Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dubai
You'll land at Dubai airport and head straight to your hotel for check-in. Get settled into the city and take some time to orient yourself. Dubai's a place where you'll find something whether you're into modern architecture, shopping, beaches, or cultural sites, so there's plenty to explore once you're ready.
- Start point
- Dubai Airport, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (airport )
- Accommodation
- (Paramount Hotel Dubai or similar)
- Day 2
Dubai Desert Safari
After breakfast, the rest of your morning is free until your pickup at 14:45. Then you're off for a desert safari that includes a dune drive and sunset viewing. At the camp, you can get henna tattoos and ride camels before sitting down to a BBQ dinner. There's live entertainment with Tanoura and belly dancing performances, and you'll be back at your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course BBQ meal with variety of meats and salads served beneath the starlit skies with authentic Arabic music)
- Accommodation
- (Paramount Hotel Dubai or similar)
Included Activities
- Desert Safari with dune drive
- Sunset viewing in the desert
- Arabic coffee, tea and dates welcome
- Henna tattoo experience
- Camel ride
- Tanoura dance show
- Belly dance performance
- Three-course BBQ dinner with traditional entertainment
- Day 3
Dubai City Tour & Dhow Cruise
Breakfast starts at 08:30, followed by a 4-hour guided city tour. You'll walk through Al Bastakiya Quarter, visit the Dubai Museum, take an abra water taxi along Dubai Creek, and browse the Gold and Spice Souks. The tour also includes seeing Jumeirah Mosque and the Burj Al Arab. Later in the evening at 19:30, you're picked up for a dhow cruise along Dubai Marina with dinner included, getting back around 22:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous international buffet dinner on the Dhow cruise)
- Accommodation
- (Paramount Hotel Dubai or similar)
Included Activities
- Half day Dubai city tour with professional guide
- Al Bastakiya Quarter visit
- Dubai Museum tour
- Abra water taxi ride across Dubai Creek
- Gold Souk and Spice Souk browsing
- Jumeirah Mosque viewing
- Burj Al Arab viewing
- Dhow cruise along Dubai Marina with two-hour journey
- International buffet dinner on the Dhow
Landmarks Al Bastakiya Quarter Dubai Museum Dubai Creek Gold Souk Spice Souk Jumeirah Mosque Burj Al Arab Dubai Marina - Day 4
Abu Dhabi City Tour
After breakfast, you'll drive to Abu Dhabi for a full day tour of the capital. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a main highlight with its distinctive golden domes. You'll also see Emirates Palace, walk along the Abu Dhabi Corniche to check out the restaurants and views, and stop by Ferrari World Theme Park for photos before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Paramount Hotel Dubai or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive to Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit
- Emirates Palace viewing
- Abu Dhabi Corniche visit
- Ferrari World Theme Park photo stop
Landmarks Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi Corniche Ferrari World Theme Park - Day 5
Burj Khalifa
Following breakfast, you're transferred to the Burj Khalifa. The elevator ride takes you through 124 levels to the observation deck, and from up there you'll get 360-degree views of Dubai, the desert stretching out, and the Persian Gulf. After spending time taking in the views, you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Paramount Hotel Dubai or similar)
Included Activities
- Burj Khalifa 124th floor visit (non-prime hours)
- 360-degree panoramic city views from observation deck
Landmarks Burj Khalifa - Day 6
Travel to Cairo
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Once you land, a representative meets you for the approximately one-hour drive to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to do what you like, whether that's exploring the city or just relaxing at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Steigenberger Hotel / Hyatt Regency Cairo West or similar)
- Day 7
Cairo City Tour
Breakfast at your hotel comes first, then you'll meet your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. The day covers Cairo's major historical sites including the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You'll also see the Sphinx, tour the Egyptian Museum which holds over 120,000 objects from different periods, and spend time at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Steigenberger Hotel / Hyatt Regency Cairo West or similar)
Included Activities
- Pyramids of Giza tour
- Sphinx tour
- Egyptian Museum tour
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar tour
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Egyptian Museum Khan El-Khalili Bazaar - Day 8
Cairo (Optional Alexandria Day Trip)
After breakfast, you have the day to yourself in Cairo. If you're interested, there's an optional day trip to Alexandria available for an extra cost. That trip includes visiting Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs with its three levels of Roman cemetery, the Roman Amphitheatre, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandria, with lunch at a local restaurant included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Steigenberger Hotel / Hyatt Regency Cairo West or similar)
Optional Activities
- Optional day trip to Alexandria from Cairo
- Pompey's Pillar visit
- Catacombs visit (largest Roman cemetery with three levels)
- Roman Amphitheatre visit
- Qaitbay Citadel photo stop
- Bibliotheca Alexandria photo stop
- Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria (if choosing optional tour)
Landmarks Pompey's Pillar Catacombs Roman Amphitheatre Qaitbay Citadel Bibliotheca Alexandria - Day 9
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to the airport. Your tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
