MYSTIC OMAN

Tour Highlights

Visit The Grand Mosque - it's the host to the world's second biggest Chandelier.
Wahiba Sands - contained almost every form of dunes.
Jebel Shams - first place to receive sunrise at oman.
Experience traditional cuise, arts & craft at Souq.

DAY WISE TOUR ITINERARY

ARRIVAL AT MUSCAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Arrive in Muscat International Airport. Our representative will be holding a signage with the logo of our DMC and the name of the guest; to welcome the guest and escort them to their transfer. For Oman Visa: Citizens of 72 countries can now obtain unsponsored tourist visa for (30 days or 10 days). For other nationalities; our DMC would be pleased to pre-arrange a sponsored tourist visa for them upon request. Please contact your travel consultant for more details. Please visit the following website for more details about Oman Visa: https://evisa.rop.gov.om.
MUSCAT CITY TOUR
The first stop on the Muscat City Tour is the Grand Mosque the most beautiful architectural piece of work. From the Mosque, proceed to the old part of Muscat city: The Muttrah souk - a traditional Omani market. The souk offers a wide range of goods, especially typical Omani souvenirs like Frankincense, the Omani Dagger or Khanjar and beautiful silver handicrafts and “Pashmina shawls”. The next stop is the Bait Al Zubair Museum. The museum is a small-town house that has been converted to display the old archaeological findings and Omani traditions such as national dress and jewellery. From here we shall proceed to see the Sultan’s Palace (video filming is prohibited) surrounded by the 2 Forts of Mirani and Jalali built by the Portuguese in the 16th century during their rule of the coastal cities of Oman. (Mosque Specific Dress Code: long sleeves, long trousers for men / long trousers, long skirts, long sleeves, loose fit, head scarf for the ladies). Drive back to hotel and stay overnight at Muscat.
COSTAL ROAD - WAHIBA SANDS
Have your breakfast and prooceed to wahiba sands . Oman never runs out of natural and cultural wonders that until your last day of exploration, your schedule will be brimming with adventures. Along the drive to Wahiba Sands, stop to visit Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater that had been created many years ago by a collapsing mountain and is filled with blue-green sea water. Not far from the sinkhole, a small but beautiful stretch of white beach sands at the Finns Beach. Snorkeling at this clear blue sapphire waters would be perfect. Then off to Wadi Tiwi. Enjoy a deep and narrow canyon carved out of the mountains and lush green plantations with the comfort of your car. You’ll be driven straight now to Sur to visit the dhow-building yard where traditional wooden boats are made by hand. Head towards Wahiba. Bash the dunes and just lose yourself in the beauty of the ever-changing slopes of sand. The remaining of this day will be dedicated for the Bedouins — see their homes and get a chance to experience an authentic Omani warm welcome of coffee and dates. Watch the sunset on top of the dunes. Stay over night at Wahiba sands dessert camp.
WADI BANI KHALID - JEBEL SHAMS
After having your breakfast proceed to One of the most sought-after parts of any Oman itinerary is the wadi day—where you will finally have the chance to take a dip and relax in the cool waters of a natural pool. Remember to bring light clothing for a swim as you head to Wadi Bani Khalid. Enjoy not only the calm, clear and deep waters, but also the sight of palm trees all around. (bikinis are not allowed) Then drive via Ibra to reach to the most beautifulCastle in Oman, the Jibreen Castel. 45 kilometres from Nizwa, visit the finest of Oman’s castles built during the late 17th century. The castle displays beautiful ceiling paintings and intricate wood carvings. Photo stop at Bahla Fort - the oldest and first Omani fort to be built in the Islamic style. Misfah, has a falaj system and green terraces which provides the population of Oasis dwellers abundant bounty in terms of fruits (mango, papaya, banana and dates) and vegetables despite the dry vegetation elsewhere. Then finally drive up to the Jebel Shams mountain, the highest mountain in Oman and home to the famous Oman's Grand Canyon. Stay overnight at Jebel Shams.
NIZWA FORT - SOUQ - MUSCAT
Start very early morning to drive down and visit the unique cattle market in Nizwa, available only during Fridays ( know as Friday Cattle Market). Livestock owners, both women and men from nearby areas bring their animals; mainly are sheep, goats, cattle and at times even camels to sell in the market where they are registered. Visit the Nizwa fort which has been strategically built atop a hill overlooking the ancient city with its colorful domes and bustling market below. Spend some time in this traditional city and visit the interesting fort with the round tower and the museum and stroll thru the Souq. Drive back to Muscat passing through Birkat Al Mauz - see how the traditional irrigation system that was used centuries ago and till date functions as the village uses it to nourish the Oasis. Stay overnight at Muscat.
DEPARTURE AT MUSCAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Have your breakfast at hotel and After the unforgettable moments spent in Oman, being introduced to different stories from different cities of this lovely piece on the planate, it is the time to say good bye and fly back to home carrying all a lot of pictures and stories to tell. Departure at Muscat International Airport.