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Glimple of Oman

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
6 days and 5 nights
Oman (Muscat, Sur, Wahiba Sands, Jebel Shams)
Oman (Muscat)

Category

 
Private Tour with English Speaking Guide (Private Tour)
Meals as per program
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Private Tour with Italian Speaking Guide (Private Tour)
Meals as per program
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Program

Day 1:
Muscat
Arrive at Muscat International Airport. After clearing customs formalities and collecting your luggage, meet your tour guide in the arrivals area. Continuation with the tour vehicle to the hotel.
Overnight in Hotel

Day 2:
Muscat
09.00 - Muscat-City Tour - Muscat offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a modern trading center in harmony with local traditions. With its natural harbours, Muscat means 'anchorage' and is located in a natural volcanic basin. Visits to the Grand Mosque (Open daily from 08.00 to 11.00, except Thursdays and Holidays. Men and women must dress to cover their arms and legs. Women must cover their heads with a scarf) and the Bait At the Zubair Museum (closed on Fridays) they trace Oman's past history and development. Drive along the seafront Corniche, before visiting the Fish Market and colorful Muttrah Souq.
Stop to photograph the magnificent Al Alam Palace; the Official Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, near the 17th century Portuguese forts of Mirani & Jalali.
After the tour, return to the vehicle and return to the hotel, driving along the seaside road, admiring some residential neighbourhoods.
Rest of the afternoon at your disposal. Overnight in Hotel

Day 3:
Muscat – Wadi Arbyeen - Bimah Sinkhole-Wadi Tiwi-Sur
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and departure, on board 4x4 vehicles, for Sur. En route visit the magnificent Wadi Al Arbeen. In addition, stops are planned at the Well of Bimah, the white beaches of Fins and Wadi Tiwi. Arrival in Sur in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Sur (possibility to add excursion to Ras Al Jinz, 45 minutes by car from Sur cost per person)

Day 4:
Sur – Asylah – Wadi Bani Khalid – Wahiba
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and departure for a short tour of the ancient seaside city of Sur and its dhows (typical boat). Then leave Sur for the south coast via Ad Daffa, Asylah and Al Ashkharah. Continue to Jalan Bani Bu Ali to admire the Rashid Al Hamouda Mosque, built in the 18th century. From here we arrive at Al Kamil and the Bedouin settlements, before reaching the beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid. The pools are cool, deep and absolutely stunning - perfect for a long swim. Continue to Wahiba Sands, the undulating golden sands.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel

Day 5:
Wahiba Sands – Hamra – Jabel Shams
After breakfast departure for the desert, with the possibility of meeting a Bedouin family. We leave the desert to head towards the mountains. Stop at the village of Al Hamra to admire the ancient mud houses. Continue to the Omani Grand Canyon at Jabel Shams, with views of the gorge from 2,000 meters above sea level.
Overnight in Hotel

Day 6:
Jabel Shams - Muscat - Return
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Muscat crossing the most exciting road in Oman, Wadi Bani Awf. For about two hours you enter deep gorges, with the road winding between the rocks. You will discover villages nestled in the mountains, such as the picturesque Bilad Sayt. The road begins to descend at Snake Gorge, a spectacular crevice in the mountains.
Transfer to the airport in time to check in for your return flight.

Price includes

- Accommodations
- Breakfast is included in the package from day 2 to day 6
- 1 Dinner in Wahiba
- 1 Dinner in Jabal Shams
- Slab 2 - 4 Pax roundtrip by 4WD with English Speaking guide cum driver from day 1 – day 5.
- Slab 5 – 8 pax roundtrip by TWO 4WD with English Speaking Guide cum driver from day 3 – day 5. And Minivan / Coaster for the Transfers and Muscat city Tour.
- Arrival and Departure Transfer on Day 1 and Day 6.
- Entrances where applicable
- Water during the tour
- All Service Taxes & VAT

Price does not include

- Any item for personal nature.
- Meals other than mentioned.
- Tips and Porterage.
- VISA for Oman
- Anything other than mentioned in the included services column.
- No Early Check-in or Late Check-Out

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Ramada Encore, Standard or similarMuscat   Muscat International Airport (MCT), Muscat - Arrival Terminal
2 Ramada Encore, Standard or similarMuscat
3 Sur Plaza, Standard or similarSur
4 1000 Nights Camp, Sheikh or similarWahiba Sands
5 Jabal Shams Resort, Chalet or similarJebel Shams
6   Muscat
  Muscat International Airport (MCT), Muscat - Departure Terminal

Accommodations provided in each place

PlacePrivate Tour with English Speaking GuidePrivate Tour with Italian Speaking Guide
MuscatRamada Encore, Standard or similar
SurSur Plaza, Standard or similar
Wahiba Sands1000 Nights Camp, Sheikh or similar
Jebel ShamsJabal Shams Resort, Chalet or similar