Day 1
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Arrive Muscat and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Muscat airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day leisure at your own to explore the city. Overnight at Muscat. Arrive Muscat and transfer to Hotel (I) - Private Basis |
Day 2
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Half Day Mystical Muscat Tour
beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the Natural History Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. (To enter Grand mosque dress code for Ladies should be fully covered with scarf and wear full sleeves shirt and Men are not allowed to wear shorts). Includes: Half-day city tour as per above mentioned itinerary. English speaking driver guide. 01 bottle mineral water per person. Entrance fees. Muscat Half Day City Tour - Private Basis (Saloon car) |
Day 3
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Muscat to Jabal Shams with sightseeing
Depart Muscat. Enroute to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, visit the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz with its unique Falaj system and date plantations. Nizwa town is dominated by the round tower Fort completed in the 17th Century. The nearby traditional Souk sells clay pottery, silver jewellery, guns and local produce. Visit Wadi Nakher located in the depth of the deepest canyon. Head for Jebel Shams and pass by the village of Wadi Ghul with its stone dwellings. One can spot the local weavers selling their goat hair rugs woven on traditional looms. Enjoy the spectacular view from Jebel Shams with a vertical drop of 1000 meters to the wadi below. Dinner & Overnight stay. Transfer from Muscat to Jebel Shams with sightseeing - Private Basis (4WD) |
Day 4
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Jabal Shams – Muscat Departure
0800 Hrs. Breakfast at the campsite. Enjoy the cool air up in the mountains. Drive past the Bahla Fort which has been declared a World Heritage site. At the village of Bahla, one can view potters at work. Proceed to visit the Jabrin Palace where the visitor is able to capture the medieval atmosphere and marvel at the beautiful hand painted ceilings and carved door frames. Enroute to Muscat visit the ruins at the village of Tanuf. Return to Muscat at 1630hrs & drop off at the Airport to catch flight back home. Transfer from Jebel Shams to Muscat with sightseeing - Private Basis (4WD) |
Muscat – Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, an IHG Hotel or similar 4-star hotel
Jebel Shams – Sama Heights Resort or similar 3-star hotel