DAY 1

Dubai, UAE

Explore this amazing emirate where ultra-modern architecture soars over traditional Arab styles. See the impressive Jumeirah Mosque and stroll through the narrow alleys of old Dubai. Visit a museum in a former all-boys school or journey along Dubai Creek in a dhow. Visit fascinating Sharjah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its fabulous souks.

MEALS: Dinner

ACCOMMODATION:Riviera

DAY 2

Dubai, UAE

Explore this amazing emirate where ultra-modern architecture soars over traditional Arab styles. See the impressive Jumeirah Mosque and stroll through the narrow alleys of old Dubai. Visit a museum in a former all-boys school or journey along Dubai Creek in a dhow. Visit fascinating Sharjah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its fabulous souks.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 3

Khasab, Oman

Khasab is an eclectic and off-the-beaten-path port with pristine seas and jagged peaks. It’s location at the northern tip of the peninsula makes this city the apex of the triangle between Dubai and Muscat. Choose to take a dhow cruise along the Strait of Hormuz or go on a humpback dolphin-watching excursion on the bay, either way your experience will be far from ordinary.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 4

Fujairah, UAE

The only emirate on the Gulf of Oman rather than the Persian Gulf, Fujairah is blessed with fine beaches and offers excellent deep-sea fishing and snorkeling. It’s separated from the rest of the country by the Hagar mountain range that looms majestically behind the port of Fujairah. Built-in 1670, Fujairah Fort and the spring-fed Ain Al Madhab Gardens lie nearby.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 5

Muscat, Oman

Admire the colorful Sultan’s palace and the Jelali and Merani forts, stroll through the markets and narrow alleys and browse in the bustling souks. Or view the city from above by traveling on the Corniche and head out along the scenic Batinah coast and enjoy the desert, the oases, fishing villages and the historic medieval Nakhl Fort. Then spend time at a glorious beach resort.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 6

At Sea, International Water

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 7

Bahrain, Bahrain

Bahrain has a history that dates back to 2300 BC, when the ancient city of Dilmun served as a major trading post between Mesopotamia and India. Remnants of this ancient culture can be found at an archaeological dig near Bahrain Fort (Qal’at al-Bahrain), one of the country’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other draws include the Bahrain International Circuit, a major Formula 1 track that’s the site of the Bahrain Grand Prix and the UNESCO site at Muharraq.

‘MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 8

Doha, Qatar

Qatar’s capital and largest city displays a broad sea-front corniche lined with impressive, towering, and strikingly modern architecture. View it from the sea with a ride on a traditional dhow. Notable highlights include the I.M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art, which houses the largest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world and the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum displays one man’s massive collection of everything from cars to stamps and ancient treasures.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 9

Sir Bani Yas, UAE

Founded in 1971 by the founding President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayid bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this ambitious visionary project is located on a natural island that has been occupied for centuries. There are over 40 archaeological sites on the island and is filled with native and endangered species of Arabian flora and fauna. Over half the island is dedicated to the Arabian Wildlife Park.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION:Riviera

DAY 10

Split, Croatia 

As the world’s richest city, Abu Dhabi boasts opulent hotels, museums and a yacht-filled marina, all marvels of modern architecture. Explore the emirate’s old souks, sip a fragrant Arabic coffee, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into dazzling marine life.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 11

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Savor the majestic beauty of this amazing city as you glide along its canals and under its bridges, opulent palazzi and elegant churches lining the route. Discover Venice’s secret quarters down narrow alleys opening into spacious campos. Admire the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Visit lovely Burano and the glass factories on Murano. Or enjoy the scenic countryside with its stunning Palladian villas.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

ACCOMMODATION: Riviera

DAY 12

Abu Dhabi, UAE

As the world’s richest city, Abu Dhabi boasts opulent hotels, museums and a yacht-filled marina, all marvels of modern architecture. Explore the emirate’s old souks, sip a fragrant Arabic coffee, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into dazzling marine life.