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Duration

8 Days 7 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Oman sights in 8 days is a private tour to explore the most highlighted sights of Oman in a short period of time. You’ll be amazed by Omani history, Culture, and adventurous experiences.
Like the other 1stQuest Oman tours, this tour is entirely customizable. So, don’t hesitate to contact us to add or omit any specific points to the tour.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Muscat
  • Nizwa
  • Sur
  • Jebel Shams
  • Wahiba Sands
  • Ras al Jinz
  • Wadi Bani Khalid
  • Ibra

Included/Excluded

  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 7 days English Speaking Driver Guide with 4WD
  • 7 nights Economic 2-star hotels
  • 2 airport transfers
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • International Flights
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Extra visits are not mentioned in the itinerary. Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Muscat

Once arriving at Muscat International Airport, your English-speaking driver-guide will pick you up on time and transfer you to the hotel. After some hours of rest, the tour will start with a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which was built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the reign of Sultan Qaboos. ** Note 1: To enter the Grand Mosque, women's whole bodies should be covered by clothes, and a headscarf should be worn. Men are not allowed to wear shorts. **Note 2: Lunch is self-paid. Then visit the Bait Zubair Museum and Al Alam Palace. Before returning to the hotel, we'll go to the Mutrah bazaar. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Muscat Inn Hotel 2 stars

Day 2: Explore Sur

It's time to depart Muscat towards to the southern parts of Oman to visit the turtle nesting site (2.5 hours road trip). On the way, You will visit Bimmah sinkhole and Finn Beach. Enjoy lunch by yourself. Then we will drive to Sur and pass by a beautiful Wadi Tiwi village. After checking in, we will visit the sea turtle reserve Raz Al Jinz. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Ras Al Hadd Beach Holiday 2 stars

Day 3: Sur to Wahiba Sands

After a short visit to Sur which is famed as a beautiful port city. First of all, we will visit the Dhow building factory to see the process of building a ship. There is also a museum in the factory. You can also visit it if you are interested. After lunch, we will head to the Wahiba Sands. A picturesque oasis Wadi Bani Khalid on the way, will impress you. You will spend an unforgettable night in the desert camp. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: OYO 107 Al Areen Hotel Apartments 2 stars

Day 4: Wahiba to Jebel Akhdar

It's time to join your driver guide for about 4 hours to northwest Oman towards Jebel Akhdar (Nizwa). You'll have a stop in the Ibra where you can visit the local market and fully experience the rich rural life and different local culture. The afternoon time is free for you. You can stroll around to enjoy the charming local countryside scenery. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Nizwa Inn Hotel 2 stars

Day 5: Nizwa to Jabel Shams

Once finishing breakfast and out of the hotel, it's time to drive two hours to the historic city of Nizwa. There is the spectacular Nizwa Fort built in the 17th century and a bustling outdoor market. You will also visit an impressive Jabreen Castle in Jabrin, where the exquisite wood-carved ceiling shows the builder's extraordinary technique and artistic creativity. Then you will take a short stop at the World Heritage Site Bahla Fort. Lunch will be self-paid. Then, we will continue driving to the Jebel Shams for two hours, showcasing the spectacular mountain scenery. At the end, you'll be taken to the hotel in Jebel Shams. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Nizwa Inn Hotel 2 stars

Day 6: Jabel Shams to Al Hamra

Jebel Shams, at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, is one of the highest points in the eastern Arabian Peninsula. These mountains are often called the Grand Canyon of Oman, stretching 700 kilometers. Many beautiful and secluded valleys and fertile oases are scattered over the mountains. You will walk along the canyon's edge this morning while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Then you will join your driver guide for an hour to visit the beautiful hillside town of Misfah and the ancient village of Al Hamra. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Shorfet Alalamin 2 stars

Day 7: Let's get back to Muscat

It's time to get back to Muscat today. Along the way, you can see many terraces in a mountain village called Wadi Bani Awf. A beautiful castle in Nakhal will be the last spot of this memorable tour. After having lunch, you'll start a road trip (for about 1 hour) back to Muscat. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Muscat Inn Hotel 2 stars

Day 8: Bye and hope to see you again

You'll meet your driver guide for an airport transfer and depart Oman 🇴🇲. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: -

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

During your tour, you will stay at the hotels mentioned in the itinerary, or if not available, another hotel of a similar service level. We will communicate the name of the hotel before departure. If you would like to change any accommodation, write to us at [email protected] to have a quotation.

By default, the price is based on a shared twin or double room. If you do not want to share your room with your travel companions and request a single room, a supplement is applied. Please, contact us for a quotation.

All our tour guides are licenced by the Ministry of Tourism and have, on average, between 18 and 20 years of experience. By default, the price includes the service of an English-speaking Omani guide, but we also support French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, among other languages. Please, contact us for more information.

All our tours are private and tailor-made. We can fully customize them based on your preferences. Contact us at [email protected] to have a quotation based on your needs.

You don't need to have a visa before booking your services. However, to enter Oman, and based on the duration of your stay as well as your nationality, you may need to apply for a tourist visa. Please, read our blog post about visa to learn how to apply for an Omani visa or contact us.

As all our tours are private, we can organize them from one traveler only, and up to 8. To arrange a tour for larger groups, please contact us at [email protected].

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Bulk discount (by amount)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 1 Pax 1 1 0
2 2 Pax 2 2 3472.352
3 3 Pax 3 3 6340.052
4 4 Pax 4 4 9812.41
From: €3.472,35
Total
€3.472,35

Owner

Mohammad Ghatee

Member Since 2022

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