GREEN MOUNTAIN, DESERT & WADI
7 Days / 6 Nights
D A Y 1 – MUSCAT
Arrival to Muscat, then transferred to the hotel for check in
D A Y 2 – MUSCAT
Full day City Tour starting with the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, built of sandstone and marble, a beautiful handmade Persian carpet and a Swarovski crystal chandelier. The Royal Opera
House of Muscat, a gorgeous contemporary architectural masterpiece in Oman, with a breath-taking decorative artistry with motifs derived from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art and a collection
of rare instruments. A stop Muttrah Souq, a traditional Omani market offering a wide range of goods and souvenirs, such as silver jewellery and incense.
Oman’s National Museum, opened in 2016 with the purpose of ensuring that Oman’s cultural is understood and appreciated not only locally, but also internationally. Last stop at Al Alam Palace and the
two 16th-century Portuguese Forts Al Mirani and Al Jalali (exterior only). Lunch during the tour.
D A Y 3 – MUSCAT / BIRKAT AL MOUZ / JABAL AKHDAR
Breakfast at the hotel then check out and driving towards the interior of Oman with a first stop at Birkat Al Mouz with its tranquil gardens and many date palms. Then to Jabal Akhdar (the green mountain)
exploring the area with its small villages and terrace fields. Due to the milder and cooler climate many fruits such as apricots, peaches, grapes and pomegranates are cultivated here. It is also famous for the
production of rose water (IN APRIL). Overnight at Jabal Akhdar.
D A Y 4 – JABAL AKHDAR / NIZWA / WAHIBA
Departure after breakfast to Nizwa. Visit the Fort and the Souq famous for silver jewellery and handmade traditional daggers (khanjar). We then proceed to the so-called Wahiba Sands desert. After a
thrilling ride through the sand dunes you can relax in the camp. Dinner & overnight at the camp
D A Y 5 – WAHIBA / WADI BANI KHALED / MUSCAT
Breakfast at the camp, then heading to Wadi Bani Khaled with its natural pools and greenery. Having spent time in the Wadi, drive back to Muscat. Check in & overnight at the hotel
D A Y 6 – MUSCAT
Breakfast at the hotel then rest of the day free at leisure
D A Y 7 – MUSCAT
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Muscat airport for final departure.
Please Note that we might need to modify the itinerary order,