Still very little visited, the Sultanate of Oman is beginning to demonstrate the richness and beauty of its territory and its heritage to the world of tourism. Shaped by 5,000 years of history, the land of tales of the Arabian Nights, this country, with its fabulous sandy beaches and breathtaking canyons, is the best kept secret in the Middle East. Its sobriety and authenticity compared to its neighbors, the splendor of its landscapes and the hospitality of its people make it a most attractive destination for the tourist less interested in the opulence and over-modernity observed in other Gulf countries. From Muscat, the authentic and colorful capital, to the jebel Akhdar and its flowery highlands, passing by Wahiba Sands, the gates of the desert, experience an immersion in Omani traditions and taste in a different way, the Arab hospitality.
Inclusions
8-night accommodation in chosen category
Transfers to and from all airports
15 meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
Full-day city tour of Muscat by sedan car with an English-speaking local guide
Visit to Amouage Perfume Factory by sedan car with our English-speaking guide
From day 3 – day 8, daily activity 4×4 Jeep English-speaking driver guide
Entrances to visited sites as per the itinerary.
Exclusions
International – Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary – Early check-in or late check-out – Visa (if needed) – Gratuities to drivers – Guides and hotel staff – Travel insurance – Items and expenses of personal nature – All other item not included in the inclusion section.
DAY 1 MUSCAT - ARRIVAL
The tour ends at Rozna restaurant, where you will enjoy authentic Omani traditional food. After dinner return to hotel.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Muscat for 2 nights
DAY 2 FULL DAY MUSCAT CITY TOUR
You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Haitham, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items.
Visit The Sidab Women’s Group, one of the unique models in empowering women through establishing a project that benefits the participants. It is an environment-friendly project that is based on the manufacturing of environmentally friendly bags that replace plastic bags. We learn about the center and enjoy some Omani coffee and dates.
Later, visit Bait Al Zubair Museum then you will be given time to stroll through the famous Mutrah Souq.
NOTE: Ladies visiting the mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear, or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered. Men are required to wear long trousers. No shorts are allowed.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 3 MUSCAT – SUR - RAS AL JINZ
Pause for lunch at Mariam’s house. A teacher by profession, Mariam loves to speak about her country, She speaks about the status of Women in their society. Spend some time at Mariam’s house and know more about the tradition of her town.
Later, continue to Ras Al Jinz and check in at Turtle Beach Resort. After an early dinner at the hotel, you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Ras Al Jinz for 1 night
DAY 4 RAS AL JINZ - WADI BANI KHALID - WAHIBA SANDS
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : 1 night at selected desert camp
DAY 5 WAHIBA SANDS - IBRA - NIZWA
Later, drive onwards to visit Bahla, the mystical village, known for Arabian potteries. Visit one of the pottery making units {Closed on public holidays and Fridays}. You also visit the majestic Bahla Fort, recently opened to public after a long restoration. There after proceed to visit Jabrin castle built in 17th century, with magnificent plasterwork, wooden carvings; painted ceiling makes this castle amazingly different.
Then proceed to Nizwa and check in at a local and traditional style inn.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : 1 night at an inn in Nizwa
DAY 6 NIZWA - JEBEL SHARMS - AL HAMRA - MISFAH
Check in at Heritage home in Misfah, where these old traditional homes have been converted to comfortable guesthouses with an Omani touch. Dinner at Heritage Home.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Misfah at an inn for 1 night
DAY 7 MISFAH - BILAD SAIT - WAKAN
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Eakan in a guesthouse for 1 night
DAY 8 WAKAN - KAKHAL - MUSCAT
Arrive Muscat and check in at Muscat hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Muscat for 1 night
DAY 9 DEPARTURE
Later, drive to a local house for some Omani home-cooked lunch. Drop off at Muscat International Airport to board your flight back home.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
STANDARD HOTEL CATEGORY:
Muscat: Park Inn 4*
Ras Al Jinz: Turtle Beach Resort 3*
Wahiba Sands: Sama Al Wasil Camp
Nizwa: Antique Inn 3*
Misfah: Misfah Hospitality Inn 3*
Wakan: Wakan Guest House 3*
SUPERIOR HOTEL CATEGORY:
Muscat: Radisson Blu 4*
Ras Al Jinz: Ras Al Jinz Resort 3*
Wahiba Sands: Desert Rose Camp
Nizwa: Antique Inn 3*
Misfah: Misfah Hospitality Inn 3*
Wakan: Wakan Guest House 3*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package | ||
Daily departures 2024-2025 | Standard hotels | ||
2 passengers | 4 passengers | Single supplement | |
January 15 – April 30 | 3949 | 2729 | +779 |
May 1st – September 30 | 3419 | 2299 | +689 |
October 1st, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (not valid from Dec 23, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025) | 4219 | 2919 | +835 |
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package | ||
Daily departures 2024-2025 | Superior hotels | ||
2 passengers | 4 passengers | Single supplement | |
January 15 – April 30 | 4109 | 2869 | +799 |
May 1st – September 30 | 3499 | 2349 | +719 |
October 1st, 2024 – April 30, 2025 (not valid from Dec 23, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025) | 4399 | 3079 | +859 |
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