ARRIVE MUSCAT – PM HALF DAY CITY TOUR
Arrive at Muscat airport, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the Hotel.
PM HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF MUSCAT
1430hrs: you will be met at the hotel for a half day city orientation tour. You will have a photo stop visit the Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, followed by the Opera House. Then we drive along the picturesque Corniche with a photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos. The palace is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts–Mirani and Jalali. Proceed to visit Bait Al Zubair Museum, Then the tour you will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, Then we proceed to Nizwa, on the way stop for Lunch. By evening, reach at the Hotel. Overnight at Muscat Hotel.
MUSCAT – NIZWA – JABEL AKHDAR – MUSCAT (08 Hours)
Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast proceed to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital.
We hall visit powerful Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. Then Proceed Tanuf. Visit the ruins of Old Tanuf, a relic from bombings during the Jabal War. Walk in the middle of this palm plantation in Birkat Al Mauz and visit the old village where you can see the mud houses. The viewpoint will give you the opportunity to take a great picture of Oman’s natural beauty. Then Proceed to Jabel Akhdar or “Green
Mountain”… This mountain offers discovery and adventure. Experience a sense of awe as you witness nature’s primordial beauty as seen in the soaring peaks and plunging canyons. The rise of terraces on extremely Steep Mountain slopes.
Explore Jebel akhdar and later drive back to Muscat
Overnight at Muscat Hotel.
MUSCAT – BIMAH SINKHOLE – FINS BEACH – WADI SHAB (08 Hours)
Breakfast at Hotel
After Breakfast, you start your fascinating coastal trip with the first leg taking you in south eastern direction along the coast to Sur. The road leads through scenic countryside and rugged mountains to the small fishing town of Quriyat, then you drive further to Sur, On the coasta l road you stop at the limestone Sinkhole in Bimah and then continue to Fins. Then we proceed to Wadi Shab, Wadi Ash Shab is one of the top highlights of Oman. The narrow canyon is home to crystal clear blue water pools and also a secret waterfall inside a cave. Enjoy the Wadi then we proceed to Sur. Visit Traditional Dhow Factory in Sur & spend time at beach. Later drive back to Muscat. Overnight at Muscat Hotel
DOLPHIN & SNORKELING TOUR (SIC – 03 Hours)
Breakfast at Hotel
Today you are proceeding for a Dolphin & Snorkeling Transfer from your hotel to the pier side to embark on a fiber boat for a cruise through the Muscat coast to watch wild dolphins. Watching wild dolphins is a thrilling way to start the day and the lucky may even come a cross one of the many species of whales that can be found just a few kilometers from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every trip guarantees a sighting, but you are sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating marine mammals. Soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served on board.
Back to hotel & overnight at Hotel.
DEPARTURE MUSCAT
Breakfast at Hotel
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.