Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Muscat
MuscatIncluded Activities
- Visit Royal Opera House Muscat - admire exterior and landscaped gardens
- Bait Al Zubair Museum - explore Omani culture, traditional costumes, jewelry, and artifacts
- Al Alam Palace exterior viewing - official residence of the Sultan of Oman
- Al Jalali and Al Mirani Forts - view historic fortifications guarding Muscat Bay
- Mutrah Souq - traditional Omani market for souvenirs, carpets, jewelry, and spices
Landmarks Royal Opera House Muscat Bait Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace Al Jalali Fort Al Mirani Fort Mutrah Souq - Day 2
Muscat
Muscat- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Grand Mosque visit - view Swarowski chandelier and handmade Persian carpet in main prayer hall
- Barka Fish Souq - atmospheric traditional fish market
- Bait Al Ghasim Museum - insights into Omani culture and history
- Nakhl Fort - explore ancient fortress and its architectural details
Landmarks Grand Mosque Muscat Barka Fish Souq Bait Al Ghasim Museum Nakhal Fort - Day 3
Muscat to Sur
Muscat to Sur- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Bimmah Sinkhole - swim in natural limestone crater with crystal-clear blue-green water
- Fins Beach - relaxation and beach time
- Wadi Shab - hike through canyon to emerald pools and waterfalls
- Sur dhow factory - view construction of traditional wooden boats
- Ayjah Lighthouse - photo opportunity
Landmarks Bimmah Sinkhole Fins Beach Wadi Shab Ayjah Lighthouse - Day 4
Sur to Wahiba Desert
Sur to Wahiba Desert- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Wadi Bani Khaled - swim in clear pools and explore palm groves
- Wahiba Sands (Sharqiya Sands) - venture up high dunes and witness desert sunset
- Dune bashing - gentle 4WD drive through sand dunes to camp
- Bedouin family home visit - potential experience of traditional Bedouin culture
Landmarks Wadi Bani Khaled Wahiba Sands - Day 5
Wahiba Desert to Nizwa
Wahiba Desert to Nizwa- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the camp)
Included Activities
- Nizwa Fort - explore famous fort in the former capital of Oman
- Nizwa Souq - vibrant traditional market with local industries, daggers, copper, jewelry, livestock, and handicrafts
- Jabrin Castle - explore large rectangular building with five floors, 55 rooms, Islamic inscriptions, frescoes, and carved doors
- Bahla Fort - photo opportunity of massive UNESCO heritage site
Landmarks Nizwa Fort Nizwa Souq Jabrin Castle Bahla Fort - Day 6
Nizwa to Muscat
Nizwa to Muscat- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Al Hamra village - explore well-preserved mud-brick houses and traditional architecture
- Bait Al Safa Museum - learn about Omani culture and heritage
- Misfat Al Abriyeen - leisurely stroll through hillside village with narrow streets and lush plantations
- Birkat Al Mouz - photo stop with date palm groves
Landmarks Al Hamra Bait Al Safa Museum Misfat Al Abriyeen Birkat Al Mouz - Day 7
Muscat
Muscat- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
