Muscat / Sur / Ras al Hadd / Wahiba Sands / Nizwa / Salalah / Muscat

Day 01
Arrive Muscat: Assistance on arrival at Seeb airport (Muscat) and transfer to hotel of your choice.

Day 02
In Muscat: Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial center existing in harmony with its traditional culture. Our tour commences with visit to the Grand Mosque* one of the largest Mosque in the Islamic world. Drive along the ministry and embassy area. For those interested visit to the local fish market can also be provided. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the colorful Muttrah Souq. Also visit a museum followed by photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. Afternoon at leisure

Day 03
Muscat – Sur – Ras Al Hadd: We depart by 4WD via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches.

After we drive past the fishing village of Quriyat our first stop is the Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. Then stop at fins beach, one of the beautiful white sands beach.

Drive ahead to Wadi Tiwi. The road to Tiwi winds between old houses. The sight is remarkable with its lush green plantations and water flowing all year around. Later in the evening after an early dinner visit The Turtle beach to see wild turtles nesting ground. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04
Sur – Wahiba Sands – Nizwa Embark on a full day tour to Wadi Bani Khalid –an Oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains and then to Wahiba – the great Arabian Desert. Visit a Bedouin house, & enjoy the skill of your driver navigating on the sand dunes. Later proceeds to Nizwa- the cultural capital of Oman. On arrival check into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05
In Nizwa: We proceed to visit the famous round tower fort of Nizwa probably on of the best architecture in Oman. Then we visit the famous Nizwa souq where the Arabian potteries, Imported spices, gold and silver ware are sold here. If this day falls on Friday then visit of cattle market is very interesting. The villagers from the surrounding villages gather to sell there live stock in their traditional style.
Also visit the forts of Bahla & Jabrin

Day 06
Nizwa – Muscat (by surface) & Muscat - Salalah (by flight)
Depart to Seeb Airport to catch flight for Salalah. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to Hotel.

Day 07
Salalah: Tour of West and East Salalah
The tour commences with a visit to a museum to acquaint us with the rich history of Oman, dating back to 5000 years.

Driving through the old town of 'Taqa' we arrive at the bay of 'Sumhurum' believed to be the location of Queen Sheeba, where trading of Frankincense took place. The ruins are spectacular, giving an insight into detailed locations of storage & living conditions.

Continue on the coastal road & visit an interesting '2 Onion-Domed' Mosque with an old Cemetery. We also walk through the old village of ‘Mirbat’, which displays traditional ancient Omani architecture.

Return to Salalah City for lunch & thereafter, proceed west, passing-by the ruins of 'Al Balid'.

The route to the 'Mughsail beach' passes through isolated Frankincense trees where we make a brief stop to smell & experience the product. Visit the spectacular 'Blow Holes' at the Mughsail beach and the Tomb of Prophet Job, situated in the mountains.

Day 08
Salalah / Muscat (by flight)
Morning visit the Gold and Frankincense Souk. Later transfer to Salalah Airport for your flight to Muscat.