ARRIVE MUSCAT
Arrive at Muscat International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the Hotel
Overnight at Muscat Hotel.
FULL DAY TOUR OF MUSCAT (07 – 08 Hours)
Breakfast at Hotel
0900hrs: You will be met at the hotel for a half day city Muscat city tour. You will visit the Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, followed by the Opera House. Then we drive to old part of Muscat visit Bait Al Zubair Museum 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. Before winding up the tour you
will be strolling through Muttrah Souq. Later transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at Muscat Hotel.
MUSCAT – SUR (03 Hours Drive)
Breakfast at Hotel
After check-out at the hotel, you start your fascinating roundtrip 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 Wadi Dhiyqah Dam. Stop at the limestone Sinkhole in Bimah and then continue to Fins. Enjoy the white sandy beach at Fins proceed to visit Wadi Tiwi, an oasis well known for its lemon and date plantations. Enjoy your lunch at Wadi Tiwi Hotel, overlooking the beautiful sea. Then proceed to the coastal town of Sur. Check in at the hotel. After dinner drive down to Ras Al Jinz, proceed for a tour to watch the turtles at Ras Al Jinz. Return to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Overnight at Sur Hotel.
RAS AL JINZ – WAHIBA SANDS (02 Hours Drive)
Breakfast at Hotel
After check-out at the hotel you will first be taken on a short tour of Sur, renowned in former times for its shipyard, where the dhows, the traditional wooden sailing boats were built. Later we proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains and an ideal place to take a nice bath in the cool waters and for your desert experience. You drive into the Wahiba desert and cross its rolling sand dunes with experienced guide. After some exciting dune driving you can enjoy watching the sunset. You have the option to ride a camel or do some sightseeing before visiting the homes of a Bedouin family to learn about the desert life. You can experience traditional Arabic hospitality with coffee and dates on arrival or enjoy a camel ride.
Dinner & overnight at Desert Camp.
WAHIBA SANDS – NIZWA (03 Hours Drive)
Breakfast at Hotel
Today proceed to visit Al Hamra, one of the oldest villages in Oman. Then proceed to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. Nizwa’s main places of interest are the Souq and the Nizwa Fort, one of the impressive forts in Oman and then to Jabreen castle. Later drive to hotel & Checked in
Overnight at Intercity Hotel
NIZWA – JEBEL SHAMS – MUSCAT (03 Hours Drive)
Then we drive up to Jabel Shams, which literally means Mountain of the Sun.
Experience an untamed and rugged countryside of Oman & highest peak at 3000 mts, often hailed as the Sultanate of Oman version of the Grand Canyon. Visit the hidden and remote village of Misfah Al Abryeen. Embark on a heritage walk through the many plantations in the village to learn about the Falaj system. Drive back to Muscat. Check in at the Hotel in
Muscat & Overnight at Hotel.
NIZWA – JEBEL SHAMS – MUSCAT (03 Hours Drive)
Breakfast at Hotel
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.