Adriatic Pilgrimages 2023/2024

Day 9 - Dubai, Desert Safari After breakfast, enjoy a city tour. Sample the historic sites and vibrant cos- mopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. The tour starts with a photo stop at the famous landmark of Dubai, Burj Al Arab. Proceed to Jumei- rah, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, and pass by the famous Jumeirah Mosque. The tour continues to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the Al Fahidi Fort. All aboard the Abra (water taxi) to cross the creek to the spice souk. On your return, there is time to shop in the most famous landmark of Dubai – the gold souk, and back to the hotel. This after- noon, we depart on a desert safari. We drive across the desert on an exciting dune drive, and later, we visit a camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. Watch the beautiful sunset in the desert. After we reach our campsite, where there will be possibility to do camel riding, sand boarding and trying out a henna design on hands or feet. After working up an appetite, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning, watch a belly dancer perfom her show around the campfire by star - light. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 10 - Full day Abu Dhabi After breakfast, discover the highlights of the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, also known as the Arabian Jewel. Jebel Ali Port, the biggest man-made port in the world is one of the landmarks that we pass on the way to Abu Dhabi. On arrival, the first destination is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Then, continue to visit the Sheikh Zayed Centre to get a glimpse into the private life of H.H. Sheikh Zayed, who is often re- ferred as “The Father of the UAE”. Our final stop is the Heritage Village, where we journey to the past to explore the life before oil was discovered. On our return, we drive along the beautiful Corniche and stop by Ferrari World Theme Park for a photo. Drive back to your hotel and overnight. Dress Code: Loose long trousers or long skirts & long sleeves. No shorts for men, no tight & transparent clothing. Women must cover their head with a scarf. Return to the hotel in Dubai for dinner and overnight.

Day 11 - Return to the USA Transfer to Dubai airport to take our flight back home.

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