Oman Grand Tour

Private Tour | General interest
9 Days & 8 NightsLead-in price: £2,695

Combine central Oman’s cultural sights with the striking Musandam peninsula in the north and the subtropical diversity of the Dhofar province in the south.

The Cox & Kings signature experiences

Visit the Grand Mosque in Muscat with its esquisite hand-woven prayer carpet
Explore the 12th century Bahla fort at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands
Take a dhow cruise off the shores of the Musandam peninsula
Wander along Salalah’s frankincense trail

Average weather for Muscat
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Avg temp °c 21 22 24 29 34 35 34 32 31 29 25 22
Rainfall (mm) 1 1 4 1 - - - - - - - 1
Average weather for Nizwa
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Avg temp °c 18 21 25 29 33 36 34 34 32 29 24 20
Rainfall (mm) - - 2 - 1 1 1 1 1 - - -
Average weather for Khasab
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 23 24 27 32 37 39 38 38 37 34 29 25
Min temp °c 14 14 17 22 25 28 30 30 27 23 19 16
Rainfall (mm) 26 42 36 14 4 - 1 2 1 3 7 21

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Avg temp °c	21	22	24	29	34	35	34	32	31	29	25	22
Rainfall (mm)	1	1	4	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Avg temp °c	18	21	25	29	33	36	34	34	32	29	24	20
Rainfall (mm)	-	-	2	-	1	1	1	1	1	-	-	-

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	23	24	27	32	37	39	38	38	37	34	29	25
Min temp °c	14	14	17	22	25	28	30	30	27	23	19	16
Rainfall (mm)	26	42	36	14	4	-	1	2	1	3	7	21

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Tour variations

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Standard private tour in brief

Day 1: Fly to Salalah via Muscat

On arrival, transfer to the Crowne Plaza for 2 nights. (N)

Day 2: Salalah

Visit Khor Rori creek, site of the ruined city of Samhuram and capital of ancient Arabia’s frankincense trade. Continue to Nabi Ayoub, prophet Job’s tomb perched high in the mountains. (B)

Day 3: Muscat

Fly to Muscat and transfer to the Al Falaj Hotel for 2 nights. (B)

Day 4: Muscat

Visit the Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair museum, Muttrah souk and the Al Alam Palace. (B)

Day 5: Nizwa

Morning drive to Oman’s former capital, Nizwa. Stay at the View Hotel for 1 night. (B, D)

Day 6: Muscat

Return to Muscat via Bahla fort, Jabrin Palace and the ruins at the village of Tanuf. Stay overnight at the Al Falaj Hotel for 1 night. (B)

Day 7: Fly to Khasab

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Khasab, capital of the Musandam peninsula. Tour the city, then take a 4x4 excursion to Jebel Harim, the Khawr Al Najid coastline and the Birkat Khalidiya park. Stay at the Atana Khasab for 2 nights. (B)

Day 8: Khasab

Take a traditional dhow cruise, one of the most popular means of exploring the stunning coastline. (B)

Day 9: Fly home

Transfer to the airport for a flight home via Muscat. (B)

Meal basis

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

Important information

Standard tour

This tour is based in 3- and 4-star accommodation.

Tailor-made travel

For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.

Oman Grand Tour

The Cox & Kings signature experiences

Average weather for Muscat

Average weather for Nizwa

Average weather for Khasab

Tour variations