Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
When you land, our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Settle in and get some rest before things kick off tomorrow.
- Day 2
Manama - Qalat Al Barhein
Starting around 10:30 am, you'll head into Manama's historic Muharraq district to see restored royal residences and pearl merchant houses. Tour Beit Al Quran museum and the National Museum, then check out Al-Fateh Mosque. Next you'll visit Qalat Al Bahrain fortress and the famous Tree of Life. By evening, walk through Manama's souk and explore the Little India neighborhood.
Included Activities
- Visit historic district of Muharraq with pedestrian alleys
- Entrance to Beit Al Quran museum
- Visit National Museum of Bahrain
- Guided visit to Al-Fateh Mosque
- Visit Qalat Al Barhein fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Stop at first oil extraction well in the country
- Visit Tree of Life
- Walk through Manama souk
- Visit Little India neighborhood and Krishna temple
Optional Activities
- Lunch at mall food court
Landmarks Muharraq Historic District Beit Al Quran National Museum of Bahrain Al-Fateh Mosque Qalat Al Barhein Tree of Life Manama Souk Little India Krishna Temple 
- Day 3
Manama to Doha
Spend your morning wandering Bahrain's historic center or checking out one of its museums on your own. In the afternoon, head to the airport for your included flight to Doha. Once you land in Qatar, transfer to your hotel and have free time to get settled.
Optional Activities
- Walk through Bahrain's historic center
- Visit one of Bahrain's museums
- Day 4
Doha
Tour Doha's Corniche with its skyline and beaches, then see the Al Thumama football stadium from the 2022 World Cup. Visit the Museum of Islamic Art and walk through Souq of the Falcons and the restored Waqif Souq. Grab lunch at The Pearl of Qatar with time to explore the Qanat shopping area. Finish by checking out Katara cultural village with its architecture from around the world.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at The Pearl of Qatar)
Included Activities
- City tour of Corniche
- Visit Al Thumama football stadium
- Entrance and visit to Museum of Islamic Art
- Visit Souq of the Falcons
- Time to walk in Waqif Souq
- Visit stables with Arabian horses
- Visit The Pearl of Qatar (Porto Arabia)
- Free time in Qanat shopping area
- Visit Katara cultural village
Optional Activities
- Pass by National Museum of Doha
Landmarks Corniche Doha Al Thumama Stadium Museum of Islamic Art Souq of the Falcons Waqif Souq The Pearl of Qatar Qanat Katara Cultural Village National Museum of Qatar - Day 5
Doha to Dubai
After your included flight to Dubai, transfer to your hotel and settle in. In the evening, watch the Dubai Fountain show at Burj Khalifa, then have dinner at a restaurant in Dubai Mall before heading back to the hotel.
Included Activities
- Evening visit to Dubai Fountain show
- Time to walk around Burj Khalifa area
- Walk and explore Dubai Mall
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Dubai Mall restaurants (at your choice)
Landmarks Dubai Fountain Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall - Day 6
Dubai
Start with admission to Dubai Frame for great views, then explore old Bur Dubai and the Spice Souq. Take a traditional Abra boat to Al Fahidi neighborhood and visit the Center for Cultural Understanding (includes an Emirati meal if your group has 15+ people). Afternoon brings a pass by Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah. Ride the modern monorail, explore Marina, and relax at JBR beach.
Included Activities
- Admission to Dubai Frame viewpoint
- Walk through Bur Dubai Souq
- Walk through Spice Souq
- Abra (traditional boat) ride to Al Fahidi
- Visit Center for Cultural Understanding
- Typical Emirati food experience
- Gastronomy explanation about Emirates cuisine (if group more than 15 travelers)
- Pass by Jumeirah Mosque
- Pass by Burj Al Arab
- Pass by Palm Jumeirah island
- Trip on modern monorail
- Walk through La Marina area
- Free time at JBR beach
Landmarks Dubai Frame Bur Dubai Souq Spice Souq Al Fahidi Historic District Center for Cultural Understanding Jumeirah Mosque Burj Al Arab Palm Jumeirah Dubai Monorail La Marina JBR Beach - Day 7
Dubai to Abu Dhabi
After breakfast, drive to Abu Dhabi and see Ferrari World's outdoor areas. Tour Sheikh Zayed Mosque and pass by Capital Gate skyscraper. Take in views from the Corniche, walk through Heritage Village, and have lunch in the city center. Tour Qasr Al Watan presidential palace and explore the cultural district with its museums. End the evening at The Founders Memorial to see the Constellation's night lighting.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Abu Dhabi city center)
Included Activities
- View outdoor areas of Ferrari World
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Pass by Capital Gate
- Panoramic views from Corniche
- Admission to Heritage Village
- Shop in Heritage Village craft stores
- Visit Heritage Village small museums
- Admission to Qasr Al Watan (presidential palace)
- Visit cultural district with museums
- Stop at Abrahamic Family House
- Visit The Founders Memorial
Optional Activities
- Visit one of the museums in the cultural district (e.g., Louvre Abu Dhabi)
- Enjoy free time in the cultural district
Landmarks Ferrari World Sheikh Zayed Mosque Capital Gate Corniche Abu Dhabi Heritage Village Qasr Al Watan Louvre Abu Dhabi Abrahamic Family House The Founders Memorial The Constellation - Day 8
Abu Dhabi to Al Ain
Head out early for a two-hour drive through desert to Al Ain oasis. Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji fortress-museum and Al Jhaili fortress, then tour the Sheik Zayed museum. After lunch, ride electric vehicles through the oasis to see gardens and palm plantations. You'll have free time to explore bazaars or relax at the hotel pool. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji fortress-museum
- Visit Al Jhaili fortress
- Visit Sheik Zayed museum
- Ride in small electric vehicles through Al Ain oasis
- View gardens and palm tree plantations
- View irrigation systems
- Free time in bazaars
- Pool access at hotel
Landmarks Qasr Al Muwaiji Al Jhaili Fortress Sheik Zayed Museum Al Ain Oasis 
- Day 9
Al Ain to Fujairah
After breakfast, visit the active Camel Market with livestock activity. Drive through mountainous areas toward the Gulf of Oman, stopping at Al Hayl Fort near a small oasis. Arrive in Fujairah with free time for lunch. In the afternoon, tour Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the adobe fortress, and Fujairah Museum. Walk around the city center. Dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Camel Market
- Stop at Al Hayl Fort
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah
- Visit Fujairah adobe fortress
- Visit Fujairah Museum
- Walk around Fujairah city center
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants in Fujairah (free time)
Landmarks Camel Market Al Hayl Fort Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah Fujairah Adobe Fortress Fujairah Museum - Day 10
Fujairah - Sharjah to Dubai
Following breakfast, drive along the coast to Al Bidyah to see the oldest mosque built from adobe in the 15th century. Stop in Khor Fakkan for swimming and lunch at local restaurants, plus views of old Portuguese castle ruins and the artificial waterfall. Continue to Sharjah and visit Al Noor Mosque and Sharjah Fort museum. Check out the Museum of Islamic Civilization and experience the Rain Room art installation. You'll return to Dubai around 18:30.
Included Activities
- Visit Al Bidyah Mosque
- Stop at ruins of old Portuguese castle
- View artificial waterfall in Khor Fakkan
- View seaside amphitheater in Khor Fakkan
- Stop at Al Noor Mosque
- Photograph Al Noor green island
- Admission to Sharjah Fort
- Visit Museum of Islamic Civilization
- Experience Rain Room art installation
Optional Activities
- Relax on Khor Fakkan beach
- Bathe in Gulf waters (changing rooms and showers available)
- Lunch at Khor Fakkan restaurants (free time)
Landmarks Al Bidyah Mosque Khor Fakkan Portuguese Castle Ruins Khor Fakkan Amphitheater Al Noor Mosque Sharjah Fort Museum of Islamic Civilization Rain Room - Day 11
Dubai - Departure
After breakfast, your tour concludes. You're free to depart at whatever time works for you.
