8D7N Highlights of Oman (DQMM)
Oman remains one of the last great undiscovered parts of the Middle East. Here, ancient heritage melds beautifully with modern living. Overnight in the dramatic Wahiba Sands desert after visiting the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve to observe the endangered species’ nesting process.
Good to know
- Physical Rating: 2: Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Tour Highlights
- Muscat city tour
- Bimmah Sinkhole and Sur dhow shipyard visit
- Ras al-Jinz turtle sanctuary night walk (seasonal)
- Wahiba Sands desert camp
- Nizwá cattle market
- Mud houses of Misfat al Abyreen walk
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Muscat
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Muscat
Explore some of the highlights of the city including the Grand Mosque, the Bait Al Zubair Museum, and the historic souk in Muttrah, before heading to Old Muscat and view the 16th century Al-Mirani and Al-Jelani forts from outside.
breakfast · lunch
Day 3 Muscat - Ras al-Jinz
Leave Muscat behind and drive along the coast towards the picturesque Bimmah Sinkhole. Continue to Sur, renowned in the past for its dhow shipyards, before reaching Ras al-Jinz on the coast. After an early dinner, visit the turtle sanctuary, where green turtles come from thousands of kilometres away to lay eggs at night.
breakfast
Day 4 Ras al-Jinz - Wahiba Sands
Drive towards Wadi Bani Khalid, a rocky oasis nestled in the East Hajar mountains filled with natural pools. Later, begin your desert adventure through the dunes towards the desert camp, just in time for a sunset, then enjoy a traditional dinner.
breakfast · lunch
Day 5 Wahiba Sands - Nizwa
Leaving the desert behind, we head towards Ibra and visit the impressive Jabrin castle. Continue towards Nizwa, stopping at the historic fortress of Bahla along the way.
breakfast
Day 6 Nizwa
Wake early to take part in the Nizwa cattle market. Watch locals buy and trade the best livestock, from goats to cattle directly from the herders. Continue to the town of Al Hamra and visit the renowned stone houses of Misfat Al Abriyeen and learn about the Falaj network, Oman’s ancient water supply system. Return to Nizwa via Jebel Shams and take in view of Wadi Nakhr known as the Grand Canyon of Oman.
breakfast
Day 7 Nizwá - Muscat
Drive through Wadi Bani Awf and take in the beauty of the steep mountain cliffs before reaching the end point (“Snake Point”) of the gorge. Continue to Muscat for the evening.
breakfast
Day 8 Depart Muscat
Depart at any time.
breakfast
What's included
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Transportation
- Meals as per itinerary
Not included
- International air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned
Prices & dates
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Your hotels
Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat
★★★★
Muscat Al Khwair, P.O.Box, 939, Pc 133, 133 Muscat, Oman
Desert Safari Camp
Shāhiq Bidiya, Al Ghabbi, P. O. Box 117, 421 Shāhiq, Oman
Al Diyar Hotel Nizwa
★★★
Nizwa Firq - Near to Nissan Showroom, 611 Nizwa, Oman
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