Itinerary
- Day 1
Muscat
You'll arrive in Muscat and connect with your tour guide in the arrivals hall for your transfer to Al Falaj Hotel, where you're staying for 2 nights. If you're on the Oman Air WY0124 from Munich and land on schedule, the transfer is taken care of. Later in the afternoon, there's a chance to join a sunset speedboat tour if you're interested, though it's optional.
Optional Activities
- Sunset speedboat tour in the late afternoon
- Day 2
Muscat
Your guide will take you to Sultan Qaboos Mosque first, an architectural landmark designed to hold 20,000 worshippers. From there, you'll head to the Royal Opera House in Shati Al-Qurm to see its contemporary design. After lunch, walk along the Corniche and then spend time in Muttrah Souq, where winding passages lead past vendor stalls selling fabrics, spices, handicrafts, and perfumes. End your day at Bait Al Zubair Museum to see traditional Omani weapons, jewelry, cosmetics, and regional dress pieces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sultan Qaboos Mosque
- Visit Royal Opera House Muscat
- Explore Muttrah Souq
- Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum
Landmarks Sultan Qaboos Mosque Royal Opera House Muscat Muttrah Souq Bait Al Zubair Museum - Day 3
Muscat to Ras Al Hadd
You'll drive along the coast to Bimah Sinkhole, an emerald green limestone crater created by cave collapse. Then continue to Fins Beach to see its white sand and turquoise water, followed by Wadi Tiwi where natural pools and rock formations line the route. Stop at Wadi Shap for photos before arriving at Ras Al Hadd. Around 7:45 pm, you'll head to Ras Al Jinz nature reserve with a local guide to watch green sea turtles nesting and laying eggs, returning to the hotel near midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bimah Sinkhole
- Visit Fins Beach
- Visit Wadi Tiwi
- Photo stop at Wadi Shap
- Green sea turtle watching at Ras Al Jinz with local nature guide
Landmarks Bimah Sinkhole Fins Beach Wadi Tiwi Wadi Shap Ras Al Jinz 
- Day 4
Ras Al Hadd to Wahiba Sands
After breakfast, you'll visit a traditional dhow shipyard in Sur to see how Omani wooden boats are built using methods passed down through centuries. Next, head to Wadi Bani Khalid and its villages with crystal-clear blue water. From Mintrib, your 4WD desert adventure starts through Wahiba Sands dunes, where Bedouin families raise goats and racing camels. The dunes shift constantly, creating different landscapes, especially striking as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit dhow shipyard in Sur
- Visit Wadi Bani Khalid
- 4WD desert drive through Wahiba Sands
Landmarks Sur Dhow Shipyard Wadi Bani Khalid Wahiba Sands - Day 5
Wahiba Sands to Nizwa
You're heading toward Nizwa with stops along the way. First, visit Manah Old Village, one of Oman's oldest settlements, with traditional mud houses showing local building styles. Stop in Mudhairib to see old watchtowers and falaj irrigation channels that reflect rural traditions. Later, you'll arrive in Nizwa for a 2-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manah Old Village
- Photo stop at Mudhairib village
Landmarks Manah Old Village Mudhairib - Day 6
Nizwa
This morning, head to the traditional souk and cattle market where locals trade livestock. Then visit Nizwa Fort and climb inside its massive round structure to take in views of the city and surrounding oasis. Stop at Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Oman's oldest fortresses. You'll visit Al Hamra with its mud-built houses and date palm farms, then finish at the ruins of old Tanuf village, where deteriorating mud walls create a quiet, reflective setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit traditional souk and cattle market in Nizwa
- Visit Nizwa Fort
- Photo stop at Bahla Fort
- Visit Al Hamra village
- Visit ruins of Tanuf village
Landmarks Nizwa Souk Nizwa Fort Bahla Fort Al Hamra Tanuf - Day 7
Nizwa to Muscat
On your return to Muscat, stop at Birkat Al Mauz for a walk to see the traditional falaj irrigation system at work. Next, visit Nakhal Springs, natural hot springs sitting at the base of the Hajar Mountains under palm tree shade. By evening, you'll reach Muscat and check into a first-class hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Walk at Birkat Al Mauz to view traditional falaj irrigation system
- Stop at Nakhal Springs natural hot springs
Landmarks Birkat Al Mauz Nakhal Springs 
- Day 8
Muscat
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for departure. If you're leaving on Oman Air WY0123 to Munich or another on-time departure, the group transfer is included. Otherwise, arrange your own transportation. This marks the end of the tour, though you have the option to extend your stay individually.
- Meals
- Breakfast
