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Desert Adventures
2FOR1 AIRFARE
WHEN BOOKED BY OCTOBER 31, 2021
SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE
Desert Adventures
featuring Dubai and Abu Dhabi
9 DAYS • 13 MEALS Experience the luxurious United Arab Emirates cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi – a perfect combination of rich history mixed with modern wonders. Visit one of the largest mosques in the world in Abu Dhabi and ascend 1475-feet into the sky in Dubai. Explore local vegetable, spice and gold markets; BBQ at a Bedouin campsite and enjoy an exhilarating 4-wheel-drive jeep safari through the golden sand dunes. Your desert adventure awaits in these two wonderful cities.
Persian Gulf 4
Dubai
Abu Dhabi 3
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
1 Overnight
Visit
Tour Route
DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
DAY 2 Dubai – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: After arrival in Dubai, you will be met by your Mayflower Cruises & Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Abu Dhabi.
DAY 3 Abu Dhabi: After breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing in Abu Dhabi.
Marvel at the amazing architecture of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
• 13 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Services of a full-time tour manager 1 Overnight • Visit Included Abu Dhabi city tour • Tour Route Modern Dubai city tour including visits to
Palm Jumeirah and the Lost Chambers at
Atlantis The Palm • Heritage Dubai city tour including a visit to the Dubai Museum and sail aboard a traditional
Abra boat • Visit the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and ascend to the At The Top observation deck • Experience a guided desert safari aboard 4-wheel-drive jeeps • Enjoy a BBQ dinner at a Bedouin campsite with included entertainment • Sail the Dubai Creek on a dhow dinner cruise • $45 in Mayflower Money
Desert Adventures
On your guided tour, witness the majesty of the worldfamous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the world – and Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village. Enjoy a photo stop at Emirates Palace, the opulent, luxury hotel, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Experience the local flavor of the country with a visit to a fruits & vegetable market where each vendor proudly arranges his produce in a display of vibrant colors – an excellent photo opportunity awaits! Tonight, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 Abu Dhabi: Today is free of planned activities allowing you to explore Abu Dhabi on your own to discover its rich past and vibrant character. Your Tour Manager will be available to offer suggestions. Meal: B
DAY 5 Abu Dhabi – Dubai: Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Dubai – a global city and business hub of the Middle East. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour of modern Dubai beginning with a drive along the marina area and Palm Jumeriah – the world’s largest man-made island. Visit the Lost Chambers at Atlantis The Palm. Surround yourself with sea life in an awe-inspiring walk through glass tunnels. Sharks, stingrays, piranhas, lobsters and the tiniest of seahorses are just some of the creatures you will come face-to-face with in this spellbinding underwater world. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the colorful Arabic Souk Madinat Jumierah. Explore the vibrant marketplace for boutique brands, souvenir gifts, luxury fashion and jewelry. Your modern city tour ends at the hotel for an evening at leisure. Meals: B, L
DAY 6 Dubai: Following breakfast, embark on a guided tour to explore the city’s heritage and history. Enjoy magnificent views of Dubai Creek and stop at the Dubai Museum – recording the city’s past with all of its developing stages. Sail across the creek aboard a traditional Abra boat. Visit one of the city’s most popular marketplaces – Spice Souk and Gold Souk. Its narrow passages are lined with small stores selling every type of herbs and spice under the sun. The Gold Souk offers a huge selection of jewelry made
Visit the Lost Chambers at Atlantis The Palm Sail aboard a traditional Abra boat
Ride through the Arabian Desert on a jeep safari Experience a Dhow dinner cruise
from gold, silver, diamonds and other precious metals and stones. Following lunch, enjoy a photo stop at the Jumeirah Mosque – Dubai’s most beautiful mosque and one of only a handful in the UAE that are open to non-Muslims. Visit the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and one of the world’s largest shopping malls. After ascending 1475-feet in a highspeed elevator to reach At The Top observation deck, you will be greeted by breathtaking, unobstructed 360-degree views of the city, desert and ocean below. Meals: B, L
DAY 7 Dubai: After a morning at leisure, embark on a desert safari. Your safari guides will take you in 4-wheel-drive jeeps into the golden sand dunes of Arabia. Experience the thrill of a lifetime while riding through the dunes. Witness a beautiful scenic sunset overlooking the desert then continue to a Bedouin campsite for a delicious BBQ dinner buffet. At the campsite you can enjoy camel riding, henna design and an enchanting belly dancer performing to the Arabic rhythms. Meals: B, D
DAY 8 Dubai: The morning and afternoon are at leisure to pursue independent interests. Stroll along the marina promenade, walk to the beach, visit the local shops and restaurants, or simply relax by the pool and enjoy the amenities of the hotel. After a restful day, spend the final evening onboard a traditionally decorated wooden dhow as it sails under the moonlight. The architecture of both Dubai’s past and present is brought to its full beauty against the evening sky as the ship moves silently along the creek. What a fantastic way to end your journey in the United Arab Emirates. Meals: B, D
DAY 9 Dubai / USA: Following breakfast, transfer to the Dubai airport for your flight home. Filled with life-enriching experiences from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the memories will last forever. Meal: B
Itinerary is subject to change.
2022 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room add
February 10 $1,999 + $999
March 10 $1,999 + $999
October 13 $1,999 + $999
November 3 $1,999 + $999
2 for 1 airfare when booked by October 31, 2021. Call for air rates between your city and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
NOTE: entry requirements for U.S. citizens into the United Arab Emirates requires your passport MUST BE VALID for a minimum of SIX MONTHS after the return date of your program.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 2 through 4 – Novotel al Bustan, Abu Dhabi Days 5 through 8 – Millennium Place, Dubai
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5
EASY ENERGETIC
