Oman: An Arabian Odyssey

Overnight flight to Muscat

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Muscat with Oman Air. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Muscat

Transfer to the marina-side Mysk al Mouj for a 3-night stay, including immediate occupancy on arrival. Enjoy a welcome lunch to meet the rest of the group and guide. (B, L)

Muscat

Morning visit to the spectacular Grand Mosque, followed by a tour of the city, including a visit to the Bait Al Zubair Museum, the sultan’s palace and the forts of Al Jalali and Mirani. Continue to the magnificent Royal Opera House, the largest in the Middle East. Remainder of afternoon at leisure. (B)

Muscat & surrounds

This morning, visit the Barka fish market to see local life and a view of the Barka fort. Continue by road to Nakhal hot springs where a picnic lunch is served. Early afternoon visit to Bait Al Ghasham House before returning to Muscat. Optional twilight dhow cruise. (B, L)

Wadi Shab - Qalhat - Ras Al Jinz

Drive south by 4x4 along the coast from Muscat to Sur, passing the fishing village of Quriyat, and Wadi Shab, a palm-fringed lagoon. Check in at your hotel, then make an evening visit to the green turtle nesting site at Ras Al Jinz beach. Stay overnight at the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Hotel (or similar). (B)

Sharqiya Sands

Take a scenic drive through the eastern Hajar Mountains to Sharqiya Sands. Stop at Wadi Bani Khalid, a picturesque river valley, before continuing to Sharqiya Sands, home to the Bedouin people. Stay overnight at Arabian Nights Resort (or similar). (B, D)

Jabal Akhdar

Early departure for the Jabal Akhdar, stopping en route at the Oman Across the Ages Museum,the village of Birkat al Mauz and the Wadi Al Madeen checkpoint, which leads to the high peaks of the Jabal Akhdar, with spectacular views. Stay 2 nights at The Sama Hotel, Jabal Akhdar (or similar). (B, D)

Bahla, Al Hamra & Jabal Shams

Drive to Bahla, via the fort, to visit a pottery maker and watch mud vessels being made. Drive past the date plantations in Al Hamra village and visit a traditional Omani house at Bait Al Safah. After lunch, continue to Jabal Shams, Oman’s highest peak, stopping enroute at Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakher farming villages. (B, D)

Nizwa - Muscat

Visit the impressive new souk in Nizwa, then continue to the massive Nizwa Fort. Drive through the Sumail Gap to Muscat, arriving this afternoon. Stay overnight at Mysk al Mouj. (B)

Fly to London

Transfer to the airport for a flight from Muscat to London with Oman Air. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Fly to Muscat

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Muscat with Oman Air. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Muscat

Transfer to the marina-side Mysk al Mouj for a 3-night stay, including immediate occupancy on arrival. Enjoy a welcome lunch to meet the rest of the group and guide. (B, L)

Muscat

Morning visit to the spectacular Grand Mosque, followed by a tour of the city, including a visit to the Bait Al Zubair Museum, the sultan’s palace and the forts of Al Jalali and Mirani. Continue to the magnificent Royal Opera House, the largest in the Middle East. Remainder of afternoon at leisure. (B)

Muscat & surrounds

This morning, visit the Barka fish market to see local life and a view of the Barka fort. Continue by road to Nakhal hot springs where a picnic lunch is served. Early afternoon visit to Bait Al Ghasham House before returning to Muscat. Optional twilight dhow cruise. (B, L)

Wadi Shab - Qalhat - Ras Al Jinz

Drive south by 4x4 along the coast from Muscat to Sur, passing the fishing village of Quriyat, and Wadi Shab, a palm-fringed lagoon. Check in at your hotel, then make an evening visit to the green turtle nesting site at Ras Al Jinz beach. Stay overnight at the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Hotel (or similar). (B)

Sharqiya Sands

Take a scenic drive through the eastern Hajar Mountains to Sharqiya Sands. Stop at Wadi Bani Khalid, a picturesque river valley, before continuing to Sharqiya Sands, home to the Bedouin people. Stay overnight at Arabian Nights Resort (or similar). (B, D)

Jabal Akhdar

Early departure for the Jabal Akhdar, stopping en route at the Oman Across the Ages Museum, the village of Birkat al Mauz and the Wadi Al Madeen checkpoint, which leads to the high peaks of the Jabal Akhdar, with spectacular views. Stay 2 nights at The Sama Hotel, Jabal Akhdar (or similar). (B, D)

Bahla, Al Hamra & Jabal Shams

Drive to Bahla, via the fort, to visit a pottery maker and watch mud vessels being made. Drive past the date plantations in Al Hamra village and visit a traditional Omani house at Bait Al Safah. After lunch, continue to Jabal Shams, Oman’s highest peak, stopping enroute at Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakher farming villages. (B, D)

Nizwa - Muscat

Visit the impressive new souk in Nizwa, then continue to the massive Nizwa Fort. Drive through the Sumail Gap to Muscat, arriving this afternoon. Stay overnight at Mysk al Mouj. (B)

Fly to London

Transfer to the airport for a flight from Muscat to London with Oman Air. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.