| Muscat |
Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, with
a population of over 500,000 is a bustling commercial
centre with many businesses and government offices.
Most international Airlines serve Muscat and national
carriers, Oman Air and Gulf Air, operate local and
international flights. A state of the art deep-water
port, Mina Sultan Qaboos, is the nerve centre for
Shipping.
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Tourist Attractions
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| Muscat
City Tour Half Day |
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The tour starts with a visit
to the Fish and vegetable markets in Muttrah.
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The Muttrah Souq where you will
find a mix of old and new. Sights, sounds and
fragrances are in abundance.
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Drive past corniche and to the
capital area before we stop in front of the
Sultan's Palace flanked by the Portuguese forts,
Jalali and Mirani.
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Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum
for a fine display of Omani culture and history
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| Muscat
City Tour Full Day |
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The tour starts with a visit to
the Fish and vegetable markets in Muttrah.
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Visit to the Grand Mosque
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Visit to the Muttrah Souq where
you will find a mix of old and new. Sights, sounds
and fragrances are in abundance.
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Drive past corniche and to the
capital area before we stop in front of the Sultan's
Palace flanked by the Portuguese forts, Jalali
and Mirani.
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Lunch at local restaurant or Picnic
lunch
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Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum for
a fine display of Omani culture and history
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Proceed to Qantab beach
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Stop at Bandar Al Jissah where
we will visit the seacoast village of Qantab and
hometown of Oman dive centre
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| Dhow
Cruise (2 Hours) |
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We will take you to Marina
Bandhar Rawdha from your hotel.
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Board a traditional Omani Dhow
for 2 hours cruise.
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Pass the Yacht club of Muscat
and fishing village of Sidab.
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The harbour of historic Muscat,
Jalali & Mirani forts and sail past Al Bustan
Palace Hotel, Oman's premium hotel.
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Back to Muscat. Kahwa and dates
on board.
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| Dolphin
Watch (2 Hours) |
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We will pick you up from your
hotel at 7am.
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Make a dream come true; step
aboard to explore the hidden treasures of Oman's
magic coastline.
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2 hours cruise will give you
a fascinating experience and it is rare to miss
the chance of observing the swimming dolphins.
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A dolphin in flight is a wonderful
sight that thrills onlookers.
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Soft drinks and light breakfast
on board.
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| A'Sharqiya
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With eleven wilayats, this is one of
the most densely populated regions in Oman. The sea
offers a lot to the visitor along with the fertile wadis,
dramatic gorges. Necklaces of coral reefs lie along
the beautiful coastline abundant with wildlife. Sur
is the largest city in this region.
Tourist attractions
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| Wahiba
Sands (Day Tour) |
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From Muscat drive to Fanjah and
through the Sumail Gap
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Stopover to observe the village
life in Rawdah and Al Akdar
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See the ruins of the old mercantile
community of Al Mansfah near Ibra
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Go to Wadi Bani Khalid where the
Pools are cool, deep and absolutely stunning and
the silky water perfect for a long swim
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Have a relaxing picnic lunch
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Proceed to Wahiba, the undulating
golden sands
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Dune bashing
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Return to Muscat in evening.
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| Wahiba
Sands (Overnight Tour) |
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From Muscat, travel to Fanjah
and through the sumail Gap. Stop over to observe
village life in Sumail.
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Continue on to Rawdah and the
pit weavers of al Akhdar
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Picnic lunch served in the shades
of plantations.
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After lunch we reach the undulating
sands of Wahibah
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Indulge in a bit of dune bashing.
Camel rides are optional.
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Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ and sleep
under the stars or in barasti huts
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Depart next morning after breakfast
for Wadi Bani khalid and swim in clear water pools.
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Return to Muscat
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| Wadi
Shaab (Day Tour) |
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Travel through the Coast
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Muscat to Quriyat and over the
plateau down the narrow coastal track
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Reach Wadi Shab
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Take a hike up one of Oman's most
scenic wadis. Picnic lunch
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End of the hike, there is a swim
through the famous keyhole into the secluded world
of thrilling fantasy.
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Stop at Fins beach. Relax a while.
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Return to Muscat
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| Wadi
Daiqah (Day Tour) |
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Start in the morning by 4WD
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Reach wadi Daiqah, a wonderful
wadi where water flows all year through.
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Walk along the traditional falaj
system of the village.
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Discover breathtaking sceneries
in the shadow of the date palms
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Picnic lunch in any of the shades
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Time for relaxing, swimming and
exploring nature.
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Return to Muscat late in the evening.
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| Ras
Al Hadd (Overnight Tour) |
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Start off at 8 am from Muscat
and journey down the Coast stopping at Bimah Sinkhole
a geological formation and a scenic wonder.
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Pass through some magnificent
sights with mountain on one side and Gulf of Oman
on the other and reach Qalhat to see Bibi Miriam
Tomb, the only building left standing after the
Portuguese razed the town in the 16th century.
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Picnic lunch at Mokhala beach.
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We drive to Sur and we will
visit the dhow yard where we see dhows being built
in the same way they have been made for generations.
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We reach Turtle Beach Resort.
After a sumptuous dinner, we go to the beach to
observe the nesting habits of the green turtles.
Overnight at Turtle Beach Resort
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Next day we move along the
Coast to the bluffs at Ad Daffah and return to
Muscat via Ibra
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| A'Dakhliya
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A'Dakhliya with its eight wilayats is
regarded as a county for trade between the coast and
the interior. The region has a multitude of forts and
watchtowers to guard the caravans and a 17th century
if the witness to the glorious past.
Nizwa being the trade capital is known as the "pearl
of Islam". For the visitor, mountains, wadis, handicrafts
and historical interests guarantee good sights and experiences.
Tourist Attractions
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| Nizwa
- Bahla - Jabrin (Day Tour) |
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A journey to the past through
the Sumail Gap that divides the Western and Eastern
Hajars and onto the Old Capital of Oman, Nizwa,
famous for its silver souq and big round fort.
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After visiting the souq and
fort, we take our lunch from a local restaurant.
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After lunch move to Bahla,
renowned for it huge loam fort which is under
renovation at present. Bahla is also known as
the pottery capital of Oman. Bahla has been placed
in the UNESCO's heritage list because of its cultural
value.
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Next visit is Jabrin fort,
where you will find one of the most magnificent
forts of Oman with its painted ceilings, dungeons,
and hidden passages.
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Return to Muscat
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| Jebel
Akdhar (Day Tour) |
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Leave Muscat at 8 am.
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Drive through Sumail Gap and
Izki.
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We drive to the roof of Oman
the Saiq Plateau and enjoy the cool weather
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Picnic lunch or lunch at local
restaurant
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Return to Muscat late in the
evening.
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| Jebel
Shams (Day Tour) |
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Leave Muscat at 8 am.
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Travel via Fanjah, Izki and
Nizwa.
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Stop at Nizwa for a stroll
through the Old Capital of Oman
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Drive to Al Hamra and stop
at the old village of Ghul to see the abandoned
Persian ruins.
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Travel up to the Canyon near
the summit of Jebal Shams and feel the cooler
atmosphere
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Picnic lunch near the rim
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Visit the local weavers and
haggle for their wares.
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Return to Muscat late in the
evening.
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| Jebel
Akhdar (Overnight Tour) |
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Leave Muscat at 8 am and drive
through the Sumail Gap and Izki by 4 WD
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After Izki we drive up to the
roof of Oman, the Saiq Plateau, which for hundreds
of years has been accessible only on donkey's
paths
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The use of terraces on extremely
steep mountain slopes is particularly impressive
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Feel the change in climate
on top of the mountain
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Picnic lunch or lunch at local
restaurant
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A walk through the 'hanging
gardens' along the falaj will be a lasting memory
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Dinner and overnight at Jebel
Akhdar hotel
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After breakfast we stroll around
to see some beautiful sights
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Later, return to Muscat by
lunchtime
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| Jebel
Shams (Overnight Tour) |
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From Muscat travel to the interior
via Fanjah, Izki, Nizwa by 4WD
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Stop at Nizwa for a stroll
through the Old Capital and continuing on to Al
Hamra.
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Visit the old village of Ghul
to see the abandoned Persian ruins
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Travel up the Canyon near the
Summit of Jebel Shams
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Feel the change in climate
on top of the canyon.
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Picnic lunch near the canyon.
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Visit with local weavers and
haggle for their wares.
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Camp overnight near the rim
of the Canyon. BBQ and campfire
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Following day after breakfast
we drive back to Muscat.
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On our way we will stop at
Misfat to see a picturesque village strapped on
to the side of a mountain
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| Barricades
and Beehive tombs (Overnight Tour) |
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A Journey to the past leading
from Muscat through the Sumail to Nizwa, Bahla,
Jabrin and on to Ibri by 4 WD
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Visit the fortresses and castles,
markets of past and present.
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Dinner and overnight at hotel
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Next day after breakfast, visit
the ruined city of Sulaif and the Beehive tombs
of Bat, that have stood since 3rd millennium BC
without the help of mortar.
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Pass through the mountains
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Back to Muscat
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| Al
Batinah |
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Batinah stretches along the coast of
the Muscat region. Al Batinah wilayats include, Barka,
Al Masnaah, Suwaiq, Khaboura, Saham, Sohar, A'Rustaq,
Shinas, Liwa, Nakhal, Wadi Al Maawil and Al Awabi. Forts,
Castles and long beaches attract tourists and the place
is famous for camel racing and bull fighting.
Tourist Attractions
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| Nakhl
- Rustaq (Day Tour) |
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First stop is at Barka, a seaside
town with small souqs and a fort along the shoreline
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As you approach Nakhl, keep
an eye out for the fortress that sits on a hillock
outside the town. The fort's origin is pre-Islamic
with major contributions by the Al Ya'ruba and
the Al Busaidi dynasties. We visit the fort.
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Visit the mineral-laden hot
springs in Nakhl
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Picnic lunch in one of the
many shades
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We then move to Rustaq to visit
another pre-Islamic fort.
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Later in the evening we return
to Muscat
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