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UAE, OMAN & SAUDI- A GREAT COMBINATION 15 Days / 14 Nights

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Mark your passport four times on this tour! You will visit two of the United Arab Emirates—Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will then head to the Sultanate of Oman, and finally Saudi Arabia. All this in 15 days! Your trip will begin in Dubai, the capital city of the emirate of Dubai. Despite its thoroughly modern and luxurious image, the city started out as a fishing village. You will learn about some of its history in Bastakyia, the old district, at the museum in the Al Fahidi Fort. After free time, you will experience a dinner cruise on a dhow, a traditional Arab sailing vessel—sure to be a highlight! Next, it’s on to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Yet ......

Program Highlights

Hotels:

Dubai: 2 Nights Novotel Bur Dubai or Similar

Abu Dhabi: 1 Night Novotel Albustan or Similar

Nizwa: 1 Night Falaj Daris or Similar

Wahiba Sands: 1 Night Arabian Onyx or Similar

Muscat: 1 Night City Season or Similar

Riyadh: 3 Nights Holiday Inn Al Qasr or Similar

Ha’il: 1 Night Golden Tuilp or Similar

Al Ula: 2 Nights Sahary Resort or Similar

Jeddah: 2 Nights Radisson Blu Plaza or Similar

Includes

14 nights Hotel accommodation
Meals as per itinerary
All transfers and luggage handling within Saudi Arabia & UAE
All hotel taxes and service charge
Sightseeing, including English speaking guide

- Dubai City Tour

- Cross the Dubai Creek by “Water Taxi”

- Visit DUBAI museum

- Mandi local food experience

- Shopping at Dubai Mall

- Visit Burj Khalifa area

- OW Monorail to Atlantis

- Dhow cruise dinner

- Abu Dhabi City Tour

- Visit Louvre Museum

- Visit Al Hosn Fort

- Traditional Emirati dinner

- Visit of AL AIN, Camel market, palace & Museums

- Visit of Jabreen fortress

- Visit of Nizwa

- Visit of Wahiba Desert and overnight in the desert

- 4X4 Jeeps for Wahiba & Wadi Bani Khaled transfers

- Muscat City Tour & Museum of BAIT AL ZUBAIR

- Visit of ROYAL OPERA house

- Dinner at an ORIENTAL restaurant

- Visit Riyadh National museum

- Visit Murabba palace

- Passing the famous Kingdom Tower

- Explore Masmak fort

- Visit Dira souq

- Explore old city of Dirriyyah

- Explore Wadi Hanifa

- Visit Edge of the World – Tuwaiq

- Visit traditional village “Sadus of the Najd”

- Train experience Riyadh to Ha’il

- Visit A’Arif fort & Heritage museums

- Visit Jubbah & Shuwaymis – carving site of Ha’il (UNESCO SITE)

- Visit Ekma & Abu Aoud

- Visit the famous Hegra (Madain Saleh) – UNESCO site

- Visit Jabal Al-Fil (Elephant mountain)

- Explore old market in Jeddah

- Visit Gold market & Ukash mosque

- Enjoy King Fahd’s fountain – Highest in the World

Excludes

Arrival Visa
Flights
Porterage & Tips
Insurance: assistance, cancellation, luggage
Beverages & meals not above mentioned
Visits not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses (telephones, minibar, etc.)
Tips to the guide & driver (we suggested USD 3 per person per day for the guide and USD 2 per person per day for the driver)
Exhibition / Event supplements, New Year, Xmas, Islamic Holiday supplements

Small Groups

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Extra nights and single occupancy are available upon request.
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Day 1 - DUBAI (ARRIVAL)

Travel To Dubai. Upon arrival at Dubai Airport and after visa and immigration formalities, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel by deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach. Check in & overnight in Dubai.

Day 2 - DUBAI (70 km) (B, L, D)

Have breakfast at your hotel and then embark on a half day guided tour to discover spectacular and lively Dubai. The city, developed from a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek, nowadays is a glamorous metropolis on the Arabian Gulf. The iconic skyscrapers and gigantic shopping-malls are sure to impress. Start with a visit to Bastakyia, the old town district of Dubai. Learn about the local history and geography of the city with time at the Dubai museum, located in the ancient fortress of Al-Fahidi. Next board the local water taxis, called “Abras,” to cross the Dubai Creek. Enjoy the amazing city views while heading towards the district of Deira. Here you will be enchanted by the large variety of exotic spices in the famous Spice Souk. Take the chance to get a unique souvenir when you discover the adjacent Gold Souk. Then proceed to the Jumeirah area, where you will have a photo stop at the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. After that, stop at Burj Al Arab hotel before continuing on to Atlantis Hotel situated at the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. Experience the Monorail and then rejoin the bus. Pass the Dubai MARINA area before lunch. We recommend trying the local Mandi, a traditional Yemen dish originated, consisting mainly of meat and rice with a special blend of Baharat/spices. Cooked in a pit underground., it is extremely popular and prevalent in this area. In the afternoon, head towards the region of Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and the centerpiece of the Gulf region's most prestigious urban development to date. Burj Khalifa radiates out in a series of ellipses, encompassing residential and commercial properties, hotel options, entertainment venues, and the world's largest shopping mall. You will have the chance climb to the Burj Khalifa (optional) at the Dubai Mall site or enjoy free time for shopping. Visit a Craft Center in Dubai before returning to the hotel. In the evening, revel in a dhow cruise dinner at Dubai Creek. Overnight in Dubai. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - DUBAI – ABU DHABI (160 km) (B, L, D)

Kick start the day with breakfast at your hotel before departing on a full day private guided tour to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. This comprehensive tour is the ideal introduction to the UAE capital and the island on which it stands. Our first stop will be at Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world that can accommodate more than 30,000 worshipers. The beautiful Mosque is completely clad in marble, featuring intricate Islamic decor and carvings as well as extensive landscaping works. We will continue our tour towards Abu Dhabi downtown. We will also visit the Al Hosn fort, the ancestral home of the Al Nahyan and the symbolic heart of Abu Dhabi. Next, proceed to the Heritage Village that houses a small museum and depicts the traditional daily activities of the Arab community prior to the discovery of oil. Lunch will be served in a buffet style restaurant. In the afternoon, drive along the spectacular Cornich, passing gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices and elegant high-rise apartments. The remaining part of the afternoon will be devoted to drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where the Louvre museum is located. After the visit, we will transfer to famous Yas Island – a home to the FORMULA 1 YAS circuit, the Warner Brothers Park and the world’s first Ferrari attraction park. Visit a Craft Center in Abu Dhabi before checking in to your hotel. In the evening, dinner will be in a traditional Emirati style restaurant. Overnight in Abu Dhabi. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - ABU DHABI – AL AIN – NIZWA (450 km) (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will start quite early and depart to the oasis city of Al Ain, located in the Hajjar Mountains. Al Ain is one of the oldest cities in the UAE, rich in traditions. For thousands of years the oasis of Al Ain has been an important caravan stop on the ancient trade routes across Arabia. On arrival, we will do an orientation tour of the city, and pass the largest camel market in the UAE. Visit Al Ain Palace, one the most important cultural places in Al Ain city. It is a direct testimony to the period of rule of the late Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Al Ain and his original place of residence. The Palace is also the birthplace of HH Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Pass the Jahili fort, one of the largest castles in Al Ain and a best-in-class example of local Islamic military architecture. Lunch will be a buffet with great varieties. After the tour of Al Ain, we proceed to the border of Emirates. Enjoy the scenic drive through the inland of the Sultanate of Oman while heading towards Nizwa. We will cross the border at Al Buraimi and after immigration and customs formalities, we will proceed to Nizwa. Tonight savor dinner and overnight in Nizwa. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - NIZWA - WAHIBA SANDS (200 km) (B, L, D)

Have breakfast at your hotel before you head for Wahiba. Tour the city of Nizwa, stopping first in the charming ancestral village of Birkat Al Mawz, situated at the base of the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar. We will then stop at its famous souk. Nizwa sits on a plain characterized by seasonal rivers and palm plantations. It's known for Nizwa Fort, a castle with a huge cylindrical tower built in the 17th century to defend the city's position on a major trade route. The adjoining marketplace, Nizwa Souk, is lined with handicrafts stalls and silversmiths working in small shops. Nizwa was the ancient capital of Oman. A major highlight of the day is the visit of one of the most imposing castles in the Sultanate of Oman, the Castle of Jabreen. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. If our visit falls on a Friday, we will also visit the early morning Cattle market at Nizwa. In the afternoon, move on to Wahiba by coach. 4x4s will be meeting us at the edge of the desert and will transfer us to the Desert camp. Dinner in the camp & overnights at the desert Camp. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - WAHIBA – SUR – MUSCAT (250 KM) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will go dune bashing in our 4x4s with our experienced drivers that will show their skill on the thrilling dune drive. Then we continue by bus to Wadi Bani Khalid, a lush green valley surrounded by rugged mountains. You may have a swim and can certainly enjoy a trek in this captivating area. Lunch will be served in Wadi Bani Khalid, before we continue to Sur a sea-faring town and a trading port bustling with activity throughout the year. Famed for the fascinating architecture of its old town and shipyards where traditional dhows have been built for centuries at the edge of the bay, we will do a quick orientation of the city and then continue on to Muscat through the Omani mountains and wadis. Pass by Wadi Shab, the famous Sinkhole where we will stop before reaching our destination. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Muscat. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - MUSCAT – RIYADH (DEPARTURE to KSA) Flight Not Included (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast and check-out of your hotel before getting to know Muscat. Drive through the beautiful embassy quarter and visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque that has a remarkable architectural achievement. 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 the visit, we will continue exploring the different areas of the city. Lunch will be served in the city. After lunch, visit the famous Royal Opera house of Muscat, a music sanctuary created recently by Sultan Qaboos. Afterwards we will visit Old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains, and flanked by twin 16^th century forts – Jalali and Mirani, also see the Al Alam Palace, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ residence. We will then proceed to Bait Al Zubair Museum. Its carved doors open up into a fortress style reception. The museum includes traditional Omani weaponry, jewelry, costumes, domestic utensils, and recreated urban and rural environments. Next, drive through the scenic beauty of the corniche, stop at Muttrah - the main port & commercial center, and explore the colorful historic souk. This is a real souk with winding alleys and stalls selling all manner of textiles, jewelry, traditional Omani perfumes (bukhoor - made of frankincense), souvenirs and antiques. Savor dinner at a traditional oriental restaurant, where the aroma of grilled meats, burned apples, and roses from the “shi-shas” will mesmerize. Transfer to Muscat Int’l Airport for a flight onward or to your return destination. Arrive at King Khalid International airport and after visa and immigration formalities, our representative will meet and escort you to your air-conditioned vehicle for transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Riyadh. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - RIYADH (50 km) (B, L, D)

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel before heading out on a tour of enchanting Riyadh. We will first visit the National Museum and become acquainted firsthand with Saudi national heritage and culture. The Museum is a place of learning and discovery, offering an overview of Arabian civilization from prehistory to the modern era. Next, we will continue on to Murabba Palace one the city's most historic structures. Savor lunch in a typical local Saudi restaurant. Then, our tour continues with a visit of Masmak Fort and its museum that shares the history of the conquest of Arabia by the Al-Saud family. The palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison for the Abdullah bin Rashid army. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of the nation today, captured the fort in 1902, making this fort the birthplace of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom. Next, visit the Dira Souq where the sweet fragrance of sandalwood fills the air. Here you can shop for antique carpets and other Saudi heritage mementos. At the end of the afternoon, back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Riyadh. (B, L, D)

Optional: Access to Skybridge on Kingdom tower.

Day 9 - RIYADH – DIRIYAH –EDGE OF THE WORLD - RIYADH (80 km) (B, L, D)

Rise and shine with breakfast at your hotel before departing of the old city of Diriyah. In the 19th century this was the capital of the high plateau of central Arabia called the Najd. Diriyah, which today is located in the outskirts of Riyadh, was built in the 15th century on the banks of Wadi Hanifa, a valley set in the eastern part of the Najd. It is one of the most important historical sites of Saudi Arabia as it is there that the history of the conquest of the Arabian Peninsula by the Al Saud family began. Savor an included lunch in the city before heading out to the Edge of The World, located along the 1000km long Tuwaiq escarpment. Here, you will enjoy dramatic views from the top of the 300-meter-high cliffs. Once at Edge of the World hike along the majestic cliffs and take in the breathtaking vistas. A traditional meal under the stars sheltered by traditional Arabian tent will be exquisitely prepared for us by local Bedouins who will share the secrets of their culture around coffee and tea. After dinner, head back to your hotel for your overnight stay in Riyadh. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - RIYADH TO HA’IL by TRAIN (642 km) (B, L, D)

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Riyadh’s railway station and board the fast-new train for Ha’il. The railway link was constructed very recently, permitting us to reach Hail in just under five hours. As we continue to the North, we see the imposing Shammar mountain range before arriving into the city of Ha’il. Renowned for its hospitable people, Ha’il is traditionally the home of Saudi’s poets and writers. Lunch will be served on the train. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. As it will be early in the afternoon, we will visit the A’Arif Fort and the nearby heritage museum. Then we will have a walk at the traditional market, passing by the Hail Regional Museum. If the museum is open, we will stop there to admire its collection. Dinner and Overnight in Ha’il. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - HA’IL – JUBAH – AL ULA (585 km) (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we will start our journey to Jubbah, located on an ancient lake. Several archaeological sites from the Middle Paleolithic period were found around the edges of the paleolake. Jubbah is surrounded by large sandstone outcrops that are filled with ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions on the rock face. Jubbah benefited from past humid phases that turned the arid Arabian Peninsula into a savannah similar to what is found today in Africa. During the last humid period that took place from the 10th to the 6th millennium BCE, the African monsoon rains filled rivers and lakes where wildlife thrived. If the animals that used to live there became instinct because of the desertification that started during the 6th millennium BCE, man commemorated their presence in Jubbah with carvings of aurochs, cheetahs, and lions. Those drawings are still visible today in the sides of several sandstone outcrops located on the western side of the paleolake like the Jebel Umm Sanman. Jubbah and Shuwaymis. The other major carving site of Hail Province is listed as UNESCO World Heritage for its numerous petroglyph panels and rich inscriptions. The region between Hail and AlUla offers some of the best desert experiences in the world. On our way, we will pass through the famous desert of Nefuda Al Kabir or Al-Nefud. It is 290 kilometers long and 225 kilometers wide, with an area of 103,600 square kilometers. Lunch will be served along the way. After this visit, we continue our route to the famous AlUla area. This evening, arrive and check-in at our beautifully located permanent desert camp, our homebase for the night. Dinner and overnight in AlUla. (B, L, D)

Day 12 - AL ULA (B, L, D)

Power up with breakfast at your hotel and get ready for a day of exploring AlUla, an ancient oasis that has been inhabited for the last 7000 years as evidenced by ancient carvings in and around the site. During the 1st millennium BCE, the city of Dedan developed thanks to its strategic location on the frankincense trade road. Dedan grew to become one of the oldest Arabian kingdoms that ruled over most of what today is known as the provinces of Tabuk and Madinah. During the 1st century BCE the Nabatean people coming from Petra settled 30 kilometers north of Dedan in Al-Hijr where they built 94 monumental tombs similar to the ones they dug in Petra. We will start our exciting day with the visit of two ancient carving sites in AlUla, then we will pass by the ancient city of Dedan. Your tour continues on to the Old city of AlUla that became was once an important staging post along the pilgrimage route to Mecca. On the way, enjoy lunch and then visit the ancient sites of Ekma and Abu ‘Aoud. Here, we will decipher some of the ancient scripts written by the people of the oasis. We will finish this special day on at the top of the elevated Harrat Al-Uwayrid lookout point for an amazing view of the oasis of AlUla. This afternoon you will be head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in AlUla. (B, L, D)

Day 13 - AL ULA – MADA’IN SALEH – AL ULA – JEDDAH (Flight) Flight not Included (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before visiting famous Hegra (Madain Saleh), the first designated UNESCO World Heritage site of Saudi Arabia. Madain Saleh, whose original name was Al-Hijr or Hegra in Greek, is the southernmost important city of the Nabatean Kingdom that flourished thanks to the caravan trade between the 2nd century BCE until the Roman conquest in 106 CE. It is the second richest Nabatean city in terms of monumental tombs with 94 decorated funeral monuments, including some of the most vibrant and well conserved structures that showcase the architectural prowess of the Nabateans builders. We will lead you through this fascinating site and share secrets of its tombs, ancient inscriptions, stone structures, and more. Our tour will be followed by an included lunch before we head towards Jabal Al-Rukkab and Leopard trail. We will then visit Jebel Al-Fil for a relaxing time next to the “Elephant rock.” At the end of the day, drive to the AlUla or Tabuk airport to catch your flight to Jeddah. After your one-hour flight, you will arrive at the coastal city, situated along the Red Sea. Savor an included dinner this evening and overnight in Jeddah. (B, L, D)

Day 14 - JEDDAH (B, L, D)

Have breakfast at your hotel and get ready to discover Jeddah. In the 7th century CE, Jeddah was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channeling goods to Mecca. It was also the gateway for pilgrims to Mecca who arrived by sea. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy an included lunch. This afternoon, we will start our tour by visiting Old Jeddah called Al-Balad that was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. This walking tour of the old town will take you along the narrow streets whose shade is provided by elegant tower houses made with coral stone and decorated by large wooden structures called Roshan. While most of the houses were built in the late 19th century, but some of them are more than 400 years old. There, we will visit the Bait Nassif – a house built for a prominent family dating back to the mid 1800's, the old Market, and the old Mosque. We will end our tour driving towards the Jeddah Corniche, the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. At the edge of the Corniche Road you will see the Al Rahmah Mosque, also known as the floating mosque, since it is built on stilts and appears to hover on the Red Sea during high tide. The Corniche features a coastal road overlooking the Red Sea, recreation areas, pavilions, and large-scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd's Fountain – the highest fountain in the world. Delight in a farewell dinner tonight and overnight in Jeddah. (B, L, D)