A Glance of Oman

Arrive at the Muscat International Airport, Oman, where our representative will meet you and take you on a tour of the city of Muscat before transferring you to your hotel.

The representative will take you on a Half Day Muscat City Tour and show you the marvels of the city including the world’s fifth largest mosque Sultan Qaboos Mosque, which is also known as the Grand Mosque. Visitors are advised to be mindful of the dress code at this religious site. The tour will take you across the embassy quarters, through the Royal Opera House, the Bait Al Baranda Museum, and the Al Alam Palace and its two Portuguese Forts - the Al Mirani and Al Jalali. Later, drive past the corniche and visit the Muttrah Souk, which is the oldest souk in the country.

Check-in to the Hotel at Muscat for an overnight stay.

Today, you will go on a trip from Muscat to Nizwa, with a stopover at Amouage, and from Nizwa to Jabreen, with a stopover at Bahla.

Start your day’s journey with a trip from Muscat to Nizwa. In between, have a short stopover at the well-known Amouage factory, which produces aromatic perfumes. During your visit to the factory, which is closed on Fridays and Saturdays, learn about their production process and the ingredients used to create these unique perfumes.

Resume your journey towards the ancient capital of Oman, Nizwa. After you reach Nizwa, explore the local marketplace, the Nizwa souq, and learn about its heritage at the fort.

As you proceed from Nizwa to Jabreen, get to know some interesting facts about the ancient and powerful history of this region as you enjoy a short photo stopover at the UNESCO designated world heritage site, the Bahla Fort. During the trip, get a chance to discover the beauty of the splendid castle in Jabreen.

Check-in to Nizwa hotel for an overnight stay.

Today, you will start your day with a trip to the stunning Jebel Akhdar. Soak in the scenic beauty of the desert leading up to the around 2000 metre above sea level, Jebel Akhdar, which means ‘Green Mountain’ in Arabic.

Before entering the desert region, marvel at the contrasting natural beauty of Wadi Bani Khalid. Enjoy a cool swim in the pools of Wadi Bani Khalid or go for romantic walks on the pool sides. Later, reach the top of the soft sand dunes of the region and experience an amazing sunset.

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and an overnight stay at the Camp.

Today, you will depart Oman and proceed with your onward journey. However, depending upon the time of your departure flight, you can choose to visit the following attractions.

Head for the coastline to reach Sur, which was an important trading city during the ancient times. While here, notice the traditional wooden ships known as dhows. Next, visit a dhow factory and the open air dhow museum to learn about the process of making dhows. Further, you can enjoy a serene stroll via Wadi Shab or travel around Wadi Tiwi by car. This brings your wonderful journey in Oman to an end.

You will be driven to the Muscat International Airport, where you will board a flight for your onward journey to UK with sweet memories.