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Includes airfare, fuel surcharges, great hotels, transfers, many meals, touring and more!
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On sale prices include savings of up to $600 per couple if you reserve before October 22, 2008! |  |
Dubai has been called the ultimate playground of the rich and famous. From Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Traveler and others in the know, everyone involved in travel today considers Dubai to be the hottest new destination around.
There is absolutely nothing like Dubai in the world, but you don't have to be rich and famous to enjoy this amazing destination for yourself. In true Friendly Planet style, your 6 day visit to Dubai includes airfare, deluxe hotel accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, transfers and city tour. And all of this will cost you less than a similar visit to Las Vegas.
But don't wait to reserve your place. Space is definitely limited, and at these prices, it will surely sell out fast!
Passengers booked on May 2008 and prior departures of our Dazzling Dubai program, click here to see the previous itinerary, dates & prices.
Day 2: Arrive Dubai. Arrival this morning where our representatives will be there to assist you through visa and customs formalities and take you to your waiting guide and touring coach. Begin your tour at the Jumeirah Mosque. A prominent feature in the Dubai cityspace, the Jumeirah Mosque is an spectacular display of modern Islamic architechture.
Continue to the Dubai Museum, housed in the massive, restored Al Fahidi Fort. Inside, lifelike dioramas offer a fascinating view of life in Dubai before the discovery of oil. You'll learn the importance of the date palm to the desert culture, the maritime traditions of fishing and pearl-diving and boat building and much more. Take a walk through the bustling, exotic souks, where you'll find beautiful and bargain-priced textiles, spices and gold.
There is no lack of adventure by day, and by night, you'll have your choice of literally dozens of gourmet restaurants, bars and night clubs offering every possible type of entertainment. Your local guide will be glad to make recommendations for local dining and entertainement venues. (B)
(Passengers taking the Kenya or Cairo extensions will have the optional Dhow dinner cruise on Day 4). (B)
Day 6: Arrive USA. Your return flight departs after midnight and arrives at JFK International Airport in New York later this morning.
Important Note:September departures of this program will occur during Ramadan. During this time, most restaurants will be closed from sunrise until sunset. However, your hotel restaurant will be open during the day for lunch. In the evening, all restaurants will be open as normal.
$145/person if pre-booked
To take full advantage of your visit to Dubai, we offer a discounted package of the most popular optional tours featured on our tour. These are not "seat in coach" tours that pick up passengers in various hotels. All the optional tours are operated for Friendly Planet groups only. (A minimum of 6 passengers is required for optional tours to operate).
Optional Tours Package includes:
The special package price of $145 per person is available when booked and prepaid prior to departure. If you don't want to book the entire package, individual optional tours will be available once you arrive in Dubai. (When booked individually in Dubai, these tours cost $170).
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare and continue your tour to Kenya. A wonderful mini-safari, carefully planned to include those places where game viewing is best and most reliable so you make the absolute most of your short stay. You'll explore two wonderful game parks on guided safaris, and your expert driver-guides will make sure you experience the very best of Kenya.
Day 5: Dubai/Nairobi. Enjoy the morning in Dubai to continue your exploration, shop for last-minute treasures, or get the henna. This afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, our representatives will assist you with passport and customs formalities and escort you to your hotel. After a pre-safari briefing, enjoy the evening at leisure. Safari Park Hotel. (B)
BALLOON SAFARI ADVENTURE: Early this morning, you'll have an opportunity to take an optional balloon ride across the Masai Mara. Weather conditions permitting, your Balloon Safari begins in the pre-dawn hours, a time when the magnificent view over the part is most thrilling. Toweard the end of your flight, you'll rise to a height of 1500 feet for a panoramic view of the twisting Mara River and the savannah below. After an hour or so in the air, your safari finishes with a champagne breakfast in the bush, cooked on the balloon's burners.
Day 9: Kigio Conservancy/Nairobi/Dubai. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport to check in for your overnight return flight to the USA via Dubai. (B)
Day 10: Arrive USA. Your adventure to Dubai and Kenya ends this morning as you arrive at JFK International Airport in New York.
Another way to stretch your airfare on this program is to add an extension to Cairo, where three deluxe nights, daily breakfast, transfers, a full day of touring of Cairo's most important sites and an array of fascinating and inexpensive optional tours are available. If you've been dreaming of seeing the Pyramids of Giza for yourself, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Day 5: Dubai/Cairo. Enjoy the morning in Dubai to continue your exploration, shop for last-minute treasures, or get the henna. This afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representatives will assist you with passport and customs formalities and escort you to your hotel. After a short briefing, enjoy the evening at leisure. Sofitel El Gezirah or Cairo Marriott Hotel. (B)
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Cairo where you'll visit The Citadel, built in the 12th century and offering magnificent views of Islamic Cairo, Old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum. This world-famous museum houses the world's greatest collections of Egyptian artifacts, with more than 136,000 artifacts from every period of pre-Islamic Egyptian history as well as the Mummy Museum containing the petrified remains of some of Egypt's greatest Pharaohs. (B,L)
Day 8: Cairo/Evening Departure. One final day to explore Cairo, either on your own or on optional tours. Later this afternoon, transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight to the USA via Dubai. (B)
Day 9: Arrive USA. Your adventure to Dubai and Cairo ends this morning as you arrive at JFK International Airport in New York.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Dubai, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Kenya, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Egypt, click here.
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Tour prices are per person, double occupancy, including airfare. Prices in red reflect an early booking discount if you reserve by Oct. 22, 2008. * Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee for this tour of $95. |
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* Passengers may select only one optional extension. ** The Kenya Extension is not available in December. Information about the extension for the 2009 departures is coming soon! |
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Departure Airport: This tour departs from New York Kennedy International (JFK). Ask about availability and prices for connecting flights from other cities.
Travel Insurance: Our comprehensive policy is available for only $129 per person and is strongly recommended to protect your investment.
Important Visa Information: A passport with a minimum validity of six months and a visa is required for entry into Dubai. If you are traveling on any of the following passports, you may enter Dubai on a free visa that we obtain on your behalf upon arrival: United States, Canada, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Vatican City.
All other passport holders will require a visa prior to arrival which our representatives in Dubai will arrange on your behalf. The cost for this visa is $145 per person. We will send you forms and instructions if you require this type of visa.
Our packages may look similar to others you've seen, but we invite you to shop & compare. There are important differences that make Friendly Planet tours the best you can find.
Credit Cards or Cash:Whether you pay by check, money order or your favorite major credit card, your tour price is the same. No extra cost to charge your dream vacation to Dubai when you travel with Friendly Planet.Credit Card Authorization Form.
No Compromise on Quality: Despite our extraordinary prices, there are no compromises on our Dazzling Dubai tours. You'll stay in well-located, Deluxe hotels in Dubai and Cairo and Superior First Class hotels in Kenya that are noted for their amenities and service. Optional tours, where offered, are priced specially for Friendly Planet groups.
Included Features: This is where comparison really pays off. Check the big-name sites to price your Dubai vacation. You'll soon see just how incredibly value-rich our package is because of the included features which cost more except when you book with Friendly Planet. Your arrival and departure transfers are all included, not expensive extras as in other tours. You'll enjoy a lavish buffet breakfast daily with lots of delicious choices to begin your day. Your package includes a comprehensive city tour and even your flights have been selected to be sure you enjoy four full days in Dubai.
Free Comprehensive Destination Guide: To help you prepare for your trip, you will receive a free, comprehensive Friendly Planet Dubai destination guide - a Friendly Planet exclusive - filled with plenty of helpful information about the destinations themselves (including history and other fascinating facts), weather, tipping, local customs, how to dress, plus insider shopping, nightlife and restaurant suggestions, organized by cuisine and cost.
Personal Service: Most important of all, the extra ingredient that makes our tours stand apart from others—the wonderful, personal attention you'll receive from our friendly staff in the USA and our representatives in Dubai, Kenya and Egypt, is completely free of charge. Compare our Dazzling Dubai programs to others, feature for feature. You'll see for yourself that ours are the very best value for money you'll find anywhere.
Important Note: If you are reserving this tour less than 60 days prior to departure, confirmation is subject to space availability. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations.
Waitlisting on Sold-Out Departures: If your preferred departure is sold out, you can place yourself on a waitlist by completing the online reservation form and submitting it to us. Just click on the "waitlist" button, complete the form and click "submit". In the comments box at the very bottom of the form, please write any notes regarding your request, especially any flexibility you might have in your dates of travel. This way, if your first choice doesn't clear, we can try for a second or third choice. We will make every effort to clear your space in a timely way so that you can join us on tour. You do not need to send any deposits for waitlists. When we clear your space, we'll contact you immediately by phone or email, and if you still wish to travel, we will arrange for deposits or payments at that time. We regret that we cannot accept waitlists beyond 35 days prior to departure. If you see "sold out" next to the dates you wish to reserve or waitlist, please note that this departure is now closed, including waitlist possibilities.
Flight Schedule: Click here for a full flight schedule.
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* Some tour prices reflect an early booking discount on select dates. Prices do not include Additional Taxes, Fees & September 11th Security Fee.
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