Oman is an exciting destination of rich history and diverse landscapes. It’s a land of towering desert dunes, palm-lined beaches and lush verdant mountains, where ancient character meets modern comfort.
Best time to visit: October to March
Take flight to Muscat.
Upon arrival at Seeb Airport ( Muscat ), meet by our local guide and transfer to check in at hotel.
Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial center existing in harmony with its traditional culture. Our tour commences with visit to the Grand Mosque one of the largest Mosque in the Islamic world. Drive along the ministry and embassy area. For those interested visit to the local fish market can also be provided. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the colorful Muttrah Souq. Also visit a museum followed by photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali.
The rest of day free for leisure. Lunch and dinner on guest own account. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, day excursion to Barka with visits to date plantations, Rustaq and al Hazm forts, souqs hot water springs. Return to hotel in Muscat. Lunch and dinner on guest own account. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, day excursion to Sur - 300kms away from Muscat by 4WD via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches. Driving past the fishing village of Quriyat our first stop is the Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. Then stop at fins beach, one of the beautiful white sands beach. Drive ahead to Wadi Tiwi. The road to Tiwi winds between old houses. The sight is remarkable with its lush green plantations and water flowing all year around. Later in the evening after an early dinner visit The Turtle beach to see wild turtles nesting ground. Lunch and dinner provided at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, have on a full day tour to Wadi Bani Khalid and Oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains and then to Wahiba - The Great Arabian Desert. Visit a Bedouin House and enjoy the skill of your driver navigating on the sand dunes. Later proceeds to Nizwa - The cultural capital of Oman and check in at hotel in NIzwa.
Free and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Have city tour at the famous round tower fort of Nizwa probably one of the best architecture in Oman. Visit the famous Nizwa souq where the Arabian potteries, Imported spices, gold and silver ware are sold here. If this day falls on Fri then visit of cattle market is very interesting. The villagers from the surrounding villages gather to sell there live stock in their traditional style. Then transfer to Muscat in the afternoon.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Free and overnight.
Breakfast is at hotel.
Free at leisure until time for check out.
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
Overnight on board
Arrive home destination from your Muscat flight