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Upon arrival into Muscat, after completing immigration and customs formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Al Bustan Palace, where you will stay for three nights.
Location:
LocationMuscat
Accommodation:
Accommodation Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After a buffet breakfast, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your Full Day Tour of Muscat.
Meet your guide in the lobby and proceed to visit is the Sultan al Qaboos Grand Mosque – a perfect blend of modern architecture and traditional values. It is one of the largest mosques’ in the world and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers. With beautiful art work, chandeliers and a massive one-piece carpet covering entire prayer hall this imposing place of worship is definitely worth the visit.
Afterwards, you will visit the Royal Opera House, one of the finest in the region. After this, proceed to the Old Muscat area. Visit the Bait Zubair Museum which was the house of a merchant. It has wide collection of traditional dresses, arms, old maps, etc. After the tour of the Museum, leave for Muttrah Souk, stopping for a quick photo stop at the official Palace of His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos.
*To visit the Mosque, one has to be dressed in a conservative manner. Refrain from wearing revealing or transparent clothes and be covered from head to toe. The Grand Mosque is open for visitors from Saturday to Thursday from 08:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs
Location:
LocationMuscat
Accommodation:
Accommodation Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be met in the lobby by the Omani Guide at 8:00 a.m before visiting the Grand Mosque and then travel from Muscat to make a stop at Sink-Hole before continuing on to Wadi Shab. You will take a walk on the slippery rocks of 40 minutes which would be lined with palm trees, you can enjoy your time in the many hidden pools ideal for swimming. After your activities, head get back to the parking lot to change. Once everybody is ready, we will drive back to Muscat. Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant.
*Please note that unlike UAE, Oman has very basic local restaurants serving café style food.
Location:
LocationMuscat
Accommodation:
Accommodation Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative to begin your drive to Jabal Akhdar with a stop at Nizwa, where you get a chance to visit this historic city. Known as the cultural capital of Oman, this city is rich in history. It is believed to have been built over a underwater river, which is the reason why it is covered in date plantations. Start at the imposing fort with its enormous round tower. Built in the 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya’aruba to defend the trade route, this fort is the basis of study of battle forts of the Middle East. The fort dominates the entire area, with the town having grown around the edifice. Access to the top is only by means of a narrow, twisting staircase barred by heavy wooden doors, studded with metal. From the top of the tower you get a bird’s eye view of the Nizwa city.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (payable directly), before proceeding on to the Nizwa souq which is renowned for its intricately hand-carved “Khanjar” (dagger) and ornately designed silver Jewelry. Then, you will visit the Al Hoota Cave system, this cave is 3.1 miles long but only a portion of it is open to visitors. The cave is estimated to over 02 million years old and is located at the foot of Jabal Shams.
Afterwards, you will be transferred to Alila Jabal Akhdar, where you will stay for two nights.
Location:
LocationJebel Akhdar
Accommodation:
Accommodation Alila Jabal Akhdar
Type:
Accommodation Type Resort
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy the day at your leisure with your vehicle/guide at your diposal.
Your resort offers many activities and has a lovely spa for you to relax and enjoy the facilities. Recommended activities include a visit to the neighboring villages that grow pomegranate and do step farming.
Jebel Akhdar, meaning ‘Green Mountain’, is a rugged mountainous region in the central Al Hajar Mountains. It serves as a gateway to learn about the area’s natural wonders, rich history and cultural heritage. Perched 2000 metres above sea level, Jebel Akhdar provides a respite from the desert heat and is a welcome retreat for nature lovers and adventurers with its mild Mediterranean climate. Dubbed, ‘The Fruit Bowl of Oman’, the landscape is peppered with lush orchards of prize pomegranates, apricots, other local fruit, walnuts and Oman’s famed damask roses; as well as deep canyons, numerous caves, a collection of charming hamlets, and ancient abandoned villages. Visitors can enjoy views of the eponymous, Jabal Akhdar Mountain, and the majestic Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest mountain.
Location:
LocationJebel Akhdar
Accommodation:
Accommodation Alila Jabal Akhdar
Type:
Accommodation Type Resort
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to the Muscat International Airport for your scheduled flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative who will help you complete immigration and customs formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Address Fountain Views, where you will stay for four nights.
You will be assisted with check-in. As per Government of Dubai regulations, your passports will be scanned upon check-in and returned to you.
*While we do our best to expedite through customs, if the airport requires, you may have to enter into the standard line. However, you will still be assisted throughout.
Location:
LocationDubai
Accommodation:
Accommodation Address Fountain Views
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your Half Day City Tour of Dubai.
The places of interest will include a photo stops at the famous and fabulous Burj Al Arab hotel as well as the Jumeirah Mosque. Here you get a chance to understand more about Bedouin life, Arab culture, Islam and its traditions, also visit the old part of Dubai in Bastakiya. Now an artist’s village of sorts but still with great examples of art & architecture; also visit the more noisy and fun Spice and Gold Souqs. Then go to the Dubai Creek side and take an Abra ride across the street to visit the 150 year old Al Fahidi Dubai Fort Museum which showcases Dubai from ancient times to its ascension as one of the leading cities of the world.
After lunch at a local restaurant (payable directly), you will visit Burj Khalifa (at the top 148th floor) and later spend time at the Dubai Mall. You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
7:00 pm: You will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your Evening Dhow Dinner Cruise (without drinks) in the Dubai Marina surrounded by huge skyscrapers, lights and modern architecture.
Location:
LocationDubai
Accommodation:
Accommodation Address Fountain Views
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your Sea Wings Tour.
An amazing flight in these exciting Seaplanes, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the city of Dubai. During the flight you will see the Palms built on the sea as well as artificial islands and the city skyscraper. After the tour you will be brought back to the hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
3:00 pm: You will be taken by an Alluring Africa Private Jeep into the desert for a buffet dinner (without any drinks) in Sahara Restaurant.
Location:
LocationDubai
Accommodation:
Accommodation Address Fountain Views
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
8:30 am: After breakfast you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your City Tour of Abu Dhabi where you will stop for photos and also visit the Emirates Palace, one of the world’s most exclusive hotels. Then, drive past the Sheikh’s Palace (no photography allowed here) and go on to Abu Dhabi Corniche.
Afterwards, you will visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque – the largest Mosque in the UAE, founded by Late His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Next you will visit the Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace) and Etihad Towers (Abu Dhabi Observation Point).
After lunch at a local restaurant (payable directly), you will visit the Heritage Village, well known for the culture and life styles of the past. Small kiosks selling traditional mementos and exhibits of Bedouin settlements models as well as their ancient historic archaeological finds are also featured. You will visit the Lourve Museum before heading to Ferrari World for a photo-stop.
Location:
LocationDubai
Accommodation:
Accommodation Address Fountain Views
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At a time determined the night before, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to the Dubai International Airport for your departure flight.
Return home, taking with you the sights, sounds, and memories of an incredible trip!
Location:
LocationDubai
Accommodation:
Accommodation Address Fountain Views
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
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