Oman Explorer: A 5-Day Journey Through Culture, History & Nature

Upon arrival at Muscat International Airport, our representative will greet you with a sign bearing your name. Transfer to your hotel and relax after your journey.

Overnight in Muscat.

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your half-day guided city tour of Muscat:

• Visit the Grand Mosque, Oman’s largest, with its stunning chandelier and Persian carpet.
• Explore Bait Al Zubair Museum, showcasing traditional Omani culture.
• Drive through Old Muscat, flanked by the 16th-century Jalali & Mirani forts and photo stop at Al Alam Palace.
• Wander through the bustling Muttrah Souq, rich with spices, textiles, and silver. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Nizwa, the cultural heart of Oman.

Overnight in Nizwa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore Nizwa:

• Visit the iconic Nizwa Fort, with its massive round tower.
• Enjoy free time at the Nizwa Souq, known for Omani daggers (khanjars) and silver.
• Discover Jabrin Castle, famous for its artistic ceilings and woodwork.
• Photo stop at Bahla Fort (UNESCO site).
• Visit the ancient clay village of Birkat Al Mouz, set amid lush banana plantations. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then head into the desert for an exciting dune bashing experience in the Wahiba Sands.

Overnight in a desert camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the camp:

• Visit a Bedouin family home for a glimpse of traditional desert life.
• Explore the green oasis of Wadi Shab
• Stop at Fins Beach and enjoy a picnic lunch.
• Visit the stunning Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural pool formed by a collapsed cave. Drive back to Muscat.

Overnight in Muscat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, check out from the hotel by 12 PM. Depending on your flight time, transfer to Muscat International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast