Oman 5 Days Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Opera House, Qurum Beach, Muttrah Souk, Al Alam Palace, Al Jalali & Al Mirani Forts
7 stops
1
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque for photo stop which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Royal Opera House
We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Qurum Beach
A relaxing photo stop along Muscat’s coastal stretch.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Mutrah Souq
Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Al Alam Palace
The Al Alam Palace "Palace of the Flag" Photo Stop is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. One of six sultanic residences of the monarch, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Al Jalali Fort
Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Mirani Fort
Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi, Ras Al Hadd
5 stops
8
Bimmah Sinkhole
Enjoy quick pass by Bimmah Sinkhole in your way to wadi Shab. Prepare your camera for nice photos before continue your way to wadi Shab.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Fins
Famous for its white pebbles and crystal-clear blue waters
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Wadi Shab
This Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge that is lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature. With a 35-minute hike up through the canyon Wadi, we arrive at one of several crystal-clear water pools. Tourists can swim on through the warm waters from pool to pool. Eventually, we come to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, the sunlight filters in from the outside, turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue whilst water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Wadi Tiwi
Our next stop is the Wadi Tiwi photo stop in the beginning, which is named after Tiwi village at the coast, is a beautiful wadi with the lush plantations giving it a different (certainly greener) feel than many other wadis
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Check-Inn & Evening Turtle Watching – Witness nesting turtles along the protected beach.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Sur City, Dhow Factory, Omani Ghazal Farm, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wahiba Sands
4 stops
13
Dhow Factory
We will show you the City of Sur with some old fortresses and the famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden Dhows being built.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Al Kamil Wal Wafi
We will then drive onwards to visit Omani Ghazal Farm in Al Kamel (Asilel Farm) where you can see Ghazal
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Wadi Bani Khalid
We then drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wadis in Oman. Here you can swim, sunbathe, relax and have a picnic in the beautiful scenic of wadi canyons.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Wahiba Sands
We continue to our desert camp in the Wahiba Sands desert, where you relax or take part in an adventurous 4×4 drive in the sand dunes. Then we will watch the stunning sunset of the desert on one of the big sand dunes. We finish the day with a dinner at the camp and a nice romantic time around a campfire
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Zukait Tombs, Birkat Al Mouz, Falaj Al Kattmyn, Jebel Akhdar
4 stops
17
Zukait Tombs
Our next stop is the Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki, this stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be an “array fossilized bronze age landscape”, acting almost as a time-capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestle into a mountain face, located off the old Muscat-Nizwa road, translates to 'Banana Pool' as the area is home to many banana plantations.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
One of the five Irrigation Systems of Oman were addedto the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, Ancient UNESCO irrigation system showcasing Omani engineering.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Jebel Akhdar
Enjoy cool mountain weather and views from the 2,000m-high Saiq Plateau.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souk, Al Hamra, Misfah Al Abriyeen, Jebel Shams
5 stops
21
Nizwa Fort Oman
The Nizwa Fort is a large castle in Nizwa, Oman built in the seventeenth century. It is a popular tourist destination. Nizwa Fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Nizwa Souq
The Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items. The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Al Hamra
Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Jebel Shams
Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town.It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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