Trip Highlights
Arrive in Muscat International Airport.
Our Airport representative will be holding a signage with the logo of our DMC and the name of the guest; to welcome the guest and escort them to their transfer.
The first stop on the Muscat City Tour is the Grand Mosque the most beautiful architectural piece of work.
From the Mosque, proceed to the old part of Muscat city: The Muttrah souq – a traditional Omani market.
The next stop is the National Museum where you will be able to learn about the 7000-years history of Oman.
From here we shall proceed to see the Al Alam Palace (video filming is prohibited) surrounded by the 2 Forts of Mirani and Jalali built by the Portuguese in the 16th century during their rule of the coastal cities of Oman.
Finishing with the photo stop at the first Opera House built in the Middle East region: the perfect architectural combination of traditional Omani style and Classic Opera.
(Mosque Specific Dress Code: long sleeves till; wrists, long trousers/skirts till ankles, covered neck, covered head for the ladies).
On the way to Nizwa you will visit Amouage Perfume Factory – Omani national luxury worldwide famous perfume brand.
Photo stop on the top point with a stunning view to Birkat Al Mouz – palm tree plantation with the ancient village with 500-years abundant houses. Here you will be able to observe UNESCO Heritage site 4000 – years Falaj irrigation system which works till nowadays.
Proceed to Nizwa to visit the unique cattle market in Nizwa (on Fridays). Livestock owners, both women and men from nearby areas, bring their animals – mainly sheep, goats, cattle and at times even camels – to the market where they are registered.
Visit the Nizwa Fort which has been strategically built atop a hill overlooking the ancient city with its colorful domes and bustling market below. Spend some time in this traditional city and visit the interesting fort with the round tower and the museum and stroll through the Nizwa Souq where you will be able to try National Oman sweet –freshly cooked Halwa, try different sorts of Omani dates and buy some western species and oils.
When you wake to a morning surrounded by breath-taking views of the mountain, you just know it’s going to be a wonderful day.
The Green Mountain is rife with adventures of every kind—from short walks and long hikes to military routes and trips to fruit, rose, and nut plantations. Along the Village Walk & Saiq Plateau journey you will be able to see how local people adapted to live in the mountains, the houses they leave in and the crop they cultivate.
You will be driven to Wadi Bani Habib with 5-minute walk till the photo stop point with a breathtaking view to the Canyon.
From high up above, you will then have to brace for the second leg of the adventure—right in the Misfat Al Arbiyeen which is located in the mountain foothills in Al Hamra. a village that features incredible agricultural terraces, beautiful alleys, and old mud houses with palm frond roofs built on solid rock foundation.
Starting a new day with the small town of BAHLA which is famous for its gigantic Fort listed as UNESCO Heritage site and its distinctive earthenware pottery – it also has a certain reputation as the favoured haunt of mischievous jinn’s and other supernatural phenomena – a kind of Omani Glastonbury.
We proceed on to the Jibreen Castle, the finest of Oman’s castles built during the late 17th century.
On the way to Ras Al Hadd you will get the unique opportunity to have lunch at a local Omani house and experience the true Omani hospitality.
Coming to Ras Al Hadd you will have the unique opportunity to visit The Turtle Reserve watching turtles in nature – the process of laying eggs, digging multiple holes to mislead the predators and many other lifehacks that turtles use to protect their offspring. The local rangers will show you all the details of above-mentioned process. If you are lucky enough, you will be able to see small baby-turtles coming out from the sand and heading to the sea to start their life journey.
One of the most sought-after parts of any Oman itinerary is the wadi day—where you will finally have the chance to take a dip and relax in the cool waters of a natural pool.
Remember to bring light clothing for swimming as you head for Wadi Bani Khalid. Enjoy not only the calm, clear and deep waters, but also the sight of palm trees all around (bikinis are not allowed).
After the wadi escapade, you’ll be driven straight to Sur, where you will be seeing some fishermen in action as they go through their lives at the harbor.
Visit the Dhow-building factory where traditional wooden boats are made by hand.
Travel to Muscat through a scenic coastal landscapes, visiting the white-sandy Fins Beach and natural Sinkhole Bimmah, where sea water and fresh groundwater meet.
Today you are going to enjoy the sea adventures watching dolphins and discovering underwater world of Oman.
By the lunch time you will be back to the hotel to enjoy your leisure time and take a breath after your adventure week in magnificent Oman.
After the unforgettable moments spent in Oman, being introduced to different stories from different cities of this lovely piece on the planet, it is the time to say “See you” and fly back home carrying all a lot of pictures and stories to tell.
Oman never says “Goodbye” taking a special place in your heart which will definitely trigger you to find an opportunity to come back and explore more of it. This lovely piece on the planet, it is the time to say goodbye and fly back to home carrying all a lot of pictures and stories to tell.
