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Classical Oman Muscat & Salalah

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Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures of Oman on this immersive 7-night, 8-day journey covering Muscat, Sur, Nizwa, and Salalah. Explore ancient forts, visit breathtaking wadis, experience the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands, and witness the enchanting beauty of Salalah’s lush greenery and historic sites.

Highlights

  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
  • Bait Zubair Museum
  • Al Alam Palace
  • Muttrah Souq
  • Bimmah Sinkhole
  • Fins Beach and Wadi Shab
  • Ras Al Jinz
  • Wahiba Sands
  • Nizwa Fort & Souq
  • Jabreen Castle
  • Bahla Fort
  • Taqah Castle
  • Sumharam (Khor Rori)
  • Tomb of Prophet Job
  • Mughsail Beach
  • Museum of the Frankincense Land
  • Haffa Souq

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrive Muscat

  • Meet & assist on arrival at Muscat International Airport.
  • Transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

Day 02: Muscat City Tour

  • Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the Middle East.
  • Explore Bait Zubair Museum, showcasing Oman’s rich cultural history.
  • Drive along the scenic Corniche to Old Muscat.
  • Photo stops at Al Alam Palace, flanked by the 16th-century Mirani & Jalali Forts.
  • Stroll through Muttrah Souq for traditional Omani handicrafts and silver items.
  • Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Muscat – Sur

  • Morning drive in 4WD vehicles through the Eastern Hajar Mountains.
  • Stop at Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural limestone crater with turquoise waters.
  • Visit Fins Beach and Wadi Shab, an oasis with crystal-clear pools and waterfalls.
  • Pass through the fishing village of Tiwi and the historic port of Qalhat.
  • Reach Sur, famous for Dhow shipbuilding yards.
  • Evening excursion to Ras Al Jinz to witness endangered green sea turtles nesting.
  • Overnight in Sur.

Day 04: Sur – Wahiba Sands – Nizwa

  • Visit Wadi Bani Khalid, a stunning wadi with year-round freshwater pools.
  • Continue to Wahiba Sands, home to towering golden dunes and Bedouin tribes.
  • Experience thrilling dune bashing and camel rides.
  • Drive to Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital, for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Nizwa – Jabreen – Bahla – Al Hamra

  • Visit the Nizwa Fort & Souq, famous for silverware and pottery.
  • Explore Jabreen Castle, known for intricate wooden carvings and painted ceilings.
  • Stop at Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Visit Al Hamra, home to 400-year-old mudbrick houses and ancient falaj irrigation systems.
  • Overnight in Al Hamra.

Day 06: Nizwa – Muscat – Salalah

  • Drive through Wadi Bani Awf, stopping at picturesque villages like Bilad Sayt & Hatt.
  • Transfer to Muscat Airport for an evening flight to Salalah.
  • Meet & assist on arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07: Salalah Exploration

  • Visit Taqah Castle, the former residence of the region’s governor.
  • Explore Sumharam (Khor Rori), a UNESCO-listed ancient frankincense trade port.
  • Drive through the Qara Mountains to visit the Tomb of Prophet Job.
  • Stop at Mughsail Beach, famous for its blowholes.
  • Visit the legendary Frankincense trees in Wadi Dawkah.
  • Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 08: Salalah – Muscat Departure

  • Visit The Museum of the Frankincense Land at Al Balid Archaeological Park.
  • Stop for fresh coconut water at Haffa market.
  • Explore Haffa Souq, famous for frankincense and traditional souvenirs.
  • Photo stop at Sultan Qaboos Mosque and Al Husn Palace.
  • Transfer to Salalah Airport for flight back to Muscat and onward journey home.

Included/Excluded

  • Meet & assist at the airport
  • Accommodation in premium hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private 4WD vehicles for desert and mountain excursions
  • English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Entrance fees to historical sites
  • Domestic flight (Muscat – Salalah – Muscat)
  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
  • Meals & beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional activities

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