Oman Discovery (5 Days)

Five Day Private Tour

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque In Muscat
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Be one of the first to adventure into Oman! Desert traditions and warm hospitality are part of everyday life, adventure is a given. The call of the muezzin and the dhows of sea traders from all over infuse your visit with the exotic. It’s a whole new world, but we’ll ease your way by arranging the most comfortable lodgings available, along with tours that will provide an exceptional window into local ways, while allowing time for optional excursions and your own discoveries. By all means, venture off the beaten track, but venture with assurance when you book with us.

Day 1- Arrival in Muscat
You fly in over the blue Arabian Sea, soar over the desert of sand and ochre rocks, and touch down at the airport of Muscat. The air and light have a purity you might never have experienced. Our representative will be on hand to see you through the formalities and arrange your transportation to a luxury hotel such as the Grand Hyatt. The rest of the day and evening are yours to rest, dine, and discover the city on your own.

Day 2 -Muscat (BL)
After breakfast we’ve arranged for a private half-day tour of Muscat. You’ll see the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, renowned for its graceful architecture throughout the Muslim world. Please note that modest dress is required of men and women (no shorts or bare skin, and ladies should cover their heads with a scarf). We’ll continue to Bait Al Zubair, once the town home of a prominent family, and now a museum that honors Omani traditions with antiques and artifacts from desert and village life. In the Muttrah souq, or market, we’ll gaze at the wares of gold and silversmiths, traditionally used not only for personal adornment and household decoration, but as a way to store wealth. The crafting of wedding jewelry goes back centuries. You’ll also see household items from fabrics to spices to utensils, many reflecting a simpler life that disappeared from your own country long ago. Don’t overlook them as souvenirs! In the center of the Old Town you’ll visit Al Alam, the palace of Sultan Qaboos, the ruler of Oman, and walk by the Royal Diwan to the sixteenth-century forts built by the Portuguese to guard the harbor. We’ve arranged for lunch today at a charming local restaurant.

Oman Tourism – Unravel Travel TV

Day 3 – Muscat, Wahiba Sands (BL)
You’ve seen the town side of Oman, and now it’s time to experience the desert in all its glory. You’ll leave Muscat after breakfast, heading to the Hajar Mountains that separate the endless sands of Arabia from the coast. We’ll rise and twist and turn through the majestic rocks, until the red dunes of the Wahiba Sands reveal themselves below, stretching to the Gulf of Oman. Here in the protected area of Jiddat Al Harassis, biblical animals like the oryx and gazelle thrive along with a variety of lizards. Sir Wilfred Thesiger brought knowledge of the sands to the wider world, and now you can have the rare experience of experiencing them for yourself. You’ll abandon the road to cross trackless territory with a guide who finds his way by the sun and natural landmarks, until you reach a Bedouin camp. Here you can learn the most useful skill of camel riding, or explore further by motorized vehicle. On our way back, we’ll stop to gaze at the old watchtowers of Mudairib village. Lunch is served enroute in a local restaurant.

Day 4 – Muscat, Nizwa (BL)
Visit Nizwa, the old capital city of Oman. Tour includes Nizwa fort and Souq (famous for its antique and silver shops), Falaj Daris (ancient irrigation system) and sightseeing in the ancient city of Bahla. Lunch is included enroute.

Day 5 – Departure (B)
We’ll call for you after breakfast, and see you to the airport to begin your homeward journey.

Prices include:

• All transfers on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
• Air-conditioned deluxe hotel accommodations with tax and service charges
• Private sightseeing with professional guide
• All entrance fees as indicated
• Meals as indicated, with pre-set menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)

Not included:

• Personal expenses and beverages.
• Visa fee for Oman: Visa is issued for European National on arrival at Muscat airport for a fee of OMR 6 per person (Appr: USD 16 per person), subject to change.
• International air fare from / to your home country
• Gratuities
• Additional meals and services
• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance