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In Zusammenarbeit mit RADIO CLASSIQUE sowie in Begleitung von Alain Duault und einer Auswahl renommierter Musiker.
„Das Reisen macht uns zunächst sprachlos, dann verwandelt es uns in Erzähler“, sagte der berühmte berberische Reisende Ibn Battûta. Fast sieben Jahrhunderte später haben die Menschen die dürren Landschaften der riesigen arabischen Wüste zum Teil erobert, der orientalische Charme ist jedoch geblieben und ihre Geschichte setzt sich fort. Umrandet vom Persischen Golfs, durchzogen von einer Wüste voller Oasen, deren alleinige Erwähnung ausreicht, um uns zu verzaubern: Kommen Sie an Bord der Le Bougainville zu einer 11-tägige Kreuzfahrt im östlichen Teil der Arabischen Halbinsel.
Während Ihrer gesamten Reise profitieren Sie von einem bereits im Reisepreis inkludierten Landausflug pro Anlaufhafen und Person. Dieser ist aus einem vom PONANT sorgfältig zusammengestellten Angebot auszuwählen. Besuchen Sie auf dieser Kreuzfahrt beispielsweise das erstaunliche Kulturzentrum Ithra in Dammam, das Museum für Islamische Kunst und den Souq Waqif in Doha oder machen Sie eine kleine Wanderung durch den wunderschönen Wadi Shab Canyon im Oman. Die Vielfalt der angebotenen Erlebnisse verspricht ebenso intensive wie abwechslungsreiche Momente (gesamtes Angebot funter dem Reiter „Reiseroute" einsehbar).
In dieser Region der Welt treffen alte Siedlungen auf futuristische Städte, die von den größten Architekten unserer Zeit entworfen und gebaut wurden. Dubai mit den höchsten Wolkenkratzern der Welt, Abu Dhabi mit seiner großen Moschee und dem neuen Louvre Abu Dhabi, Doha mit seiner Bucht, die einen atemberaubenden Panoramablick auf die faszinierende Skyline bietet: Alle haben einzigartige und unvergessliche Erlebnisse zu bieten. Entdecken Sie die weniger berühmte, aber nicht weniger spannende bahreinische Hauptstadt Manama. Seit der Antike eine Kreuzung der Handelsrouten ist sie heute ebenso avantgardistisch wie ihre emiratischen Schwestern. Der bunte Souk und das Nationalmuseum von Bahrein zählen zu den unumgänglichen Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Sie haben außerdem Gelegenheit, die saudische Stadt Dammam zu entdecken. Diese moderne Metropole ist für ihre angenehme Küste und ihre weißen Sandstrände bekannt, aber vor allem ist sie das Eintrittstor zu der Oase Al Hasa, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört. In der endlosen Wüste liegt die größte Oase der Welt, ihre duftenden Gärten sind von Kanälen, Quellen und Palmen durchzogen – Palmen, so weit das Auge reicht.
Das Sultanat Oman bildet einen diskreten Gegenpol zu seinen emiratischen Nachbarn. Im Königreich der Legende von Sindbad dem Seefahrer hat das Meer einen ganz besonderen Stellenwert behalten. Die Fischer setzen die tausendjährigen Traditionen fort und die Schiffswerften sind weiterhin in Betrieb. Zwischen Meer und Wüste fahren Sie ab Khasab durch die zerklüfteten Fjorde von Musandam und können ab Sur den willkommenen Schatten und die Frische eines zauberhaften Wadis genießen, einer grünen, mit Palmen bewachsenen Oase. Die Daymaniyat-Inseln laden zum Schnorcheln in einem außergewöhnlichen natürlichen Refugium ein, das Schildkröten als Brutplatz dient. Lassen Sie sich in der Hauptstadt Maskat vom Duft des Orients und des Weihrauchs, den Farben der bunten Märkte und dem regen Treiben auf einem Souk betören. Genießen Sie die Poesie des Nahen Ostens.
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Maurizio Baglini
Maurizio Baglini, visionary pianist with a taste for musical challenges, has an intense international concert career as soloist and chamber musician. Winner of the World Music Piano Master of Monte Carlo at the age of 24, he regularly performs at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Teatro alla Scala of Milan, Teatro San Carlo of Naples, Salle Gaveau of Paris, Kennedy Center of Washington and he is guest of prestigious festivals like La Roque d’Anthéron, Yokohama Piano Festival, Australian Chamber Music Festival, International piano festival of Bergamo and Brescia. His wide record production for Decca/Universal includes music by Liszt, Brahms, Schubert, Scarlatti, Mussorgsky and Schumann, of whom he is recording the complete piano works.
He has created the innovative Web Piano project, through the collaboration with the visual artist Giuseppe Andrea L'Abbate.
Founder and artistic director of the Amiata Piano Festival, he is artistic consultant of Teatro Verdi of Pordenone.
He is the dedicatee of Tre Quadri, Concerto for piano and orchestra by Francesco Filidei, which he performed with the Rai NSO conducted by Tito Ceccherini in a world premiere streamed on Rai Cultura, Rai Radio3, EuroRadio and broadcasted on Rai5 in November 2020. In September 2021 Baglini and Ceccherini performed Tre Quadri, once again with the Rai NSO, as a world premiere, this time with an audience, at Teatro alla Scala of Milan for the Milano Musica Festival.
In 2022 he performed at the Ravenna Festival opening night with Daniel Harding and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra.
In 2019 he was nominated Honorary Member of the Aiarp, the Italian Association of Piano Tuners and Repairers.
He plays a Fazioli grand piano.
Languages spoken: Italian, French and English
Photo credit: Davide Cerati
Anna Goryachova
Anna Goryachova studied at the Conservatorium of her hometown St. Petersburg with Galina Kiselyova as well as in Rome with Renata Scotto and Romualdo Savastano. She started her career with appearances at the St. Petersburg Chamber Opera. Anna made her European debut in 2011 in Antwerp, where she successfully performed the role of Melibea in Rossini’s Il Viaggio à Reims.
In 2012-2017, she is a soloist of the Zurich Opera, where she was heard in Strauss’ Salome, Rossini’s La Scala di Seta and Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Händel’s Rinaldo, Vivaldi’s La Verità in Cimento, Haydn’s Orlando Paladino, Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Etvös’ Drei Schwestern, and also appeared as Yen-Er in the world creation of Christian Jost Rote Laterne conducted by Alain Altinoglu.
Anna Goryachova has been acclaimed at the finest opera houses in Europe, including Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Wiener Staatsoper, Staatsoper Berlin, Opéra National in Paris, Teatro Real in Madrid, Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam, Norwegian National Opera in Oslo, Royal Opera in Copenhagen as well as Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, Arena di Verona, and Bregenzer Festspiele.
She performs with world famous conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Antonio Pappano, Alberto Zedda, Mariss Jansons, Enrique Mazzola, Alain Altinoglu, Sebastian Weigle, Fabio Luisi, Michele Mariotti, Daniele Rustioni, Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Michele Mariotti, Nello Santi, Ottavio Dantone, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Dmitri Jurowski.
Languages spoken: English, Russian, Italian
Photo credit: R. Ruis
Adrien La Marca
Hailed by The Financial Times as « a truly pure talent » and described by Le Monde as « a new viola hero », Adrien La Marca’s playing is characterised by a depth of expression, sense of individuality and technical mastery, alongside a charismatic stage presence and ability to create an immediate emotional connection with his audience.
La Marca makes his debuts with Orchestre National de France, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hong-Kong Sinfonietta, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, Les Siècles. Artist in residency with Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, he performs different repertoires during the season.
Winner of French « Victoires de la Musique » in 2014 in the category Revelation, La Marca performed since then in the prestigious venues such as Paris Philharmonie, London Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Berlin Konzerthaus, Vienna Musikverein, Auditorium du Louvre, Schloss Elmau, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Théâtre de la Ville de Paris, Salle Gaveau.
He won numerous prizes in international competitions including William Primrose Competition, Lionel Tertis Competition and Johannes Brahms Competition.
La Marca plays a viola by Nicola Bergonzi made in Cremona in 1780, on generous loan from the BOUBO Music Foundation.
Languages spoken: French and English
Photo credit : Alexander Kharlamov
Raphaëlle Moreau
Appointed concertmaster of the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester at the age of twenty-one, Raphaëlle Moreau has collaborated with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Vladimir Jurowski, Jonathan Nott and Lorenzo Viotti and has performed at the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Musikverein in Vienna and the Felsenreitschule in Salzburg. She is regularly invited as guest concertmaster in various orchestras such as Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse and Orchestre Symphonique de Bretagne.
She has been awarded the first Grand Prize of the Postacchini Competition and has performed as a soloist with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France, the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne.
In the year 2020, Raphaëlle has been nominated as « Rising Star » at the french Victoires de la Musique Classique and took part in the “Martha Argerich & Friends” concert at the Philharmonie de Paris performing with Stephen Kovacevich and Gerard Caussé. She has also shared the stage with Renaud Capuçon in the Double Concerto by J.S. Bach accompanied by the Lausanne Soloists and premiered the Double Concerto for violin and cello by Philippe Hersant.
Being a passionate chamber musician, Raphaëlle regularly collaborates with artists such as Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Nicholas Angelich, David Kadouch, Celia Oneto-Bensaid, Alexandra Conunova and her three brothers Edgar, David and Jérémie.
Together with her three brothers Edgar, David and Jérémie, Raphaëlle has released an album with works by Korngold and Dvorak for the label Warner Classics/Erato.
Born in Paris, Raphaëlle Moreau began playing the violin at the age of four in the Suzuki system and later continued her studies with Pavel Vernikov and then Renaud Capuçon at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne.
Raphaëlle is a laureate of the Nicati-de-Luze Foundation, the Fondation l’Or du Rhin, the Fondation Banque Populaire and the Fondation de la Vocation.
Languages spoken: French and English
Photo credit: Jacky Azoulai
Astrig Siranossian
Winner of the First Prize and several times winner of the Special Prize of the Krzysztof Penderecki International Cello Competition, Astrig Siranossian performs as soloist with famous orchestras. A regular guest of Daniel Barenboim’s, her musical partners are no less than Martha Argerich, Simon Rattle, Yo-Yo Ma, Zubin Mehta, Emmanuel Pahud, Daniel Ottensamer…
She is regularly invited on international TV channels and radios and often receives the honor of the press and international medias.
In 2022, Astrig Siranossian celebrates cello and voice in her new album Duo Solo where two sound worlds and cultures meet.
For the Alpha Classics label, she recorded a Tribute to Nadia Boulanger, Dear Mademoiselle, with Nathanaël Gouin and Daniel Barenboïm at the piano, which received tributes from the international press.
Since 2016, Astrig Siranossian is leading the festival Les Musicades which takes place in her hometown in France. Les Musicades gather music, literature, and gastronomy.
In 2020 she created the charity project Spidak Sevane to bring education and material to children in Armenia.
Astrig Siranossian started music at the age of three. Five years later she was admitted to the CNR in Lyon, furthered her studies at the Lyon CNSM in Lyon, obtaining her diploma of higher studies with distinction. She completed her training in Switzerland at the Basel Conservatory in Ivan Monighetti’s class, passing her Concert Masters and Soloist Masters Degree with flying honors.
Astrig plays a 1676 Ruggieri cello, generously loaned by the Boubo Music Foundation in Binningen and the Sir Barbiroli Gagliano cello from 1756.
Language spoken : French
Photo credit : Bernard Martinez
Alain Duault
The novelist, poet, journalist, musicologist and radio and television presenter Alain Duault has been sharing his passion for and knowledge of classical music for more than 30 years. Considered to be one of the greatest opera specialists in France he is now President of the Prix Pelléas jury, and has been made an Officier de la Légion d’Honneur and Commandeur des Arts et Lettres.
Alain Duault studied literature, philosophy and psycho-analysis in Paris, then musicology and piano. His first TV appearance was as a guest of Bernard Pivot for his book of poems, Colorature. This led to a number of radio programmes dedicated to classical music, notably on RTL, the radio station where Alain Duault would be “Mr Classical Music” for 22 years, before joining Radio Classique with daily slots until 2018. A role that he also took on for the France 3 television channel, presenting a number of exceptional programmes (masterclasses with Ruggero Raimondi in the Salle Gaveau, Musiques en fête at the Chorégies d’Orange festival…).
In 1999, he conceived and presented Intégrale Chopin (225 works, 60 pianists), broadcast on France 3. Then in 2001, he wrote and performed an ambitious and very popular show, Verdi, une passion, un destin (with Jean Piat and 250 musicians). In the wake of this success, he wrote and performed two other shows: Victor Hugo, la légende d’un siècle in 2002 and Rencontre avec George Sand (with Marie-Christine Barrault) in 2004 and 2005.
Alain Duault also puts his writing skills to the service of classical music. The author of a number of books, including Dans la peau de Maria Callas, (Le Passeur Éditeur, 2014, pocket edition, 2017), Dictionnaire amoureux illustré de l’Opéra (Plon Gründ, 2016), Ce léger rien des choses qui ont fui, poetry (Gallimard, 2017), he also writes editorials for Classica.
Language spoken: French
Photo credit: Laurent Rouvrais @Radio Classique
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Alain Duault
The novelist, poet, journalist, musicologist and radio and television presenter Alain Duault has been sharing his passion for and knowledge of classical music for more than 30 years. Considered to be one of the greatest opera specialists in France he is now President of the Prix Pelléas jury, and has been made an Officier de la Légion d’Honneur and Commandeur des Arts et Lettres.
Alain Duault studied literature, philosophy and psycho-analysis in Paris, then musicology and piano. His first TV appearance was as a guest of Bernard Pivot for his book of poems, Colorature. This led to a number of radio programmes dedicated to classical music, notably on RTL, the radio station where Alain Duault would be “Mr Classical Music” for 22 years, before joining Radio Classique with daily slots until 2018. A role that he also took on for the France 3 television channel, presenting a number of exceptional programmes (masterclasses with Ruggero Raimondi in the Salle Gaveau, Musiques en fête at the Chorégies d’Orange festival…).
In 1999, he conceived and presented Intégrale Chopin (225 works, 60 pianists), broadcast on France 3. Then in 2001, he wrote and performed an ambitious and very popular show, Verdi, une passion, un destin (with Jean Piat and 250 musicians). In the wake of this success, he wrote and performed two other shows: Victor Hugo, la légende d’un siècle in 2002 and Rencontre avec George Sand (with Marie-Christine Barrault) in 2004 and 2005.
Alain Duault also puts his writing skills to the service of classical music. The author of a number of books, including Dans la peau de Maria Callas, (Le Passeur Éditeur, 2014, pocket edition, 2017), Dictionnaire amoureux illustré de l’Opéra (Plon Gründ, 2016), Ce léger rien des choses qui ont fui, poetry (Gallimard, 2017), he also writes editorials for Classica.
Language spoken: French
Photo credit: Laurent Rouvrais @Radio Classique
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
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Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
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During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
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A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
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All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Radio Classique
RADIO CLASSIQUE versammelt jeden Tag mehr als eine Million Hörer um ein originelles Versprechen: die schönsten Werke der besten Interpreten des klassischen Repertoires zelebrieren und möglichst vielen Menschen die Emotionen dieser Musik in einem geselligen und friedlichen Ambiente übermitteln. Hierzu stützt sich Radio Classique auf Persönlichkeiten mit einer Leidenschaft für Kommunikation und ein abwechslungsreiches Programm, von Symphoniemusik über Opern bis Filmmusik, interaktive Sendungen und die Live-Übertragung von zahlreichen Konzerten.
Diese Werte machen Radio Classique zu einem echten Radiosender der Lebenskunst und der Eleganz im Alltag, der besonders bei Genießern und anspruchsvollen Hörern bekannt ist. Diese Werte und diese Geisteshaltung harmonieren perfekt mit den musikalischen Kreuzfahrten von PONANT, die in einem persönlichen und privilegierten Rahmen unter der künstlerischen Leitung von Alain Duault ein unvergessliches musikalisches Erlebnis in Begleitung von einzigartigen Künstlern bieten.
From Mozart to Debussy via Delibes, Rimski-Korsakov, Rossini and Saint-Saëns, the Orient and all its mysteries have always inspired composers. While exploring the landscapes of Arabian Nights, we will share the joys of discovering works with multiple resonances performed by some of today’s best artists. They range from the great Italian pianist Maurizio Baglini to the young already-a-star violinist Raphaëlle Moreau, via Adrien La Marca “the viola’s new hero” as described by Le Monde, the charismatic cellist Astrig Siranossian and hot property Russian mezzo-soprano Anna Goryachova. Enchantments in all genres await the eyes and ears.
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Einschiffung 23.11.2024 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 23.11.2024 um 18:00
Schwindelerregend, überschwänglich, maßlos … Dubai, die größte Stadt in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten, zeichnet sich durch architektonische Meisterwerke aus. Sie beherbergt den höchsten Wolkenkratzer der Welt, den Burj Khalifa, der mit 828 Metern fast dreimal so hoch ist wie der Eiffelturm. Zudem ist die Stadt für die gigantischen palmenförmigen künstlichen Inseln Palm Islands bekannt. Nicht weit entfernt können Sie die Souks von Deira besuchen, darunter auch der berühmte Gold Souk, und traditionellere Stadtviertel entdecken. Auch ein Besuch im Museum von Dubai lohnt sich. Es ist in einer Festung aus dem 18. Jahrhundert untergebracht und bietet Einblicke in die Geschichte der Stadt von der Antike bis in die Neuzeit.
Ankunft 24.11.2024
Abfahrt 24.11.2024
Genießen Sie während der Überfahrt auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Reise ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, abhängig von den angebotenen Aktivitäten, oder in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
Ankunft 25.11.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 25.11.2024 am späten Nachmittag
Manama, die Hauptstadt von Bahrein, ist seit der Antike eine Kreuzung der Handelsstraßen. In der Stadt sind die Spuren der über Jahrhunderte hinweg wichtigsten Wirtschaftszweige am Persischen Golf erhalten geblieben: die Perlenzucht und der Bau der Dhaus, die traditionellen Segelschiffe. Die wichtigste Sehenswürdigkeit der kleinen Insel Bahrein sind jedoch zweifellos die Relikte der frühen menschlichen Präsenz, die mehr als 5 000 Jahre zurückreicht. Qal’at al-Bahrain, ehemaliger Hafen und Hauptstadt von Dilmun, und die über die Insel verteilten Gräber der Dilmun-Kultur sind wichtige Zeitzeugen dieser mesopotamischen Zivilisation und gehören zum UNESCO-Welterbe. Während der Antike folgten die Besiedlungen durch die Assyrer, die Achämeniden und die Mazedonier, im Mittelalter kamen die Araber, dann – in der jüngeren Geschichte – die Portugiesen, die Perser und die Ottomanen. Aufgrund dieser ereignisreichen Geschichte ist das kleine Gebiet heute von zahlreichen Einflüssen geprägt.
Ankunft 26.11.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 26.11.2024 am frühen Abend
An den saudischen Ufern des Persischen Golfes liegt Dammam mit seinen kurvigen, von feinen Sandstränden gesäumten Küstenlinien. Die Hauptstadt der östlichen Provinz asch-Scharqiyya profitiert von einer idealen Lage am ruhigen Wasser des Arabischen Golfes. Von Palmen umgeben und direkt am Meer gelegen ist diese moderne Stadt auch das Eintrittstor zu der prächtigen Oase Al-Hasa. Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit und nehmen Sie an dem optionalen Ausflug in die größte Oase der Welt teil, zwischen grünen Gärten mit zahllosen Palmen, raffinierten Bewässerungssystemen und archäologischen Stätten, die von der menschlichen Präsenz an diesem Ort seit dem Neolithikum zeugen. Diese außergewöhnliche Landschaft gehört zum UNESCO-Welterbe.
Ankunft 27.11.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 27.11.2024 abends
An den Küsten des Persischen Golfs können Sie Doha entdecken, die Hauptstadt Qatars. Trotz der unerbittlich voranschreitenden Modernisierung hat sich die aus der Wüste entstandene Stadt ihre Traditionen bewahrt. Von der Küstenstraße an der Bucht von Doha bieten sich Ihnen wunderschöne Aussichten auf die gigantischen Bauwerke des Stadtzentrums. In der Nähe der Quais, wo die dhows (für die Region typische Segelboote) vertäut sind, zeichnet sich die Silhouette des Museums für Islamische Kunst ab. In dieser von dem Architekten Ming Pei entworfenen „Festung“, der auch die Pyramide des Louvre kreierte, werden die schönsten islamischen Kunstsammlungen der Welt konserviert. Ein Besuch des lebendigen Souq Waqif mit seinen bunten Verkaufsständen ist ebenfalls ein Muss.
Ankunft 28.11.2024 mittags
Abfahrt 29.11.2024 am späten Nachmittag
Abu Dhabi, die politische Hauptstadt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, zeichnet sich durch ein außergewöhnliches kulturelles Angebot aus. Im Viertel der Insel Sa‘adiyat lässt der von Jean Nouvel wie eine Museumsstadt konzipierte und von der traditionellen arabischen Architektur inspirierte Louvre Abu Dhabi die Objekte und Werke der größten Zivilisationen weltweit mit den großen universellen Fragen in einen Dialog treten. Etwas weiter können Sie den Prunk der großen Scheich-Zayid-Moschee entdecken, die üppig mit Marmor, Gold und Kristall dekoriert wurde. Abu Dhabi ist auch das Eintrittstor zu der Al Ain Oase mit 150.000 Dattelpalmen, die einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben der Einwohner der Region bietet, die vor 4.000 Jahren damit begannen, die Wüste zu „zähmen“. Die Oase Al Ain ist UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe.
Ankunft 30.11.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 30.11.2024 am frühen Nachmittag
Khasab liegt im Norden des Sultanats Oman auf der Halbinsel Musandam. Der von einer felsigen Bergkette umgebene kleine Hafen am Eingang des Wadi Khasab wurde im 16. Jahrhundert von den Portugiesen gebaut. Er liegt an der Straße von Hormus, die den Persischen Golf mit dem Golf von Oman verbindet. Entdecken Sie die authentischen Landschaften und insbesondere die Fjorde, die das Relief auf spektakuläre Weise zerschneiden und ihm den Spitznamen „Norwegen Arabiens“ eingebracht haben. In der Stadt empfiehlt sich ein Besuch des Khasab Castle, um die Geschichte und die Kultur des Omans zu entdecken.
Ankunft 01.12.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 01.12.2024 am Nachmittag
Die Daymaniyat-Inseln liegen im türkisblauen Wasser des Golfs von Oman und sind seit den 1980er-Jahren Naturschutzgebiet. Vierzig Kilometer von Maskat, der Hauptstadt des Omans, entfernt, bilden die zackigen Ufer der kleinen Insel natürliche Pools, in denen sich eine Vielfalt von Lebewesen tummelt. . Die verschiedenen Arten von Korallenriffen in diesem Ökosystem, die Schildkröten und die zahlreichen Fischarten machen es zu einem echten Geheimtipp zum Schnorcheln. Die felsige Landschaft ist auch ein Rückzugsgebiet für zahlreiche endemische Vogelarten und Zugvögel.
Ankunft 02.12.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 02.12.2024 am späten Nachmittag
Die Hafenstadt Sur wurde zu beiden Seiten einer Lagune erbaut und liegt nordöstlich des Sultanats Oman am Golf von Oman. Der Hafen ist über einen schmalen Kanal mit dem Meer verbunden und wurde im Rahmen der regelmäßigen Handelbeziehungen mit Afrika und Indien seit dem 6. Jahrhundert lange Zeit aktiv genutzt. Sur ist die einzige Stadt im Oman, in deren Werften auch heute noch die traditionellen Holzschiffe gebaut werden. Die makellosen weißen Häuser am Meeresrand und die Festung, die auf einem Hügel auf der Straße nach Maskat errichtet wurde machen ihren Charme aus.
Ankunft 03.12.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 03.12.2024 um 08:00
Im Gegensatz zu den benachbarten Metropolen hat sich die Hauptstadt des Sultanats Oman gegen Türme und Wolkenkratzer und für den traditionellen, raffinierten Architekturstil der Halbinsel entschieden: niedrige Häuser, Kuppeln, Maschrabiyya-Gitterfenster, Holzbalkone. Diese Authentizität macht den Charme der kleinen Fischerstadt Maskat aus, die von Bergen umgeben und von Festungen geschützt wird, die im 16. Jahrhundert von den Portugiesen errichtet wurden. Die Schätze des omanischen Kunsthandwerks werden Sie garantiert in ihren Bann ziehen: zum Beispiel der Souk im alten Stadtviertel Mutrah oder die Große Sultan-Qabus-Moschee.
Discover Bahrain's rich cultural history on this half-day tour.
Your first visit will take you to the city of Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain, known for its cultural contributions through the many restored traditional Bahraini houses that can be found amidst the narrow lanes and byways. You will visit the recently renovated Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre, a cultural landmark featuring the Kurar House, dedicated to the time-honoured craft of gold embroidery and the Iqra Children’s Library. You will make a photo stop at the House of Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. It was not only the Sheikh’s residence, but also the seat of his government (the monument is currently under renovation).
You will then visit the Bin Matar House (a pearling merchant’s house), which is one of the Old Houses.
Meet a Bahraini chef in the Coffee House, and experience the local food he prepares. As you may know, Bahrain was once known as a cultural centre of the ancient Dilmun civilization. Its strategic location has led to a mixing of several cultures together, including Persian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Portuguese, Arab, and British. All these influences can be experienced firsthand in Bahraini cuisine. Many of the local dishes found around the island of Bahrain are inspired by these cultures, giving its visitors the unique opportunity to experience different flavours all in one country. The traditional food of Bahrain includes fish, meat, rice, and dates. Machboos is one of its most famous dishes. It consists of meat or fish and rice.
You tour will continue at the Bahrain National Museum, whose collection includes a relocated burial mound from 2800 B.C., artefacts from the Dilmun era, as well as 19th- and 20th-century exhibits related to the pearl trade.
You will then return to the ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Take a day to discover some of Bahrain's best cultural gems, from the most modern to the oldest. You tour begins with a travel back in time to the Bahrain Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Excavations carried out since the 1950s have revealed distinct strata dating back to around 2300 B.C.
You will proceed to the Bahrain International Circuit. Having cost some US$180 million to build, the state-of-the-art racing track boasts unparalleled features that place it among the world's best Formula 1 venues. You will visit both the VIP tower, for all-round views of the circuit, and the media centre, once the largest in the world. And, if the circuit is not being used for an event, you'll even get to see the F1 control room - the place where key decisions are made during a race.
You will then visit the Bahrain National Museum, which houses a burial mound from about 2800 B.C.
After a traditional Bahraini lunch at Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain, you will make a photo stop at the Grand Al-Fateh Mosque, which can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. The impressive building is crowned by the world's largest fibreglass dome.
Before heading back to the ship, continue with a stop at the maze-like Manama's Souq, with its plethora of items.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.This half-day will take you to some of the key attractions in Manama, the capital of this island nation of Bahrain.
You’ll be heading for the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, which is one of the world’s largest mosques. Blending a variety of architectural styles typical of the Middle East, the huge, modern edifice boasts the largest fibreglass dome on the planet, can accommodate 7,000 worshippers at one time and also houses the National Library of Bahrain.
Next, we will head out to make a photo stop of Bahrain World Trade Centre - the Financial Harbour and the city’s glitzy shopping malls. Designed by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins, this 240-metre-high twin tower complex is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design.
You will continue your visit at Bahrain Fort. The Fort is nearly 12 kilometres from the city of Manama and is situated at Karbabad.
The Portuguese built the Fort in 1522 on the ruins of an earlier, smaller fort built by the people of Bahrain. The Portuguese added high walls, huge square towers and a surrounding moat, which is still visible to visitors. The Bahrain Fort occupies a strategic military position where seafaring navigation could be monitored. Excavations have revealed ancient soldier's barracks, horse stables, an ammunition depot, a secret passageway, ceramic utensils and Islamic and Chinese coins.
You will then return to your ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.This tour provides guests with the opportunity to visit one of the most unique buildings in Saudi Arabia, the Ithra Cultural Centre, designed by a Norwegian firm and inaugurated by King Salman in 2017.
It is worth mentioning that Ithra has won five local and international awards, including the 2021 Cultural Institutes Award in the private sector track by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture. Ithra was also recognized with three prestigious accolades from MarCom, one of the largest and most respected creative competitions in the world. Among 6,000 entries, Ithra achieved platinum in the ‘Team Achievement’ and ‘Pro Bono’ categories, and gold in the ‘Social Content’ category for its efforts on World Book Day.
After a 30-minute drive you will arrive in Dhahran.
You will start your visit of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), which features immersive exhibitions by international artists, and learn more about Islamic history as well as how Saudi Arabia found its oil.
You will enter the lobby and visit the Library, the section covering the discovery of oil and many other exhibitions that change throughout the year.
There are coffee shops and restaurants where you may stop and enjoy a light refreshment during your tour.
Then, stop by the “I LOVE Khobar” sign on the Al Khobar waterfront and enjoy the fresh sea breeze before returning to the pier.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a 30-minute drive to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques with a capacity of 40,000 worshippers.
You will learn all about how the personal dream of the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed, came to life, and how it became the third most popular tourist attraction in the world.
The building itself is a combination of architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations, like Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan or Egypt. Tourists and celebrants from all around the world are welcome to admire the 82 onion domes, the reflective pools, and the iconic prayer hall that houses the world’s largest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade.
After your visit, you will reboard your coach to return to the pier.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a short drive to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, the largest art museum on the Arabian Peninsula.
Located on the new built Saadiyat Island (literally “Island of Happiness”), this museum opened in 2017, with the ambition to display the works of historical, cultural and sociological significance from ancient times to the contemporary era.
This masterpiece building was designed by the French architect M. Jean Nouvel and has been inspired by cultural elements of the UAE. A falaj-inspired water system runs through the museum, under a dome of 180 meters of diameter of galleries, leaving the impression of a floating structure. The web-patterned roof allows the sun to filter through, resulting in an enchanting play of light of 7 850 “stars”.
The permanent gallery showcases art on loan from different French museums, including the musée du Louvre, the Centre Georges Pompidou or the musée d’Orsay in Paris. Art from the Middle East will also be shown within the museum, in order to set up a dialogue between people, and Eastern and Western art.
After your visit, you will enjoy some free time. You will then return to the ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for the 30-minute drive to Qasr Al Watan, the United Arab Emirates presidential palace.
You will visit this unique landmark in the country offering the world first-of-its-kind insight into the Arab heritage and the governing principles that shaped the history of the United Arab Emirates and its vision to the future. The palace offers you a unique opportunity to marvel at majestic hallways, explore exhibitions that celebrate the region’s rich Arabic heritage and learn more about the rulers and governing institutions that shaped the nation.
After the visit, proceed to the Observation Deck at 300 in the Conrad Etihad Towers. Located on level 74, it is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi. Soak up uninterrupted, bird’s-eye views 300 metres above the UAE capital and capture impressive photos of the city skyline, corniche and the Arabian Gulf.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a short drive to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, the largest art museum on the Arabian Peninsula.
Located on the new built Saadiyat Island (literally “Island of Happiness”), this museum opened in 2017, with the ambition to display the works of historical, cultural and sociological significance from ancient times to the contemporary era.
This masterpiece building was designed by the French architect M. Jean Nouvel and has been inspired by cultural elements of the UAE. A falaj-inspired water system runs through the museum, under a dome of 180 meters of diameter of galleries, leaving the impression of a floating structure. The web-patterned roof allows the sun to filter through, resulting in an enchanting play of light of 7 850 “stars”.
The permanent gallery showcases art on loan from different French museums, including the musée du Louvre, the Centre Georges Pompidou or the musée d’Orsay in Paris. Art from the Middle East will also be shown within the museum, in order to set up a dialogue between people, and Eastern and Western art.
After your visit, you will enjoy some free time. You will then return to the ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for the 30-minute drive to Qasr Al Watan, the United Arab Emirates presidential palace.
You will visit this unique landmark in the country offering the world first-of-its-kind insight into the Arab heritage and the governing principles that shaped the history of the United Arab Emirates and its vision to the future. The palace offers you a unique opportunity to marvel at majestic hallways, explore exhibitions that celebrate the region’s rich Arabic heritage and learn more about the rulers and governing institutions that shaped the nation.
After the visit, proceed to the Observation Deck at 300 in the Conrad Etihad Towers. Located on level 74, it is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi. Soak up uninterrupted, bird’s-eye views 300 metres above the UAE capital and capture impressive photos of the city skyline, corniche and the Arabian Gulf.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, meet your guide and walk a short distance to your dhow, the traditional wooden boat used in the past by merchants and fishermen.
After boarding your traditional Omani dhow on the pier, the cruise will take you toward Musandam’s longest fjord. Often referred to as the “Norway of the Arabia”, the calm, turquoise waters contrast with the creamy white limestone cliffs. Along the way, you will pass small fishing villages and perhaps even encounter dolphins.
The dhow will anchor in the vicinity of Telegraph Island, allowing you to go for a swim or just sit back and enjoy soft drinks, tea or coffee while admiring the views of mountains rising in the distance to heights over 2,000 feet.
After the tour, leisurely cruise back to Khasab.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your four-wheel-drive vehicle and start your exploration.
Your panoramic journey will allow you to discover the barren interior and the mountains of Musandam, which are speckled with fossils dating back several million years.
You will drive to Jebel Harim, which means the Mountain of Women and stands at 6850 ft (2,087 metres), it is the highest peak in Musandam. On the way, you will pass the Bedouin village of Sayh situated at 1,100 metres (3,610 ft) above sea level. From the plateau of this calm and peaceful village, you can admire the beauty of Musandam’s inland valley. By reaching the summit of the Jebel Harim, you will be able to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the entire peninsula.
The next stop of your tour will be at Khawr Najd, a natural creek overlooking the Indian Ocean. This is the only fjord accessible by vehicle in Musandam and offers a wonderful view at the top of the road pass.
Finally, you will drive back to Khasab.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.The Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve is composed of nine islands and many submerged rocks. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will be charmed by its pristine landscapes, its beaches of white sand and its turquoise lagoons.
The coral reef is home to numerous species of fish, such as trevallies, parrotfish, red mullets, surgeonfishes, and many others.
This reserve is also a sanctuary for migratory birds.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Sitting on the coast, Sur was an ancient trading hub with Eastern Africa and the rest of the world, even prior to the arrival of the Portuguese to Oman in the 16th century. Its prime location at the entrance to the Gulf of Oman has allowed Sur, since the 6th century, to monitor boat traffic in the north of the Indian Ocean and has made it well known as a destination point for sailors. Sur hosted many shipyards and became famous for its wooden ships, called dhow.
From the pier, you will board your coach and drive to the Sur Lighthouse. During a photo stop, you will be able to capture the view of the Ayjah Bay and admire the beautiful architecture of this three-storey tower.
You will then visit one of the few remaining traditional dhow factories. There, dhows are still built by hand, and you will likely see the craftsmen at work. Traditionally, the boats were built without nails.
You will continue to the Sur Maritime open-air museum where you can enjoy a photo stop near the historical dhow Fatah Al Khair, one of the last ocean-going passenger dhows in Oman, built in Sur.
Finally, you will proceed to Sunaysilah Fort. This 17th century fort is one of the oldest defensive buildings, which has played a pivotal role in the history of Oman, protecting Sur’s illustrious overseas trade.
You will then return to the port.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a 90-minute drive to Wadi Shab.
Wadi Shab is a narrow canyon. Here, fresh water from the mountain tops meets briny sea water on its banks, creating an environmental diversity that sets it apart from other wadis in the Sultanate.
Upon your arrival at Wadi Shab, you will board a local boat for a five-minute transfer to reach the other bank, where you will begin your visit of Wadi Shab.
You will walk through the wadi for around 30 minutes and have some free time to enjoy the scenery and take a few photos.
You will then take the same path back to the local boat.
You will reboard your coach. You will make a stop en route to the port.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Musik
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Discover Bahrain's rich cultural history on this half-day tour.
Your first visit will take you to the city of Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain, known for its cultural contributions through the many restored traditional Bahraini houses that can be found amidst the narrow lanes and byways. You will visit the recently renovated Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre, a cultural landmark featuring the Kurar House, dedicated to the time-honoured craft of gold embroidery and the Iqra Children’s Library. You will make a photo stop at the House of Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. It was not only the Sheikh’s residence, but also the seat of his government (the monument is currently under renovation).
You will then visit the Bin Matar House (a pearling merchant’s house), which is one of the Old Houses.
Meet a Bahraini chef in the Coffee House, and experience the local food he prepares. As you may know, Bahrain was once known as a cultural centre of the ancient Dilmun civilization. Its strategic location has led to a mixing of several cultures together, including Persian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Portuguese, Arab, and British. All these influences can be experienced firsthand in Bahraini cuisine. Many of the local dishes found around the island of Bahrain are inspired by these cultures, giving its visitors the unique opportunity to experience different flavours all in one country. The traditional food of Bahrain includes fish, meat, rice, and dates. Machboos is one of its most famous dishes. It consists of meat or fish and rice.
You tour will continue at the Bahrain National Museum, whose collection includes a relocated burial mound from 2800 B.C., artefacts from the Dilmun era, as well as 19th- and 20th-century exhibits related to the pearl trade.
You will then return to the ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Take a day to discover some of Bahrain's best cultural gems, from the most modern to the oldest. You tour begins with a travel back in time to the Bahrain Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Excavations carried out since the 1950s have revealed distinct strata dating back to around 2300 B.C.
You will proceed to the Bahrain International Circuit. Having cost some US$180 million to build, the state-of-the-art racing track boasts unparalleled features that place it among the world's best Formula 1 venues. You will visit both the VIP tower, for all-round views of the circuit, and the media centre, once the largest in the world. And, if the circuit is not being used for an event, you'll even get to see the F1 control room - the place where key decisions are made during a race.
You will then visit the Bahrain National Museum, which houses a burial mound from about 2800 B.C.
After a traditional Bahraini lunch at Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain, you will make a photo stop at the Grand Al-Fateh Mosque, which can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. The impressive building is crowned by the world's largest fibreglass dome.
Before heading back to the ship, continue with a stop at the maze-like Manama's Souq, with its plethora of items.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.This half-day will take you to some of the key attractions in Manama, the capital of this island nation of Bahrain.
You’ll be heading for the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, which is one of the world’s largest mosques. Blending a variety of architectural styles typical of the Middle East, the huge, modern edifice boasts the largest fibreglass dome on the planet, can accommodate 7,000 worshippers at one time and also houses the National Library of Bahrain.
Next, we will head out to make a photo stop of Bahrain World Trade Centre - the Financial Harbour and the city’s glitzy shopping malls. Designed by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins, this 240-metre-high twin tower complex is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design.
You will continue your visit at Bahrain Fort. The Fort is nearly 12 kilometres from the city of Manama and is situated at Karbabad.
The Portuguese built the Fort in 1522 on the ruins of an earlier, smaller fort built by the people of Bahrain. The Portuguese added high walls, huge square towers and a surrounding moat, which is still visible to visitors. The Bahrain Fort occupies a strategic military position where seafaring navigation could be monitored. Excavations have revealed ancient soldier's barracks, horse stables, an ammunition depot, a secret passageway, ceramic utensils and Islamic and Chinese coins.
You will then return to your ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.This tour provides guests with the opportunity to visit one of the most unique buildings in Saudi Arabia, the Ithra Cultural Centre, designed by a Norwegian firm and inaugurated by King Salman in 2017.
It is worth mentioning that Ithra has won five local and international awards, including the 2021 Cultural Institutes Award in the private sector track by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture. Ithra was also recognized with three prestigious accolades from MarCom, one of the largest and most respected creative competitions in the world. Among 6,000 entries, Ithra achieved platinum in the ‘Team Achievement’ and ‘Pro Bono’ categories, and gold in the ‘Social Content’ category for its efforts on World Book Day.
After a 30-minute drive you will arrive in Dhahran.
You will start your visit of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), which features immersive exhibitions by international artists, and learn more about Islamic history as well as how Saudi Arabia found its oil.
You will enter the lobby and visit the Library, the section covering the discovery of oil and many other exhibitions that change throughout the year.
There are coffee shops and restaurants where you may stop and enjoy a light refreshment during your tour.
Then, stop by the “I LOVE Khobar” sign on the Al Khobar waterfront and enjoy the fresh sea breeze before returning to the pier.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a 30-minute drive to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques with a capacity of 40,000 worshippers.
You will learn all about how the personal dream of the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed, came to life, and how it became the third most popular tourist attraction in the world.
The building itself is a combination of architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations, like Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan or Egypt. Tourists and celebrants from all around the world are welcome to admire the 82 onion domes, the reflective pools, and the iconic prayer hall that houses the world’s largest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade.
After your visit, you will reboard your coach to return to the pier.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for the 30-minute drive to Qasr Al Watan, the United Arab Emirates presidential palace.
You will visit this unique landmark in the country offering the world first-of-its-kind insight into the Arab heritage and the governing principles that shaped the history of the United Arab Emirates and its vision to the future. The palace offers you a unique opportunity to marvel at majestic hallways, explore exhibitions that celebrate the region’s rich Arabic heritage and learn more about the rulers and governing institutions that shaped the nation.
After the visit, proceed to the Observation Deck at 300 in the Conrad Etihad Towers. Located on level 74, it is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi. Soak up uninterrupted, bird’s-eye views 300 metres above the UAE capital and capture impressive photos of the city skyline, corniche and the Arabian Gulf.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a short drive to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, the largest art museum on the Arabian Peninsula.
Located on the new built Saadiyat Island (literally “Island of Happiness”), this museum opened in 2017, with the ambition to display the works of historical, cultural and sociological significance from ancient times to the contemporary era.
This masterpiece building was designed by the French architect M. Jean Nouvel and has been inspired by cultural elements of the UAE. A falaj-inspired water system runs through the museum, under a dome of 180 meters of diameter of galleries, leaving the impression of a floating structure. The web-patterned roof allows the sun to filter through, resulting in an enchanting play of light of 7 850 “stars”.
The permanent gallery showcases art on loan from different French museums, including the musée du Louvre, the Centre Georges Pompidou or the musée d’Orsay in Paris. Art from the Middle East will also be shown within the museum, in order to set up a dialogue between people, and Eastern and Western art.
After your visit, you will enjoy some free time. You will then return to the ship.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, meet your guide and walk a short distance to your dhow, the traditional wooden boat used in the past by merchants and fishermen.
After boarding your traditional Omani dhow on the pier, the cruise will take you toward Musandam’s longest fjord. Often referred to as the “Norway of the Arabia”, the calm, turquoise waters contrast with the creamy white limestone cliffs. Along the way, you will pass small fishing villages and perhaps even encounter dolphins.
The dhow will anchor in the vicinity of Telegraph Island, allowing you to go for a swim or just sit back and enjoy soft drinks, tea or coffee while admiring the views of mountains rising in the distance to heights over 2,000 feet.
After the tour, leisurely cruise back to Khasab.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your four-wheel-drive vehicle and start your exploration.
Your panoramic journey will allow you to discover the barren interior and the mountains of Musandam, which are speckled with fossils dating back several million years.
You will drive to Jebel Harim, which means the Mountain of Women and stands at 6850 ft (2,087 metres), it is the highest peak in Musandam. On the way, you will pass the Bedouin village of Sayh situated at 1,100 metres (3,610 ft) above sea level. From the plateau of this calm and peaceful village, you can admire the beauty of Musandam’s inland valley. By reaching the summit of the Jebel Harim, you will be able to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the entire peninsula.
The next stop of your tour will be at Khawr Najd, a natural creek overlooking the Indian Ocean. This is the only fjord accessible by vehicle in Musandam and offers a wonderful view at the top of the road pass.
Finally, you will drive back to Khasab.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.The Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve is composed of nine islands and many submerged rocks. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will be charmed by its pristine landscapes, its beaches of white sand and its turquoise lagoons.
The coral reef is home to numerous species of fish, such as trevallies, parrotfish, red mullets, surgeonfishes, and many others.
This reserve is also a sanctuary for migratory birds.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Sitting on the coast, Sur was an ancient trading hub with Eastern Africa and the rest of the world, even prior to the arrival of the Portuguese to Oman in the 16th century. Its prime location at the entrance to the Gulf of Oman has allowed Sur, since the 6th century, to monitor boat traffic in the north of the Indian Ocean and has made it well known as a destination point for sailors. Sur hosted many shipyards and became famous for its wooden ships, called dhow.
From the pier, you will board your coach and drive to the Sur Lighthouse. During a photo stop, you will be able to capture the view of the Ayjah Bay and admire the beautiful architecture of this three-storey tower.
You will then visit one of the few remaining traditional dhow factories. There, dhows are still built by hand, and you will likely see the craftsmen at work. Traditionally, the boats were built without nails.
You will continue to the Sur Maritime open-air museum where you can enjoy a photo stop near the historical dhow Fatah Al Khair, one of the last ocean-going passenger dhows in Oman, built in Sur.
Finally, you will proceed to Sunaysilah Fort. This 17th century fort is one of the oldest defensive buildings, which has played a pivotal role in the history of Oman, protecting Sur’s illustrious overseas trade.
You will then return to the port.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.From the pier, board your coach for a 90-minute drive to Wadi Shab.
Wadi Shab is a narrow canyon. Here, fresh water from the mountain tops meets briny sea water on its banks, creating an environmental diversity that sets it apart from other wadis in the Sultanate.
Upon your arrival at Wadi Shab, you will board a local boat for a five-minute transfer to reach the other bank, where you will begin your visit of Wadi Shab.
You will walk through the wadi for around 30 minutes and have some free time to enjoy the scenery and take a few photos.
You will then take the same path back to the local boat.
You will reboard your coach. You will make a stop en route to the port.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.