The Hidden Gem

First we will visit the Grand Mosque which has one of the biggest 1 piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world weighing 21 tons and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. The interior walls are made of Carara marble. Please note that there is dress code to enter the Mosque:   -No short pants. * Not provided in tour. Must wear long pants. -Women must cover their hair by headscarf. *provided in tour. After visiting Grand Mosque, we will visit the  - Royal Opera House Muscat The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. The opera house is located in Muscat. Built on the royal orders of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has a capacity to accommodate maximum of 1,100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theatre, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants and an art centre for musical, theatrical and operatic productions. Then, we will visit the famous Al zubir Museum.  - Al zubir Museum This Museum complex which also includes the Bait Al Bagh is the main Museum of Mascate. Said to have been founded in 1914 by Sheikh Al Zubair Bin Ali as a family home and a gathering place for the elite. The Museum rooms were very well organized providing the newcomers with a thorough understanding of what Omanis are about cultural and traditionally speaking. The written information was in English. Later we will drive to the Ministries & Embassies Area and then proceed to one of the oldest and famous Souks in gulf area and pass by the fish market.   - Muttrah Souk We will arrive to one of the most fascinating souks in the Gulf Muttrah Souk. It is located in the heart of Muscat is a traditional market where guests can find fine souvenirs of local handicrafts from Oman. Enjoy the mixed smells of frankincense, perfume oils, fresh jasmine, and spices as you stroll along the narrow alleys.  After visiting the market, we will go back to hotel to rest. 

. After breakfast we will visit Souq Nizwa. - Souq Nizwa  Nizwa Souq has a main building and a series of separate buildings out the back that house a date market, a fresh produce market, and other stalls. Most of the market, however, is dedicated to pottery, antiques, textiles and other paraphernalia.  Moving on to visit Nizwa famous fort. - Nizwa Fort It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times. The oldest part of Nizwa Fort was originally constructed by imam Al Sult bin Malik Al Kharusi in the ninth century. Inside the fort, we will be introduced to many traditional handicraft and traditional farming techniques that Omani people used to do it in the past. Nizwa is particularly famous for crafting the silver khanjar (traditional curved dagger). we will depart Nizwa city and we will drive to Birkat al Mouz. - Birkat al Mouz The fertile oasis of Birkat al-Mouz, home to many types of fruit trees, including bananas and date palms, as well as an ancient village on the foot of a small hill. Walking among the plantations, here it will be possible to observe and learn about the traditional irrigation system used in Oman since time immemorial, known as "falaj", which has been essential to irrigate apparently desert areas. After the visit, ascend to Jabal Akhdar to discover the most outstanding attractions of the mountainous area of Jabal Akhdar. - Jabal Akhdar The excursion includes the Saiq Plateau, a high plain where rose, apricot and almond trees are grown. The visits from the top of the mountain are among the best in the entire country. The tour also includes the wadi Bani Habib, where it will be possible to take a walk to an abandoned village, for which it will be necessary to go down to the bottom of the valley (stairs), to go back up its opposite slope. Afternoon, we will drive to back to Muscat.

Moving to next destination after breakfast, we will arrive Misfat Al Abriyeen. - Misfat Al Abriyeen   Is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra. Our next visit will be Hotta cave. - Al Hoota Cave Al Hoota Cave contains a rich ecosystem that includes four lakes. Three are small and located in the north of the cave, the other is the accessible central lake. It is estimated that the lake holds about 30,000 m³ of water, is 800 metres long and 10 in width, with a maximum depth of 15 metres. It is here that one can see the rare blind fish – Garra Barreimiae or more commonly known to us as Bu Naseh and his friends. We are exceptionally lucky to have many other animal species living in the cave including bats (Rhinopoma Muscatellum), arthropods, mollusks, spiders, snails and water beetles. - Bait Al Safah This quirky museum is more open house than historical display. Three ladies accompany guests around their traditional house in the aged and crumbling village of Al Hamra. They demonstrate the culinary arts of juniper-oil production, Omani bread-making and coffee-bean grinding, and there's an opportunity for a photo shoot in traditional regional costume. Sitting cross-legged in the majlis (reception room), surrounded by photos of local sheikhs, sampling coffee and dates, and exchanging sign language with the ladies is an experience not to be missed. Finally, we will visit the Jabel Shams to admire the beautiful sunset. we will continuation to Jebel Shams, the "Mountain of the Sun", which at 3,048 meters of altitude is the highest peak in Oman. In the afternoon we can enjoy a soft walk in the cliff of the canyon and enjoy the views at sunset. Later we will we drive back to Muscat.