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Packages |
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Whether you have few days or
few weeks, we will work with
you to develop an itinerary
that suits your needs and
interests. Based on your
wishes and our suggestions,
your program will be exactly
as you want it to be!
As an example, you can
already have a look at our
“Discover Oman – 1
week-program”. Feel free to
contact us to adapt it to
your plans!
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Discover Oman (7 days / 6
nights) |
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Day 1: Arrival to Muscat |
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Arrival in the afternoon.
Transfer to the hotel. Free
at leisure. Overnight in
Muscat. |
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Day 2: Muscat city tour |
Muscat is among the most
important cities on the Sea
of Arabia, having held this
status and position from the
11th century. Today, the
capital area is a prime
example of intelligent and
aesthetic development,
blending ancient and modern.
A half-day tour in Muscat,
the capital area, begins in
the morning taking you to
the Sultan Qaboos Grande
Mosque, which features five
minarets representing the
five pillars of Islam, with
the main minaret being more
than 90 meters high. Built
at His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’
personal expense, the Grande
Mosque houses a library and
centre for the teaching of
religious studies.
Then visit the Natural
History Museum, exhibiting
the flora and fauna of Oman.
There is no better place for
experiencing 'Oman through
time'.
From there, we will go to
the traditional Souq
(market) in Muttrah, one of
the oldest preserved souqs
in Oman. Gold and silver
jewellery is found in
abundance, as well as
numerous wooden carvings,
ornaments and spices.
To conclude the tour, visit
the Old Town of Muscat and
take a walk around Al Alam
Palace and the 16th Century
forts, Jalali and Mirani.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Muscat.
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Day 3: Muscat – Wadi Shab –
Ras al Hadd |
After breakfast, leave from
Muscat and reach Quriyat,
one of the major tows in
Muscat region.
Continuation towards Wadi
Shab, on a rough and dusty
road, where the color of the
ground varies from white to
rich red: there is exactly
the place where the 4x4
vehicles were built for!
On the way, discover the
Sinkhole, a part of
collapsed mountain filled
with sea water. This huge
cavity now contains peaceful
turquoise water, inviting
for a swim. There starts
again a tarmac road, going
along the white sand
beaches. These beaches are
also nice spots for
swimming, or just for simple
relaxation.
Then proceed to Wadi Shab,
which is certainly one of
the most gorgeous
destinations in Oman. Beyond
the breathtaking entrance,
the wadi rewards you with
views of aquamarine pools,
waterfalls and terraced
plantations; kingfishers add
glorious splashes of colour.
For the adventurous, there
are plenty of opportunities
for swimming and a visit to
a partially submerged cave.
This is a nice journey
through this peaceful area,
where oleander bushes
attract butterflies and
where the singing of birds
is delightful.
In the afternoon, transfer
to Sur and Ras Al Hadd, the
rarest nesting ground of the
Giant Green Turtles.
Thousands of these animals
haul themselves laboriously
out of the water along the
coastline every year. Seeing
the turtles nesting is a
fascinating experience and a
rare opportunity since the
government decided to
control the access to the
beaches in order to protect
the turtles. After dinner,
departure for the beach to
have a chance to see the
green turtles nesting.
Overnight in Sur. |
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Day 4: Ras al Hadd – Wadi
Bani Khalid – Wahiba Sands |
After breakfast, departure
for Wadi Bani Khalid,
considered as one of the
most beautiful wadies in
Oman. It is set deep into
the hills and is reputed to
have more water than in any
other place in the
Sultanate. There you can see
water cascading down the
gorgerin waterfalls and have
a chance to swim in the
turquoise green and cool
water of the rocky pools.
In the afternoon, transfer
to the Wahiba sands, a vast
mass of red and white sea of
sand. Go for an exciting
drive in dunes rising up to
hundreds of meters.
Traditionally, the Wahiba
desert is the home of the
Bedouin tribes, hardy
spirited people who know how
to survive in the
inhospitable and tough
terrain. Visitors have the
chance to have a close look
at the Bedouin life by
visiting a Bedouin house,
where they will also see
various traditional
handicrafts, and maybe
choose to experience a camel
ride.
Admire the magic of the
sunset over the dunes and
then reach the desert camp.
After a short rest, enjoy an
Omani evening around a
traditional dinner before
spending the night in the
camp. A night in the silence
of the desert will for sure
leave you enjoyable
memories! |
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Day 5: Wahiba Sands – Nizwa |
After breakfast, departure
for Nizwa. Nizwa is one of
the largest cities in Oman
and the capital of the
Dhakiliya region. Former
capital of the Sultanate of
Oman, the city still has a
wealth of cultural and
ancient attractions. There,
visit of the 17th century
fort and the souq, where the
locals trade in traditional
as well as imported
merchandise, from vegetables
to jewelry.
After Nizwa, proceed to
Bahla, where the pre-Islamic
fort is part of the UNESCO
worldwide culture heritage.
This fort is for now on
closed for renovation in
order to make it accessible
to the public in the future.
Only a few kilometers away,
you will find the Jabrin
fort, one of the finest and
most picturesque forts of
Oman. Built in the 17th
century to be the Imam’s
residence, it therefore has
rich and beautiful
ornaments, such as the
delicately painted wooden
ceilings. The Jabrin fort is
certainly the most elegant
example of the traditional
Omani architecture.
Back to Nizwa in the
afternoon. Overnight in
Nizwa.
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Day 6: Nizwa – Jabal Shams –
Muscat |
After breakfast, departure
from Nizwa. We will head to
Wadi Ghul, a spectacular
deep canyon in the mountain
range out of which rises
Jabel Shams, the highest
pick in Oman at over 3,000m.
Jabel Shams, the mountain of
the sun, is home to weavers
of heavy woolen rugs in
distinctive red, black and
brown geometric designs.
Along the steep and windy
road leading to the top of
the mountain, you will
discover small villages
hiding within the mountains
rocks and then reach the
incredible Grand Canyon,
where you can enjoy a walk
in the cool atmosphere of
the mountain.
From there, we will keep on
our way through the
mountains towards the
Batinah plain. We will pass
by Bilad Sayt, a mountain
village set on a stunning
point of view and cross
through Wadi Bani Awf, a
beautiful wadi with plenty
of spots for great pictures.
Back to Muscat in the end of
the afternoon. Overnight in
Muscat. |
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Day 7: Muscat |
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Day at leisure. Transfer to
the airport on time for your
flight onwards. |
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Our packages include |
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Bed & Breakfast, half board
or full board based
accommodation in the hotels
of your choice, transfers
and excursions daily as
indicated above and entrance
fees, private transport by
an English speaking guide
(French, German, Japanese,
Spanish0... speaking guide
available upon request). |
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