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.
NIZWA – BIRKAT AL MAUJ – JABEL AKHDAR
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 Lunch at Jebel Akhdar (By Own) after lunch proceed to Hotel & Check-In at Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at Sama Hotel Jebel Akhdar.
JEBEL AKHDAR – WADI BANI KHALID – WAHIBA
Breakfast at Hotel
After Breakfast proceed for a short visit in Jebel Akhdar. We shall experience a short trekking from one village to another through the terraces and along the falaj system. There is a splendid view of the hanging terraces and continue to the villages of Saiq, Wadi Bani Habib ( the village of the old houses ) & Al Ain dot the landscape. The villages overlook a spectacular landscape of dramati peaks gorges and wadis. Then we proceed to t he beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid—an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains, enjoy swimming in this wadi After a refreshing dip we are proceeding to Wahiba. You drive into the Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand. After an exciting sand dune driving with your experienced driver, will check in to the Desert Camp.
Dinner at Nizwa Hotel.
WAHIBA – SUR – WADI SHAB – FINS – BIMAH SINKHOLE – MUSCAT
Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast you may want to go on a camel ride or do some sand skiing, then we shall visit the home of a Bedouin Family in the desert. Then we proceed to Sur, its shipyards, which still produce traditional wooden vessels, played a pivotal role in Oman’s maritime past. We shall visit Traditional Dhow Factory, artisans still hand-craft dhows of all sizes at the factory in Sur, using centuries-old techniques Then we proceed to Muscat via Beautiful Coastal Road. On the way we shall visit Wadi Shab, fed by fresh water that flows from mountain springs, Fins Beach, which opens up a panorama of strikingly white sands and intriguingly pebbly beach, with sparkling turquoise waters and soft cool breeze. Then we shall stop Hawiyyat Najm, known as Bimmah Sinkhole in English, is a water-filled depression, a structure ally a sinkhole, in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. Reach at Muscat & Check in at the hotel.
Overnight at Intercity Hotel
DEPARTURE MUSCAT
Breakfast at Hotel
We shall transfer you to the Airport to catch your flight back to your country.