5 Days 4 Nights Oman Package, From $1,855
Embark on a captivating 5-day tour of Oman’s hidden treasures. In Muscat, explore the grand mosque, the Royal Opera House, Muttrah Souk, and Al Alam Palace. Day two takes you to Ras Al Hadd, visiting the Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, and the stunning Wadi Shab. You’ll also explore Tiwi village and stay overnight. On day three, drive to Sur and discover the Arabian Dhow Factory and the scenic Wadi Bani Khalid. Day four explores Nizwa, including a visit to the Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki and a journey to Jebel Akhdar. The fifth day includes a visit to Jebel Shams, Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souk, Al Hamra Old Village, Misfah Al Abryeen, and Jebel Shams, before returning to Muscat.
Day 1- Muscat City Tour Full Day
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport.
We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpets in the world.
We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is a leading arts, and culture organisation in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a centre of excellence in global cultural engagement.
Visit Qurum Beach then Photo Stop and we will take you to had a taste of Omani bread with honey and karak tea. Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years
Al Alam Palace, one of six Sultanic residences of the monarch has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos. The existing palace, which has a façade of gold and blue, was rebuilt as a royal residence in 1972.The inner grounds of the palace remain off-limits, but visitors are permitted to stop near the gates and take photographs. AL Alam Palace is surrounded by the Mirani and Jalali Forts built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The Palace is used for official functions and receiving distinguished visitors. In January 2012, the Sultan received Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands at Al Alam Palace during her state visit to Oman.
Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.In the 1552 Capture of Muscat, an Ottoman force consisted of 4 galleons, 25 galleys, and 850 troops attacked the city of Muscat. They captured the city and its fort. The recently built Fort Al-Mirani was besieged for 18 days with one piece of Ottoman artillery brought on top of a ridge. The fort was captured and its fortifications destroyed.
Day 2- Ras Al Hadd Tour
Our first stop on this day is Bimmah Sinkhole, a big crater near the sea with a small lake at the bottom, which is believed to have been created by meteor. Fins Beach, It is strikingly white, curiously pebbly, incredibly blue and jaw-droppingly amazing.
We continue to drive to Wadi Shab. This Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge that is lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature. With a 35-minute hike up through the canyon Wadi, we arrive at one of several crystal-clear water pools. Tourists can swim on through the warm waters from pool to pool. Eventually, we come to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, the sunlight filters in from the outside, turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue whilst water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.
Tiwi village at the coast, is a beautiful wadi with the lush plantations giving it a different (certainly greener) feel than many other wadis. The beaches at Ras al Hadd and nearby Ra’s al-Jinz are known as a breeding ground for green sea turtles. (Stay for Overnight)
Day 3- Sur Tour
We drive to Sur. In the morning we will show you theCity of Sur with some old fortresses. The famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden Dhows being built in Oman. We will drive onwards to visit Omani Ghazal Farm in Al Kamel (Asilel Farm).
Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wadis in Oman. Here you can swim, sunbathe, relax and have a picnic in the beautiful scenic of wadi canyons.
We continue to our desert camp in the Wahiba Sands desert, where you relax or take part in an adventurous 4×4 drive in the sand dunes. Then we will watch the stunning sunset of the desert on one of the big sand dunes. We finish the day with dinner at the camp and a nice romantic time around a campfire.
Day 4- Nizwa Tour
Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki, this stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be an “array fossilised bronze age landscape”, acting almost as a time-capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world.
Jebel Akhdar or they called the Green Mountain is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meter above sea level. Birkat Al Mouz, is one of the most famous villages in ruins in the Sultanate, a unique village nestled into a mountain face.
Day 5- Jebel Shams Tour
Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, and home of the famous Nizwa Fort, the fort is a museum and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items.
After your time in Nizwa,head up to make a visit to Al Hamra Old Village. Next home to the mountain village of Misfah AlAbryeen, here some of the oldest preserved houses in Oman can be found, Jebel Shams the Grand Canyon of Oman, which is the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, states to be 3,009 m (9,872 ft) high, afterwards back to Muscat.
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