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PRE- AND POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAMS continued…

DESERT DELIGHTS QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT

CULINARY DELIGHTS OF THE OTTOMANS

ARABIAN DESERT EXTRAVAGANCE 3 nights FROM Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fall in love with the Arabian Desert while luxuriating at a 5-star resort. Travel to Al Wadi Desert Resort amidst the regal mountains and red-hued desert sands of the emirate Ras Al Khaimah. Tour a nature reserve, stargaze, cruise on a traditional Omani dhow and explore extravagant Dubai. FROM $999 PER PERSON

DESERT DELIGHTS 3 nights FROM Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

You’ll begin this Land Program in shimmering Abu Dhabi, but your focus will soon turn to desert serenity. At the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi in what’s known as the Empty Quarter (the world’s largest sand desert), you’ll enjoy local flora and fauna, Bedouin-style dining and mystical moonlight walks. FROM $699 PER PERSON

MYSTICAL CAPPADOCIA 3 nights FROM Istanbul, Turkey

Experience the majesty and history of Cappadocia. See exquisitely preserved examples of ancient cave churches at Uchisar Castle and the Goreme Open-Air Museum. Travel nearly 200 feet underground to Derinkuyu and visit the ruins at Zelve, where the surrounding valleys have Cappadocia’s highest concentration of unique rock formations known as “fairy chimneys.” FROM $599 PER PERSON

CULINARY DELIGHTS OF THE OTTOMANS 4 nights FROM Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish cuisine is largely the heritage of the Ottomans. These exquisite flavors have not only influenced the country, but the entire Mediterranean region. From Istanbul, indulge in incredible meals and culinary experiences. Among them are opportunities to sample traditional boza and visit the Women’s Bazaar in the historical Zeyrek district. FROM $599 PER PERSON

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