Kuwait is an oil-rich Arab country with an area of 17,818 sq km situated at the north-western tip of the Arabian Gulf. Its territorial waters include nine islands and a coastline that is 290km long. The country is bordered on the north and west by Iraq, on the south by Saudi Arabia and on the east by the Arabian Gulf. After the Iraqis were driven out in early 1991 and reconstruction work began on the ruins of Kuwait City, the government is meticulously re-creating the country's pre-invasion appearance - right down to the pink marble steps at the entrance to Kuwait City's leading five-star hotel. With the war a fading memory, Kuwait is once again the prototypical oil state, and travellers looking for a relaxed entry into the Muslim world can expect beautiful mosques, souks and other sandy traces of bygone Bedouin days.

Arab Sheikdoms
Arab Sheikdoms
Duration:15 days

A Cultural tour of Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & the UAE(United Arab Emirates)

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Get a rare and fascinating glimpse of the unique countries of the Persian Gulf, including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and all the emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Experience the sharp contrast between traditional and ultra-modern Arabia as we wander through mud-brick villages, explore exotic bazaars, soak in quiet stretches of coast lined with palm trees and travel through beautiful desert and mountain landscapes..

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Jordan & the Arab Sheikdoms
Jordan & the Arab Sheikdoms
Duration:20 days

A Cultural tour of Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and all of the Emirates of the UAE

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Jordan conjures images of Bible stories, lost cities, the startling desert scenery of Wadi Rum that enraptured Lawrence of Arabia and above all ancient Petra, one of the world's most impressive ruins. We then get a rare and fascinating glimpse of the traditional life style of the Arab Sheikhs,..

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