Oman Small Group Escorted Tours

Places to Visit: Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace, Jalali & Mirani Tower, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah Souq

Breakfast at the hotel.

09AM The first leg of this tour starts with half day sightseeing of Muscat, the beautiful city which is blend of Arabic and Modern culture.

First tour attraction is the visit to Grand Mosque. It is the mosque of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said and one of the major landmarks of Oman. The sandstone and marble architecture with the 5 minarets – one main and 4 side create a unique look. The details to pay attention when inside the mosque are include, the wall-carvings of the prayer room, intricate details of the exotic prayer carpet and the huge chandelier. The large single-piece carpet is a hand-woven one and the Grand Mosque once held the world record for owing this huge carpet.

Continue the tour with photo stop at Al Alam Palace followed by the Twin Forts of Jalali and Mirani.
Al Alam Palace is the official palace of Royal family and is used for official functions and receiving distinguish visitors. Jalali & Mirani Forts are built by Portuguese in 16th Century which were located on the harbour and used as prison in the past.

Next visit is to private museum called the Bait Al Zubair Museum that exhibits a rich culture of Oman through a display of traditional handicrafts, stamps, furniture, and coins.

The day’s excursion ends with a visit to Muttrah Souq – Oman's largest traditional Souq and the place for artefacts lovers. Enjoy the shopping isles and alleys of unaccountable stalls which offers wonderfully aromatic fragrances, clothes, antiques, gold and many more items.
Return back to the hotel.
Enjoy the evening exploring the beautiful city on your own.

Dinner in the hotel.

Overnight in Muscat.

Today’s travel is by the beautiful coastline of Oman covering places like Bimmah sinkhole, fins beach, wadi shab , Sur and Ras AL Jinz Reserve.

Breakfast at the hotel.

08AMTravel starts with first stop-over at Bimah Sinkhole.A sea water-filled depression which is 30m deep is structurally a sinkhole. Locally known as “PLACE OF POWER”. Witness the most picturesque beauty in the desert. As the limestone mountain rocks fill the water and the cool breeze splashes you with freshness.

Next short stop at Fins beach. Witness the white sand with clean blue waters to swim. You can also find coral and fishes in the deep clear blue waters if lucky.

Lunch at the local restaurant.

Proceed to beautiful town Sur, famous for its shipyards where the Dhows, the typical Omani boat, are still built with traditional methods. Visit the lighthouse and the fishermen's houses which carries the legacy of Africa with the doors of the carved houses.

Continue the journey towards Ras AL Jinz Turtle Reserve.

Check into the hotel. Early Dinner at the hotel.

Enliven your night while you watch the real Green Turtles LIVE! These turtles come from thousand miles to this shore to lay their egg. You will get a chance to see these creatures without endangering or disturbing their lives and birthing cycles. Also, you can visit the interactive museum, research laboratories and explore the plethora of information available if you are keen to learn more about these wonderful animals.

Return back to your hotel.
Overnight in Ras Al Jinz.

Breakfast at the hotel.

08AM Start today’s tour with visit to Wadi Bani Khalid, a picturesque wadi surrounded by green palm trees, sets the perfect example for a true oasis. Enjoy swimming in the deep blue cool water, sunbathing and picnic in the beautiful scenic wadi canyons.

Proceed to Wahiba Sands, known for its exotic desert beauty.

Lunch at camp.

Enjoy the desert activities like camel riding, adventurous 4x4 drive in the sand dunes, sunset watch etc in the desert camp of Wahiba Sands.
Relish the dinner at the camp and avail enchanting experience of star gazing in open sky of desert area while enjoying a campfire.

Overnight in Desert Camp.

Breakfast at the camp.

Proceed to Muscat. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight in Muscat.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The tour ends with lifetime memories of this beautiful Arabian Peninsula.