1. London to Bahrain Your door-to-door driver takes you to London Heathrow for your non-stop Gulf Air flight to Bahrain, where the 5 Diamond Sheraton Bahrain Hotel becomes home for two nights.2. Bahrain This mornings sightseeing tour visits the Bahrain museum, the Bahrain Fort and the famous Tree of Life. Later relax and explore at your own pace. B3. Bahrain to Qatar Fly mid morning with Gulf Air to Qatar, where the Inter-Continental Hotel Doha (5 Diamond) is your home for two nights. An afternoon at leisure. B4. Qatar Morning city tour that takes in the sea front Corniche and Dhow Harbour, the Old Souq, Falcon Shops and Equestrian Club. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional desert tour in 4-wheel drives, stopping at the inland sea. B L5. Qatar to Abu Dhabi Relax this morning before taking a Gulf Air flight to Abu Dhabi via Bahrain transferring to the 5 Diamond Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort and Towers. B6. Abu Dhabi Your morning city tour visits the Old Dhow yard where boats are still being built as they were hundreds of years ago. Continue on to the Al Husn Fort, learn about the local people by visiting the Heritage Village. Continue with a walk on the New Corniche. The Oriental carpet market, the Iranian souk and vegetable souk is where the tour ends. Free afternoon to explore.
7. Abu Dhabi to Dubai Travel onto Dubai this morning passing the largest manmade port in the world, Jebel Ali. On arrival transfer to the 5 Diamond Sheraton Dubai Creek. Take an optional tour of this exciting city or spend the remainder of the day at leisure. B
8. Dubai to Desert Camp Morning at leisure then head off for a desert safari and overnight camp. Try a camel ride before dining in traditional Bedouin style under the stars. B D
9. Desert Camp to Muscat Depart Muscat arriving at the 5 Diamond Shangri La Al Waha Hotel, your home for the next 3 nights.
10. Muscat Discover Muscat and visit the Grand Mosque, savour the souks and bazaars in the Mutrah district. Finish the day with a tour of the Old Quarter, viewing the Sultan's Palace and 16th century Portuguese forts. B
11. Muscat Your final day is free for you to either enjoy the fine facilites at the Shangri La Hotel or alternatively end your Arabian Adventure with an optional tour. B
12. Muscat to London Depart for your Gulf Air direct flight to London Heathrow. On arrival your door-to-door driver will be waiting to chauffeur you home. B
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Travel notes
Travelling in this part of the world, comfortable, light clothing is necessary. However, air conditioned hotels and vehicles plus evenings in the desert mean a light jacket or wrap would be useful. You will also be visiting some religious sites where ladies are expected to cover up, so a scarf will also be handy.
Excellent hotels are featured throughout this tour, so suitable time at leisure is given for you to enjoy.
A highlight of this tour is the overnight in a Desert camp, where the accommodation is of an excellent standard, a barbecue dinner over an open fire underneath the stars is included.
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