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Tour of Oman and Dubai8 days/7 nights2008 Tour Dates: Anytime. Contact us and let us know when you'd like to go. The secret of Oman's great untouched beauty is out. Peaceful and Stable Oman has miles of beautiful empty sandy beaches. Inland the rugged mountainous terrain remains so remote in parts that only wolves and other creatures inhabit it. In recent years Oman has caught up with its more affluent neighbors but prefers to maintain a more traditional and conservative demeanor. By contrast, visitors to the United Arab Emirates like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are dazzled by the fantastic man-made real estate projects and the upscale shopping. Yet, here too we find contradiction with modernity in the daily observance of Islam and the continuation of the Bedouin tradition and life style. Kutrubes Travel offers this tour to the UAE for the first time in 2008 and can also design custom itineraries to Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates of the region. |
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Day 1: ARRIVE MUSCAT After your arrival at the Seeb International Airport in Muscat, your airport representative will assist you in obtaining the entry visa to Oman. An English-speaking guide will assist you with your transfer to the Ramee Guest Line Hotel. (B) Day 2: MUSCAT After breakfast you will be met by your experienced guide for a tour of Muscat city. The tour starts with a visit to the modern Grand Mosque* which is one of the largest mosques in the world containing the largest carpet in the world. Continue to the Natural History Museums which houses flora and fauna and a giant fossil. Continue to the Omani Museum presenting exhibits of the rich heritage and seafaring culture of Oman. Balance of day at leisure. (B) *N.B. open to visitors from Saturday to Wednesday only except holidays Day 3: MUSCAT - OASIS OF FANJAH - BIRKAT AL MAUWZ - NIZWA Drive through the beautiful Western Hajar Mountains on remote rugged roads via the oases of Fanjah and Birkat Al Mauwz to Nizwa an impressive 17th century Fort. Visit the souq, famous for its Bedouin silver jewelry. Drive to Al Hamra plantation situated in a rough mountain terrain. Optional climb to the highest point (2050m) from where you can enjoy the stunning view of the valley below. From here the drive descends down into Wadi Bani Auwf a truly astonishing mountain valley. We pass the small village of Hat and reach the beautiful mountain oasis of Bilad Sait, famous for its terraced farming. From the Wadi we will drive through the date plantations and springs to the fort at Nakhl. Check-in at Golden Tulip Hotel in Nizwa. This trip includes Lunch and it is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing, walking shoes and a sweater in winter. Balance of day at leisure. (B, L) Day 4: NIZWA - AL AIN After breakfast you will depart for the United Arab Emirates. After completing border formalities continue to verdant Al Ain for a full day tour. Al Ain, known as the "Garden City" is approximately one and half hours drive from Dubai. Its ancient underground irrigation system fed by springs is more than 2000 years old and brings the water to the date groves. The tour includes a visit to the Al Ain Museum, the Camel market, Animal market and the beautiful Al Ain Oasis. We also visit the Hili Gardens where there is a reconstructed tomb that dates back to 2500 BC adjoining the recently excavated remains of a Bronze Age settlement. Overnight at Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet Hotel. (B) Day 5: AL AIN - ABU DHABI After breakfast you drive to Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is a high-rise cosmopolitan metropolis, which dynamically combines the roles of State and Federal capitals. Abu Dhabi is a worldwide renowned booming business center and a blossoming tourist destination. Today's tour includes a visit to the Petroleum Museum with exhibits illustrating the process involved from start to finish in the production of oil. Following the museum you will visit the Fishing port center and the Dhow Yard. See the traditional Gulf sailing crafts still being built by hand as they have been for thousands of years. Continue to Dubai, the World's largest man-made port. Afternoon leisure at the hotel and overnight stay. Overnight at the Mafraq Hotel in Abu Dhabi. (B) Day 6: ABUDHABI - DUBAI After breakfast drive to Sharjah the third largest emirate for a full day city tour of Ajman. Visit this cultural metropolis of the Middle East with its museums, galleries and theaters. It is approximately 15 minutes drive from Dubai. We start our visit with the Al Majara souk, the Al Naboodah house and the traditional Al Arsa souk. We end our tour with a visit to Souq al-Arsa with its domed roof and intricate mosaics. It houses more than 600 shops selling jewelry, antiques, carpets, clothing and a variety of other items. Opposite the souk is the biggest mosque in the U.A.E. "the King Faisal Mosque." Return to Dubai for overnight at the Marco Polo Hotel. (B) Day 7: DUBAI CITY TOUR On our fascinating excursion through the city of Dubai, also referred to as the City of Gold, we will explore the contrast between the past and present. The journey begins at the magnificent Jumeirah mosque and continues through the most luxurious urban area in Dubai. We pass the Mercato themed shopping mall and stop for photographs at the Burj Al Arab Hotel. We continue towards skyscraper area of Sheikh Zayed Road and pass by the Emirates Towers and Dubai World Trade Center. We head towards the Dubai creek, and stop for photographs. Setting out on foot we navigate through the bustling alleys towards the spice and gold souks. It is impossible not to see Dubai's growth and importance as a major trading center. In the Afternoon experience the magical essence of the desert. Our vehicle will collect you at the hotel and drive into the desert on a ride through the majestic dunes of Arabia. Late in the afternoon you will reach one of the highest dunes and stop to experience the beauty of a sunset in the desert. After sunset drive to the campsite for a traditional BBQ Dinner. A feast of barbecued meats, fresh salad and fruits will be laid out around a bonfire. Entertainment consists of Camel Rides and the performance by a Belly Dancer while smoking a Shisha Pipe. DAY 8: DEPARTURE Early departure from your hotel and transfer to the airport to be there two hours in advance for shopping at the new Duty Free area. TOUR PRICE: Land Cost Per Person: (double sharing in BB bases)
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