Authentic Oman

Spend six nights discovering the wonders of Oman, from the capital of Muscat and the surrounding region to the fabulous beaches of Salalah in the south.

 

Suggested Itinerary-at-a-glance:

• Day 1:

  Arrive Muscat / Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Husn Hotel

• Day 2:

  Muscat / Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Husn Hotel (B,L)

• Day 3:

  Muscat / Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Husn Hotel (B,L)

• Day 4:

  Muscat / Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Al Husn Hotel (B,L)

• Day 5:

  Salalah / Hilton Salalah Resort (B)

• Day 6:

  Salalah / Hilton Salalah Resort (B,L)

• Day 7:

  Muscat / Departure (B)

Itinerary Description:

Enjoy a six-night journey of discovery in the beautiful country of Oman, exploring the history, culture and modern society of this captivating region.

Spend the first three nights at the luxurious Al Husn Hotel in the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat. Explore the Grand Mosque and the Bait Al Zubair Museum and drive along the corniche to visit the fish market, Muttrah Souk and the Al Alam Palace.

Next, drive to the ancient capital Nizwa to visit the Round Tower Fort and the famous souk as well as Jabrin castle. After lunch, head back to Muscat, stopping along the way at Birkat Al Mauz to walk among the dense date plantations.

Embark on a Wahiba wilderness tour, with an excursion in a four-wheel-drive vehicle among the vast sea of dunes that make up the Wahiba Sands. Visit a Bedouin house before heading to Wadi Bani Khalid, a collection of picturesque villages set amid the mountains.

Fly to Salalah for two nights in the beautiful Hilton Salalah Resort. Visit the fishing village of Taqa and tour the ruined city of Samhuram, the capital of the ancient frankincense trade, and other ancient sites including Bin Ali’s tomb. After lunch tour the Prophet Job’s tomb, then proceed to Mughsail Beach and head up into the hills to enjoy spectacular views of the coast on the way to a nearby bird sanctuary.

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