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Oman Odyssey: A Shared Tour of Enchanting Landscapes and Rich Culture
Preço por pessoa de 1.144 €

Oman Odyssey: A Shared Tour of Enchanting Landscapes and Rich Culture

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating landscape and rich cultural heritage of Oman. Our 8-day shared tour takes you on a remarkable adventure, revealing the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of this enchanting Arabian destination. 

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DAY 1(Sat) - ARRIVAL AT MUSCAT INTERNATINAL AIRPORT
DAY 1(Sat) - ARRIVAL AT MUSCAT INTERNATINAL AIRPORT

Arrive at Muscat International Airport by your flight in the morning. Upon Arrival pass through the immigration and Customs. Meet our driver in main arrival hall. 

Transfer to Ramee Guest line Hotel. ( Standard check in time 1400 Hrs.).


Rest of the day at leisure.


Overnight at Ramee Guest line hotel.

 (No Meals) 

DAY 2 (Sun) - MUSCAT CITY TOUR - 4 Hours
DAY 2 (Sun) - MUSCAT CITY TOUR  - 4 Hours

Breakfast at leisure.


This morning we will start our tour with visit to Grand Mosque the most exquisite Mosque in Oman. It can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers and consists of a main prayer hall, ladies prayer hall, covered passageways, a meeting hall, and library which contains around 20,000 books. A major feature of the main prayer hall is the hand-made Persian carpet consisting of . 1,700 million knots, Weighing 21 tones and made in a single piece measuring 70 x 60 metres. From design stage it took 4 years to complete and 600 female weavers from province of Khurasan in Iran were involved.


Note: Ladies visiting the mosque are required to cover their head with a scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered.  Men are required to wear long trousers. No shorts are allowed.


Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. It consists of a concise collection reflecting the splendid Omani Heritage. The collection includes traditional Omani Weapons such as swords, daggers, rifles & their accessories, along with jewellery, cosmetics & costumes from various regions of Oman. 


Photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq the ruler of Oman. The palace is an architectural marvel for both its design and its location between the twin Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali (A brief photograph stop from outside only).  We then drive towards Muttrah Souq – one of the most popular souqs in the Middle East. Take a walk in its labyrinth of alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise, from imported fabrics to exotic Oriental spices, perfumes and richly handcrafted artifacts. 


Overnight at Ramee Guest line hotel.

(Meals: B)  

DAY 3 (Mon) - BIMAH SINK HOLE – WADI TIWI – RAS AL JINZ
DAY 3 (Mon) - BIMAH SINK HOLE – WADI TIWI – RAS AL JINZ

Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel.


Drive via coastal road to Ras AL Jinz.  Stop at Bimah Sink hole a spectacular limestone crater with inviting cool blue green waters. Created by erosion, or perhaps even a meteorite, this sinkhole is thought to be one of the most beautiful sinkholes on the planet. This natural landmark is surely a place to see on the long coastal road of Oman. We stop at Wadi Tiwi, spectacularly deep and narrow gorge carved out of the mountains, running between towering cliffs right down to the sea. It compensates with its old traditional villages, surrounded by lush plantations of date and banana, and crisscrossed with a network of gurgling aflaj. 


Arrive at Fins Beach, one of the beautiful beaches in Oman with white Sand and blue water, the perfect place to swim. Spend your day on the beach (Please carry towels for swimming). Changing rooms are not available. 


Continue to Sur renowned in former times for its shipyard, where the dhows, the traditional wooden Omani boats were built. 


Check in at Sur Grand Hotel. Dinner at hotel.


After dinner drive to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve to visit the turtle sanctuary, where at night green turtles, after a journey of thousands of kilometres will come ashore to lay their eggs. 

Please note: Turtle watching starts at 2100 hrs. It is 45 minutes’ drive from Sur Grand hotel to Turtle sanctuary. Preference is given to in-house guests. Outsiders will have to wait for their turn. Prior reservation is required. After Turtle watching return to hotel.


Overnight at Sur Grand Hotel.

(Meals: B,D) 

DAY 4 (Tue) - RAS AL JINZ – WAHIBA SANDS
DAY 4 (Tue) - RAS AL JINZ – WAHIBA SANDS

Breakfast at hotel.

Check out from the resort and drive to Wadi Bani Khalid. We will change from the coach to Jeeps at Toilet stop enroute to Wadi Bani Khalid.


We arrive at Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of 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.


(Please note it is aprox 500 meter walk from the parking area to the pool. As per the recent guidelines form Ministry of Tourism, ladies who wish to swim in the wadi have to wear shorts and t shirt to cover their body. Swimming in  bikinis is not permitted. This is to respect the local culture of the villagers.) 


From here we drive to Wahiba Sands. Drive over the dunes to reach your camp. Arrive and check in at Desert Rose Camp. Evening Dune bashing and sun set on the dunes. BBQ dinner at Camp.


Overnight at Desert Rose Camp.

(Meals : B, D)

DAY 5 (Wed) - WAHIBA – Bahla – Jabreen- Al Hamra – Nizwa
DAY 5 (Wed) - WAHIBA – Bahla – Jabreen- Al Hamra – Nizwa

Breakfast at Camp. After breakfast, check-out from your hotel. 


This morning drive to Nizwa. Arrive in Nizwa and  visit Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman Built on a solid base of rock, the huge tower was designed to withstand the vibrations of 24 cannons. From the top, a superb panoramic view gives visitors a bird’s eye view all around Nizwa and the surrounding plains – a sure delight for all avid photographers!

Visit Birkat Ul Mauz on the way a magical place, is surrounded by date plantations and aflaj, the ancient irrigation system developed during the Iron Age (ca. 1300–300 B.C.) The water canals in this area are a UNESCO world heritage site. 


Visit Wadi Tanuf. It is one of the most important and beautiful natural sites that attract tourists. The flow of the valleys, the flow of the waters of the canals and the water springs form an aesthetic painting that one rarely see at this time of the year.


The Tanuf Falaj is one of the oldest falaj in the region, its name is associated with long history as it passes through the middle of Tanuf Fortress and the Imam Salim Bin Rashid Al Kharousi Mosque. The Falaj was previously known as Falaj Al Haiqi and was built before Ya’ariba era. 


Later check in at Nizwa Hotel Apartment and rest of the day at leisure.


Overnight at Nizwa Hotel Apartment.

(Meals: B)  

DAY 6 (Thu) - NIZWA – JABRI – MISFAH - NIZWA
DAY 6 (Thu) - NIZWA – JABRI – MISFAH - NIZWA

Breakfast at hotel.


This morning visit Jabreen Castle. built in 17th century and one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. Photostop of Bahla Fort. Later we drive to Al Hamra, a 400 year old village which is still home to some of the villagers. 


We then drive to Al Hamra, to see one of the oldest villages of this region. The traditional mud houses dating back from 400 years are still occupied.


Continue to Misafat Al Arbayeen. Explore the cultural tradition of the Misfah village during your stay. A walk through the village takes you back in time and you'll be glad to witness the culture which is alive and followed in these modern times. Explore the agricultural, irrigation and the water distribution system in the village wherein you'll also come in contact with the locals who wouldn't mind giving you an interesting insight into their traditional daily works. The guide will provide you with detailed information to make this tour an enriching cultural experience. Return to your hotel.


Overnight at Nizwa Hotel Apartment.

(Meals: B)

DAY 7 (Fri) - NIZWA – MUSCAT
DAY 7 (Fri) - NIZWA – MUSCAT

Breakfast at leisure.


7.00 am: This day visit Nizwa Souq. The main highlight in the Souq is the Cattle Auction that takes place every Friday. Auction is the traditional way of selling the cattle like sheep, goats, cows, and camels. These are brought by their owners from nearby villages. This is what cannot be missed if you are in Nizwa on Friday.


Check out from the hotel and drive to Muscat. Arrive Muscat and check in at Ramee Guestline Hotel. (Standard check in time 1400 Hrs.)


Afternoon at leisure or book an optional Dhow cruise tour.


Overnight at Ramee Guestline hotel.

(Meals: B)

DAY 8 (Sat) - DEPARTURE TRANSFER
DAY 8 (Sat) - DEPARTURE TRANSFER

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning at leisure.


Later check out from the hotel and transfer to Muscat International Airport to board your flight back home (Standard checkout time 1200 Hrs).


(Meals: B)

Idiomas do guia

العربية
English

Ponto de encontro

Muscat International Airport
Dia 1: Mascate
Dia 2: Mascate
Dia 3: Mascate, Sur, Omã
Dia 4: Sur, Omã, Areias de Sharqiya
Dia 5: Areias de Sharqiya, Bahla, Al Hamra, Nizwa
Dia 6: Nizwa
Dia 7: Nizwa, Mascate
Dia 8: Mascate
  • 07 Nights’ Accommodations on twin sharing basis in above mentioned hotels.
  • Meals as per programe (B = Breakfast, D = Dinner) 
  • Transportation from Day 1 upon arrival till Day 8 upon departure 
  • Shuttle transfer from Bidyah to Desert Rose Camp, Dune bashing, Sun Set on the Dunes on day 4 and drop at main road on day 5  
  • Services of English/German Speaking Guide throughout the Tour 
  • Bottled water during the tour 
  • Entrance fee wherever applicable
  • All applicable taxes as on date including 5% VAT.
  • Travel insurance, highly recommended.
  • Airfare.
  • Oman visa 
  • Meals other than specified.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Departure taxes.
  • Tips to guides, drivers, hotel porters, etc.

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