A Week in Oman

Day 1  Muscat  
Fly to Muscat and make your own way to your hotel. Join your fellow travellers for a dhow cruise this afternoon, followed by an evening soaking up the colourful surroundings of the bustling Mutrah Souq.  

Day 2  Muscat to Sur  
Explore the highlight of the Omani capital, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Head on to the spectacular Bimah Sinkhole before a picnic lunch at Wadi Tiwi. This evening visit Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve with an ecologist.  

Day 3  Sur to Wahiba Sands  
Discover the desert oasis of Wadi Ban Khalid and enjoy a swim in the turquoise pools. This afternoon continue on to the Wahiba Desert where you can spend the rest of the day exploring the dunes by 4WD.  

Day 4  Wahiba Sands to Nizwa  
Drive to the ancient city of Nizwa, visiting a Bedouin family en route to learn about their traditions over some Omani coffee. Continue to Birkat al Mouz and walk through the village ruins here.

Day 5  Nizwa  
Today visit the finest castle in Oman, Jabrin. Afterwards, proceed to the highest mountain in Oman, Jebel Shams, and enjoy panoramic views of the ‘Grand Canyon of Arabia’.  

Day 6  Nizwa to Muscat  
Experience a live cattle auction market before exploring the Nizwa Fort. This afternoon discover the impressive Nakhal Fort and hot spring, then head back to Muscat this evening.  

Day 7  Muscat  
Your tour comes to an end this morning. Make your own way to the airport for your flight home.