle stands proudly looking out to sea with Dhow Cruise Electricity pottery. In Salalah, visit Al Hafah Souq offering textile shops, gold and date plantations. Enjoy the crystal clear rock pools and clear views of the mountains behind. The electrical current is 240 volts silver souqs and probably best of all, perfumeries. experience some wadi bashing. Travel to Wadi Mistal, AC 50 HZ. Most power sockets which cuts through the Hajar Mountain Ranges to Dhow Cruise to Telegraph Island and beyond. are British-style three-point Nightlife reach Hadash and Wekan villages and enjoy a picnic See Musandam’s fjords and islands at their best. Take a dhow excursion bladed plugs (‘type G’ plugs). Nightlife in Muscat is a pretty low-key, a few of the city’s pubs have live lunch here. Drive up the steep winding rock to visit the to the remote islands along a 17km fjord into a magical world of soaring music most nights, ranging from the accomplished international cover agricultural village of Wekan, 1700m above sea level mountains, crystal clear waters and hidden villages amid rocky outcrops Best Time to Visit bands or jazz acts in up market bars in 5 star hotels to one of the live- where pomegranates, grapes, walnuts, apricots and and pristine beaches. Don’t miss historic Telegraph Island, home to the dates are grown. Return to Muscat. September to mid – April. Omani Khanjar music bars and pubs found in some of the city’s mid-range hotels. The first telegraph cable laid by the British in 1864. beaches, cafe›s and restaurants are great in the evenings. 64 65 suggested itineraries

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Day 1: Muscat Arrive Muscat International Airport where you will be met by our representative and assisted through immigration and customs formalities before your transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 2: Muscat Breakfast. Spend the day at leisure. Overnight. The Chedi, Muscat Wadi Tiwi Day 3: Muscat – Al Hamra where to Breakfast. Drive towards Wadi Bani Auf on a stretch of graded bumpy road with steep bends, visiting the charming mountain stay village of Bilad Sayt en route to Al Hamra, famous for its date Oman offers 3 – 5 star hotels and resorts, boutique hotels and luxurious plantations. Arrive at The View located at 1400 m in the Jabal desert camps. Shams mountains at Hail al Shas. Enjoy this remarkable Eco Luxe retreat with its wonderful panoramic view of Al Hamra, Bilad Seit Unique Stays: and Bahla. Dinner and overnight. • Muscat - Shangri - La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa and The Chedi • Musandam Peninsula - Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay Day 4: Al Hamra – Jabrin & Jebel Shams Tour • Nizwa - Alila Jabal Akhdar After breakfast, morning is at leisure and in the early afternoon • Muttrah - Al Bustan Palace we shall proceed to visit the 17th century Jabrin castle, Oman’s Desert Night Camps finest which became a seat of Omani learning. Admire its Omani Jebel Akhtar ceiling painting and beautifully executed woodcarvings. After a photo stop at the Bahla Fort, head for Jebel Shams, the highest LNightimestone Camps Sediments on Beaches in Muscat peak in the Jebel Akhtar range to enjoy a spectacular view. Stop at the terrace farming village of Wadi Ghul and drive to Wadi Nakher. Overnight.

Day 5: Al Hamra – Nizwa - Sharqiya Sands - Desert Nights Camp Breakfast. Drive to Nizwa to see the famous 17th century Round cruises Tower Fort and the Souq. Drive to the Sharqiya Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to Muscat and Khasab Port (in Musandam)are ports of call for some 200 m. Visit a Bedouin house in this wilderness. Check in at the cruise lines in this region. Desert Nights camp. At 1700 hrs, enjoy a sunset camel safari for Choose from: 1½ hrs with soft drinks and light snacks. Overnight. • Costa Cruises: to Dubai – 8 days • MSC Cruises: Dubai to Dubai – 8 days 66 67

Day 6: Desert Nights Camp – Sur - Ras Al Jinz Wild Wadi Warter Park Breakfast. Experience the thrills of dune driving and proceed Ancient Oman – 3 days to Wadi Banid Khalid with its small villages embedded in the mountains. Continue to Sur and visit a Dhow Building yard. Visit Day 1: Muscat - Salalah – City Tour or Prophet Job’s Sinacila fort en route to Ras al Jinz. Check in at Ras al Jinz Scientific Tomb and Visitor Centre. At night, take a short walk to the beach with Arrive at Salalah Airport and transfer to your hotel. Salalah, the the ecologist to watch the nesting of turtles. Overnight. “garden city” of the south, is a tropical paradise. Visit a Garden Farm, see the beautiful Shanfari Mosque with its exquisite Day 7: Ras Al Jinz – Muscat artwork and stained tiles. Visit the site of Prophet Saleh’s Sacred Breakfast. Drive to Muscat via the ruins of Bibi Miriam’s Tomb at Camel Footprint, visit Al Husn Souq where frankincense crystals Qalhat. Stop at Fins Beach for a swim and visit the Bimah Sinkhole, and burners of Dhofar are sold. Walk along the city’s promenade United Arab Emirates a spectacular limestone crater. Proceed to Wadi Arbayeen with its Sur (waterfront corniche) where Al Husn Palace, summer residence refreshing deep pools of water set among the date palms. Return of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos stands at one end. Visit the Al Balid Burj Khalifa, Dubai to Muscat by 1700 hrs and check in at Al Waha Hotel. Overnight. Turtles at Ras Al Jinz Turtles Reserve Museum in the archaeological site. Overnight in Salalah. Or UAE is located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Day 8: Muscat – Dolphin & Whale Watch Visit the Biblical “Nabi Ayoub” Prophet Job’s Tomb, perched high Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders Breakfast. Transfer to the Marina to board and go looking for up in the “Jebels” (mountains). Enjoy spectacular views there and with Qatar, Iran and Pakistan. It is a federation of 7 emirates - Abu Dhabi, dolphins and whales just a few km from the rugged coast. Not proceed to Mughsail Beach to see “blow holes” - perforations in Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. every trip guarantees a sighting, but you will enjoy the trip out to the limestone rock through which sea water gushes during high sea. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. tide. Drive on hairpin bend roads for 15 -20 km to a wadi. At the The United Arab Emirates is a holidaymaker’s paradise. With pristine nearby bird sanctuary, see seasonal birds. Overnight in Salalah. beaches, cool blue waters and a gleaming skyline, it is a favorite Day 9: Muscat destination for vacationers from around the world. Along with luxurious Breakfast. Transfer to Muscat International Airport. Relax at the Day 2: Salalah – Excursion to Dhofar Plaza Lounge until you board your international flight. Breakfast. Visit Taqa an old town with a castle surrounded by hotels, shiny yachts and colossal malls, new attractions are opening up watchtowers and Taqa stone houses. Proceed to Khor Rori creek, all over the country, appealing to an ever more diverse set of vacationers. site of the ruined city of Samhuram and capital of ancient Arabia’s testimonial frankincense trade. Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar, was an Do you know?? important trading town from the 9th century. See old houses I must say, our idea of Oman changed once we went there. famous for their woodcarvings and the historic Bin Ali’s Tomb, a • The world’s largest fleet of the airplane is operated by the UAE. There was so much to see and do, time was not enough! Sand Dune Bashing twin domed structure. Overnight in Salalah. “Arun & Shilpa Bhat, N. Delhi • There are no taxes on personal income. “ Day 3: Salalah – Muscat • Only 13% of the people living in UAE are its citizens (). Dolphin Watching Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and fly to Muscat The balance 87% are foreigners.

Muttrah Souq • Sharjah, meaning ‘rising sun’, dates back more than 5,000 years. • Abu Dhabi is the largest of the 7 Emirates that make up UAE – its area is six times larger than that of other 6 emirates combined. • The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world. • The 5.9 million sq ft Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall. • Ferrari, the largest indoor theme park in Abu Dhabi. The rollercoaster rosso, is the world’s fastest, reaching 150mph in 5 seconds. Ferrari World 68 69 good things to do Dubai Ras-Al-Khaimah to know City Tour and see Discover Dubai’s beautiful landmarks, including the magnificent Dubai Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeriah Public Beach and Burj Al Arab, the Abu Dhabi Gulf of Oman tallest standing hotel in the world. Pass by Sheikh Mohamed’s Abu Dhabi City Tour palace and view the amazing architecture of Deira Towers. Visit Al AIn Visit the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque that houses the the fascinating underground Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, largest Iranian carpet and chandelier in the world. Then visit the UNITED ARAB built from sea rock and gypsum. Drive through the colorful textile EMIRATES Mina Zayed Port markets. Head towards the Heritage Village, a market and stop at the gold souk. man made project that beautifully showcases traditional crafts and the lifestyle of a Bedouin Village. Drive past the iconic Helicopter Tour of Dubai Emirates Palace. Experience an exclusive 15-25 minute helicopter tour for maximum 6 passengers and maximum weight of 450 kg. This Al Ain City Tour Yas Island, Ferrari World tour starts off and ends at Atlantis The Palm taking you on a route Desert Eagle The Garden City of Al Ain is the main agricultural centre. Visit the through Dubai’s iconic landmarks. destination Al Ain museum, housing ancient Arabic manuscripts and royal treasures. Then drive to Oasis Village of Buraimi in the Sultanate Burj Khalifa information of Oman and enjoy a break for lunch or shopping. Visit the quaint Visit the Burj Khalija and journey through Dubai’s exotic heritage, Capital camel market and the Sheikh Sultan Fort, birthplace of Sheikh view the spectacular panorama from At the Top, the observatory. Abu Dhabi Arabic Cuisine Dubai Shopping Festival Zayed, the Al Falaj water channels, the Oasis, the Al Enjoy the interactive multi-media exhibits and experience a high Mubazara Park in Jebel Hafeet. speed elevator. Official Language Arabic Ferrari World Cuisine Dubai Shopping Festival Desert Safari Tour Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s first and largest Ferrari theme Take a thrilling roller coaster ride on the sand dunes and view Government relies heavily on the use of fish, meat and rice Dubai Shopping festival was organized for the first time by the park with more than 20 Ferrari-inspired rides and attractions. Go cooked in spices. The modern diet of the UAE is cosmopolitan, Government of Dubai, in 1996 to promote trade and commerce. the beautiful sunset from the highest sand dune. Continue to Elective Monarchy shopping at outlets throughout the park including the largest the Bedouin Campsite in the heart of the desert, where soft featuring dishes from around the world. , hummus, It and takes place every January – February. Besides picking up Ferrari Store in the world and a Ferrari boutique that specializes in and mixed grill are all relatively recent additions. Some great bargains, you can enjoy many cultural and entertainment drinks and beverages are available. Included? Enjoy a camel ride Currency creating personalized souvenirs for Ferrari lovers. among the dunes, try smoking a Shisha or try your hand at henna UAE Dirham popular dishes are Al - a meat and wheat dish served on programs like film festivals, special events for the young, street special occasions, Al Majboo – spiced lamb and with plays, nightly fireworks, international fashion shows and more. painting. Enjoy a delicious barbecue and belly dance performance Yas Waterworld in comfortable tents under the starlit sky. Time Difference rice, Al Salona - a kind of meat soup with onions and vegetables, Spend time at this exciting 15 hectare water park at Yas Island’s Helicopter Tour of Dubai United Arab Emirates is spices and tomato paste; Al Madrooba - salt-cured fish and gravy Nightlife entertainment complex, offering 43 rides, slides and attractions cooked in a pot and seasoned with spices. Fish is also grilled, fried Dubai is full of ways to have fun when the sun goes down, Dubai Dolphinarium Dhow Cruise with Dinner 1 hour 30 minutes that will thrill the whole family. Its unique theme pays tribute to Cruise along the banks of historic Dubai Creek where the Al Falaj behind India Gold Souks or cooked with rice, style. from the largest and latest clubs with live bands through to the UAE’s pearl diving heritage. Enjoy the largest sheet wave surf intimate lounges, bars and cafes. Outdoor and beach clubs are Dhow combines the best of culinary delights with stunning views ride, the longest suspended rollercoaster in the Middle East and of old and new Dubai. Onboard, enjoy Kahweh - , Electricity Shopping popular too. Some of the best known bars and clubs are in the many more thrills. Elegant state-of-the-art malls abound along with traditional leading hotels, beach hotels and on Sheikh Zayed Road. Dress dates and welcome drinks followed by a sumptuous international The electrical current is buffet dinner. 220/240 volts AC 50 HZ. souqs. Shopping malls offer an incredible array of international codes are generally applied fairly rigidly at all venues bar a few Arabian Night Village brands – American, European and Asian. Dubai is ‘the shopping outdoor ones. The plugs 2 pin round like The Arabian Night Village, brings you the best of the desert from Dubai Dolphinarium mainland Europe or 2 pin flat capital of the Middle East’ and a Duty Free shopper’s paradise, but Nightlife in Abu Dhabi is restricted to the hotels, since the country’s the past and the present. The village is surrounded by pristine Abu Dhabi is catching up fast. Sharjah, Ajman and Ra’s al-Khaimah licensing laws restrict the sale of . However, if you want up Get up close and personal to graceful bottlenose dolphins and like the US. sand dunes and set in a beautiful desert landscape. Visit a camel playful seals at the action-packed interactive Dolphin and Seal have also opened new malls. Buy carpets and kilims, gold, gems, market bars and clubs, there are plenty to choose from. farm, go dune bashing, sand sledding, camel riding and more. textiles, silver Bedouin jewellery, Emirati handicrafts, brass and Show! Marvel at the amazing animals’ astounding skills and watch Best Time to Visit Enjoy dinner accompanied by live Oud music, and a belly dance in wonder as they perform incredible acts. October to April Beach Bar copper ware, perfumes, Iranian caviar and more. show. Return to the hotel. 71 where to cruises Enchanting Dubai – 4 days United Arab Emirates is an important destination for international stay cruise ships. Some call at Dubai whilst others embark passengers Day 1: Dubai – Dhow Dinner Cruise From furnished apartments to extravagant villas and super luxury at Dubai. Abu Dhabi is a port of call. Arrive at Dubai International Airport and take a seat in coach hotels, spa resorts and 3 – 5 star hotels, the UAE offers a huge range of Choose from: transfer to your hotel. In the evening, will transfer to the jetty for a accommodation to choose from • Costa Cruise: Dubai to Dubai – 8 days Dhow Dinner Cruise. View the amazing city of Dubai by night. Enjoy Unique Stays: • Princess Cruises: Dubai to Rome – 16 days international cuisine with complimentary soft drinks.Overnight. Dubai - Burj Khalifa/ Burj Al Arab Jumeirah/Al Maha Desert Resort/ • Celebrity Cruise: Dubai to Rome – 16 days Atlantis The Palm • Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: Dubai to Singapore – 14 days Day 2: Dubai – Desert Safari & Barbeque Dinner Abu Dhabi - Kempenski Emirates Palace Hotel / Shangri-La, Al-Maqtaa Jumeraih Mosque Dubai Breakfast. Morning is at leisure. This afternoon, drive across the Sharjah - Hilton Sharjah/ Aryana Hotel golden dunes. Drive to the Bedouin campsite where a warm suggested welcome awaits, accompanied by refreshing Arabic coffee and Kempenski Emirates Palace Hotel dates. Take a brief camel ride, smoke the ‘Sheesha’ and enjoy a itineraries delicious BBQ buffet dinner of Arabian and international cuisine. Ski Dubai The Lost Chambers, Atlantis Later, see an enchanting belly dance and a Tanoora dance Abu Dhabi – 5 days performance. Return to your hotel. Overnight. Ski Dubai at The Mall of Emirates Sharjah Ski Dubai offers 5 different runs which vary from the beginner’s City Tour Day 1: Abu Dhabi Day 3: Dubai – City Tour slope to more advanced runs. Professional instructors are available Begin the tour at Cultural Square and drive to Ajman’s Upon arrival, meet our representative outside and transfer by Breakfast. See the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque. If you wish for lessons and use of winter jackets, trousers, disposable socks, enchanting museum in an ancient fort. Continue to coach to your hotel. Overnight. to visit the mosque please wear appropriate clothing. Stop at snowboard boots, skis, are included. Snowboards and helmets are Sharjah souq with its intricate mosaics and golden dome. Jumeriah Beach to click pictures at the world-famous 7 star Burj Al for children only. See an original Sharjah settlement and enjoy a traditional Day 2: Abu Dhabi – Ferrari World Arab. Drive along the Palm Jumeirah and view the amazing Deira mint tea at the 150 year old Al Naboodah House. Pass by Breakfast. Today we shall visit the exciting Ferrari World to enjoy Towers. Visit the fascinating Dubai Museum at the Al Fahidi Fort. Aquaventure & The Lost Chambers Combo Pass King Faisal Mosque, the Pearl Monument and the fabulous the fastest rides ever with more than 20 Ferrari-inspired rides and See the textile market and the gold souk. Overnight. Have fun at two famous attractions in Atlantis Palm Jumeirah: Blue Souk, with over 600 shops. attractions. Go shopping at outlets throughout the park including Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers. ,At Aquaventure, the best the largest Ferrari Store in the world. In the evening return back to Day 4: Dubai Dubai Desert Safari 17 hectare water park in the Middle East, experience adrenaline your hotel. Overnight. Breakfast. Transfer to the Dubai International Airport. pumping waterslides, fly high on the longest zip line circuit or just Atlantis and the Palm, Dubai Arabian Night Village relax on the private beach whilst the kiddies play at Splashers. Day 3: Abu Dhabi – Arabian Night Village Breakfast. Drive to the Arabian Night Village, which brings you the Explore the mysterious ruins, underwater tunnels and underwater best of the desert from the past and the present. The village is mazes of Atlantis, lost for thousands of years deep beneath the surrounded by pristine sand dunes and set in a beautiful desert sea whilst being surrounded by marine life including sharks, eels landscape. Visit a camel farm, go dune bashing, sand sledding, and piranhas at The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Navigators in each camel riding and more. Enjoy dinner accompanied by live Oud chamber will provide information. music, and a belly dance show. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Wild Wadi Water Park Day 4: Abu Dhabi – Yas Water World Enjoy 30 rides and attractions for all the family. Go on Master Breakfast. Spend all day at the UAE’s first mega water park offering Blasters - gravity-defying rides, Flow Riders - the ultimate surfing 43 rides, slides and attractions that will thrill the whole family. experience, relax on Lazy River ride and enjoy Ring Ride and the Return to your hotel. Overnight. Tunnel of Doom - longer and faster than any ride of its kind and many more attractions. There’s a variety of food available here Day 5: Abu Dhabi that will make your day even more fun and memorable! Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. 100

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