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In Dubai, journey to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city, ocean and desert. At the iconic Atlantis, The Palm Hotel, explore their astonishing aquarium inhabited by thousands of marine species from around the world, before visiting the Dubai Museum and walking through the bustling alleys of the spice and gold souks.

Plus, with two additional days at leisure to further explore the vibrant city of Dubai, perhaps join the optional safari tour into the vast desert that surrounds modern Dubai. Stroll along the coastline, shop at the modern Dubai Mall of the Emirates, or take our optional tour to Sharjah, the Culture Capital of the UAE.

Next, tour the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. En route, pass Jebel Ali, the largest man-made port in the world. Upon arrival, visit the Grand Mosque, iconic symbol of Abu Dhabi, then drive along the Corniche to the Breakwater, from which you can enjoy magnificent views of the city’s skyline. Continue to Heritage Village for a discovery of the pre-oil life, and the Zayed House, for a peek into the life of the late Sheikh Zayed. Return to Dubai via Yas Island, where the Ferrari World theme park and the brand-new Formula 1 race track are located.

In Jordan, enjoy time at leisure at the lowest spot on Earth, the Dead Sea, and perhaps experience the floating waters of this natural beauty.  Drive to visit Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, the majestic city of Madaba, and the impressive Kerak Castle. Experience a full day to explore Petra, both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see its most extraordinary monument, the towering Treasury building, rising over 140 feet. Head to the magnificent moon-like landscape of the Wadi Rum Desert, where you will embark on a short ride in a 4×4 vehicle to explore the valley, with its looming rock faces that have seem to grown directly out of the sand and endless skies.

Finally, enjoy time at leisure in Amman, the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan.  Perhaps join the optional tour to venture to Jerash, featuring colonnaded streets, temples, baths, theaters, plazas, all encompassed within the remaining city walls.

DAY 1, Tuesday – Depart for the United Arab Emirates

Depart for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

DAY 2, Wednesday – Arrive in Dubai

Arrive in Dubai, the quintessential land of opulence, wealth and astonishing skyscrapers that stand alongside traditional mosques. Balance of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to the adrenaline-charged tempo of this city and your new time zone
Overnight: Dubai

DAY 3, Thursday – Dubai City Tour 

A fabulous day discovering Dubai, one of the world’s most futuristic cities with its dramatic skyline, once a tranquil port of Bedouin traders and pearl divers. Begin with a photo stop at Dubai’s signature landmark, Burj Al Arab, the celebrated sail-shaped hotel facing the Persian Gulf. Continue to the Jumeirah Palm, a man-made island, which was built in the shape of a palm tree and houses, residential buildings, villas, and luxury resorts. Drive to the end of the island, to visit the iconic Atlantis, The Palm Hotel. At the hotel, you’ll be surrounded by the astonishing aquarium inhabited by thousands of marine species from around the world. Continue on Sheikh Zayed road to visit the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa. While at the top, a guide will help answer all your questions from your vantage point on level 124 of the building. Free time for lunch in Dubai Mall. Afterwards, drive to the oldest part of the city. The Bastakiya area is where old wind-towered houses of wealthy merchants can still be seen. While in the area, visit the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, which has survived for two centuries. Continue the tour through the cloth markets and end up at the Abras, where local water taxis will take you across the Creek to the area of spice and gold souks. Walk through the bustling alleys of these souks and allow the mystical aromas of numerous spices tantalize your senses. The jewelry on sale, varies from the traditional to the latest designs at amazingly affordable prices. Return to the hotel for an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by a Welcome Dinner
Overnight: Dubai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Friday – Abu Dhabi City Tour

Take a leisurely stroll along Dubai’s vast coastline this morning or, head to the colossal Dubai Mall for shopping and perhaps indoor skiing on the vast slopes. Perhaps, join the thrilling optional Desert Safari this afternoon. Board a 4X4 vehicle in Dubai and head out towards the highest sand dunes of the surreal surrounding desert. Feel the thrill of “dune bashing” as you spiral up and down the enormous golden dunes. Stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching the Bedouin campsite. You’ll be welcomed with traditional Arabic coffee and might have the opportunity to ride a camel. Then, enjoy a specially prepared barbecue dinner. Later, a captivating belly dancer enchants you with her swirling dances before returning to Dubai
Optional: Half Day Desert Safari (PM)
Overnight: Dubai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Saturday – Full Day in Dubai

Take a leisurely stroll along Dubai’s vast coastline this morning or, head to the colossal Dubai Mall for shopping and perhaps indoor skiing on the vast slopes. Or, participate in the optional tour to Sharjah, cultural center of the Emirates, known for its major museums, distinctive landmarks and elegant mosques. Visit the Islamic Museum, housing over 5000 artifacts from all over the Islamic World and the Heritage Museum depicting Sharjah’s rich and diverse heritage. Time to stroll in the unique covered souk and bargain to your heart’s content for jewelry, handicrafts, and carpets before returning to Dubai. Tonight, a very special evening with a chance to see the skyline of Dubai from the Creek. Dhows have been the traditional ships used in the UAE for many centuries and tonight you have the chance to board one of these vessels and enjoy a sumptuous buffet while you quietly cruise by the landmarks of this city
Optional: Half Day Sharjah Tour (AM)
Overnight: Dubai
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Sunday – Abu Dhabi City Tour

Today, an excursion to Abu Dhabi, the ultra-sophisticated capital of the United Arab Emirates, often called the “Arabian Jewel”. Drive past Jebel Ali, the largest man-made port in the world before arriving at the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, iconic symbol of Abu Dhabi. Continue along the city’s glamorous Corniche, with blue waters glittering on one side and shimmering skyscrapers lining the other. At the Breakwater, pause to take photos of the city’s fabulous skyline. Then, on to Heritage Village, a reconstructed traditional desert village. Here, journey to the past and experience life in Abu Dhabi before oil revenues altered the landscape. Many different aspects of desert life are attractively displayed in the open-air museum along with workshops where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills, while women sit weaving and spinning. After lunch on your own, visit Zayed House for a fascinating peek into the life of the late Sheikh Zayed, “Father of the Nation.” Return to Dubai via Yas Island, where the Ferrari World theme park and brand-new Formula I race track is located. Tonight, leisure time to experience the city independently
Overnight: Dubai
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday – Dubai Souks and Marina Tour

Enjoy a morning at leisure on your last day in Dubai. Visit a desert center to see the art of “falconry”, spend more time shopping in the spice and gold bazaar, or just gaze at the astonishing panoramic views from a rooftop restaurant. This afternoon take a tour of Dubai’s Souks and famous Marina. Test your bargaining skills while walking around one of the oldest and most populated areas in Dubai, the Souk al Kabeer. Afterwards, you will tour the historic Sheikh Al Maktoum House. Then, enjoy a walking tour of one of the trendiest places in Dubai, the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence. The tour concludes at the Madinat souk, with time at leisure to explore the treasures among these lantern lit corridors
Overnight: Dubai
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Tuesday – Depart Dubai, Flight to Amman, Transfer to the Dead Sea

Bid farewell to the Tour Manager and depart Dubai on a flight to Amman, capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; transfer directly to your hotel in the Dead Sea area. The rest of the day is at leisure to adjust to the exotic surroundings
Optional: Dinner Package
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9,  Wednesday – Full Day in Dead Sea

With a full day at leisure enjoy all of the delights of the Dead Sea. Pamper yourself with fabulous treatments, sample the Dead Sea’s renowned restorative powers, or just savor the beautiful surroundings and natural beauty of this area.
Optional: Dinner Package
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Thursday – Full Day in the Dead Sea

The day is yours to enjoy all of the delights and countless pleasures of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Swim in the therapeutic mineral rich waters, or just savor the beautiful surroundings and natural beauty of this area Perhaps, join an optional tour to the village of Bethany, the site of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. As it was also where the prophet Elijah ascended to heaven via a chariot of fire. The sites that make up Bethany were part of early Christian pilgrimages between Mt. Nebo and Jerusalem. This evening attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers
Optional: Dinner Package
Optional: Half Day Bethany
Overnight: Dead Sea
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Friday – Mount Nebo, Madaba, Karak

After breakfast, travel to Petra. En route, stop at Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George’s Church. After lunch, travel to Kerak Castle. The striking silhouette of this fortified Crusader town and castle will instantly make you understand why kings and nations utilized the structure for centuries. Arrive in Petra for overnight
Optional: Dinner Package
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12, Saturday – Petra City Tour

An astonishing day exploring Petra! Enter the “rose red” city hand-sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk (or ride) through the “Siq”, a winding canyon road. At the end, you’ll gaze in total amazement at Petra’s most extraordinary monument – the towering Treasury building rising over 140 feet. Beyond, discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial champers and water channels – all remnants of a once great Nabatean culture. Today, Petra is both a Jordanian national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There will be time on your own to further explore Petra before returning to the hotel with a stop at Moses Springs
Optional: Dinner Package
Overnight: Petra
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Sunday – Wadi Rum Desert, Travel to Amman

Morning departure to Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, vast desert vistas and pastel colored sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as the “Valley of the Moon”, served as inspiration (and site of the filming) for T.E. Lawrence’s novel, Lawrence of Arabia. Ride in a 4×4 vehicle to explore the valley, with its looming rock faces that seem to grow directly out of the sand and endless skies. Cross the huge red sand dunes and the eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as “The Seven Pillars”. Then, a fabulous lunch in an authentic Bedouin tent in the midst of the desert, where you’ll be introduced to “Zarb” – a selection of foods cooked in an oven with hot coals beneath the desert floor. Afterward, travel to your hotel in Amman
Optional: Dinner Package
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 14, Monday – Full Day in Amman

Enjoy your last day in Jordan at leisure or, join the optional tour to Jerash. Travel north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, was part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) The city features theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded street. In the afternoon you have the choice to attend an optional Amman tour. Embark on a tour of the city, often referred to as the “White City” because of the white stone used to build the houses. Amman is among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. The tour will take you to the museums, the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, the souks, and the city’s modern district. Later this evening, a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Manager and travel companions
Optional: Half Day Jerash (AM)
Optional: Half Day Amman (PM)
Overnight: Amman
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 15, Tuesday – Depart Jordan

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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