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Muscat Half Day Tour - [Reservation]
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Muscat & Nakhal Full Day :[Reservation]
You will first visit Bait Al Zubair
Museum. Next stop at Al Includes :
Wadis & Mountains (Wadi Bani Awf & Bilad Sait) : [Reservation]
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Coastal Adventure : Wadi Shab – Full Day : [Reservation] Leave Muscat at 8.30 am. Travel through the Coast from Muscat to Quriyat and over the plateau down to the narrow coastal track. Visit Bimah Sinkhole. Drive to Finns Beach which is known as the most beautiful beach in Oman. We settle for a Picnic Lunch / BBQ lunch. Swim and relax a while. We next drive to Wadi Shab. Take a hike up one of Oman’s scenic wadis. Return to Muscat Hotel in the evening Includes :
Desert And Wadi Safari - Wahiba and Wadi Bani Khalid :[Reservation] You will board a/c 4wd we travel to Fanjah, and stop to take photos of an abandoned village. You will travel through the Sumail Gap that divides the Western and Eastern Hajars. See the ruins of the old mercantile community of Al Mansfah near Ibra. Head towards the enchanting Wadi Bani Khalid. Drive past the village with its endless date plantations. Reach the magnificent Wadi. The pools are cool, deep and absolutely stunning and the silky water perfect for a long swim. Picnic lunch among the shades of the trees. From here, proceed to Wahiba, the undulating golden sands. Indulge in some thrilling Dune Bashing. Return to Hotel in the evening. Includes :
Historical Insight - Nizwa, Bahla & Jabreen :[Reservation] A journey to the past through the Sumail Gap that divides the Western and Eastern Hajars and onto the Old Capital of Oman, Nizwa, famous for its silver souq and a big round fort. After visiting the souq and the fort, we drive to Falaj Daris Hotel for lunch or a picnic lunch. After lunch we move to Bahla with the huge loam fort which is under renovation at present. Bahla is also known as the pottery capital of Oman. Because of its cultural value, Bahla is placed in the UNESCO’s list of heritage monuments. Next visit is Jabrin fort, where you will find one of the most magnificent forts of Oman with its painted ceiling, dungeons, and hidden passages. Return to Muscat Hotel in the evening. Includes :
Nizwa - Jabel Shams :[Reservation] You will proceed towards Nizwa and seek out the Palaces of yesteryear from which sovereign Lords surveyed their Kingdom of Nizwa. We trav el via Fanjah where we take a photo stop to have a glimpse of an ancient and abandoned village. We pass through the Sumail Gap. At 170 kms, you reach Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. We visit the big round fort of the Yaruba dynasty. Visit the Souq which is famous for its silver jewellery. Lunch at Falaj Daris Hotel. After lunch we begin our drive to the Grand Canyon. You will travel towards Wadi Ghul where you will find villages and fields of farming. It's a lovely journey through this rather secluded and remote town. One element found particularly fascinating is the deserted villages that are in ruins, a testimony to their age. From here make your way up to the Grand Canyon of Oman near Jebel Shams, the highest point in Oman. Feel the cool atmosphere. Our last visit is to the charming old town of Al Hamra, to walk among the old mud houses, one of which is thought to be 400 years old. Return to Muscat in the evening. Includes :
Beach Break : [Reservation] You will be transferred Oman Dive Centre. Relax on the beach under a beach umbrella and a beach chair for a couple (2 pax). You will served a welcome drink (non alcoholic drink) and provided with a towel. After enjoying two hours of bright sunshine and in the beach we return to the Hotel. Includes :
Dolphin Watch : [Reservation] Make a dream come true; step aboard to explore the hidden treasures of Oman’s magic coastline. 2 hours cruise will give you a fascinating experience and it’s rare to miss the swimming dolphins. Your chances of seeing dolphins (usually common, spinner, bottlenose or Indo-Pacific species) are high at any time of the year. A dolphin in flight is a wonderful sight that thrills onlookers. Soft drinks and mineral water served on board. Includes :
When is the best time of year to see them?
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Your
tour starts with a visit to the Grand Mosque, standing in stately
grandeur. A visit to this beautiful pièce of architecture is a must for
all tourists (open for tourist from 8-11 am except Fridays). From here
you will proceed to the fish and vegetable markets in Muttrah. Feel free
to mingle with the crowd. Visit the Muttrah Souq where you will find a
mix of old and new. Sights, sounds and fragrances are in abundance. You
will then be taken past the Corniche and to the capital area before you
stop in front of the Sultan’s Palace flanked by the Portuguese forts,
Jalali and Mirani. You will then visit Bait Al Zubair Museum for a fine
display of Omani culture and history. End of the tour.
Alam Palace for a photostop. Travel along the cornice and visit the souq
for some shopping. Next proceed to Al Nadha Resort for a buffet lunch.
Drive towards Nakhl Fort. As you approach Nakhl, keep an eye out for the
fortress that sits on a hillock outside the town. The fort’s origin is
pre-Islamic with major contributions by the Al Ya’ruba and the Al Bu
Sayed dynasties. Visit the fort. Visit the mineral-laden hot springs
water in Nakhl. Later in the evening we return to Muscat Hotel n the
evening.
Leave
Muscat and proceed to Nakhl and visit the 17th Cntury Fort. We then
begin our drive towards the stunning Wadi Bani Awf. Enter Wadi Bani Awf
which is renowned as one of the most fantastic tourist locations. Wadi
Bani Awf is by far the most diverse and challenging wadi. Every bend is
a photo opportunity. The wadi jumps into the crystal pools range from
two to six meters into deep waters. Settle for a picnic lunch. After
lunch you will visit Bilad Sayt. Enjoy the Alphine scenery of Bilad Sayt.
Return to Muscat Hotel in the evening.