Oman: An Arabian Odyssey

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Oman: An Arabian Odyssey
Itinerary
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 Radisson Blu Hotel for a 3 night stay. (N)
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, L)
Muscat & surrounds
Full-day tour, including Barka fish market and Bait Al Ghasham House where you will have a picnic lunch. Early afternoon visit to Bait Na'aman Fort 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. Stops en route include Wadi Shab, a palm-fringed lagoon, and Qalhat, an ancient city visited by Marco Polo. 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 Oryx Camp (or similar)*. (B, D)
Nizwa
Early departure for Nizwa, stopping en route at the bustling Sinaw livestock market. Proceed to the Wadi Al Madeen checkpoint, which leads to the high peaks of Jabal Akhdar, with spectacular views. Stay 2 nights at The Sama Hotel, Jabal Akdhar (or similar)*. (B, D)
Nizwa & surrounds
Morning visit to the impressive new souk, then visit the massive Nizwa Fort, which dominates the town. Drive past the date plantations in Al Hamra village and visit a traditional Omani house at Bait Al Safah. After lunch, continue to Bahla to visit a pottery maker and watch mud vessels being made. Continue to Jabal Shams, Oman's highest peak, stopping en route at Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakher farming villages before returning to Nizwa. (B, D)
Bahla fort - Muscat
Leave for Muscat. En route, visit Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before driving through the Sumail Gap to Muscat. Arrive back in Muscat in the late afternoon. Stay overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel (or similar). (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.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Spend a night under the desert sky in Sharqiya Sands
- Travel in 4x4 vehicles from day 4
- Visit the Ras Al Jinz Turtle reserve
- Visit a traditional Omani home & watch local artisans at work
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
- 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- International flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Hotel porterage
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
Salalah extension
3 days 2 nights
From £975
Relax in the semi-tropical province of Dhofar. Stay in the capital, Salalah, visit some of the cultural sites around the city and unwind amid the palm trees and coconut groves
Luxury Muscat extension
3 days 2 nights
From £375
Extend your tour with a relaxing stay at one of Muscat’s best hotels, positioned on the Gulf of Oman with the Hajar Mountains as a backdrop
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