The Magics of Oman

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and start the tour by a visit to "Bimmah Sinkhole", a spectacular limestone crater with inviting blue-green water, Continue to "Wadi Shab" and enjoy a walk through the Wadi. You will see pools appearing before you and may enjoy a refreshing swim.Our next stop Will be in "Sur", famous for its trading and "Dhow" Building Yard.

After the sightseeing, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

In the evening, we will visit the Turtle Reserve Centre for Watching this awsome marine animal and observe its nocturne life before we return to our hotel.

(night 02 in "Sur").

We will start our trip to the desert. First visit of this day will be "Wadi Bani Khalid", one of the largest and most picturesque Wadis in Oman where water flows all year round.

Nestled deep into the mountains, it is a true oasis. You can cool down in the green pools or walk up the Wadi and see more pools with waterfalls.

Afternoon you will go directly to meet a Bedouin family, their hospitality will seduce you, share coffee and dates with them even some words if you had time during the drive to learn some Arabic words. If you want, you can do some dune bashing which consists in going up and down the dunes like a roller coaster with your 4WD vehicle, for some thrilling fun.

(night 03 in desdert camp).

After breakfast, check-out from the camp and first stop in "Ibra" for a closer look at the watchtowers proudly looking over villages from the top of the hills,after that we go head towards "Nizwa", which was once the old capital of Oman. Go through the traditional craft Souk where you can buy some souvenirs before visiting the Fort of Nizwa with its large circular tower and imagine life inside the Fort in the 17th Century. The breath-taking view from the tower will show you how big the palm plantation is.

(night 04 in "Nizwa").

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and we start journey with a visit of "Bahla", a charming little town surrounded by an old 12 km long wall; visit the place where they make pottery and the old Fort of "Bahla", one of the oldest in Oman. It is a UNESCO Heritage site.

Then we will continue to the top of "Jabal Shams",the "Sun Mountain', Oman's highest peak, 3009 m. get a spectacular view of the "Grand Canyon". The stunning landscape will enchant you before heading down the mountain to return to Muscat.

(night 05 in the selected hotel in "Muscat").

Arrival at Salalah airport and transfer to the hotel.

(night 06 in Salalah).

We start our half day city tour with a visit of "The Museum of the Frankincense Land". Opened in July 2007 at "Al Balid" Archaeological Park, a UNESCO heritage site located in "Salalah".

Then we drive through the green plantations of fruits & vegetables, where we will make a brief stop to taste a fresh coconut water drink at any fruit stalls lining the streets within the periphery of the old Salalah town (Haffah). We make a Photo stop at the impressive "Sultan Qaboos Mosque" and view the Official Palace of His Majesty the Sultan "Al Husn Palace" and walk through the old "Haffah" souk, famous for the sale of high quality Frankincense and other numerous Dhofari traditional handcrafts. The smell of frankincense fills the souk,this very attractive market with its small shops lined up with straight piles of incense boxes, clay incense burners colorfully decorated with traditional patterns and bags of incense crystals.

Return to our hotel.(night 07 in Salalah).

Our day begins with a visit to the old fishing village of "Taqah", famous for its traditional old "Dhofari Houses" and the manufacture of "Dried Sardines". Then a visit of the century old "Taqah Castle", the official residence of the "Wali" (Governor) of the region where we will obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.

Continue into the ancient ruins of the famous city of "Sumharam" (Khor Rori). The city was the eastern most outpost of the "Hadramawt Kingdom" on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and India. "Khor Rori" was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense, believed to have been the hub and harbor for the shipping of Frankincense a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A picturesque drive then leads us to "Mirbat", the ancient capital of "Dhofar" and the beginning of the "Frankincense trail". Stroll through the streets lined with old Omani houses and visit the "twin-domed Bin Ali's Tomb" as a photo stop, a classic example of medieval architecture.

On the way back, explore the ever green "Wadi Derbat" for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle. In the Khareef period (the automn season), one could also witness an almost 100m natural Waterfall, spreading its tentacles into numerous lakes & lush green Vegetation. Return to the hotel by late noon.

(night 08 in Salalah).

We start the day by driving towards the "Qara" mountains, which gives us a scenic view of a traditional "Dhofari" rural beauty with herds of camels & cattle as a common view. We will Visit the ancient tomb of "Prophet Job" located in the scenic green mountains of the Salalah plains where we will listen to the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness.

Then we will proceed to the beach of "Mughsail" where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean and where the waves burst through a natural "Blow Holes" a sort of caves at the far end of the "Rocky beach". After that we continue along the "Hair-pin-bend"road towards western border of Oman. There we will see the ancient "Frankincense trees" growing in their natural location, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside.

We will stop in a medium-level hike where we will get a fresh fish meal for lunch and have time to swim in the sea.

Afterwards, we Will return to our hotel in Salalah.

(night 09 in Salalah).

Pick up from the hotel after midday for a drive to the desert where we will enjoy the sunset on the dunes and where we will live the experience to prepare our dinner on the open fire with a possibility to try the delicious camel meat. There we enjoy the desert by night before reaching back the hotel around.

(night 10 in Salalah).

Check out and pick up from the hotel to Salalah International airport for the departure to Muscat.

Arrival at Muscat airpor and transfert to the hotel.

(night 11 in Muscat).

A full day free to enjoy the hotel accomodations and services.

(nigth 12 in muscat).

Check-out from the hotel and transfer you to Muscat International Airport as per the flight schedule.

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