DAY 1

Sofia-Dubai
Departure from Sofia Airport, Terminal 2, with direct flight to flydubai 14.25 o'clock. Landing at Dubai Airport in 21.25 hours and transfer to the Novotel WTC hotel (or similar). Accommodation.
Overnight stay.

DAY 2

Dubai
Breakfast.
Half-day panoramic tour of the emirate with a tour guide in Bulgarian. The tour will give you the opportunity to get to know the most interesting sights in Dubai while the tour guide tells you about the history of the emirate, the new projects, as well as curious facts from the life of the local population. We start the tour with the old part of the city called Deira, passing the colorful spice and gold markets. We will cross the Dubai Canal in a traditional water taxi - abra. The local canal is the historic center of trade in Dubai, which to this day is crowded with ships carrying people and cargo. Our next destination is the modern city of the emirate. Traveling along the boulevard with skyscrapers, Sheikh Zayed Road, we will pass the Emirates Mall, in which the indoor ski slope is located, Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City with the offices of leading global media and software companies. We will continue to the Atlantis Hotel, traveling along the "stem" of Palm Jumeirah, the first of three palm-shaped artificial islands. Of course, we will not miss the photo-break in front of the emblematic Burj Al Arab hotel 7*, built in the shape of a ship's sail into the sea. We will continue with a visit to Dubai Marina - a neighborhood of the future and home to stunning and breathtaking skyscrapers, marina and arena of the local sheikhs, flaunting their luxury cars. Our next stop is Dubai Mall. Except for the shops, The Dubai Mall also has an aquarium, who uses 10 million. liters of water. The modest one “glass box” and has the largest acrylic observation panel in the world. Through it, visitors can enjoy whole 33 border. various marine animal species.
Option: Burj Khalifa - observation deck "At the Top" (127 BGN)
Where, if not in Dubai you can climb the tallest building in the world? Undoubtedly the most impressive landmark in the emirate is the Burj Khalifa. With their own 828 meters it is the tallest building in the world, which is visible to the naked eye from a distance of 95 kilometers. The observation deck “At The Top” is located on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa tower and offers an amazing, almost 360-degree panorama of the city. On a clear day, even the skyscrapers of the neighboring emirate of Sharjah can be seen. Tickets are purchased in advance for an exact day and time. The ticket includes a self-service elevator ride to the 124th floor and unlimited stay time.
Transfer to the ship and accommodation.
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 3

Dubai
Breakfast.
Free time for beach and ship entertainment and optional excursions.
Option: Miracle Gardens and Madinat Jumeirah (117 BGN)
Duration: 5 o'clock
Colorful carpets and numerous arches in the middle of the desert! You will not be able to separate your senses from the extravaganza and the aroma of the millions of blooming flowers, arranged in a variety of breathtaking shapes, stretching far and wide around you. On each subsequent return here, the arrangement and nuances are different. These magical gardens were created by human hands on an area of 72 000 sq.m. and are home to 120 million plants. The tour continues with the Madinat Jumeirah complex, located not far from Burj Al Arab and described as the greenest and most exotic place in Dubai. The covered part of the market is a veritable maze of small streets, where you fall into a magical fairy tale. Lush green vegetation and water, which surrounds you from everywhere, and which floats smoothly and lazily past dozens of restaurants, sites, summer theaters and heads far inland, far into the complex, where several super expensive and luxurious hotels are located, the most pompous of which is the Burj Al Arab itself.
Option: Modern Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise (137 BGN)
Duration: 4 o'clock
A two-hour cruise on a traditional Arabian boat. Enjoy a completely different and incredibly beautiful panorama of Dubai! You will be impressed by the lavishly illuminated skyscrapers of Dubai Marina, the marina, Dubai Marina Mall, the many 5-star hotels with interesting architecture and the Palm Jumeirah. The price includes a transfer to the boat, dinner and soft drinks.
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 4

Dubai
Breakfast.
Free time for beach and ship entertainment and optional excursions.
Option: The charm of the Arab markets (80 BGN)
Immerse yourself in the exoticism of the Gold Market and the Spice Market. Here is the place, where thousands of tourists from all over the world buy cheap souvenirs, perfumes, and nuts, as well as gold and diamonds at the lowest prices.
Return to the ship. Departure for Muscat, Oman in 13.00 h.
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 5

Muscat, Oman
Breakfast. Arrival in Muscat in 09.00 h. Free time for beach and ship entertainment.
Option: City tour to Muscat (215.00 BGN)
Our first visit today will be the Grand Mosque of Muscat - the temple rises majestically with its complex, but clean architecture. This spectacular mosque is one of the symbols of Muscat. It is dedicated to the previous Sultan of Oman - Qaboos. It has five minarets, which symbolize the five pillars of Islam, and its dome impresses with its exquisite workmanship with Arabic ornaments. Inside they can gather up to 20 000 pilgrims at the same time. Later we will go to the great pride of modern Oman - the Royal Opera House. It became a symbol of the reign of Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Visit to the National Museum, който е не само най-големият музей в Султаната, но и съхранява десетки хиляди артефакти в колекцията си, които разказват изчерпателно историята на нацията. Ще продължим разходката ни с фото пауза на Султанският дворец Ал Алам. Настоящият султан на Оман има няколко двореца в района на Маскат, но само един е изложен пред очите на обикновените хора — цветният Ал Алам. Влизането в него не е разрешено, но можете да го разгледате отвън. Няма как, а и не бива да пропускаме арабските пазари. Това е непрекъснато тупкащото сърце в този свят. Отправяме се към сука Мутрах — най-големият закрит пазар в Оман, който ще ви посрещне с феерия от цветове и аромати. Тук се предлагат разнообразни стоки и особено типични за Оман сувенири като тамян, омански ханджари и красиви сребърни занаятчийски изделия, шалове от пашмина и др.
Отплаване в 19.00ч.
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 6

In the open sea.
Breakfast. Free time for beach and ship entertainment.
Отплаване за Доха (Line up).
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 7

Doha, Line up
Breakfast. Arrival in Doha in 07.00 h. Free time for beach and ship entertainment.
Option: Doha City Tour (215.00 BGN)
Our tour will begin with a walk through the new district of Misheireb, located in the historic center of Doha. We will pass the beautiful skyscrapers of the West Bay area and the Corniche pedestrian promenade. We will visit the Katara Cultural Village, where the locals have endeavored to create a place for culture, beauty, green gardens, wonderful restaurants and cafes. Then we will head to The Pearl or The Pearl, an artificial island in the shape of a string of pearls, which is actually one of the most luscious areas of Doha, but was created in this way, to remind the past of the Qatari people. We'll end with Souq Waqif — the spice and fragrance market, the market for handmade souvenirs, the market for hunting falcons and dates, where we will have free time. The excursion is conducted in Bulgarian.
Отплаване от Доха за Абу Даби в 16.00 h.
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 8

Abu Dhabi
Breakfast. Arrival in Abu Dhabi at 08.00 h.
Свободно време за плаж и развлечения на кораба и възсможност за екскурзия по избор.
Option: Excursion to Abu Dhabi (156 BGN)
Duration: 6 o'clock
Abu Dhabi is an ultra-modern city, also called the Manhattan of the Middle East, and also the "greenest city" in the region with its abundant greenery and beautiful parks and gardens. Entering the city, you will be mesmerized by the magnificence of the Sheikh Zayed White Mosque, Abu Dhabi's most famous landmark and one of the most architecturally valuable buildings in the UAE, and also one of the most beautiful mosques in the whole world. Built for 11 years of over 3000 workers, the mosque will take your breath away with the world's largest marble mosaic, the largest carpet in the world, covering an area of 5600 sq. m and weighing 47 tons, as well as one of the largest chandeliers with a diameter of 10 m and visochina 15 m, adorned with countless Swarovski crystals. The tour continues with a photo stop in front of the amazing and sophisticated hotel in the shape of a castle - Emirates Palace. The hotel has been invested approx 3 billion dollars and the labor of 20 000 the worker for 3 years. It employs approx 1800 the employee from 49 countries, and in the decoration of the desserts are used annually over 5 kg pure gold to eat. We will continue with a visit to the Heritage village - an authentic open-air museum with a fabulous view of the Corniche and the stunning skyline of Abu Dhabi - here we will learn about the lives of local residents before the discovery of oil in the middle of the last century. At noon we will take a break at Marina Mall, after which we will continue with a visit to Qasr Al Watan - the active palace of the Sheikh, home to the UAE Supreme Council and the Federal Cabinet. You will be impressed by the white facade of the palace, with more than 5000 geometric and floral motifs, inspired by traditional Arabic iconography. Each of the palace doors is made of solid maple with solidly sculpted details of 23 carat gold. Long 100 meters, wide 100 meters and covered by a dome with a diameter 37 meters, The Great Hall is the architectural heart of Qasr Al Watan. Out of respect for other visitors and in accordance with local laws and customs, it is imperative that all guests wear respectful clothing, when they are in the palace. For this purpose when visiting Qasr Al Watan, knees and shoulders must be covered! From 1 March 2024 Mr. the visitor center stops providing scarves to guests, who are not dressed according to dress code standards and are refused entry to the palace.
Отплаване за Дубай в 08.00 h.
Overnight on the ship.

DAY 9

Dubai
Breakfast. Release of cabins. Transfer to Novotel WTC Hotel (or similar) and accommodation.
Possibility of optional excursion.
Option: Jeep safari in the desert with dinner included (127 BGN)
Duration: 6 o'clock
Unique, romantic and adventurous! Allow the beautiful soft white light of the moonbeams to fall on your face during the magical moments in the desert after sunset as night falls… You will stop for a photo break, to take photos amidst the unadulterated beauty of the Arabian desert, to capture the camels in their natural environment and preserve the view of the magnificent sunset. Descending and climbing the steep sand dunes you will make your way to a Bedouin camp, where you will have the opportunity to ride a camel, get a temporary henna tattoo or smoke hookah. Dinner will be a barbecue. Soft drinks, the coffee, tea and mineral water are unlimited, while you wait. A fall dancer will end this extraordinary journey with a real Arabic dance. IMPORTANT: please have in mind, that the jeeps for the safari are 6-seater and sometimes a company or family has to be separated! Seating at the tables in the Bedouin camp is according to the seating arrangement in the jeeps.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10

Dubai-Sofia
Breakfast. Check out the hotel. Transfer to airport. Flight to Sofia in 09.40 o'clock. Landing at Sofia airport in 13.25 hours of unforgettable memories from Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

Two-way plane ticket Sofia-Dubai-Sofia
Airport taxes
Checked baggage to 20 kg
One piece of hand luggage up to 7 kg with size 55/38/20 cm
Catering during the flight in both directions.
Transfer airport-hotel-port-hotel-airport
7 нощувки на пълен пансион на борда на Costa Smeralda
2 overnight stays with breakfast in a hotel 4* to Dubai
Panoramic tour of Dubai with a tour guide in Bulgarian
Tour operator representative throughout the trip
Foreign Travel Assistance Medical Insurance Covered 10 000 euro
Port charges

Excursions (the options) Extra charge. Excursion prices, предлагани от Costa e възможно да претърпят промяна
Expenses of a personal nature
Dubai Tourist Dirham Tax - Mandatory and payable by the tourist in person upon check-out and charged per room per night as follows: 5.50 USD for hotels 5*, 4.50 USD for hotels 4*, 3.00 USD for hotels 3*
Service charge (tips, HSC — Hotel Service Charge) is with a mandatory surcharge:11 euro per day for all guests over 12 years; 6 euro per day for all guests between 2 and 11.99 and no charge for all guests until 1.99 years
Beverage package for the duration of the cruise
Internet package for the stay on the ship: see description in section “Prices”