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Arrive at Hamad International Airport.Meet and greet at the airport. Guest will be transferred to the selected hotel.Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Doha.
Breakfast. Day at Leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Doha.
Breakfast at hotel.10:00 -18:00 hrs Vision of Doha ( Full day city tour).Let us discover Doha, capital of Qatar and a city embracing modernity yet preserving all the nuances of the Arab tradition. Wander around Doha’s cultural landmarks and be mesmerized by the magnificent skyline it has worked on through the recent years. Drive from your Hotel along the gleaming towers of West Bay before arriving at the cultural hub Katara. Next stop is at the The Pearl Qatar, a popular visitor attraction, featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, hotels, luxurious shopping experience and modern dining spots. We would then move to Msheireb Downtown for a Tram tour of the historical downtown of Doha and "the world's smartest and most sustainable fully built city district“. Take the Souq Underpass to the fascinating Souq Waqif: a traditional bazaar with myriad of little shops to find truly anything: ceramic and fabric, spices, Arab sweets & perfumes, candied fruit and traditional clothing as well as the classic souvenirs. Indulge with sumptuous meal at Royal Tandoor Restaurant (Indian Cuisine) in Souq Waqif. Drop off to hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel & check out from hotel Drop to Doha Airport to board flight on Qatar Airline at 2.35pm for Bahrain. Arrive at Bahrain International Airport. English Speaking chauffer will be waiting at the arrival area near to Starbucks with the name board of guest. Transfer to hotel Check in Hotel (Freshen Up)Meet your English-Speaking driver at the hotel lobby and Proceed for Site seeing.Photo stop at Bahrain World Trade Centre the two iconic towers offer spectacular view of the Arabian Gulf & Manama cityscape. Voted as the best building for 2008 in the Middle East and North Africa, it is a marvel of engineering with part of it energy requirement power by wind.Evening Boat Trip (Manama Skyline -15 mins tour on sharing basis). Visit Bab Al Bahrain (Historical building located in the Customs Square and marks the main entrance to the Manama Souq) and the famous Manama souq (traditional Arab market / bazaar, this bustling bazaar like shopping area features everything from electronics and clothing to jewellery and spices.) Drop back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your English-Speaking guide at the hotel lobby and proceed for tour. Photo stop at King Fahd Causeway the modern structure in Bahrain, the 25-kilometer-long bridge built at a cost of $ 1 billion. It links Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and is one of the world’s longest bridges between two countries.Burial Mounds the largest prehistoric cemetery in the world. There were some 165000 burial mounds in Bahrain dating to between 3000BC and 300BC. Each mound contains a stone built chamber which formed a grave for a person buried in the foetal position along with various elements presumably believed to be needed in the next world. Bahrain International Circuit (Welcome Centre) (Located in the heart of the Sakhir desert, Bahrain International Circuit is a unique and contemporary facility that is synonymous with the highest levels of global motorsport. This is the first-ever track in the Middle East to host the Formula 1 World Champion ship.) First Oil Well which as the name suggests, is the first oil well in the Arabian Gulf. Black gold first spurted from the well on October 16, 1931. At the Oil Museum, there are some of the exhibits including drilling equipment, documents, old photographs and a working model of an oil rig. Tree of Life a 400 years old mystique tree that stands alone in the desert, surviving in a place completely void of water.Al Fateh Grand Mosque being one of the largest Mosque in the world, accommodating up-to 7000 worshippers. During your visit you will admire the impressively domed structure, built in early 1990s and named after Ahmed Al Fateh, the conqueror of Bahrain. Its dome is made of pure fiberglass. Bahrain National Museum boasts a rich collection of Bahrain’s ancient archaeological artifacts. The museum collections cover 6000 years of history and are housed in rooms such as the Natural History Hall and the documents & manuscripts to inspect the interesting exhibits. Drop back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out followed by transfer to Hamad International airport for departure flight Emirates Airline at 10.20am for Dubai. Upon arrival at Dubai airport transfer to hotel. Evening Dhow cruise Dinner Dubai Marina.
Highlights:
⦁ Two hours cruising from 8.30pm - 10.30pm, reporting time 8pm
⦁ Red carpet welcome
⦁ Cold Towels, Fresh dates & Arabic coffee upon arrival
⦁ Welcome drink (non-alcoholic beverages)
⦁ International Buffet dinner Served by 5 Stars Hotel, Mineral water, soft drinks, tea, coffee.
⦁ Taped music.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, Half Day Morning Modern Dubai City Tour.
Main Sites to Visit & Explore:A visit to Dubai Marina, an awe-inspiring city-within-a city with a cosmopolitan, free- spirited atmosphere and unique, invigorating lifestyle. A drive across Palm Jumeirah, world’s largest artificially made island abundant with opulent hotels and homes, with a photo stop at the iconic Atlantis Hotel. A stroll across Souk Madinat Jumeirah with its meandering paths and a bazaar-like atmosphere complemented with street cafes and boutique restaurants. A visit to The Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world. A journey to ‘At the Top’ observation deck on level 124 of the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa,Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner, main Sites to Visit & Explore:Dune bashing on some of the highest sand dunes in the region, in a 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle. Breathtaking views of the sun setting over the charming desert providing a magical experience. A chance to enjoy activities such as sandboarding and camel rides at the authentic Bedouin campsite which also has a henna designer, local attire for trial and refreshments. A delicious barbecue dinner under the stars while being entertained by an enchanting belly. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dubai .
Breakfast at hotel, Full day Cultural Abu Dhabi City tour (duration 10 hours)
Start time: 09:00 hrs
Spend a perfect day at the capital of the United Arab Emirates and discover how this majestic Emirati city artfully blends the ancient past with the modern present. The Abu Dhabi city tour is an all-encompassing introductory excursion of the distinctly Arabian sibling of the glitzy city of Dubai. From one of the worlds larges mosques. To the mesmerizing and trendy corniche, there is a lot to take in within this fascinating historic emirate. Visit Grand Mosque visit, Drive by Abu Dhabi Corniche, Emirates palace fromoutside, Lunch at local restaurant, Qasr Al Watan with entrance, Louvre museum with entrance.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Dubai.
Arrival at Muscat international airport to board flight on Oman Air at 11.05am for Muscat. Upon arrival, meet and greet after the immigration formalities. transfer to hotel (Standard check-in time – 1400 hrs).Muscat, town, capital of Oman, located on the Gulf of Oman coast. The city is the seat of the Omani government. With history dating back to antiquity, it mixes high-rises and upscale shopping malls with clifftop landmarks such as the 16th-century Portuguese forts, Al Jalali and Mirani, looming over Muscat Harbor. Its modern, marble-clad Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with 50m dome and prodigious Persian carpet, can accommodate 20,000 people.Rest of the free at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Muscat.
Breakfast at hotel, Half day Muscat city tour (04 hrs)
08:00 visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in Oman, and one of the most popular places to visit in Muscat. Accommodating up to a stupendous 20,000 worshippers at a time, the structure features a blend of various architectural styles, which is highlighted by its beautiful décor and the spectacular crystal chandeliers and handmade Persian rugs here, which are some of the largest in the world.
Notes:Grand Mosque is open from Saturday to Thursday from 0800 – 1100 hrs. only (last entry at 10:30 hrs). Ladies visiting the mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered. Also need to be covered from head to toe. Men are also to be full covered, though short sleeve shirts are allowed for men. Slip on shoes recommended as one has to remove to enter the mosque.
Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market & the colorfulMuttrah Souq. We proceed for a photo stop at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16thcentury Portuguese forts Mirani & Jalali. The dress code for the Mosque-Ladies is to be fully covered and to carry a long head scarf and men in full-length trousers.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Muscat.
Breakfast at hotel, Duration 08 hrs.,0800 hrs. We depart by 4WD vehicles to the Wahiba Sands via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches. We drive past the fishing village of Quriyat. There is a good chance of spotting Flamingos and Eagles at an inland stream. Visit the picturesque Wadi Arabayeen with its deep pools of water set among the date palms. We then proceed to the Bimmah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue-green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape.Arrive Sur and visit the traditional dhow factory, as we continue from here the road winds through mountain terrain offering breathtaking glimpses of the ocean.Later, we continue our drive on to the Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and White Sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are, also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer's delight. Experience a roller coaster-like feeling over the dunes.Overnight at hotel in Wahiba.
Breakfast at hotel, Duration: 09 hrs.Breakfast at Camp. proceed to visit the Nizwa Round tower Fort & the Nizwa Souq. Drive to the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz. Enjoy a walk through the lush green date plantations. We proceed to Wadi Al Madeen. From here a 36 km stretch of winding road takes one to Jebel Al Akhdar (2000 m above sea level) the green jewel of the Al Hajjar mountain ranges, a truly unique spot in the Arabian Peninsula. Enjoy the cool climate up in the mountains.Overnight at hotel in Jabal Akhdar.
Breakfast at hotel, 14:00 you will embark on a walk through the traditional villages of Jabal Akhdar. The walk will take you through terraced farms and lush green valleys. Offering breathtaking views of the mountains and the surrounding countryside. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the small villages, such as wadi habib and al ain, where you can see the traditional mud house and learn about the daily lives of the locals. the walk will take approximately 3- 4 hrs. and you will have plenty of opportunities to stop and take photos or simply soak in the natural beauty of the area.Rose water is distilled in the homes of the villagers. We take this opportunity to to meet with rose farmers in Jabal Akhdar Walk through the terrace farms – pomegranate orchards.Overnight at hotel in Jabal Akhdar.
Breakfast at hotel, After breakfast departure transfer to Muscat airport to board flight for onward destination.
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