Steeped in Bedu tradition and home to some of the most sensational natural landscapes imaginable, Oman is, without doubt, one of the Middle East’s most alluring destinations.
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THE ITINERARY
Day 1
London - Muscat
Depart London on your overnight flight to Muscat.
Day 2
Muscat
On arrival in Muscat, you will be met and privately transferred to your luxury hotel situated in the city’s prestigious Qurum Heights district. Relax after your flight amongst the hotel’s landscaped gardens.
Stay: One night in a standard room at Crowne Plaza Muscat – bed & breakfast
Days 3 - 4
Al Hajar Mountains
Today you will be picked up by your driver and driven two and half hours to your luxury resort in the Al Hajar Mountains. From here you can explore attractions like the Al Hoota Cave, historic Nizwa Fort, ancient town of Al Hamra and impressive Jebel Shams – the highest mountain on the Arabian Peninsula.
When you’re not soaking in the breathtaking mountain scenery you can fill your days with trekking, mountain biking and hiking expeditions, plus visits to isolated villages tucked into the mountainsides.
Stay: Two nights in a superior room at The View – half board
Day 5
Wahiba Sands
The stunning Wahiba Sands – an endless ocean of golden sand with dunes that rise up to 200 metres – is your next stop. You’ll be staying in a traditional Bedouin-style tented camp at the heart of the desert where you’ll really be able to appreciate the silence and splendour of your surroundings. Activities on the menu range from camel riding to trekking and sensational star gazing. At night, the inky sky, brilliant stars and deafening silence are incredible.
Stay: One night in a Sheikh tent at 1000 Nights Camp – half board
Day 6
Ras Al Jinz
Today you will make your way to Oman’s eastern coast to reach Ras Al Jinz, the point where the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea meet. The beach here is a protected turtle-nesting site where endangered green sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs. Guided excursions are led each night to allow visitors to view this magical process.
Stay: One night in a Carapace room at Ras El Jinz Turtle Reserve – half board
Days 7-9
Muscat
You’ll reach Muscat by day seven, and have ample time to soak in the city’s intriguing blend of the old and new which features the ancient port of Muttrah, Portuguese colonial buildings and iconic 21st-century landmarks. Your hotel, a five-star retreat set on a glorious stretch of beach, puts you within easy reach of the city’s historic tombs, monuments, forts and museums.
You can also enjoy adventure activities like abseiling and caving, or make the most of the hotel’s temperature-controlled swimming pool, whirlpool bath or tennis courts.
Stay: Three nights in a grand room at Grand Hyatt Hotel – bed & breakfast
Day 10
Muscat - London
From your hotel you’ll be driven to Muscat Airport for your flight back to London.
Other Itineraries in Oman
- Muscat, Al Hajar Mountains, Wahiba Sands, Ras Al Jinz,
- Discover the grand mosques, ancient forts and bustling souks of Muscat
- Stay in a sumptuous ocean-side resort where you can snorkel and watch dolphins
- Ride camels in the Wahiba Sands and visit traditional Bedouin villages in the Al Hajar mountains
- Sleep in a romantic, Bedouin-style tent in the Wahiba Sands desert
- Take a private tour of Muscat to discover the Sultan’s Palace and Mutrah Fort
- Explore the historic Salalah region and laze on fine Indian Ocean beaches
- Muscat, Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa, Wahiba Sands
- Escorted Tour
- Small group tour led by Marie-Thérèse Hill
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- Muscat, Jebel Akhdar, Musandam Peninsula
- Snorkel and swim at a luxurious beach resort on the Musandam Peninsula
- Visit historic forts and enjoy guided hikes in the Jebel Akhdar mountains
- Tour Muscat from the old port area to the bustling Old Mutrah Souq
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