When deciding to travel to Europe booking your flights on one of the Middle Eastern carriers makes perfect sense. They have a fantastic route network, a modern fleet and promise superb skywards service.

So why not make them part of the destination and not only part of the journey? Trafalgar now offers all their guests the opportunity to break their journey with a fantastic stopover in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

And true to Trafalgar’s ethos they will help you make the most of whichever city you choose. They will provide you with a Local Expert and free time, plus immigration assistance, transfers and luxury accommodation.

Dubai

Fuelled by its desire to be the biggest and best, Dubai has built its reputation on its skyscrapers, luxury hotels and cosmopolitan lifestyle. But the wealthy playground of expats and Arab royalty has a subtler, more exotic side beyond the modern opulence and futuristic architecture, hidden in its ancient souks, traditional shisha bars and conservative beliefs.

Your Local Expert will take you on a private insider tour of Dubai. From Dubai's rich traditional Bedouin heritage, today's futuristic skyline of Dubai continues to amaze the world. Tour the iconic landmarks and architectural wonders that make Dubai distinctive.

Visit Atlantis - The Palm with its Lost Chambers, the Dubai Mall, Souk Al Bahar and then take a trip up Burj Khalifa to the observation deck on the 124th floor. After a scenic drive around the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence area you have the rest of the evening to relax and unwind.

Abu Dhabi

An effortless mix of traditional and modern, natural beauty and man-made wonders, the landscapes and architecture of this eclectic capital tell the story of its rapid development, from Bedouin settlement to modern metropolis. And from ancient Islamic customs and pastimes to designer labels and soaring skylines, this relaxed city of contradictions offers plenty to explore.

On your private insider tour of Abu Dhabi you will stop at the impressive Grand Mosque – named after His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late President of the UAE. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, able to accommodate more than 30,000 worshippers.

Visit the vegetable, date, fish and Iranian markets in Port Zayed and then stop at the Heritage Village, which houses a small museum that depicts the traditional daily activities of the Arab community before the discovery of oil.

Enjoy a superb view of Abu Dhabi’s magnificent skyline before a drive past the presidential palace area and the majestic Emirates Palace Hotel, and then enjoy shopping and more sightseeing at your leisure.

For more information contact your local ASATA travel agent or Trafalgar on (011) 280 8400. Visit www.trafalgar.com

About Trafalgar

Trafalgar is the world’s leading guided holiday company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With over 65 years of experience and unrivalled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider’s view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

About The TreadRight Foundation

Trafalgar is a part of a joint initiative with The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation established by The Travel Corporation to encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than US$2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.treadright.org

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