Qatar Escape plus Desert Days Cruise

Qatar Escape plus Desert Days Cruise

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$2762

Qatar Escape plus Desert Days Cruise

11 Days Starting and ending in Doha, Qatar

Visiting: Doha, Bahrain, Dubai, Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Asia

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

K9-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise, Safari Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $2762

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Qatar Escape plus Desert Days Cruise" for an unforgettable journey through the Arabian Gulf. Begin in Doha with a welcome dinner and explore the Katara Cultural Village and Souq Waqif. Experience a thrilling desert safari before setting sail on a luxurious cruise. Discover Bahrain's historic gems, enjoy free time in dynamic Dubai, and marvel at the rugged fjords of Khasab, Oman. Relax on Sir Bani Yas Island, home to free-roaming wildlife, and take a guided tour of Abu Dhabi's stunning landmarks. Conclude your adventure back in Doha with a farewell dinner, creating memories to last a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the Katara Cultural Village and lively Souq Waqif in Doha.

  • Cruise along Doha’s stunning skyline, west bay, and The Pearl.

  • Thrilling desert safari journey in the Arabian Desert.

  • Tour Bahrain’s most famous sights including Al Fateh Grand Mosque and Bahrain National Museum.

  • Free time to explore Dubai, including optional tours to Burj Khalifa and local souks.

  • Leisure day in Khasab, Oman, known as the ‘Norway of Arabia’ for its rugged fjords.

  • Day at leisure on Sir Bani Yas Island, home to thousands of free-roaming wildlife.

  • Guided tour of Abu Dhabi including Qasr Al Watan Palace and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Places You'll See

Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Doha,Qatar

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Doha! At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner.
ARRIVE IN DOHA, QATAR Welcome to Doha! At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2: Doha

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning’s sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Katara Cultural Village and lively Souq Waqif. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, cruise along Doha’s stunning skyline, west bay, and The Pearl.
DOHA Enchantment Old & New This morning’s sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Katara Cultural Village and lively Souq Waqif. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, cruise along Doha’s stunning skyline, west bay, and The Pearl.

(B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL TREASURES Nestled between the vast sea on one side and the Katara hills on the other, Katara is Doha’s destination for art, culture, and cuisine. Tour this enchanting village housing two mosques, a grand amphitheater, gardens, and an assortment of galleries.

Day 3: Doha-Embarkation

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take a thrilling desert safari journey this morning, then enjoy some free time. This evening, wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver in Qatar in Doha before embarking your Arabian Gulf cruise this evening.
DOHA-EMBARKATION Desert Dreams Take a thrilling desert safari journey this morning, then enjoy some free time. This evening, wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver in Qatar in Doha before embarking your Arabian Gulf cruise this evening. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Embark on an exciting safari adventure into the heart of the Arabian Desert. Your driver takes you through the rolling hills and valleys of the towering sand dunes.

Day 4: Cruising: Khalifa Bin Salman,Bahrain

Location: Bahrain

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour Bahrain’s most famous sights and landmarks with your Local Guide.
CRUISING: KHALIFA BIN SALMAN, BAHRAIN Kings & Kingdoms Tour Bahrain’s most famous sights and landmarks with your Local Guide. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC GEMS Visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque with its iconic fiberglass dome, then the Bahrain National Museum housing artefacts spanning 5,000 years of history. You’ll also visit historic Bahrain Fort and the Al Jasra Handicraft Center showcasing the country’s traditional crafts. Lastly, stop at King Fahd causeway, the system of bridges and causeways completed in 1986 to connect Bahrain and Saudi Arabia for the first time in 25,000 years.

Day 5: Cruising: Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pull into port in Dubai with free time to enjoy the city.
CRUISING: DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dynamic Dubai Pull into port in Dubai with free time to enjoy the city. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Dubai with an optional guided tour of this thriving city, ascend to the top of the Burj Khalifa, or explore the spice souk or gold souk for a special shopping spree.

Day 6: Cruising: Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a free day in port to explore the lively city of Dubai.
CRUISING: DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Be Dazzled Enjoy a free day in port to explore the lively city of Dubai. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Dubai with an adventure for the palate while sampling the mouthwatering dishes in the Emirati tradition. Your GlobusGO mobile app can point you in the direction of delicious dumplings, Margoogat stew, shawarma, or chebab pancakes in restaurants where new flavors become old favorites in no time.

Day 7: Cruising: Khasab,Oman

Location: Khasab

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in Khasab, known as the ‘Norway of Arabia’ for its rugged fjords and crystal-clear waters.
CRUISING: KHASAB, OMAN Souks, Safari, & Seas Enjoy a day at leisure in Khasab, known as the ‘Norway of Arabia’ for its rugged fjords and crystal-clear waters. (B,L,D)

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Khasab with a choice of optional excursions such as a cruise on the region’s longest fjord by traditional dhow (masted sailing vessel), a guided tour of the city’s main sites, or by Jeep to explore the highest peak on the peninsula with a stop at a Bedouin village.

Day 8: Cruising: Sir Bani Yas Island,United Arab Emirates

Location: Sir Bani Yas Island

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A day at leisure on Sir Bani Yas Island, an island oasis home to thousands of free-roaming wildlife along its pristine waters.
CRUISING: SIR BANI YAS ISLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Arabian Sights A day at leisure on Sir Bani Yas Island, an island oasis home to thousands of free-roaming wildlife along its pristine waters. (B,L,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with an optional Jeep tour to the Arabian Wildlife Park, explore the waterways and mangrove forests of the island by water bike, or take a guided tour of the remains of an early-Christian monastery site.

Day 9: Cruising: Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Location: Abu Dhabi

Accommodation Name: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


CRUISING: ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Serenity & Solemnity Take a fascinating guided tour in the legendary city of Abu Dhabi. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SPECATUCULAR SIGHTS Your guided tour of Abu Dhabi begins with Qasr Al Watan Palace, the presidential palace of the UAE. Walk through the Great Hall and expansive gardens, then see the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the country’s largest.

Day 10: Doha (Disembarkation)

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Disembark your cruise this morning and enjoy your afternoon at leisure to explore more of Doha. This evening, rejoin your Tour Director in Doha for a farewell dinner.
DOHA (DISEMBARKATION) Farewell, Qatar Disembark your cruise this morning and enjoy your afternoon at leisure to explore more of Doha. This evening, rejoin your Tour Director in Doha for a farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 11: Doha

Location: Doha

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
DOHA Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

  • Guided Tours

    The tour includes guided tours of the Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif, Bahrain's famous sights, and Abu Dhabi's Qasr Al Watan Palace and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

  • Cruise

    The tour includes a cruise along Doha’s stunning skyline, west bay, and The Pearl, as well as an Arabian Gulf cruise.

  • Desert Safari

    A thrilling desert safari journey in the Arabian Desert is included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in Doha at the Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha is included.

  • Meals

    Meals are included as specified: breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D).

  • Free Time

    Free time to explore Dubai, Khasab, Sir Bani Yas Island, and Doha is included.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours in Dubai, Khasab, and Sir Bani Yas Island are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

Accommodation

Doha: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha

Mode of Transport

The tour includes a mix of guided tours, desert safaris, and a cruise along the Arabian Gulf, providing a variety of transportation experiences.

Check out our Q&As

  • What activities are included on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in Doha, Qatar, and at 6pm, you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner.

  • What can I expect during the guided tour in Doha on the second day?

    On the second day, the guided tour in Doha includes a visit to the Katara Cultural Village and the lively Souq Waqif. You will also enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and a cruise along Doha's stunning skyline, west bay, and The Pearl.

  • What is the highlight of the desert safari on the third day?

    The highlight of the desert safari on the third day is an exciting safari adventure into the heart of the Arabian Desert, where your driver will take you through the rolling hills and valleys of the towering sand dunes.

  • What are the main attractions in Bahrain on the fourth day?

    In Bahrain, you will visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the Bahrain National Museum, Bahrain Fort, the Al Jasra Handicraft Center, and the King Fahd causeway.

  • What optional activities are available in Dubai on the fifth and sixth days?

    In Dubai, you have the option to take a guided tour of the city, ascend to the top of the Burj Khalifa, or explore the spice souk or gold souk for shopping. You can also sample traditional Emirati dishes.

  • What can I do during my free time in Khasab, Oman on the seventh day?

    In Khasab, you can choose optional excursions such as a cruise on the region's longest fjord by traditional dhow, a guided tour of the city's main sites, or a Jeep tour to explore the highest peak on the peninsula with a stop at a Bedouin village.

  • What activities are available on Sir Bani Yas Island on the eighth day?

    On Sir Bani Yas Island, you can take an optional Jeep tour to the Arabian Wildlife Park, explore the waterways and mangrove forests by water bike, or take a guided tour of the remains of an early-Christian monastery site.

  • What are the main attractions in Abu Dhabi on the ninth day?

    In Abu Dhabi, you will visit Qasr Al Watan Palace, the presidential palace of the UAE, and the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the country's largest.

  • What happens on the last day of the tour?

    On the last day, your tour ends with breakfast in Doha.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

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Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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