Quick Muscat
3 Nights – 4 Days
DAY 1: AIRPORT - MUSCAT
Welcome to Oman! Your guide will await you at Muscat International airport and will lead you around the most beautiful places in Muscat before checking in at the hotel. 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, which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, Al Mirani and Al Jalali. Check-in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat.
DAY 2: MUSCAT- AMOUAGE - NIZWA - BAHLA – JABREEN
On your way to Nizwa, stop at the famous Amouage factory, where you can learn about the manufacture and ingredients of their unique perfumes (closed on Fridays and Saturdays). Proceed to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. Walk around Nizwa Souq and explore its rich history at Nizwa Fort.
This region has a long and powerful history, which you will glimpse during a photo stop at Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and during your visit to the unique Jabreen Castle.
Overnight at Golden Tulip Nizwa.
Included:
Breakfast
DAY 3: JEBEL AKHDAR - WADI BANI KHALID - WAHIBA
Drive up to around 2,000 meters above sea level to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Jebel Akhdar, which means green mountain.
The landscape will change as you make your way to the desert. Before entering the sand dunes, visit another natural wonder of Oman: Wadi Bani Khalid, where you can take a refreshing swim in the natural pools or enjoy a walk. The perfect place for sunset is at the top of the dunes. Afterward, head to your desert camp.
Dinner and overnight at Sama Al Wasil Camp.
Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 4: SUR - WADI TIWI/WADI SHAB - AIRPORT
Depending on your departure time, you will have the opportunity to visit several fascinating sights. First, return to the coastline and reach Sur, once one of the most important trading cities in the Arabian Sea. Here, traditional dhows are still built in the same way they have been for centuries. Visit the dhow factory, where these iconic wooden ships are crafted, and explore the open-air dhow museum.
After leaving Sur, drive along the scenic coastline back to Muscat. On the way, you can take a walk through Wadi Shab or explore Wadi Tiwi by car. You will be transferred back to Muscat International Airport in time for your flight.
Included:
Breakfast