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50 Oman

51 Oman

PRIVATE TOUR

ADVENTURE

COUPLES

Nizwa Fort Birkat Al Mawz

8 DAY DISCOVER OMAN

Muscat | Al Hajar Mountains | Wahiba Sands

SEE THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Built from 300,000 tonnes of Indian Sandstone, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is Oman’s largest. With its impressive cream marble courtyards, symbolic minarets, and prayer hall complete with a dazzling dome, it’s little wonder why this is one of Muscat city’s most visited sites.

GO SHOPPING IN MUTTRAH SOUQ

We’ve put together some of the best highlights of Oman for you to discover on this eight-day private tour. Expect to immerse yourself in the Omani culture as you explore Muscat on a city tour before heading to the awe-inspiring Hajar Mountains, where the views are breathtakingly beautiful. Spend the night in the desert where dune bashing, stargazing, and traditional Arabic and Omani cuisine and hospitality are on the cards.

Accessible off Muttrah Corniche is Oman’s famous Muttrah Souq. Boasting an intriguing insight into Omani commerce and culture, you’ll find tiny stalls down narrow alleyways packed with authentic fabrics, aromatic spices, and fresh produce. You can easily spend hours haggling your way through this magical labyrinth.

• Visit the Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq and go on a dolphin-watching expedition in Muscat • Explore Nizwa Fort and enjoy a picturesque walk through Birkat Al Mawz, a traditional Omani Village • Breathtaking views of Jebel Al Akdhar • Stay overnight in the desert

TICK OFF THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

OMAN’S OUTDOORSY ADVENTURES

Situated in Muscat’s Shati Al-Qurm district and designed on the royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, The Royal Opera House is a prestigious venue showcasing Oman’s finest musical arts and culture. Aside from spectacular operatic performances, its Omani architecture and formal garden also attract worldwide visitors.

Oman is ideal for an outdoor adventure, with plenty of dramatic landscapes and natural beauty waiting to be explored. Whether you want to snorkel with turtles in the Gulf’s waters, hike Oman’s Al Hajar Mountain Range, or sandboard through the Wahiba Desert, you’re spoilt for choice.

FEAST ON OMANI FOOD

VISIT THE LAND OF FRANKINCENSE MUSEUM From its maritime past to the ancient frankincense trade - step into Omani history at Salalah’s Museum of the Frankincense Land, a museum near UNESCO World Heritage Site, Al-Baleed Archaeological Park. You’ll uncover artefacts excavated from Al-Baleed, models of historic Omani boats, and even frankincense trees.

From luxurious restaurants to tucking into Omani favourites like curry, cooked rice, and smoked eggplant soup – this country is brimming with culinary delights. And it wouldn’t be an Oman holiday without sampling its National Dish. Shuwa is slow-cooked marinated lamb or goat topped with spices.

Clockwise from left: Nizwa Fort, Wahiba Sands and Al Hajar Mountains

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