Arabia - Ancient and Modern
11 days
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There can be no region of the world where the contrast between ancient and modern is more pronounced and enthralling than Arabia. In scarcely more than half a century, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have undergone an unparalleled transformation from peaceful fishing villages to dynamic, futuristic metropolises - cities that owe little to history and everything to wealth...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Abu Dhabi city tour
- Cultural Dubai city tour
- Evening Dubai dhow cruise
- Dubai desert safari
- Khasab city tour
- Half-day Omani dhow cruise
- Visit to Barkha fish market
- Visit to Nakhl Fort
- Al Thowarah Springs
- Excursions to Nizwa and Bahla
What's this trip about?
There can be no region of the world where the contrast between ancient and modern is more pronounced and enthralling than Arabia. In scarcely more than half a century, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have undergone an unparalleled transformation from peaceful fishing villages to dynamic, futuristic metropolises - cities that owe little to history and everything to wealth, imagination and breathtaking audacity. Yet in Oman, the Emirates’ neighbor, echoes of the past are inescapable. This is the legendary land of Sindbad and the age-old frankincense trade, of dramatic fortresses and aromatic souqs. Titan’s tour takes in the very best of Arabia, ancient and modern, along with the scenically spectacular but little-visited Musandam Peninsula, the so-called ‘Norway of Arabia’.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAbu Dhabi
End CityMuscat
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Itinerary
Day 1 London - Abu Dhabi
VIP Outbound4 Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow Airport for a direct, scheduled Etihad Airways flight to Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival, we transfer to the Rotana Yas Island Hotel (4T) on Yas Island adjacent to the stunning Formula 1 circuit and offering superb views of the Arabian Gulf.
Day 2 Abu Dhabi
A morning sightseeing tour introduces the highlights of Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate. Though it has, like Dubai, recently witnessed a magnificent transformation, Emirati heritage is still apparent everywhere in Abu Dhabi. We make visits to the huge Sheikh Zayed Mosque,...
Day 3 Abu Dhabi - Dubai
We make the transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, where our base for the next two nights is The Best Western Premier Deira Hotel (3T) or similar. Today’s activities reveal the two aspects of Dubai. An afternoon cultural city tour takes in Bastakia, the oldest part of Dubai, ...
Day 4 Dubai
The morning is at leisure, perhaps to discover the ultra-modern wonders of Dubai. There are multi-million dollar island resorts reclaimed from the sea and lush golf courses reclaimed from the desert. There are more than 50 mega-malls, each housing up to 1,200 boutique sh...
Day 5 Dubai - Musandam Peninsula - Khasab
The coastal road north to Musandam takes us through some of the other United Arab Emirates - Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwan and Ras al-Khaimah - in quick succession, before we cross the border into this picturesque Omani enclave, jutting out into the Strait of Hormuz. Kha...
Day 6 Musandam Peninsula
The best perspective on this delightful peninsula of dramatic limestone mountains, starkly beautiful fjords and turquoise coastal waters is from a dhow and, after breakfast, we embark on a half day cruise. Look out for dolphins diving and splashing in our wake. Lunch, te...
Day 7 Khasab - Barkha
Today’s transfer to Oman ‘proper’ takes us back across the Emirati border and through the southern provinces, including Fujairah. Though the journey is not arduous, Barkha makes a convenient and comfortable stopping point en route to the capital Muscat, and there is time to relax at the Al Nahda Resort and Spa (3T+), where dinner is also included.
Day 8 Barkha - Muscat
After breakfast, we head down to Barkha’s beachfront fish market to watch the day’s fresh catch come in from the Arabian Sea. Then we make the short journey to the imposing Nakhl Fort, recently restored and refurbished with traditional furniture and handicrafts, and pres...
Day 9 Nizwa - Bahla
Today’s excursion is dominated by two of the great fortresses of Oman. In the morning, we visit Nizwa, former capital of the ancient Julanda Dynasty, for a stroll around the vibrant souq and a visit to the 17th century fort, with its dramatic round tower and studded wood...
Day 10 Muscat
A morning sightseeing tour of Muscat takes in the Grand Mosque, another colossal and impressive place of worship, adorned with beautiful artworks and chandeliers, and bustling Muttrah souq, its narrow alleyways heady with the fragrance of sandalwood. We also visit Bait Z...
Day 11 Muscat - London
VIP Inbound We transfer to the airport for a scheduled Etihad Airways flight to London Heathrow via Abu Dhabi. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.
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Last Updated: 7/16/2018
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Meals Included
14 meals:
- 9 breakfasts (days 2-10)
- 2 lunches (days 2 and 6)
- 3 dinners (days 3-4 and 7)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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