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DISCOVER THE OMAN THAT SUITS YOU.
EVERYTHING FROM TIMELESS TRADITIONS TO CONTEMPORARY LUXURY IS TO BE FOUND IN OMAN !
Oman is undoubtedly a land of warm hospitality. It is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Whenever the name Oman crosses the mind images of uniqueness, serenity, security and natural beauty sparkles around.
Such reality has attracted visitors from all over the world to visit Oman. It has captured numerous writers, photographers and artists to express their feelings. In turn their impressions spoke loudly about the place, people, and the culture at large.
Our tour takes you deep into the old and the contemporary Oman in an itinerary full of charm and surprises.
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Day 1 : Arrival to Dubai
Transfer to the Hotel The Address Downtown Burj Dubai, 5* and check-in.
Day 2 : Dubai-Muscat
Welcome and transfer to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Al Bandar Hotel 5*.
Dinner in a typical restaurant in Muscat.
Day 3 : Muscat City Tour
After breakfast for a city tour with visit of the Grand Mosque of Sultan Qaboos and of the museum "Bait al Zubair"; visit of the picturesque fish market and a walk along Muscat cornice or coast promenade. Visit of Mutrah colorful market and photo shooting stop in front of Sultan Qaboos Palace. Return to the Hotel and dinner.
In the afternoon, the possibility of organizing sea tours by boat for "dolphin watching" or "scuba diving" or "snorkeling".
Day 4 : Nizwa & Jebel Shams Tour
After breakfast for Nizwa, Oman old Capital. During the one and a half hour trip the opportunity to explore and admire Oman's nature and landscape: passing thorugh rocky mountains, green fields filled with rural villages. Once in Nizwa, visit of the local market and the traditional products like spices, vases, "hajar" - the typical omany silver knife il pugnale omanita; visit of Nizwa old fort, built in the XVII century.
After Nizwa, the tour continues towards the Jebel Shams Canyon, reaching an altitude of aprox 2000 mt, and passing through rock carved villages in the Hajar Mountains. Pick-nick in the mountains.
Return the Hotel and dinner.
Day 5 : Muscat-Salalah
Transfer to the Hotel Crown Plaza Salalah 4* and check-in.
Tour "West of Salalah"
Departure for the "West of Salalah" tour which starts with the visit of the biblical Nabi Ayoub, tomb of prophet Job; from there time to admire the mix landscapes with mountains, green fields and white sandy beaches up to Mughsail Beach. Visit of the Bananas and Coconut palm plantations which have gained Salalah the name of "Garden City".
Return to the Hotel and dinner.
Day 6 : Tour "East of Salalah"
After breakfast departure for Taqa, the fishermen village where you can admire the old stone houses and the old castle. Visit of the ruins of Samhuram, the ancient Kingdom of Saba, along the river Khor Rori. From there to Mirbat, capital of the Dhofar province, from the IX century the gateway for spices, horses and slave trade towards Greece and Asia. Visit of Mirbat castle and the old wooden houses. Visit of the medieval Bin Ali tomb.
On the way back, stop at Wadi Darbat.
Dinner in Hotel.
Day 7 : Salalah-Muscat / Muscat-Dubai
Transfer to The Address Downtown Hotel, Dubai.
Afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 : Departure from Dubai
Hotel Check-out and departure
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