Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Duration
13 Days/12 Nights
Country
Oman
 

Inclusions

12-night accommodation in the selected category
Return airport transfers without guide
Flight ticket from Muscat to Dubai
29 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners
1 small bottle of water in the bus
All transfers as mentioned in the program in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and by 4×4 during the desert safari
Visits and entrances fees to sites as per itinerary
English-speaking guide during visits

Exclusions

International airfare – Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff – Baggage handling – Optional excursions – Tour guide during Dhow Dinner Cruise and Desert Safari & Musandam Cruise Dibba – Travel insurance – Meals others than mentioned – Beverages – Personal expenses – Tourism fee of 20 AED per night per room

Additional Information

During Ramadan period

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which fasting (eating, drinking or smoking) is observed from dawn to sunset by Muslims.
2025 dates: From 1 March, 30 days (+/- 2 days). Non-Muslims are advised to eat, drink or smoke only in dedicated areas, however nowadays it is more open to public.

IN THE UAE
– Hotels in UAE serve food and beverage (including alcoholic beverages) all day. Some outlets may remain closed due to lower business volumes during daytime hours, but guests still have a good selection of dining options.
– Food Courts in malls are open as normal. Shops in Malls are open until late night to cater to those observing fasting.
– Restaurants in Old Dubai area, remain closed during fasting hours. They open in the evenings after the Iftar meal (when the fast is broken daily) and stay operational until very late.
– No live entertainment is permitted at any venue during Ramadan.
– For guests booking the Desert Safari & Dinner, this means there is no belly dance performance. Alcohol is also not available during Ramadan at the desert camps.
– Certain excursion itineraries will change to accommodate revised opening hours of museums and other places of interest. Our representatives will always have the latest information, so please send us any questions you have or may get from agents about opening times and operations.
– UAE always welcomes all visitors and Ramadan is no exception. Guests can enjoy pop-up Night Markets and Ramadan Tents all across the cities. As a show of cultural deference, we request guests to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking on the street side during daytime and observe a modest dress code.
IN OMAN
– Hotels: hotel beaches and pool areas will not serve food and drinks in swimming pool areas or any other open space. However, Most of the 5* hotels have dedicated covered areas where food and beverages will be served during the day. Room service will also be available at most of the hotels.
– Cafes and restaurants are closed during the day. If there are lunches included during tours/excursions, they will take place at hotels. In case there are not hotels in the area, clients will be
provided with a picnic lunch box and guests will eat inside the vehicle to avoid the public.
– Alcohol will only be available at 5* hotels after sunset at selected outlets. It will be served as room service at some hotels during the day (each hotel might apply each own policy). Otherwise, 4* or lower category hotels / restaurants, won’t be serving alcohol during the month of Ramadan. Clients
can bring alcohol from home/duty free shops and consume in the privacy of hotel room.

1

DAY 1 - MONDAY - ARRIVAL IN MUSCAT

Arrival at Muscat International Airport. After proceeding through immigration and collecting your luggage you will be met by your driver in the arrivals hall. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Overnight at Muscat.

Accommodation : Muscat for 2 nights

2

DAY 2 - TUESDAY - FULL DAY MUSCAT TOUR AND SUNSET BOAT TRIP (APPR. 80KM)

At 09:30 depart for the city tour which begins with a visit to the magnificent Grand Mosque, built with sandstone and marble. A beautiful Swarovski chandelier and a huge handmade Persian carpet adorn the main prayer hall. Then continue to Muttrah Souk, a traditional market. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and the scent of frankincense and spices.
Next, visit Bait Al Zubair museum. This privately owned museum, located in the old town of Muscat, is known for its fine collection of traditional costumes, antique jewellery and weapons. Lunch is included in a local restaurant during the tour. Afterwards we will have a photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the palace of the Sultan, followed by a 2-hour sunset boat ride along the coast of Muscat. On the way back to the hotel, photo stop at the Royal Opera House and drive through the ministry and embassy district back to the hotel.
Free time for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

3

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY - MUSCAT – JABREEN – AL HAMRA – JEBEL SHAMS CANYON – NIZWA (APPR. 350KM)

After breakfast we will leave Muscat and depart towards the interior of Oman. You will visit Jabreen Castle, Oman’s most beautiful castle with its winding hallways, hidden staircases and beautifully decorated interior.
Later, you will reach Al Hamra and visit the village. Afterwards switch to 4x4 vehicles and go further up to Jebel Shams, the ‘mountain of the sun’. Enjoy the spectacular view from the Grand Canyon. Lunch during the tour in a local restaurant. Afterwards, proceed to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman. Visit Nizwa Souq, which lies in the vicinity of the walls of the famous Nizwa Fort. The building embraces both traditional and modern architectural lines through its many alleys and divisions. Nizwa Souq has remained for hundreds of years home to a number of local industries, such as daggers, copper, spinning, livestock, fish, vegetables and handicrafts.
Overnight at Nizwa.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Nizwa for 1 night

4

DAY 4 - THURSDAY - NIZWA – SINAW MARKET – AL MANZIFAH – WAHIBA SANDS (APPR. 220KM)

After breakfast, proceed to Sinaw Thursday Market, held every Thursday. It is a very busy market due to its proximity to the Bedouin communities, who head there to buy staples and sell their livestock and handicrafts.
After the visit you proceed to a local house where you will meet the family and enjoy a homemade lunch. After lunch, see the ruins of the old mercantile community of Al Manzifah near Ibra. Later arrive in Wahiba Sands. 4x4 vehicles will take you to the camp.
Dinner and overnight in the desert camp.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Wahiba Sands for 1 night

5

DAY 5 - FRIDAY - WAHIBA SANDS – WADI BANI KHALID – SUR – RAS AL HADD (APPR. 230KM)

After breakfast, take the 4x4 vehicles and return to the bus. You proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid, which stands in strong contrast to the desert with its natural pools and greenery. Afterwards you will continue to the coastal town of Sur and visit the dhow factory. Drive to Ras Al Hadd and check in to the hotel.
After dinner, night excursion to Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve, where you can witness the nestling turtles. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight at Ras Al Hadd.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Ras Al Hadd for 1 night

6

DAY 6 - SATURDAY - SUR – WADI TIWI – BIMAH SINKHOLE – MUSCAT – DUBAI (APPR. 250KM)

After breakfast , we will start our journey back to Muscat along the coast. We will stop at the beautiful Wadi Tiwi and have lunch in local restaurant. You then head towards Bimah Sinkhole, a geological formation of the karst topography and a scenic wonder. Continue your drive to Muscat and transfer to the Airport. Flight to Dubai (included). Arrival at Dubai International Airport. After collecting your luggage and completing the formalities, meet one of our English-speaking representatives who will meet you in the arrival hall at the airport, welcome you and then accompany you to meet your driver. Your driver will take you to your hotel (Transfers with an English-speaking driver, without a guide). Dinner at your leisure. Overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation : Dubai for 3 nights

7

DAY 7 - SUNDAY - FULL–DAY DUBAI TOUR AND DHOW CRUISE CREEK

Breakfast at the hotel.
Dubai is a unique and spectacular city. Start your visit with the discovery of the skyscrapers along the famous Sheikh Zayed highway which runs along the city. After a photo stop in front of the Burj Al Arab, an iconic 7-star hotel in Dubai.
Continue to the Dubai Marina and stop for a moment to admire the various buildings, before heading to Palm Jumeirah for some Instagram worthy photos with the famous Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal as a backdrop. Taking the Sheikh Zayed Road back towards the city we stop in Downtown Dubai, home of the tallest building in the world. We’ll visit the highest observation deck in the world at level 124 of Burj Khalifa to take in some stunning 360-degree views of the city.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
After discovering the modern part of the city, the scenery changes as we stroll through the narrow streets of the historic Bastakiya district with its Arabic wind towers. Learn more about Emirati history and traditions at the Al Shindagha Museum (including a visit to the childhood home of Sheikh Al Maktoum). Cross Dubai Creek on board an abra (local, traditional water taxi) to reach the spice and gold souks where you can show off your bargaining skills. At this point, your guide will leave in the hands of your capable driver who will accompany you until the departure of the dinner cruise. Dine aboard a traditional dhow on the waters of the creek, you can discover the “Old Dubai” from another viewpoint. Admire the district of “Bastakiya” by night as you sail past the skyline of Dubai. Dinner is an International buffet on-board a traditional Arabian trading boat – Dhow (cruise duration is 2 hours). Your driver will drop you off at the hotel after dinner.
Overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8

DAY 8 - MONDAY - SHARJAH VISIT AND DESERT SAFARI WITH BBQ DINNER

Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your English-speaking guide and your driver at the hotel in the morning then leave for Sharjah! Head to Sharjah, the Emirate neighboring Dubai And start your tour with a photo stop in front of the Al Noor Mosque, King Faisal Mosque, stroll through the Souks, then visit the Museum of Islamic Civilization.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, food and soft drinks included, then return to Dubai.
Once back at the hotel, 4x4 vehicles will pick you up from your hotel for a Safari in the desert (English-speaking drivers without a guide - 6 people per vehicle). As you cross the golden sands, deep in the dunes, the safari guide will demonstrate his expert hand at the wheel and you’ll experience an exhilarating “dune bashing” adventure unique to the desert. Stop at the top of a dune to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets you can imagine and then drive onwards to a Bedouin camp for dinner. Relax for a while and be entertained by lively belly dance and traditional tanoura dance performances. Your driver will then accompany you back to the hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9

DAY 9 - TUESDAY - FULL–DAY ABU DHABI TOUR WITH ABRAHAMIC HOUSE, SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE, HERITAGE VILLAGE & LOUVRE ABU DHABI

Breakfast at the hotel.
Leave Dubai and discover the Capital city of the UAE: Abu Dhabi! The day tour of Abu Dhabi will begin with a visit to the newly opened Abrahamic House, where you can learn more about the three great monotheistic religions and their cohabitation in the United Arab Emirates. Then head to the Louvre Museum (entrance included and free visit – a guided tour is available at an additional cost). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (food and soft drinks included).
Continue with a panoramic city tour along the Corniche, passing iconic architectural structures such as Emirates Palace Hotel, Etihad Towers and Qasr Al Watan. Take a short stroll through Heritage Village. End the day by visiting the splendid Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world and an architectural work of art. This historically significant Mosque blends architectural styles and embodies Islam’s message of tolerance and peace. Following this visit, the driver will then accompany you to your Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Dinner and overnight stay at an Abu Dhabi hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Abu Dhabi for 1 night

10

DAY 10 - WEDNESDAY - FULL–DAY AL AIN TOUR - DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, discover the oasis of Al Ain. Located near the Omani border and surrounded by mountain and desert landscapes, Al Ain is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. With more than 10,000 hectares of parks and gardens, it is called “the garden city” of the Emirates. We’ll visit the former home of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan (Sheikh of Abu Dhabi), then Al Jahili Fort to discover the history of Al Ain.
Lunch is at a local restaurant (food and soft drinks included).
In the afternoon, enjoy the lively atmosphere of the camel market followed by a walk under the shady palm trees of an oasis. We will also take you to “Qasr Al Muwaiji”, a recently restored UNESCO site where you can learn about the history of the royal family Al Nahyan, of Abu Dhabi.
After this visit, we head back to Dubai. Dinner nad overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Dubai for 3 nights

11

DAY 11 - THURSDAY - MUSANDAM CRUISE

Early breakfast at the hotel followed by a coach departure to Musandam Dibba- Cruise on a shared basis. This day cruise to Musandam is an experience for the nature-lovers. A peaceful day away from the bustling city of Dubai. You will embark on a traditional Arab dhow for a cruise that will take you along part of the coast of the Musandam Peninsula, in the Sultanate of Oman. The beauty of the landscapes around you on this excursion are fascinating and simply unforgettable. Just before lunch, the boat will stop in the open sea to give you time to enjoy water activities such as swimming, diving, angling, kayaking.
After a light buffet lunch, we continue sailing to reach a fishing spot. Here the crew will introduce you to angling, a traditional fishing method. This is the last activity on the cruise and we’ll make our way back to the port where your waiting driver will take you back to Dubai.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.
***Clients should carry their original passports for this activity.***

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

12

DAY 12 - FRIDAY - DAY AT LEISURE

Breakfast at the hotel.
Take advantage of some free time to explore Dubai’s famous malls, relax on the beach or just take a leisurely stroll around the city on your own.
Lunch is at your leisure by your arrangements.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

13

DAY 13 - SATURDAY - DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Dubai International Airport with English speaking driver (without guide).

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Muscat

Radisson Panorama Muscat Hotel 4*

Nizwa

Al Diyar Hotel 3*

Wahiba Sands

Arabian Oryx/Sama Al Wasil Camp

Ras Al Hadd

Turtle Beach Resort 3*

Dubai

3* option: Hampton By Hilton Dubai 3*
4* option: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai 4*
5* option: Grand Millennium Dubai 5*

Abu Dhabi

3* option: Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi 3*
4* option: Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi 4*
5* option: Grand Millennium Abu Dhabi 5*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from

Land Package
Fixed departures 2024-2025DoubleSingle
3* HOTELS
August 5 and September 16, 202434194319
October 7, 202439895419
October 14, November 4, 11 and December 9, 202437694989
December 2, 202438895199
January 13,  March 10** and April 21, 202538195039
February 10, 202540395469
May 12, June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 22, 202534694359
October 20, 202538195039
   
**In this departure, customers will be traveling during “Ramadan” period, so please refer to the “Ramadan notes” mentioned in the tab details. 

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from

Land Package
Fixed departures 2024-2025DoubleSingle
4* HOTELS
August 5 and September 16, 202434794419
October 7, 202442595799
October 14, November 4, 11 and December 9, 202438495189
December 2, 202441095489
January 13, March 10** and April 21, 202539995229
February 10, 202542995849
May 12, June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 22, 202535294469
October 20, 202539995229
   
**In this departure, customers will be traveling during “Ramadan” period, so please refer to the “Ramadan notes” mentioned in the tab details. 

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from

Land Package
Fixed departures 2024-2025DoubleSingle
5* HOTELS
August 5 and September 16, 202440995639
October 7, 202449597399
October 14, November 4, 11 and December 9, 202445996679
December 2, 202447897049
January 13, March 10** and April 21, 202546496729
February 10, 202549997449
May 12, June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 22, 202541395679
October 20, 202546496729
   
**In this departure, customers will be traveling during “Ramadan” period, so please refer to the “Ramadan notes” mentioned in the tab details. 

Small group: minimum of 2 passengers and maximum of 24 passangers.
4* and 5* hotels in UAE only.

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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Treasures of Oman and Emirates – Detailed itinerary
Treasures of Oman and Emirates – Detailed itinerary