Mixed Muscat - Salalah
10 Nights
DAY 1: AIRPORT - MUSCAT
Welcome to the Sultanate of Oman. Your chauffeur will await you in the arrival hall of Muscat International Airport and will escort you to your hotel. Overnight at Ramada Hotel Muscat.
DAY 2: MUSCAT
Start your Half-Day Muscat City Tour from the Sultan Qaboos Mosque-Grand Mosque, the 5th biggest Mosque in the world (please consider the dress code). The Mosque is open from 0800 HRS till 1100 HRS (except Friday).
Pass the embassy quarter and enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful Royal Opera House (tour services are just available if there is no rehearsal on stage). Visit the Bait Al Baranda Museum. After this you drive along the corniche to Muttrah Souk, the oldest souk in Oman.
Continue to Al Alam Palace (photo stop), which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, called Al Mirani and Al Jalali. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Ramada Hotel Muscat.
Included:
Breakfast
DAY 3: MUSCAT - WADI DAYQAH – WADI TIW - SUR – RAS AL HADD
Leave the capital of Oman to explore the beauty of the country. Cross Wadi Al Mayh (in case guests are staying at Shangri-La, Al Bustan, Al Naseem, or Al Falaj Hotel) and continue to Wadi Dayqah, one of the largest freshwater reservoirs in Oman. Enjoy a walk along the dam before heading to Wadi Tiwi—known as the “Wadi of Nine Villages”—with its string of emerald pools and thick plantations. Then, proceed to Sur along the coastline.
Upon reaching Sur, visit one of the few remaining traditional dhow factories, explore an open-air dhow museum, and enjoy a walk through Al Aygah, known for its beautiful old wooden doors. In the evening, you have the opportunity to visit Turtle Beach, where turtles can be seen laying their eggs, as well as baby turtles making their way to the sea. (Please note that during your stay, it is the low season, and sightings are not guaranteed.) Overnight at Ras Al Hadd Beach Hotel.
Included:
Breakfast – Dinner
DAY 4: AS AL HADD - DESERT CROSSING - SHARQUIYA SANDS
Today, you will get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a real Bedouin. Leave the city and drive to Asyla, following a route along white sandy beaches with mesmerizing views of the Indian Ocean. After a photo stop in Gaheid, prepare for a unique desert experience! You will cross the Sharqiyah Sands, enjoying its stunning dunes and peaceful atmosphere.
Hospitality is a cornerstone of Bedouin life, so we will visit a local Bedouin home, where you will enjoy an authentic, home-cooked Omani lunch and learn what it’s like to live in the desert in the 21st century. In the early afternoon, we will depart from the desert village and continue to the desert camp.
Overnight at Sama Al Wasil Camp.
Included:
Lunch – Breakfast – Dinner
DAY 5: WADI BANI KHALID - IBRA/SINAW - BIRKAT AL MAUZ
Enjoy breakfast in the desert before departing for a chance to swim or take a walk in the evergreen Wadi Bani Khalid. From there, you will head to one of the desert cities, where locals gather for the main market day—either Wednesday in Ibra, known for its traditional women’s market, or Thursday in Sinaw, famous for its camel and fish market. In both cities, you will also see the old, abandoned districts.
On your way to Nizwa, you will have the opportunity to visit the beehive tombs near Izki. Discovered only a few decades ago, these ancient tombs remain one of the many secrets of early Arabian civilization. As you approach Nizwa, you will find yourself surrounded by some of Oman’s highest mountains. Take a walk among the banana and date trees in Birkat Al Mauz, or simply enjoy the scenic view of the village. Overnight at Falaj Daris Hotel, Nizwa.
Included:
Breakfast
DAY 6: NIZWA - AL HAMRA – JABAL SHAMS - MISFAT AL ABRYEEN
Depart for the old part of Nizwa, where you will visit the silver souk and the round tower fort. Leave the busy main road and take a smaller route, passing through traditional villages before reaching the old mud-brick city of Al Hamra. These government-restored estates offer insight into the historical lifestyle of the local peasant population.
Continue your journey up Jebel Shams, also known as the “Mountain of the Sun.” Its plateau offers breathtaking views of the canyon, often referred to as “Oman’s Grand Canyon.” In the afternoon, enjoy a walk through the beautiful old village of Misfat Al Abriyeen, where you will spend the night in a traditional house, complete with a homemade Omani dinner. Overnight at Misfat Old House.
Included:
Breakfast – Dinner
DAY 7: MISFAT- WADI BANI AWF - BILAD SAID – AL HAZM - MILLENNIUM MUSSANAH
In the morning, depart from the Mountain of the Sun for another adventurous ride through the mountains. Cross Wadi Bani Awf, one of Oman’s most stunning landscapes, and take a short walk through the canyon near the mountain village of Bilad Said. Enjoy a picnic lunch before leaving the region.
On your way to the hotel, stop at Al Hazm Fort—an attraction you shouldn’t miss! While it may not be the largest or oldest fort in Oman, its meticulous restoration makes it truly unique. Continue your journey to the seaside. Overnight at Millennium Mussanah Hotel.
Included:
Breakfast
DAY 8: MILLENNIUM MUSSANAH - AIRPORT
Your chauffeur will await you in the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport just in time so that you can reach your flight.
Included:
Breakfast