Oman Roundtrip Tour - 6 days
Private tour for individuals and groups
Accommodation in Superior Hotels (4 star)
• Muscat (3) • Sur (1) • Nizwa (1)
• Muscat (dep.)
Category:
private cultural tour, roundtrip, scenic land journey
Day 01 Arrive in Muscat
Arrive at Seeb airport in Muscat,
and transfer to our hotel
Overnight : Muscat Hotel (3 nights)
Day 02: Muscat City Tour (B)
After the breakfast we will drive
through the beautiful embassy quarter of Muscat to Sultan Qaboos
Grand Mosque. Visit the mosque – a splendour of unique Islamic
architecture (Islamic dress code to be observed). Our next stop
is the Bait Al Zubair Museum with its wealth of information and
exhibits on the country’s culture, tradition and heritage. Then
on to Muttrah, a delightful quarter of Muscat. Stroll along the
Corniche to see the beautiful merchant houses and discover the
shopping experience in the busy souk, well known for its
silver-craft shops, perfumes, souvenirs and much more to buy.
Via the old pass road drive to the former capital of Oman, the
old town of Muscat. Walk along the wall of H.H. the Sultan’s
Palace and see the forts Jalali and Mirani. In the afternoon -
leisure or optional shopping
Overnight in Muscat.
Day 03 Voyage into the Past (B, L)
In the morning we will drive to
Barka and visit the fish market and Bait Na’am, a former rest
house of the ruling family. Then continue along the Batinah
plain to Al Hazm. Visit the impressive Al Hazm Fort. Proceed to
Ain Al Kasfah, to view the hot springs before driving through
the picturesque Wadis (dry riverbeds) to the oasis of Nakhl and
Ain Thowara with its warm springs. This is the place for picnic
lunch and wandering around before visiting Nakhl Fort.
Overnight in Muscat
Day 04 Muscat - Sur - Coastal
Delights (B, L)
Off road experience along the
magnificent coastline to Sur. The tour begins by taking the road
to the coastal town of Quriyat, famous for its beautiful
beaches. Then onto a photo stop at the “sinkhole”, where a part
of the mountain has collapsed and has filled with seawater. The
next stop is the White Beach, where picnic lunch will be served
and with time for a swim in the Indian Ocean. Proceed to Tiwi
and the picturesque Wadi Shaab - wander around its lush
vegetation. Stop at the archeological site Bibi Myriam in Qalhat
and reach Sur. A short visit of the ancient seafaring town and
its Dhowyard where the traditional wooden ships are built with
simple tools.
Overnight : Sur (1 night)
Day 05 Sur- Wadi Bani Khaled -
Wahibah Desert - Nizwa (B, L)
After the breakfast we proceed to
Wadi Bani Khaled, one of Oman’s most beautiful wadis, famous for
its lush green oases, water pools and deep canyons. Before
proceeding for an exciting drive over the dunes, lunch is served
in a local restaurant. Visit a camel camp and gain an
unforgettable experience of the Bedouins way of life. Proceed
via Mudairib village, famous for its many watchtowers, to Nizwa.
(Separate luggage transfer from Muscat to Nizwa).
Overnight: Nizwa (1 night)
Day 06 Nizwa - The Glorious Capital
of the Past (B)
Visit the busy cattle market, the
traditional Nizwa souk and the impressive 17th Century Nizwa
Fort. Continue to Tanuf, a ghost village and today a scene for
historical movies. Stop in Bahla with its UNESCO listed Fort
still under restoration. Bahla is also famous for its potteries.
The highlight will be the visit to Jabreen Castle, also called
the palace of Bilayaroub, a beautiful fort with ceiling
decoration and an impressive architecture. Return late afternoon
to Muscat.
Extension or departure from Muscat. Thank you for visiting Oman!
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