Explore Oman

Overview

Unless you hire a car, visiting Stonehenge, Bath, and Windsor Castle in one day is next to impossible. Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in London, this tour allows you to check off a range of southern England's historical attractions in just one day by eliminating the hassle of traveling between each one independently. Travel by comfortable coach and witness your guide bring each UNESCO World Heritage Site to life with commentary. Plus, all admission tickets are included in the tour price.

Highlights

Muscat: 02 Nights

• Half Day City Tour of Muscat
• Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
• Al Alam Palace
• Muttrah Souq

Nizwa: 02 Nights

• City Tour of Nizwa
• Jebel Shams
• Al Hamra

Wahiba Sands: 01 Night

• Dune Driving

Sur: 01 Night

• Wadi Bani Khalid
• Dhow Factory

Meals: 06 Breakfasts & 01 Dinner

Itinerary

Day Wise Itinerary:
Day : 1 Welcome to Muscat, Oman!!!
Welcome to Muscat, Oman!!! On arrival proceed to immigration formalities. Later, meet & greet by
our local representative / Tour manager. Later, sit back in the comfort of your coach, as we
proceed to Hotel & Check in. After check in rest of the day is free for relax. Overnight, stay at
Hotel.
Day : 2 Half Day City Tour of Muscat
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, today we proceed to explore Muscat City. We will starts by
visiting the 5th largest mosque in the world, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (not possible on Friday
& other public holidays)
Highlight of the Muscat city. Grand Mosque is a beautiful building which looks modern but shows
that modern craftsmen have retained the skills necessary to create this wonderful traditional
environment. The handmade carpets, the chandeliers, the ceiling of the great dome in the main
prayer room are absolute ‘must sees’. Kindly note, ladies to be fully covered and to carry a head
scarf and men should wear trousers. Passing by the diplomatic quarter, visit the oldest and largest
market in Oman, Muttrah Souq, here you can shop for Omani Souvenirs. Walk through the narrow
alleys where the air is filled with smell of frankincense and sandalwood. Next we visit Al Alam
Palace where the sultan receives his state guests. The palace is flanked by two Portuguese
fortresses, Al Jalali (1578) to the right and Al Mirani (1581) to the left. At a museum, you will
witness traditional artefacts and traces of history and pre-history of Muscat. Overnight, stay in at
Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day : 3 Muscat – Nizwa (By Road – Muscat – Nizwa // Approx. 155KM // Approx. 01.35
Hrs.) City Tour of Nizwa
After an American Breakfast, check out from hotel, today you will be transfer from Muscat to Nizwa
by Road. Nizwa, The historic town with its giant fort and high-walled Souq, lies on a plain
surrounded by a thick palm oasis and some of Oman’s highest mountains. Upon arrival we will
explore the city of Nizwa where its Souq is still the best place to buy silver in the country. This is
followed by a visit to the most visited national monument, Nizwa Fort. it is an amazing example of
old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient
times. Later we visit one of the most beautiful castle of Oman from 17th century, Jabreen. It is
different from other Omani forts because it was not built in the times of war and is not a
fortification that was expanded by different Imams overs centuries. It is basically a palace
constructed in times of peace by a ruler who was passionate about science and art and that made
it the most beautiful historic castle found in the Sultanate. A Fitting End To Your Day Out At
another UNESCO site, Bahla Fort, the oldest and biggest fort in the country. Bahla Fort is an Omani
complex located at the base of the Jebel Akhdar mountains that was listed as Oman’s only UNESCO
fort in 1987 and is one of only four UNESCO sites in Oman. The complex is an outstanding example
of an Islamic, medieval era oasis settlement in sand color that blends into the arid landscapes of
the surrounding mountains. Later, we proceed to Hotel & Check in. Overnight, stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day : 4 Day Trip to Jebel Shams & Al Hamra
After an American Breakfast at Hotel, we proceed to visit Al Hamra. Here the village women
demonstrate old old practices such as milling, coloring, cooking and more, a truly enriching
experience. This venerable village at the foot of the Hajar Mountains is one of the oldest in Oman,
and it is interesting for its well-preserved row of two- and three-storey mud-brick houses built in
the Yemeni style. There are many abandoned houses in the upper parts of the village, which make
for an atmospheric stroll, especially at sunset when the honey-coloured buildings appear to melt
into one. To the west of Al Hamra lies the road winding up Jebel Shams, the mountain of the sun. It
is the highest mountain of the Arabic world. The drive to the peak is adventurous; you pass the old
village Ghul with its green terrace fields. Some kilometres further you reach the abyss of the
Omani Grand Canyon. Then visit the mountain village of Misfah which offers rewarding views of
ancient architecture seen in stone houses. Overnight, stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day : 5 Nizwa – Wahiba Sands (By Road – Nizwa – Wahiba Sands // Approx. 195KM //
Approx. 02.20 Hrs.)
After an American Breakfast, check out from hotel. Today we will transfer from Nizwa to Wahiba
Sands by Road. Enjoy the drive through the stunning dunes. A vast mass of undulating red and
White Sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are, also host to a variety of flora and
fauna. After arrival in the camp you climb up on the lonely dune to watch the miraculous sunset.
The day ends under the sky of Oman while you sit together around the fire place and try Omani
specialties. In Evening, Enjoy Dinner at Camp. Overnight, stay at Camp.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Day : 6 Wahiba Sands – Sur (By Road – Nizwa – Wahiba Sands // Approx. 159KM //
Approx. 01.50 Hrs.)
After an American Breakfast, check out from hotel. Today we will transfer from Wahiba Sands to
Sur by Road. On the way we visit the ever-green Wadi Bani Khalid which is one of the most famous
ones of the entire Sharqiyah region. The river never dries out completely throughout the year
there is a continuous water current. Arriving to the fishing town of Sur, the home of Omani
traditional Dhows (boat), you will visit the dhow factory in the open air museum. Late in the
evening, an extraordinary experience awaits you at the Turtle beach where you will get the
opportunity to witness sea turtles coming to the shore and laying eggs! Later, we proceed to Hotel
& Check in. Overnight, stay at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day : 7 Back to Home
After An American Breakfast At Hotel, Check Out And Transfer To Airport For Your Flight Back
Home. Good Times Need Never End! Relive The High Points Of Your Tour. We Are Confident You
Will Join Us Again Sometime Soon.
Meal: Breakfast