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Dubai & the Jewels of the Desert

Dubai & the Jewels of the Desert Tour

This exciting tour introduces you to the wonders of Dubai, the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, as well as amazing Khasab, Oman's peaceful town lying at the base of Wadi Khasab in Musandam, and many other wonders of these desert nations.

Trip Dates:

Departures available from April through December 2009

Length:

10 days

Accommodations:

  • Sharjah: Holiday International Sharjah
  • Khasab: Golden Tulip Resort
  • Fujairah: Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
  • Dubai: Emirates Concorde Hotel

Meals:

  • Breakfast daily
  • 1 Dinner
  • 2 Lunches

Locations:

Dubai, Sharjah, Khasab, Fujairah

Transportation:

Coach transportation

Package Inclusions

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Coach transportation
  • Comprehensive sightseeing and admissions with English speaking guide
  • Breakfast daily, 1 dinner and 2 lunches

 

  • Enjoy desert and mountain safaris
  • See the botanical garden in Al Ain city
  • Dhow cruises to the spectacular fjords of Musandam

 

Tour East

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Tour East Holidays is one of Canada's most dynamic, respected and innovative travel companies. Founded in 1976, Tour East Holidays has grown from a niche Asia travel wholesaler to one of the nation's largest, most diverse and fully integrated full-service travel companies. Today, Tour East Holidays has offices across Canada as well as in New York, Beijing, and Shanghai and serves a growing and diverse annual customer base of approximately 200,000 around the world. Their Asian heritage, which puts an emphasis on hospitality and detail, has served them well over the past 30 years.

  • Day 1: Arrive in glamourous Dubai. Take a short drive to Sharjah to your hotel.
  • Day 2: Sharjah/Dubai/Sharjah: Tour old and new Dubai starting with the spice market. Next, see the Gold Souk, the wind towers in the Bastikia area, Fahidi Fort and Jumeirah Mosque. Proceed to an afternoon Desert Safari and see the sand dunes of Arabia at sunset. Later, travel to a Bedouin campsite for souvenirs, experience a camel ride and watch a belly dancing performance.
  • Day 3: Sharjah/Al Ain/Sharjah: Visit the desert oasis of Al Ain, an important stop on the caravan trail. Also see the beehive-shaped Hili Tombs that date back more than 5,000 years.
  • Day 4: Sharjah/Khasab: This morning, drive to Khasab overlooking the Gulf of Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz. Enjoy a mountain safari to Jebel Harim (the mountain of women) and view the Hajjar Mountains and fossils. Also visit Khalidiya Park and Khor Nadj Mountain.
  • Day 5: Khasab: Start the day touring Khasab Harbor on a dhow cruise and see the fjords of Musandam. Visit Telegraph Island where the British laid an underwater cable between India and Basra to communicate with London. There, you can swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters and possibly bet a glimpse of friendly dolphins up-close. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
  • Day 6: Khasab/Fujairah: Today, visit the Khasab Fort built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. Also visit the village of Qadah. See the pre-historic cave paintings in Wadi Tawi. Later, travel to Fujairah.
  • Day 7: Fujairah: Enjoy the day at leisure.
  • Day 8: Fujairah/Dubai: Return to Dubai and explore the glittering city at your leisure.
  • Day 9: Dubai: Spend the day shopping or exploring the city at your leisure.
  • Day 10: Dubai: Head to the airport for your onward flight.

 

For reservations or additional information, call 1-866-286-9323 to speak with an experienced travel consultant.

 


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