Discover The Sultanate Of Oman - Self Drive Package

Arrival at MUSCAT International airport, after formalities, you will be able to direct yourself to the Car rental area at the car rental counter . After the car formalities are done , you will receive the keys , and you will be ready to discover the region. Drive to your hotel . We will provide you with a GPS device and a road book.Check in at hotel . Overnight in Muscat

Breakfast at the hotel. Delivery of your car and briefing by our Staff. Then depart from the hotel to visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque that has a remarkable architectural achievement. As a contemporary place of worship it serves as a spiritual landmark for modern Oman, projecting the values and aspirations of the Omani people. As an edifice, it maintains a perfect balance between aesthetics, culture and deeply rooted Islamic tradition. After the visit to the mosque we continue to Bait Baranda museum, which showcase the history of Muscat. We will then visit Old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by twin 16th century forts ‘Jalali’ & ‘Mirani’, also see the Al Alam Palace, The late Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ residence. Then proceed to Bait Al Zubair Museum. Bait Al Zubair is itself a part of Muscat heritage. Sheikh Al Zubair who served three former Sultans, founded the house in 1914 and his son Mohammad Al Zubair opened it as a museum in 1998. It’s carved doors opens up into a fortress style reception. The museum includes traditional Omani weaponry, jewellery, costumes, domestic utensils and recreated urban and rural environments. Then drive through the scenic beauty of the corniche, stop at Muttrah - the main port & commercial centre, and explore the colorful historic souk. This is a real souk with winding alleys and backstreets and stalls selling all manner of textiles, jewelry, traditional Omani perfumes (bukhoor - made of frankincense), souvenirs and antiques… Overnight in Muscat.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure this morning to Nizwa, on arrival explore the city, which was once the capital of Oman and retains its charm as an enduring reminder of traditional Oman. Visit the 17th century round tower fort and the bustling souk known for its silver and copper handicrafts, famous for its artistic crafting. Then continue to visit the most impressing fortress in the Sultanate of Oman: the fortress of Jabreen. Continue to Bahla for a photo stop ,which was once protected by a 37 kilometer long wall, that is now under renovation by the UNESCO. Continue to the palm groves at Al Hamra. Stop in the small village of MISFAH where we will visit the villages and return to Nizwa. Overnight in Nizwa.