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Manama, Bahrain

Dubai
Ras Al Khama
Abu Dhabi
Dammam Khasab
Manama
BAHRAIN
Doha
QATAR UAE Muscat

SAUDI ARABIA
Al Ahsa Caves, Saudi Arabia Sir Bani Yas OMAN

Arabian Sea

SEL E C T S A I L I N G D A Y - T O - D A Y SNAP SH O T S

DAY 1 • MUSCAT, OMAN DAY 6 • MANAMA, BAHRAIN Arabian Wildlife Park, a savannah-like
In a land steeped with history, Muscat, Manama’s lovely skyline is decorated with reserve for over 16,000 animals including
Oman’s port capital, is a mix of upscale modern glass and steel spires. It has a roaming giraffes, cheetahs and gazelles.
shopping malls, modern high-rises thriving nightlife with popular bars and clubs See flocks of flamingos on the white-sand
and 16 century Al Jalali and Mirani, and, although an Islamic country, alcohol is beaches and the ruins of an ancient
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Portuguese forts. Wander the lively fish legal here. A visit to the famous Bab Christian monastery.
market and busy Mutrah Souk. Enjoy el-Bahrain Souk will yield narrow stalls with DAY 11 • DUBAI,
the soft sand beaches leading to pristine a wide variety of perfumes, spices and gold. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Gulf of Oman water full of fish and turtles.
DAY 7 • DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA In Dubai, sports run the gamut from camel
DAY 2 • KHASAB, OMAN This modern metropolis is known for its races in the desert to an indoor ski mountain.
Explore the spectacular fjords of Khasab, airy waterfronts, sandy beaches, and as Architecture spans Bedouin tents and
the “Norway of Arabia,” and encounter a popular destination for arts, sports and Arabian wind towers to the world’s tallest
friendly bottlenose and humpback dolphins. entertainment. It is also the gateway to building, the Burj Khalifa. Archipelagos
Check out Khasab Castle, built in the Al Ahsa, a UNESCO site that is one of the miraculously appear in the image of palm
17 century with its museum of local life world’s largest natural oases and an intricate trees and planets. It’s a lot to take in. By all
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back through the ages. cave system. means, add some extra days here to get your
head around this amazing city that seems to
DAY 3 • RAS AL KHAMA, DAYS 8/9 • DOHA, QATAR be all things to all people.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The sparkling city of Doha boasts gleaming
The most northerly of the seven Emirates, skyscrapers and mosques with intricate
Ras Al Khama (RAK City) is known for its carvings, extravagant shopping malls and a
slower pace, rich culture and beautiful 4-mile Corniche. Lose yourself in narrow
sandy beaches. alleyways of the oldest souk in Qatar amidst
the raucous noise of bartering. Find the
DAYS 4/5 • ABU DHABI, Museum of Islamic Art, resembling a giant
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES sandcastle and appreciate the beauty of the
The capital of the United Arab Emirates sea and coastline.
sits off the mainland on an island in the
Persian Gulf and connects to the mainland DAY 10 • SIR BANI YAS,
by a short bridge. Among the many sites UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
to see are Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Sir Bani Yas Island is famous for its ancient
Center, Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Museum, archaeological sites, geological features and
Emirates Palace, The Corniche, and man-made attractions, dominated by the
Yaz Mall. Camel Race, Dubai

DEPARTURE DATES: Star Legend: Nov 23 ; Dec 3, 13 *, 23, 2023; Jan 2 , 12, 22 *; Feb 1*, 11 , 21*; Mar 2 , 2024
*Itinerary varies, visit WindstarCruises.com for details.
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