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Muscat · Oman
10 Days Oman Tour - Wonders of Oman
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The Experience
What your day looks like
DAY 1: Arrive in Muscat – Transfer to the hotel DAY 2: Half day Visit of Muscat city DAY 3: Muscat - Nakhal Fort - Wadi Bani Awf (off roading through Mountains) - Jebel Shams Grand Canyon DAY 4: Jebel Shams - Tanuf Village - Walk to Misfah - Visit of Al Hamra - Bahla - Jabreen Castle - Nizwa DAY 5: Nizwa fort & Souq - Birkat Al Mauz Oasis - Jebel Akhdar – Village walk DAY 6: Jebel Akhdar - Ibra - Wahiba Sands desert – Dune Bashing & Sunset from Dunes DAY 7: Desert - Wadi bani Khalid – Sur Dhow factory – Al Ayjah village - Ras al jinz Turtle reserve DAY 8: Sur – Wadi Tiwi - Wadi Shab walking & Swimming – Wadi tiwi Guest House DAY 9: Finns - Sink Hole - Wadi Ál Arbeieen – Muscat DAY 10: Airport Drop - Departure
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum, learn about the country´s structure and traditions
- Enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships
- Visit the Nakhal Fort, this 17th Century Fort has some stunning views
- See the Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak at 3009 meters
- Visit Al Hamra, the oldest villages in Oman
- Stop at Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Muscat
Welcome to this trip! You will arrive at the Muscat International Airport. Upon arrival you will be met by our friendly & efficient AFAQ Travel & Tourism chauffeur who will assist you to the comforts of our vehicle to drive you to the hotel.
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Overnight in 4 * Hotel in the capital, Muscat.
Day 2
Muscat
City/Town Tour. Muscat city tour: Enjoy a city tour in Muscat and visiting the most iconic places of the city
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Sightseeing at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Your city tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, the only mosque open to non-Muslims and expatriates in Oman.
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Local Flavor. Market visit: Visit Mutrah fish Market. travel along the picturesque Muttrah Corniche and visit Muttrah Souq which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing.
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Local Flavor at Bait Al Zubair. Bait Al Zubair Museum: Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. When you leave the Museum tour you will be satisfied with the wealth of information you have learnt about the country's structure, tradition and heritage.
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Sightseeing at Al Alam Palace. Al Alam Palace: You will then have a photo stop at the official residence of his Majesty the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali.
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Sightseeing at Port Sultan Qaboos. Sultan Qaboos Port: You will also be able to enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships on the water at Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port.
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Overnight stay at 4* Hotel in Muscat
Day 3
Muscat
Sightseeing at Nakhal Fort. Nakhal Fort: Visit to Nakhal Fort. This 17th Century Fort has some stunning views from the battlements. It highlights the prime position this fort used to command and is really worth the climb. Nakhal is an old Omani village. It lies at the foothills of the mountains near an abundant source of water, which irrigates extensive date palm plantations.
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Sightseeing at Wadi Bani Awf. Wadi Bani Awf: Next you will travel to Wadi Bani Awf taking a stunning and exhilarating trip over the mountains. Deep in Oman’s countryside are many villages that still retain their traditional charm. Perhaps the most appealing of these is Bilad Sayt, a tranquil hamlet tucked away in the mountains. The road, or should I say track, is steep but worth the trip.
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Sightseeing at Jebel Shams. Jebel Shams: Continue your journey to the top of Jebel Shams, “Sun Mountain”, Oman’s highest peak at 3009 meters. The cooler temperatures will surprise as you reach the top to get a spectacular view of the “Grand Canyon”.
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Sleeping in high altitude will get you closer to the stars. Overnight at Jebel Shams.
Day 4
Muscat
Sightseeing at Misfat Al Abriyeen. Misfat Al Abriyeen: Your first stop will be, Tanuf village photostop. Post that you will continue to Misfat Al Abriyeen, set in a stunning landscape above terraced plantations of date palms. This is a rare sight in Oman as most palms are grown on the plains. The ancient houses and ruined watchtower perched on the mountain complete the scene.
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City/Town Tour. Al Hamra: You will then proceed to Al Hamra, The oldest villages in Oman with clay houses dating back up to 400 years. Here you will also visit the old village where you can see the ancient mud houses. The view point will give you the opportunity to take a great picture of Oman’s natural beauty.
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City/Town Tour. Bahla: Visit Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. As the monumental fort is closed for renovation only a photo stop is planned. Bahla is also famous for its pottery. Later this you will proceed to Jabreen Palace/Castle where the visitor is able to capture the medieval atmosphere and view the beautiful hand painted ceilings and carved door frames.
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Accommodation in the Hotel in Nizwa.
Day 5
Nizwa
Sightseeing at Nizwa Fort. Nizwa Fort: Visit spectacular Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. You can walk around in this impressive fortress and visit its many rooms, passages and towers.
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Local Flavor. Nizwa traditional Souq: Later visit the Nizwa traditional Souq. The Souq is a lively place and an ideal location to purchase handicrafts and souvenirs. A wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from 05:00 am to about 10:00 am each morning. Here you can find fish, meat, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast. Especially interesting is the Friday cattle market, when the locals from the nearby Villages come to sell their donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep and chickens in a circus style open market place.
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Sightseeing at Jebel Akhdar (Oman). Jebel Akhdar: Next you will also we will depart for Jebel Akhdar also known as Green Mountain. On the way, we will stop by at Birkat Al Mauz and have an opportunity to walk in the middle of palm plantation at the foot of Green mountain.
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Sightseeing. The Post: Visit the Post this, we will start ascending journey to Jebel Akhdar Mountains. This mountain offers discovery and adventure. We will experience and witness nature’s primordial beauty seen in the soaring peeks and plunging canyon along with the rise of terraces on extremely steep mountain slopes. There is a trek that goes from one village to another through the terraces and along the falaj system. There is a splendid view of the hanging terraces.
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Accommodation in the hotel in Jebel Akhdar
Day 6
Muscat
Sightseeing at Wahiba Sands. Wahiba Sands: You will resume the journey towards Ibra, It is Al Mudayrib and Ibra for a closer look at the watch towers proudly looking over the villages from top of the hills.. Post that we will start your journey to Wahiba Sands. In the heart of the golden sands of Sharqiyah Desert nestled among stunning and ever changing patterns of sand dunes, is the Arabian Oryx Camp. Here you will find a luxurious Bedouin style tent. After settling into the camp you will be offered the amazing experience of dune bashing, with a spectacular view of the sunset.
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Delicious Arabic Cuisine along with live entertainment whilst you sit under a starry sky around a Camp Fire this truly is a once in a lifetime experience.
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Overnight in the desert Camp.
Day 7
Muscat
ATV/UTV & Off Road Tours. 4x4 ride: You will depart on an exciting 4wd journey through the desert
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Local Flavor. Local bedouin house: Visit the local bedouin house and have Omani Coffee. You will enjoy their traditional ways of hospitality.
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Swimming at Wadi Bani Khalid. Wadi Bani Khalid: Visit the Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s most beautiful wadis. The wadi has clear deep blue water and counts among the few wadis of Oman that hold water all year round. From the mountain springs, the water is led to the oasis where it sustains the typical date palms. The pretty villages of Wadi Bani Khalid cling precariously to the rugged mountainside.
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Sightseeing. Dhow building factory: After lunch you will travel to the traditional city of 'Sur' and your next stop will be at traditional Dhow building factory, where they use to build Arabian dhows the traditional way.
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You will have time to relax at the hotel. Dinner will be served at 7:30 before a drive to Ras Al Jinz to see the turtles at around 9:00 pm. Whilst we are very successful in sighting turtles, there is no guarantees as it is a natural phenomenon.
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Overninght at the hotel
Day 8
Muscat
City/Town Tour. Wagi Tiwi: Visit Wagi Tiwi, Wadi Tiwi, which is named after Tiwi village at the coast, is a truly beautiful wadi with the lush plantations giving it a different (certainly greener) feel than many other wadis.
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Boating at Wadi Ash Shab. Wadi Shab: Wadi Shab (Wadi meaning valley between cliffs). Upon arrival at Wadi Shab you will transfer to a small fishing boat to be taken across the wadi to enable you to start your journey
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Swimming at Wadi Ash Shab. Swimming time: The word breathtaking hardly does it justice. You will walk through the amazing canyon, until you arrive at the wadi which leads to the Keyhole. Here you can relax; take a dip in the pools. You will have the opportunity to swim through a pool of crystal clear water and dive through a narrow keyhole, inside you will find a magnificent cave, complete with an incredible waterfall. After enjoying walking and swimming, you will be travel to the beach front guests House.
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Guests House
Day 9
Muscat
Sightseeing at Bimmah Sinkhole. Bimmah Sinkhole: First stop will be bimmah sink hole. After travelling just a few kilometers you will find yourselves absorbed in an almost lunar world where unreal mountains dominate the view. You will continue to the mountainous landscape arriving at the dramatic Bimmah Sinkhole. Post that, you will travel to Wadi Ál Arbeieen. After travelling just a few kilometers you will find yourselves absorbed in an almost lunar world where unreal mountains dominate the view.
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Sightseeing. Wadi Ál Arbeieen: Off road we will proceed to the Wadi Ál Arbeieen, a stupendous canyon with tall mountainous walls covered with lush vegetation, where the course of the water has created little green-blue ponds and swimming pools. Here you will have the opportunity to take endless photos,
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Local Flavor. Omani village: Visit a typical Omani village where the rhythm of a simple daily life has remained uninfluenced by modern ways. Local inhabitants are always cordial and hospitable and the children will greet you with their touching smiles.
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Accommodation included
Day 10
Muscat
This is the end of your trip! After amazing days tour its time for departure. Our guide will drop you at Muscat international airport for departure.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private Transportation and tour fee throughout the trip Accommodation of overnight stay for 9 nights with breakfast Services of English speaking Guide cum tour driver throughout the trip Complementary dinner for 3 Nights at desert, Ras Al Hadd & Jebel shams mountains only Entrance fee for different destinations as per the program Daily bottled mineral water on board
Not Included
Any item of personal nature Lunch and Dinner. (Pay as you eat) Any airfare & Visa charges Tips Anything else other than itinerary
What to Bring
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up at the Muscat International Airport
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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