Explore Oman-Deserts, Mountains & Heritage

Distance: 110 km, Private vehicle with guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Full-day Muscat city tour starting with the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, adorned with a Swarovski chandelier and a huge handmade Persian carpet in the main prayer hall.

• Drive through the Ministry area and visit the Royal Opera House, photograph Al Alam Palace (Sultan’s Palace), and view Mirani and Jalali forts (outside only).

• Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum in Old Muscat, known for traditional costumes, ancient jewelry, and weapons.

• Explore Muttrah Souq, one of Oman’s oldest markets dating back around 200 years.

• Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Note for Mosque Visit: Dress code required – women must cover hair, arms, and legs; men should wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts. The mosque is closed for visitors on Fridays.

Distance: 300 km, Private vehicle with guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Visit Bimah Sinkhole, a deep natural depression filled with water, believed by locals to be formed by a meteor.

• Photo stop at Wadi Shab, a unique wadi where fresh mountain water meets brackish water.

• Continue to Wadi Tiwi, a spectacular narrow gorge lined with traditional villages, lush date and banana plantations, running from cliffs to the sea.

• Visit Sur city, including a dhow (traditional wooden boat) factory and a photo stop at Ajya Lighthouse.

• Evening visit to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, famous for endangered green turtle (Chelonia mydas) nesting.

• Overnight stay in the Sur area.

Distance: 185 km, Private vehicle & 4x4 shuttle with guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Breakfast at hotel in Sur.

• Visit Wadi Bani Khalid, famous for its crystal-clear pools surrounded by lush plantations. Free time to swim and relax.

• Drive to the Wahiba Desert, home to the Bedouins for 7,000 years. Optional adventure among the high dunes and enjoy a desert sunset.

• Overnight stay at a desert camp in Wahiba.

Distance: 230 km, Private vehicle & 4x4 shuttle with guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Breakfast at the camp.

• Visit Sinaw Market (Thursday only), a bustling market for Bedouins to buy essentials and sell livestock and handicrafts.

• Photo stop at Bahla Fort (UNESCO site), dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.

• Visit Jabrin Castle, a five-story castle with 55 rooms, decorated with Islamic-era inscriptions and paintings.

• Photo stop at Birkat Al Maouz, famous ruins surrounded by banana plantations and traditional Falaj irrigation system (UNESCO).

• Overnight stay in Nizwa.

Distance: 230 km, Private vehicle & 4x4 shuttle with guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Breakfast at hotel in Nizwa.

• Visit the traditional Friday livestock market in Nizwa, then explore Nizwa city, including the famous fort and souk.

• Visit Al Hamra village and Bait Al Safah Living Museum to learn about Omani traditions.

• Photo stop at Misfat Al Abreen, known for terraced fields, old alleyways, and mud houses built on rock foundations. See traditional Falaj irrigation channels.

• Stop at Ghul village to see abandoned Persian ruins.

• Drive to Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest point (3,009 m), for spectacular views of the “Grand Canyon.”

• Overnight stay in Muscat.

Distance: 285 km, Private vehicle with guide
Meals: Breakfast

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Visit Barka Fish Market, a traditional local market with tuna, shrimp, and more, experiencing the traditional bargaining culture.

• Visit Nakhal Fort, beautifully restored, built in the 16th century atop a massive rock.

• Visit Ain Thawara Hot Springs at the base of Hajar Mountains.

• Transfer to Muscat International Airport for departure.