Experience magical Oman in 8 days
Discover the wonders of Oman on this 8-day tour visiting the unique highlights of this incredible country.
Experience the variety of Oman's nature, culture and history, heading out into the desert and exploring UNESCO-protected historical villages and desert oases. Immerse yourself in the splendors of Muscat's palaces and grand mosques then delve into its atmospheric souks to shop for frankincense and gold.
Let Oman surprise you on this curated trip of a lifetime!
Services
Included:
- 7 nights accommodation in twin or double rooms
- 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Private airport transfers in an air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
- Land transfers with English-speaking driver as per the itinerary — for other languages a supplement is applicable
- Private & insured transport in 4x4 vehicle during tour days 2-6
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide on excursions
- Bottled water
Excluded:
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Optional:
- Additional nights accommodation
- Tailor-made amendments
Itinerary at a Glance
Muscat
Welcome to Oman
Muscat - Muttrah
Half-day tour of Muscat
Muscat - Bimah Sinkhole - Ras Al Hadd
Coastal scenic drive to Sur
Sur - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands
Wadi Bani Khalid and a night under the stars
Wahiba Sands - Jebel Akhdar - Nizwa
Time with the Bedouin
Jabreen - Misfah - Nizwa
Ancient architecture
Nizwa - Muscat
Explore the Nizwa Souq
Muscat
Farewell to Oman
Detailed Itinerary
Muscat
Day 1: Welcome to Oman
Welcome to Oman! Today you'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city for check-in.
Muscat - Muttrah
Day 2: Half-day tour of Muscat
This morning we will introduce you to Muscat on a half-day city tour. You'll begin with a visit to the majestic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, an important religious landmark in Muscat and a fine example of the splendour of Islamic architecture. While visiting ladies should cover their heads with a scarf and wear long-sleeved clothes. Men should wear long trousers and a t-shirt with long sleeves.
We will then continue to Mutrah Souq, which is a great place to buy frankincense, gold, silver and other souvenirs. Enjoy the beautiful drive to old Muscat and a photo stop at Al Alam Palace. On the way back to the hotel, we'll stop for a picture at the Royal Opera House.
Muscat - Bimah Sinkhole - Ras Al Hadd
Day 3: Coastal scenic drive to Sur
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel to begin your tour. You'll be taking a scenic drive along the coast towards Bimah Sinkhole and Wadi Tiwi until Sur, the ancient boat-building capital of the region. Depending on the season, an extra excursion to enjoy turtle watching can be added.
Sur - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands
Day 4: Wadi Bani Khalid and a night under the stars
Today you will be venturing into the dunes! On our way through the desert, we will stop in Wadi Bani Khalid to walk over its waterways and channels into a beautiful oasis with clear blue water pools. Later, you'll enjoy a ride up the desert dunes of Wahiba Sands for a stunning sunset. You'll overnight under the stars at Sama Al Wasil Camp where you'll enjoy dinner and a good night's rest.
Wahiba Sands - Jebel Akhdar - Nizwa
Day 5: Time with the Bedouin
After breakfast, you will visit a Bedouin family and experience life in the desert. You'll find out about their lives and perhaps take a ride on a camel. From there you'll continue to Birkat Al Mouz and visit the UNESCO-protected town of Falaj Al Katmain. We'll be driving through palm plantations and up into the majestic mountain range of Jabal Akhdar 2,000 meters in height. The cool climate here is perfect for a walk along the irrigation channels and through the impressive ancient villages.
Jabreen - Misfah - Nizwa
Day 6: Ancient architecture
After breakfast, we set off on our drive to Bahla. Along the way, we will stop off at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the impressive landscape vistas and take some pictures. We will then be visiting the famous castle of Jabreen, built between the 16th to 17th centuries by Imam Balʿarab ibn Sultan. From there we continue on to Misfat where we'll visit its fascinating mud buildings and agricultural terraces before heading to Nizwa for the evening.
Nizwa - Muscat
Day 7: Explore the Nizwa Souq
This morning we'll be visiting the local Souq in Nizwa which is renowned for its hand-carved “Khanjars” (daggers), delicious dates, pottery and ornamental silver jewellery. You are sure to find much to tempt you as you explore the meandering paths and myriad stalls of the souk. With our shopping bags full we'll make our way back to Muscat.
Muscat
Day 8: Farewell to Oman
Today your driver will pick you up from the hotel for your transfer to Muscat International Airport and your flight home.
