Highlights
Hotel
Royal Opera House
Grand Mosque
Natural History Museum
Al Alam Palace
Muttrah Souq
Portuguese Forts
Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid
Jabreen
Nizwa Fort
Bahla Fort
Sinkhole
Wadi Shab
Dolphin Watching
Tour guide
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival
Arrive at Muscat International Airport. Meet and greet by our representative. Transfer to the hotel in Muscat. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Muscat
Breakfast at the hotel. The tour starts with a visit to the Royal Opera House. From here proceed for a visit of the Grand Mosque (open for visitors from Sat to Thur 8-11 AM only, except the holidays) which is one the largest mosques in the world with beautiful artworks, a chandelier, and one-piece carpet covering the entire prayer hall measuring approx 4300 square meters. After that visit the Natural History Museum with flora and fauna which boasts of a giant fossil. After the visit continue your drive to the Al Alam Palace (visit stop only – photography is not permitted) flanked by the two Portuguese forts Jalali and Mirani. Continue your drive along the Corniche waterfront to the Muttrah Souq, one of the oldest markets in Oman. The narrow alleys of the souq and the smell of the mystic frankincense and sandalwood in the air are typical of this souq.
Day 3
Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the drive through the stunning dunes a vast mass of undulating red and the White Sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are, also host to a variety of flora and fauna. After arrival in the camp, you climb up on the lonely dune to watch the miraculous sunset. Visit the ever-green Wadi Bani Khalid which is one of the most famous ones in the entire Sharqiyah region. The river never dries out completely throughout the year there is a continuous water current. NOTE: You are requested to bring swimwear and your own towels. Transfer back to Muscat. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4
Nizwa day trip
Explore the city of Nizwa where its Souq is still the best place to buy silver in the country. This is followed by a visit to the most visited national monument, Nizwa Fort. Later we visit one of the most beautiful castles of Oman from the 17th century, Jabreen, and another UNESCO site, Bahla Fort, the oldest and biggest fort in the country. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Quriyat – Fins Beach– Wadi Shab(Coastal Ride)
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave from Muscat to Quriyat and then the Sinkhole, a part of a collapsed mountain filled with seawater. This huge cavity now contains peaceful turquoise water inviting for a swim. We will continue along the white sand beaches and then reach Wadi Shab, which is certainly one of the most gorgeous destinations in Oman. Beyond the breathtaking entrance, you will see aquamarine pools, waterfalls, and terraced plantations. It is a nice journey to walk through this peaceful area, where oleander bushes attract butterflies and where the singing of the birds is lovely. (Swimming is possible; you may want to take your swimsuit). Transfer back to Muscat Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6
Dolphin watching tour
Breakfast at Hotel. Step aboard to explore the hidden treasures of Oman’s magic coastline. This 2-hour cruise will give you a fascinating experience and it's rare to miss the swimming dolphins. Chances of seeing dolphins are high at any time of the year. A dolphin in flight is a wonderful sight that thrills onlookers. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7
Departure
Breakfast at Hotel. Free for shopping. Transfer to the Muscat international airport.
Package Includes
- 6 nights accommodation in hotel.
- Arrival and departure transfers to and from the hotel.
- Sightseeing and transfer on SIC basis in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Package Excludes
- International air ticket, domestic ticket if any, airport taxes, and Visa charges.Â
- TCS and GST are not included in the above cost and will be charged on the final amount.Â
- Meals other than those specified (if any).Â
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary.
- Mandatory tipping to guide/ driver per person per day, if not mentioned in the itinerary, has to be paid.Â
- City taxes/resort fees to be paid at the hotel.Â
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.Â
- Cost of PCR Test is not included & any medical examination will be treated as actualÂ
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary INCLUSIONS head.Â
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards, or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified).
- Additional sightseeing, activities, and experiences outside of your itinerary.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable).
- Visa and Insurances charges.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.Â
- Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Standard check-in time into the hotel is 1500 Hrs and check out at 1100 Hrs.
- Most hotels in Europe are not air-conditioned.
- At this point of time, no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
     – 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
     – Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
