Hidden Treasures Of Oman – 7 Nights, 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE MUSCAT

Pass By: Muscat, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Welcome to the Sultanate of Oman. Your chauffeur will await you in the arrival hall of Muscat International Airport and will escort you to your hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at City Season Hotel Muscat or similar

Day 2: MUSCAT CITY TOUR

Stop At: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat 113 Oman
Start your Half-Day Muscat City Tour from the Sultan Qaboos Mosque-Grand Mosque, the 5th biggest Mosque in the world (please consider the dress code). The Mosque is open from 0800 HRS till 1100 HRS (except Friday).
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Royal Opera House, Al Kharijiyah Street, Muscat 113 Oman
Pass the embassy quarter and enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful Royal Opera House (tour services are just available if there is no rehearsal on stage). Visit the Bait Al Baranda Museum.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mutrah Souq, Al Bahri Rd Near Corniche Restaurant, 113 Oman
After this you drive along the corniche to Muttrah Souk, the oldest souk in Oman. Continue to Al Alam Palace (photo stop), which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, called Al Mirani and Al Jalali. Afternoon at leisure.

Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at City Season Hotel Muscat or similar

Day 3: MUSCAT – BIMMAH – FINS – WADI TIWI – SUR/RAS AL HADD

Stop At: Wadi Tiwi, Tiwi Ash Sharqiyah, Al Sharqiyah Oman
Leave the capital of Oman to explore the beauty of the country. Cross Wadi Al Mayh (in case guests stay in Shangri-La, Al Bustan, Al Naseem or Al Falaj Hotel) and continue to Wadi Dayqah, one of the biggest freshwater reservoirs in Oman.
Enjoy a walk along the dam before heading to Wadi Tiwi – known as the “Wadi of Nine villages” with its string of emerald pools & thick plantations and then proceed to Sur along the coast line.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sur, Sur, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate
Reach Sur and visit one of the nowadays rare traditional dhow factories, an open air dhow museum and enjoy a walk through Al Aygah with its beautiful old, wooden doors.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Ras Al Jinz, Sur 411 Oman
In the evening you have the possibility to visit the turtle beach where turtles can be seen laying their eggs as well as baby turtles leaving their nests (please note that during your stay it is low season and there is no guarantee to see any turtles).
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT TURTLE BEACH RESORT, OR SIMILAR

Day 4: SUR/RAS AL HADD - DESERT CROSSING –SHARQUIYA SANDS

Stop At: Al Ashkharah, Al Ashkharah, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate
Today you will have a small glimpse of how it is to be a real Bedouin. Leave the city and drive to Asyla, heading along white, sandy beaches with mesmerizing views of the Indian Ocean. After a photo stop in Gaheid be ready for an unique desert experience!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Wahiba Sands, Wahiba Sands, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate
You will cross the Sharqiyah Sands, enjoying its beautiful dunes and peaceful atmosphere. One of the most important things in a Bedouins life is to be hospitable so we will stop by at one of their houses where we will enjoy a authentic home cooked Omani lunch and will get to know how it is to still live in the desert in the 21st century. In the early afternoon we will leave from the desert village and continue to the desert camp.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sama al Wasil Camp, OR SIMILAR.

Day 5: WAHIBA SANDS - WADI BANI KHALID - NIZWA

Stop At: Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Bani Khalid, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate
Enjoy a breakfast in the desert before leaving for the chance to have a swim or to take a walk in the evergreen Wadi Bani Khalid. From there you will head to one of the desert cities, where locals from all over the place are coming to the main market day either on Wednesday in Ibra with its traditional women’s market or on Thursday in Sinaw with its camel and fish market. In both cities you will also see the old, abounded districts.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Birkat Al Mouz Ruins, Nizwa Oman
On your way to Nizwa you will have the chance to visit beehive tombs nearby Izki. They have just been discovered a few decades ago and are still one of the thousands of secrets of the former Arabic civilization. You will soon find yourself surrounded by some of the highest mountains in Oman and walk along the banana and date trees in Birkat al Mauz or just enjoy the view of the village.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT FALAJ DARIS HOTEL, OR SIMILAR

Day 6: NIZWA - AL HAMRA - JABEL SHAMS - MISFAT AL ARBRYEEN

Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
Take off to the old part of Nizwa where you visit the silver souk and the round tower fort. Take off the busy main road and follow a smaller one passing some of the traditional, small villages before reaching the old mud city Al Hamra.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Jebel Shams, Al Hamra Oman
These from the government refurbished estates give you an insight into the former lifestyle of the peasant population. Drive up the Jebel Shams, also called “mountain of the sun”. Its plateau gives you an impressive view of the canyon, also known as “Oman’s Grand Canyon”.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Misfah, Oman
In the afternoon you can enjoy a walk in the beautiful old village Misfat al Abryeen, where you will also stay for one night in a traditional house including an Omani homemade dinner.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT MISFAH OLD HOUSE, OR SIMILAR


Day 7: MISFAT- WADI BANI AWF – BILAD SAID – AL HAZM- MUSSANAH

Stop At: Wadi Bani Awf, Wadi Bani Awf, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
In the morning you will leave the sun mountain heading for another adventures ride through the mountains. You will cross Wadi Bani Awf, one of Oman’s most memorable landscapes. A small walk through the canyon close by the mountain village Bilad Sait and a picnic lunch before you leave this region.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Al Hazm Castle, Ar Rustaq Oman
On your way to the hotel you will stop at Al Hazm fort, which you shouldn’t miss out! It might be not the biggest or the oldest fort, but the elaborate renovation makes it to one of its kind! Continue to the seaside.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT MILLENNIUM MUSSANAH, OR SIMILAR

Day 8: MUSSANAH - DEPARTURE

Pass By: Muscat, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Your chauffeur will await you in the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport just in time so that you can reach your flight. Goodbye!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.