Experience the best attractions Oman has to offer and stay one night in a desert camp in Empty Quarter desert. Stay four nights in Muscat and two nights in Salalah at selected hotels including breakfast.
Arrival in Muscat and welcome to Oman!
Upon Arrival, you will be transferred to the Hotel. Check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
Nizwa was once the capital of the Sultanate. As a center of trade, religion, art and education, Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman. Visit the traditional souq of Nizwa, the oldest fort of Oman in Bahla and the beautiful castle of Jabreen, before return to the hotel.
Full day Muscat city tour. Visit the grand mosque, a religious landmark of Muscat. Take part of the guided tour at the Opera House. Stroll around the old city quarter and have a photo-stop at the Qasr Al Alam, the official Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. Witness Muttrah souq as one of the most beautiful oriental markets in the Gulf States. Stroll along the Corniche to admire the beautiful merchant houses and experience the shopping in the busy souk.
Drive to the famous Wadi Shab, and walk into the spectacular Wadi Canyon along steep cliffs, rocks, pools and fruit plantations. Enjoy the scenery and serenity of the place. Witness the natural Sinkhole at Bimmah Lake Park and admire the surrounding before you return to Muscat.
Drive to the airport for the domestic flight to the southern capital of Oman; Salalah.
Visit the highlights of Salalah city. This tour included Salalah’s well-known banana and coconut plantations, The Frankincense Land Museum, the traditional Souq filled with frankincense products and the majestic Sultan Qaboos grand mosque.
Start an overnight tour in the afternoon to the Rub Al Khali Desert by Jeep. It is an exciting desert trip with one overnight stay at a camp in the middle of the desert. Visit the ‘Lost City of Ubar’ (UNESCO) en route. Enjoy a stunning sunset over the picturesque sand dunes. Enjoy an unforgettable night in the desert.
Drive back to Salalah. On the way back, drive into Wadi ‘Dawka’ (UNESCO) known as the ‘Frankincense Wadi’. You will enjoy the countryside before you return to the hotel before afternoon.
Rest of the day is at leisure
Say good bye to your memorable stay in Oman. Transfers are arranged to bring you to the airport for your departure flight.
Tour Code: P/O/782
Minimum participants: 01
Tour starts: Daily from Muscat
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Availability: Jan – May & Sep – Dec
Guided Tour? Yes
Languages: English. (German, French, Italian on request for private tours)
Transport: Saloon car / Micro van / Mini bus/ Coach tour on days 1- 5 & 8. 4WD tour on day 6 & 7.
Sun screen Steady shoes Hat
Grand Mosque in Muscat and Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Salalah are only opened for visitors from Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 – 11:00 am.
Optional tours: Guests can book a dolphin watching tour either in Salalah or Muscat as an optional tour
Guests can book a sunset dhow cruise tour in Muscat as an optional tour (only on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays)
Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered during visit of religious places. Please pay attention to the specified dress code by visiting Sultan Qaboos grand mosque from inside.
We can provide you visitors’ visa to Oman (conditions may apply)
We can help select your international and domestic flights
Extensions / Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged with supplementary charges
Airport transfers are included. We will pick up / drop off you at Salalah International airport