The tour Jewels of Oman will take you beyond beauty with its majestic forts, splendid desert sand dunes, rugged mountain ranges, glimmering beaches, Arabian sea and all of what is perfect to clear your mind and renew your spirit in one of the pearls of the Middle East. This splendid country is calling you to discover its perfect combination of history and culture: you will visit the fort of Nizwa, wander the desert of Wahiba Sands, meet the locals and enjoy Wadi Shab.

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The tour Jewels of Oman will take you beyond beauty with its majestic forts, splendid desert sand dunes, rugged mountain ranges, glimmering beaches, Arabian sea and all of what is perfect to clear your mind and renew your spirit in one of the pearls of the Middle East. This splendid country is calling you to discover its perfect combination of history and culture: you will visit the fort of Nizwa, wander the desert of Wahiba Sands, meet the locals and enjoy Wadi Shab.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

In accordance with COVID 19  pandemic all our tours are operated with all precautionary measures including SANITIZED CARS AND HOTELS/COMPLIMENTARY SANITIZERS/MASKS (Your safety is our priority).

  • All Inclusive Tour  – Hotels / Transport / Guides / Monument Fees.
  • Visit the Sheltered Lagoons in Sur to witness the perfect picture of turtles laying eggs at night.
  • Spend a night in the desert of Wahiba Sands
  • Explore the Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most picturesque wadis of Oman
  • Witness the highest peaks of Oman, the Sun Mountains, and enjoy the breath-taking view of the grand canyon
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Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Muscat
  • End Ras Al Hadd
  • Countries
    • Oman
  • City
    • Muscat
    • Ras Al Hadd
    • Sharqiya Sands
    • Nizwa
    • Bahla
    • Jabal Shams
  • Theme Art, history and cultural trips
  • Accommodation Standard, Superior
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our highest standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arrival At Muscat
    Day 1 Transfer by car
    You will arrive at Muscat International Airport. Upon your arrival you will proceed straight to the immigration. Immigration & customs are quick and simple. Upon arrival at the general arrival lounge you will be met by our MTA representative who will assist you to the comforts of our vehicle to drive you the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Muscat.
     
    Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Local Assistance.
    Visited places:
    • Muscat
  • 2
    Half-Day Muscat City Tour
    Day 2 Transfer by car

    In the morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day city tour. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Later you will visit Seeb fish market. Visit the Natural History Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor.

    In the afternoon, drive to Qantab, one of the pristine beaches in Muscat. Later you will drive along the picturesque corniche to the once walled district Muscat. Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. You will have photo stops at the residence of his majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali. In the evening you will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. Overnight at Muscat hotel.

    Note: The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat can be visited between 08:00 – 11:00 hrs on working days from Saturdays to Thursdays and it remains closed on Friday and public holidays.

    Visited places:
    • Muscat
  • 3
    Muscat – Wadi Arbyeen / Wadi Shab – Bimmah Sinkhole – Ras Al Hadd
    Day 3 Transfer by car
    After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on an incredible journey.
    Start the tour by going towards Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with inviting blue-green water: concrete steps lead down the side making swimming possible. You will then stop at Wadi Shab, which means a “wadi between the cliffs”: enjoy a walk through the wadi, walking shoes are strongly recommended.
     
    Going up the wadi you will soon see pools appearing before you and you may also enjoy a refreshing swim in those pools… enter Wadi Tiwi with its green pools and lush plantations.
     
    We head onto Qalhat, famous for its history of exports and imports of spices from India. Looking over at Qalhat is the Bibi Mariam Tomb (closed for archeological searches).
     
    Your next stop will be in Sur, another town famous for its trading and Dhow Building Yard. The sheltered lagoon is a perfect picture where the turtles come to lay their eggs at night. This experience is really a memorable one.
    Overnight at Ras al Hadd.
     
    Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
    Highlights: Bimah sinkhole, Wadi Shab, Qalhat, Dhow Building Yard.
    Visited places:
    • Muscat
    • Ras Al Hadd

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  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Accommodation in pre-selected hotels on CPAI basis
    • Return airport transfer from Muscat International Airport to hotel (both way) 
    • Entrance fees to monuments, local permits and visits according to the program
    • Dinner on day 02 & Day 03 at the hotel 
    • All the sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary 
    • All tours & sightseeing with 4X4 wheel drive & mini van 
    • Complimentary water during the tour 
    • Turtle watching reservation charges, museum & fort tickets 
    • Applicable taxes & service charge

     

    Price does not include
    • Any air fare 
    • VISA charges
    • All meals other than mentioned 
    • All expenses of personal nature
    • Anything which is not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.