Wonderglobe Holidays

DISCOVER OMAN

Muscat is famous for dazzling souks and superb seafood, but its terrain brings the biggest thrills.

6 nights / 7 days

On arrival in Muscat you will be met and transferred to hotel. The evening is at leisure to explore the city .
Explore the picturesque old structures of Muscat which co-exist with modern, commercial and residential
quarters and lend the city an ambience on its own. Overnight in Muscat.

Morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day City Tour of Muscat. The tour begins with a visit to the
beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the Bait Al Zubair
Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich
culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district
Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is
flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq,
where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. Back to hotel. Overnight in Muscat.
To enter Grand mosque dress code for Ladies – should be fully covered with scarf and wear full sleeves shirt, and
for Men shorts are not allowed. Grand Mosque is open: Saturday – Thursday from 0800 – 1100.

Today you will drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You will visit the powerful Fort with
its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. You will
then proceed to Jabrin castle which was built in the 17th century, that is one of the finest of its kind. Its
magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceiling, makes this castle
amazingly different. Thereafter you will continue to Bahla, one of the oldest towns of Oman, which in the 12th
century was the capital for the tribe living in the region. As the monumental fort is closed for renovation, only
a photo stop is planned. Drive back to Nizwa and check-in to hotel. Overnight in Nizwa.

Morning drive to Wahiba sands, via traditional Old Omani village Ibra, Al Mintrib. You will stop at each place
for photo sessions. Your first destination for the day is Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the
barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman and its pools with clear deep blue
water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. Then proceed to Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of
undulating red and white sea of sand. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight.
After some exciting sand dune driving which offers excellent thrills and chills for all, you will arrive at the home
of a Bedouin Family in the desert, you may even feel like going for a short camel ride. Overnight in Camp.

Today you will drive to Sur, which in the past was renowned for its dhow shipyard. Now check-in at the hotel.
After an early dinner you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where at night the Green Turtles, after a
journey of thousands of kilometers will come ashore to lay their eggs. You will then return to hotel for the
overnight. Overnight in Ras Al Jinz.

Drive along the coast to Muscat. You will drive further to Wadi Shab, en route you will see lush villages
surrounded with dates, lemon and mango plantations. You will finally reach Wadi Shab – an oasis spot in the
middle of the barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis and its pools with clear deep
blue water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. On the coastal road you will stop at the limestone
Sinkhole in Bimah and then continue further to Fins Beach, reach Muscat and checkin to the hotel. Overnight
in Muscat.

Today checkout and you will be transferred to Muscat airport for flight back home.
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Hotel Envisaged

City NTS VALUES MODERATE DELUXE
Muscat
3
Ruwi Hotel
Al Falaj Hotel Muscat
Shangri La - Al Waha
Nizwa
1
TBA
TBA
TBA
Wahiba Sanda
1
1000 Nights Camp
Desert Nights Camp
Desert Nights Camp
Ras Al Jinz
1
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Limited Offer

HOLIDAY PRICE
Per Adult

32,000 ₹24,500
  • Accommodation at selected hotels.
  • Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
  • Airport Transportation
  • Muscat City Tour
  • Nizwa City Tour
  • Wadi Bani Khalid Visit
  • Camp stay experience
  • Experience stay at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
  • Above is an indicative pricing per person on Twin sharing basis, exact costing will be provided at the time of quotation.
  • Air tickets, Visa, Insurance will be quoted separately.
  • Above is a popular suggested itinerary and will be planned as per your preference.
  • B / L / D (denotes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner respectively)
  • Service Tax as applicable.