Jewels of the Emirates

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Jewels of the Emirates

Ship Costa Luminosa

Her design, precious elegant materials, new attractions and architectural features make the Costa Luminosa a charming yet innovative ship, which is the jewel in the crown of our fleet. For those seeking relaxation thereâ€™s the Samsara Spa, while the Ã la carte Club Restaurant with display kitchen will satisfy the most demanding gourmets. Guests looking for excitement will love the 4-D cinema and the innovative Golf and Grand Prix Simulators. The shipâ€™s many balcony cabins and the pool deck, complete with glass roof and outdoor mega-screen, offer many unique vistas. Costa Luminosa is a dazzling jewel that will ensure you an unforgettable holiday.

Itinerary: Dubai, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain

Number of nights: 7nights

Departure port: Dubai

Departure date(s): 2010, December: 13

Itinerary

Dubai is undoubtedly the pearl of the United Arab Emirates. Its name belongs not only to one of the seven emirates but also to the largest city of that emirate (Dubai City). Dubai is the second largest emirate of the country, after Abu Dhabi. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, southwest of Sharjah and northeast of the capital.

Depart 13:00. Dubai City is one of the most intriguing ultramodern metropolises of the 21st century. Its allure is not due to its artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage, so much as to the overall vision it offers: a window of luxury and wealth looking towards the future. Here all that glitters is gold.

Arrive 08:00. Depart 17:00. The archipelago of Bahrain, situated near the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula consists of around thirty islands in the Persian Gulf, mainly made up of sand banks and coral reefs. The climate of the region is characterised by extremely hot summers (the July average is over 35 degrees) and mild winters (the January average is 17 degrees), and it hardly ever rains.

Arrive 09:00. Depart 18:00. The United Arab Emirates is certainly one of the richest countries in the world. Oil has made the fortune of this sovereign state, independent since 1971 and composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The union is governed by a Supreme Council formed by the seven emirs, each of whom is sovereign in his own territory.

Arrive 10:00. Depart 18:00. Fujairah is the youngest emirate of the country. It borders the Gulf of Oman and is the best starting point for exploring the east coast, considered the most beautiful part of the country, and especially for enjoying true relaxation and peace in a typical Arab city. The city itself boasts a museum that houses archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions, an almost spooky old quarter and a 300-year-old fort. You will also find time to do some shopping: typical local crafts include gold and silver jewellery, carpets and fabrics.

Arrive 08:30. Depart 18:00. Muscat is the capital of Oman and one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, dating back to the 2nd century. In antiquity it was the hub of the frankincense trade between southern Arabia and Greece, Rome and the whole of the Mediterranean. The centre of this trade was a place called Khour Rouri, which the Greeks called Muscat. The first foreigner of the modern age to reach it was the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who landed in Oman on his way to India.

Arrive 13:00.