Your unforgettable Arabian escape begins here! Discover the vibrant spirit of Qatar’s capital on an immersive journey that blends tradition, luxury, and adventure. From seamless airport transfers, world-class accommodations and exhilarating excursions by land and sea, this program invites you to experience Doha’s dazzling skyline, rich culture, and warm hospitality. Uncover bustling souqs, marvel at modern wonders, and unwind by the Arabian Gulf—all while savoring the flavors and heritage of this remarkable destination.

DAY 1

Disembark in the port of Doha and meet your guide.

Begin your tour at the National Museum of Qatar for a delightful encounter with Qatar’s past, present and future. The design of the museum resembles the naturally occurring crystal formations known as the desert rose.

Built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani’s original palace and the seat of government for 25 years, the National Museum of Qatar gives voice to Qatar’s heritage and celebrates its future. Exhibitions combine historic objects and contemporary influences, opening up a dialogue around the impact of rapid change. You will have time to visit the museum’s shop before having lunch at Jiwan Restaurant which is located within the museum.

After lunch, proceed to your city-based hotel for check-in (3:00pm) after which the remainder of the day will be at your leisure and dinner on your own.

Fairmont Doha, located in the very unique Katara Towers on the Marina District seafront, offers impressive views of the Arabian Gulf, Doha waterfront, and Lusail. The hotel is close to Lusail Iconic Stadium, Marina Promenade, and Place Vendôme Mall.

DAY 2

After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel into the surrounding desert in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle. To improve traction in the deep sand, the tires of the vehicle will be deflated. Then, off you will go, racing through the desert dunes in an exhilarating activity known as dune bashing. The driver is highly experienced at negotiating the shifting sands at ever-changing speeds.

Note: The dune bashing activity will be bumpy and dusty. It is not recommended for guests who are or may be pregnant or those who have a bad back.

A traditional lunch follows at the seafront desert camp, which is a collection of huts furnished with beach beds and Arabic carpets. Other facilities include gazebos, restrooms and a sunken firepit.

In time, you will drive back to the hotel to freshen up before boarding a traditional wooden dhow for a dinner cruise around Doha Bay. The city will be beautifully illuminated as you pass landmarks such as The Pearl, a manmade island with high-end residential towers, marinas and shops. The dhow will maintain a fairly slow speed that is ideal for sightseeing and snapping photos of the city.

After disembarking, you will return to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 3

Following a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will tour Doha, the capital of Qatar and a city that embraces modernity yet still preserves the nuances of the Arab tradition. The highlights include:

•A tram tour of historical downtown Doha and "the world's smartest and most sustainable fully built city district “.

•Browsing the Souq Waqif, a traditional bazaar with a myriad of shops full of merchandise such as ceramics, fabrics, spices, Arab sweets, perfumes, candied fruit and traditional clothing

•Stopping for Arabic sweets and tea at Souq Waqif and free time for lunch on your own

•Driving past the gleaming towers of West Bay on the way to the cultural hub Katara for a walking tour of the mosques, amphitheater and street art

•Visiting The Pearl Qatar, an attraction on a manmade island with resort hotels, exquisite shopping and fine dining

The city tour also includes a visit to the state-of-the-art Education City complex, a collection of university satellite campuses, a mosque and the Qatar National Library.

The Education City Mosque is located in the Minaretein building as a part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Islamic Studies. Designed by Iraqi architect and calligrapher Taha al-Hiti, the mosque’s minarets feature vertical calligraphy that sweeps upward, taking the viewer’s eye heavenward in a contemplation of faith and meaning. The mosque is supported by five pillars, each representing one of Islam’s pillars: Shahada (profession of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (giving alms), Sawm (fasting) and Hajj (pilgrimage).

Individuals from all backgrounds are welcome to visit the mosque, which can accommodate as many as 2,800 worshippers in the main prayer hall and the exterior courtyard. There are four streams outdoors that irrigate a garden in the center of the building. The streams represent the four rivers of paradise promised in the Qur’an: water, honey, milk and wine. The complex also houses the Qur’anic Botanic Garden, which contains plants been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, along with Qatar’s native flora. Designed to reflect Islamic art and architecture, the garden focuses on harmony, maintaining and preserving plant diversity from around the world

Following the tour of the Education City complex, you will return to the hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

Day 4

After breakfast and check out, transfer by private vehicle to Doha International Airport (DOH) for your flight home. Should you have a late flight, you may store luggage at Reception until your transfer time. Check-out time at the hotel is 12:00pm. Late check-out can only be booked directly with the hotel and depends on availability.

Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:00am Disembark at Doha Port

9:30am Visit the National Museum of Qatar

1:30pm Lunch at the Museum

2:45pm Transfer to your hotel for check in at 3:00pm

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Fairmont Doha or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

10:00am Depart for the Desert Splendor Tour with Lunch

3:30pm Proceed to the Dhow Cruise including dinner on board

8:00pm Arrive back at your hotel

Overnight at the Fairmont Doha or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Depart for a Vision of Doha Tour

1:00pm Vision of Doha Tour finishes

1:00 – 2:00pm Free time for lunch at the Souq Waqif

2:00pm Depart for Education City Mosque & Qatar National Library at Education City

4:00pm Return back to the hotel, evening at leisure

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Fairmont Doha or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Check out time at the hotel

TBA Private transfer to Doha Airport based on flight details provided

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

Warm and sunny (Average temperature - 27° Celsius / 82° Fahrenheit)

What to Bring

Light loose clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen. We recommend taking a light jacket for the dune dinner safari as the temperatures can be quite cooler in the desert at night.

Dress code while visiting mosques:

•Modest, conservative, loose-fitting clothing, long sleeves and trousers

•No transparent or see-through clothing. No white cloths are allowed at the mosque

•No shorts

•No skirts for ladies

•No tight clothing including leggings, no swimwear and no beachwear

•Shoes will be removed before entering the mosque, so we recommend slip off shoes

•Headscarf for ladies is mandatory. Please be sure to bring your own

Currency

Qatari Riyal. USD are not accepted.

Electricity

220 volts. We recommend bringing your own international travel adaptor for electric equipment.

Documents and Visa Requirements

It is imperative that each passenger traveling to Doha possess a valid passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Some nationalities require a visa to enter Doha. Please consult your local embassy for further details on visas for your nationality.

Accommodation:

Fairmont Doha

6th street, Lusail, Qatar

Phone: +974 4030 7200

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

Program Includes for guests

• 3 nights at the Fairmont Doha (or similar hotel) including breakfast – Sea View Balcony Room

• Lunch day 1

• Desert Splendor Tour with lunch

• Dhow cruise with dinner onboard

• Vision of Doha city tour

• Education City Mosque and Qatar National Library at Education City tour

• Visit to National Museum of Qatar

• Private airport transfer

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

• Meals and beverages not listed above

• Beverages with alcohol during included meals

• Gratuities to drivers and guides

• Portage at the airport and hotel

• Any personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $1,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.