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 - Private Basis |
Day 2
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Half Day Mystical Muscat Tour
Morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the 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) – Starts at 8:00 am (Closed/Not Operated on Friday) (Duration: 4 hrs) |
Day 3
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Full Day Tour to Jabel Akdhar - The Green Mountains
Morning drive to Jabel Akdhar. In Arabic Jabel akdhar means green mountains. Jabel Akdher is famous for gardens, farms and terrace plantations. Visit Wadi Habib to see one of the remote villages and fruit plantations. Also visit one of the private terraces rose plantations. (Jan – Feb is the season). After noon drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. Includes: Full day excursion as per above mentioned itinerary. English speaking driver. 01 bottle mineral water per person. Entrance fees. Full Day Tour to Jabel Akdhar - The Green Mountains - Private Basis (4WD) – Between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Duration: 11 hrs) |
Day 4
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Amazing Dolphins Tour
You will be picked from the hotel /residence to the pier side to embark on a fiber boat for a cruise through the Muscat coast to watch wild dolphins. Watching wild dolphins is a thrilling way to start the day and the lucky may even come across one of the many species of whales that can be found just a few kilometers from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every trip guarantees a sighting, but you are sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating marine mammals. Dolphin Watching in Muscat – With Private Transfer – Starts at 9:00 am (Duration: 2 hrs |
Day 5
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Departure Muscat & Arrival Dubai
After breakfast on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Muscat airport for your onward journey to Dubai. Upon arrival at Dubai airport, you will be picked and transferred to hotel on private basis. Overnight at Dubai. Muscat Hotel to Airport Transfer - Private Basis One-way Transfer from Dubai Airport to Dubai Hotel - Private - Dubai International Airport |
Day 6
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Morning Half Day City Tour and Evening Desert Safari
After breakfast proceed for a panoramic half day city tour of Dubai. The tour includes a visit to Dubai Museum (entry ticket not included) that is housed within the 18th century Al Fahidi Fort. It has on display arts and artifacts reflecting the ancient history and lifestyle of traditional Arabs. For a peep into the glitzy side of Dubai, our itinerary further comprises a tour to such phenomenal attractions of the city as Burj Al Arab Hotel – the world’s only seven-star hotel that is especially noted for its distinctive silhouette resembling a billowing sail, the Palm Island – the crescent shaped man-made island with the magnificent Atlantis Hotel at its crown. The journey ends with a drive through Sheik Zayed Road that has imposing skyscrapers lined on its either side and a shopping at one of the city’s prominent shopping malls. In the evening take a thrilling ride through the deserts. Relish authentic Arabic cuisine. Be spellbound by the enthralling performances by exotic dancers. Watch the stars blinking at you in the wildness of the desert. All this and more for the tourist. Trip to the desert is full of Fun and adventure. Return back to your hotel for overnight stay. Half Day Dubai City Tour - Shared Basis – Starts at 10:00 am (Closed/Not Operated on Friday) (Duration: 4 hrs) Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, Belly Dancing and Barbeque Dinner - Sharing Transfers – Starts at 2:30 pm (Duration: 6 hrs)
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Day 7
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Departure from Dubai
Seat in coach transfers. Departure transfer - You will be picked up from Hotel's lobby at the time confirmed in the voucher. Please be available at the lobby 15 minutes before the time given. The vehicle will not wait and in case you miss the transfer no refund would be given. Note: Based on no. of people arriving at a given time the Vehicle may change to a smaller or a bigger vehicle. One-way Transfer from Dubai Hotel to Dubai Airport - Private - Dubai International Airport |
Muscat – Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, an IHG Hotel or similar 4-star hotel
Dubai – Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai or similar 4-star hotel