Oman & the Emirates: The Sands of Time
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Arrive in Muscat, where you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Begin your exploration of Muscat at the Grand Mosque, a contemporary architectural marvel showcasing an enduring tradition of regional artistry and craftsmanship. Explore the basic tenets of Islam with a local scholar in the mosque’s main prayer room, a vast space ado...
Continue to discover the splendors of Muscat, starting in the historic port city’s Muttrah Souk, a traditional Omani market filled with frankincense, silver handicrafts and gold jewelry. Next, head to the local market with a chef who assists you in selecting ingredien...
Follow the coast to Sur, passing through the village of Quriyat and seeing Bimah Sinkhole. Continue to Wadi Tiwi, with its deep, narrow gorges carved from towering seaside cliffs. Stop at a dhow factory before proceeding to the undulating red and white dunes of Wahiba...
This morning, visit Wadi Bani Khalid, distinguished by the caves scattered around its corners. Continue exploring the region with a visit to Jabrin Castle, the finest surviving example of Oman’s 17th-century fortresses. This former bastion of astrology, medicine and I...
This morning, enjoy a short walk around the villages of Saiq, Wadi Bani Habib and Al Ain, overlooking a spectacular landscape of dramatic peaks, gorges, and wadis and where rose water is distilled in the homes of the villagers. After lunch, the balance of the afternoon is at leisure.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the 17th-century trading enclave of Nizwa, passing through the city’s arched gateway to explore its iconic fort, bustling souk, fascinating silversmith shops and deeply rooted Islamic traditions. After lunch, travel overland to Muscat and fly to Abu Dhabi, where you check in to your luxury accommodations on Saadiyat Island.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch
One of the wealthiest and most modern city-states in the world, Abu Dhabi is renowned for its stunning cityscapes, modern developments, and contributions to contemporary art and culture. Begin your exploration of the city at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital and Museum, g...
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, widely renowned as Abu Dhabi’s crowning jewel. The mosque accommodates the world’s largest Persian carpet, seven crystal chandeliers and some 41,000 worshipers. Take in the majesty of this vast architec...
Today, explore New Dubai and its iconic skyscrapers. Begin at Burj al Arab, a striking architectural marvel evoking the sail of a dhow. Next, visit the world’s tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, an engineering masterwork measuring a staggering 2,716 feet high (2,722 fe...
Transfer to the airport and board your homebound flight.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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