The Arabian Gulf…Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates & Oman
February 19 to March 05, 2022
Led by Local Guides
Best known for their wealth and abundance of oil, the Gulf States also house some remarkable museums that display magnificent ancient Islamic art, calligraphy, pottery, embroideries and jewelry. This unique tour will visit Bahrain, an archipelago located in the heart of the Gulf that boasts a unique blend of ancient and modern; a destination where glistening skyscrapers share the skyline with majestic, centuries-old mosques. In Qatar, you will saunter around the Old Souq (market) and down to the nearby Dhow Harbor to see some of the Gulf's traditional and distinctive trading vessels and the world-class Islamic Arts Museum. Kuwait, home to the oldest modern art movement in the Arabian Peninsula, contains an impressive number of art galleries. A quick stop in Kuwait City is just enough time to experience its diverse and liberal culture. In the UAE, you will marvel at Abu Dhabi's unique architecture as one of the most futuristic cities in the world. When in Dubai, an emirate that has transformed itself in the last few decades from an obscure pearl-fishing village into one of the world’s most important trading hubs and a land of luxuries, you will visit its Old town. Oman is one of Arabia’s true gems - a land of rugged coastlines and vast deserts where tradition and progress go hand in hand. This wonderful adventure takes us from the heart of its picturesque capital, deep into its desert.
Can be combined with our Saudi Arabia tour (March 05 to 19, 2022)
Tour cost (Land only):
per person based on double occupancy
4-5 people: $6,550.00
6-9 people: $5,775.00
10-12 people: $5,195.00
Single Supplement: $995.00
Price based on group size minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Tour Includes
Arrival and departure transfer in
private A/C car with meeting & transfers to/from all airports.14 nights in Superior (4*) accommodations in centrally-located hotels with breakfast.
Travel by modern, air-conditioned van or mini bus.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Entrance Fees to all visited sites and museums.
English Speaking local guides in each country for all your mentioned tours and visits.
All activities described in the tour.
Tour Does Not Include
International airfare (varies by departure cities) & Doha/Kuwait/Bahrain/Abu Dhabi, Dubai/Muscat
flights.All visas currently obtainable on arrival. UAE (free), Qatar (free), Bahrain (($66.00) & for Kuwait (free) and Oman (online) - All subject to change
Dayroom or extra hotel nights necessitated by airline flight schedule changes.
Airport transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled group flights.
Expenses of a personal nature such as: beverages with meals, telephone, camera fees, laundry, etc.
Travel Insurance.
Gratuities for the guides, drivers, porters and etc.
Trip Grade:
II Active – Some hikes, slightly more demanding walks at or to sites, few elevations, comfortable but busy schedule and some long rides.
LODGING Level:
*** Superior: Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards in smaller cities. (3 or 4 stars)
**** Luxury: Regular style- usually large- hotels, typical western standard with ample venues, and full amenities. (4 or 5 stars)
Special Trip Remarks:
Active Touring - You will be covering a lot during this journey. The roads are good and the bus very comfortable. Some driving days are long, but there will be several restroom stops along the way. It is important to recognize the exhausting nature of some of the long sightseeing days as well as some of the site visits where you may have to climb over uneven terrain, steps, rocks and sand as well as up inclines and stairs. Be prepared to travel with comfortable shoes. You do have the option of staying with the vehicle if some sites seem difficult for you.
Note on Visas:
Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the end of your tour, and it must have at least three blank pages for visas.
Qatar Visa: US visitors are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival to Qatar, upon presentation of a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket. The waiver will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitle its holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips.
Bahrain Visa: It is obtainable upon arrival, and it costs (BHD 25 equivalent to approx. $66) to be paid at the airport on arrival OR you can apply in advance for an e-visa through this web site: http://www.evisa.gov.bh/VisaBhr3En.html
Kuwait Visa: Please note that it is pre-arranged, no additional visa fee will be collected and will be upon arrival where a staff in Kuwait Airways uniform will Meet & Assist travelers with a signage of their name, then escort them to the visa counter for issuing the visas and then later on follow to take them through immigration.
UAE Visa: Does not require a visa for US citizens to enter.
Oman Visa: All nationalities need to apply for the visa in advance through www.evisa.rop.gov.om / www.rop.gov.om and payment to be made through e-payment gateway in the site. Upon approval of visa application by immigration authorities, the traveler will receive an email that they need to print and carry with them.
