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8 Day itinerary in Oman, Middle East

Exotic Journey of Oman

08 Days exotic journey of Oman to catch glimpse of most highlighted places of this Monarchy. Guided tour from arrival till departure visit Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum, visit the oldest souk of Oman which is called Mutrah souk. Enjoy the boat ride at Wadi Shab, visit Bimah Sinkhole ma... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader

starting point

Muscat

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Culture & History

Meet local people

Visit markets

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

visit Bimah Sinkhole made of limestone, Fins beach, Turtle Sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz

2

visit Dhow factory (Typical Omani Boat made of wooden), Wadi Bani Khalid 'An oasis in Middle east'

3

short camel ride in wahiba sands, visit Lush green date palm in Birkat Al Mauz

4

Nizwa Market, Al Hoota Caves, Al Hamra Village

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Muscat

Arrive Muscat International Airport Meet our Accompanied Guide in Arrival Hall with luggage. Meet & assist & then transfer to the designated Hotel. Check-in & overnight in Hotel (No Meal is considered)

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Tulip Inn Muscat
Day 2

place City Tour of Muscat

Breakfast at Hotel 0830hrs: You will proceed for full day tour of Muscat City. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the beautiful Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque located in the valley of Boushar Sands. After visits, drive to Old Muscat. Continue to Bait Zubair Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s Cultural history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district of Old Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Mutrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque & Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque Dress code: A dress code is applicable to visit Grand Mosque. Ladies should wear full sleeves shirt & head should be covered with scarf. Men should wear full pants, not allowed to wear shorts. Similar attire is recommended at Al Ameen Mosque too. Opening timings: Saturday – Thursday from 0800-1100hrs Return to hotel & overnight in Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Tulip Inn Muscat
Day 3

place Muscat - Bimah - Fins Beach - Sur - Ras Al Jinz

Breakfast at Hotel You start your fascinating coastal trip with the first leg taking you in south eastern direction along the coast to Ras Al Jinz. The road leads through scenic countryside and rugged mountains to the small fishing town of Qurayat. Our next destination will be the limestone Sinkhole in Bimah & also visit drive to Fins Beach with its white sand. later we will reach the coastal town of Sur, renowned for its dhow shipyard in former times Unfortunately, the operation at the yard has almost been completely shut down. After visit drive to Ras al Hadd, upon arrival check-in at Hotel After an Early dinner you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where at night the Green Turtles, after a journey of thousands of kilometers will come ashore to lay their eggs. Overnight stay Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Turtle Beach Resort
Day 4

place Ras Al Jinz - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands

Breakfast at Hotel Today we will drive to Vast Wahiba sands enroute we will visit Wadi Bani Khalid. An oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains'. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman and its pools with clear deep blue water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. {Our vehicle will report to pick the Guest by 4wd Land Cruiser to Desert (03-04 Pax in One Vehicle)} Later drive into the Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand. After some exciting sand dune, visit Bedouin Family in desert. After Lunch proceeds to Hotel in Desert. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel & Evening go for short camel ride 10 Minutes Enjoy a BBQ dinner with Omani music and a dance show (seasonal). Overnight at Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Arabian Oryx Camp
Day 5

place Wahiba - Jabrin - Bahla - Nizwa

Breakfast at Hotel Drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Upon arrival check –in at Hotel After Lunch proceed to visit Jabrin castle, built in 17th century and one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. The monumental fort is open for public after a long restoration activity. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop. Later return to hotel & overnight in Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Falaj Daris Hotel
Day 6

place Nizwa - Al Hoota Caves - Al Hamra - Nizwa

Breakfast at Hotel. Visit the beautiful Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman and walk through the traditional Nizwa Souq. Then you proceed to the famous Al Hoota Cave which is recently open after a long renovation. Estimated to be over 2 million years old, Al Hoota Cave is located at the foot of Jabal Shams, Oman’s epic mountain. It is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula with a total length of around 4.5 kilometres, of which just 500 metres is accessible to the general public. Al Hoota Cave contains a rich ecosystem that includes four lakes. It is here that one can see the rare blind fish – Garra Barreimiae or more commonly known to us as Bu Naseh. And there are many other animal species living in the cave including bats (Rhinopoma Muscatellum), arthropods, mollusks, spiders, snails and water beetles. (Note: Al Hoota Cave is closed on Mondays). After visit drive Al Hamra, to see one of the oldest villages of this region. The traditional mud houses dated back from 400 years are still occupied. Overnight in Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Falaj Daris Hotel
Day 7

place Nizwa - Birkat Al Mouz - Barka - Mussanah

Breakfast at Hotel This morning proceeds to Mussanah. On the way you may like to visit Birkat Al Mouj, the place where you found lush green dates plantation. Drive up to the view point to get some spectacular snaps of the ruins of the old village and plantations. Later proceed visit Barka fish market & Local village enroute. After Lunch proceed to hotel in Al-Mussanah, check-in and relax for the day. Overnight in Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Barceló Mussanah Resort
Day 8

place Muscat: Departure

Breakfast at Hotel Morning free on independent activities Late evening departure transfer to Muscat Airport board the flight for onward destination

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Tulip Inn Muscat
  • Turtle Beach Resort
  • Arabian Oryx Camp
  • Falaj Daris Hotel
  • Barceló Mussanah Resort

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with comfortable seating

Activities expand_less

  • Turtle Reserve center visit, short camel ride in Desert
  • Lunch with Bedouin Family

Extras expand_less

  • VAT , Taxes , 01 Bottle of water 500 ML each per person per day

Not Included expand_less

  • Visa / Insurance / Flight Ticket / Other Meal / Other service / Tips Money for chauffeur or Guide

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