Souqs of Muscat
Spend some time in Muscat to explore the mosque, souqs, and the mansion museum of Bait Zubair.
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Oman is home to endless coastlines, a friendly and fascinating culture and smart, stylish hotels. Scattered with forts, deserts, green wadi’s, overlooked by towering granite mountains, this holiday idea to Oman offers a huge variety and is only a seven-hour flight from the UK.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Nizwa and Mountains
Explore the forts, markets and mountain villages, which scatter this diverse landscape.
Wahiba Sands
Spend a day or two in the complete peace of Wahiba Sands.
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Salalah and the South
Discover the less visited Salalah, home to former spice ports and remote frankincense trees.
Why we like it
Oman can easily be explored with limited time. Walk the old walled town of Muscat, spend a night or two under the stars at Wahiba Sands, and marvel at the pretty villages embedded into the mountain ranges. Top this off with a few days of beach to ensure you have the perfect balance of fascinating culture with relaxation. All of this in the knowledge that you are travelling in a safe, visitor-friendly destination.
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Day 1
Muscat (The Chedi Muscat)
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Day 2
Muscat
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Day 3
Muscat - Wahiba Sands (Deserts Night Camp)
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Day 4
Wahiba Sands
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Day 5
Wahiba Sands - Jebel Akhdar (Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar)
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Day 6
Jebel Akhdar
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Day 7
Jebel Akhdar - Muscat - Salalah (Anantara Al Baleed)
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Day 8 - 9
Salalah
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Day 10
Salalah - Muscat (Shangri La Al Waha)
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Day 11
Depart Muscat
Day 1
Muscat (The Chedi Muscat)
Met on arrival and driven to the Chedi Muscat, or your chosen hotel.
Day 2
Muscat
Spend the day exploring old and new Muscat. A sunset wander along the corniche, haggle in the lively Muttrah souq or enjoy a night at the Opera.
Day 3
Muscat - Wahiba Sands (Deserts Night Camp)
Take a camel ride through the desert, visit a local Wadi or simply enjoy the tranquillity of your camp and the desert star-lit skies.
Day 4
Wahiba Sands
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Wahiba Sands - Jebel Akhdar (Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar)
Driven from Wahiba to the mountains, a complete change of scene.
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Jebel Akhdar
Walk amongst the dramatic mountain scenery. Here grand canyons meet farming terraces, abandoned villages, date palms and wild wadis.
Day 7
Jebel Akhdar - Muscat - Salalah (Anantara Al Baleed)
Return to Muscat for the short, scenic flight south to Salalah.
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Salalah
Spend two days on the beach with time to explore the local markets, former spice ports and souqs.
Day 10
Salalah - Muscat (Shangri La Al Waha)
Return to Muscat for your final night.
Day 11
Depart Muscat
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Experience Muscat
Two or three days are well spent in Muscat, time enough to discover this interesting city. Gain access to private museums, showcasing paintings, khanjars and photographs, watch a performance of the Royal Opera House and take a private boat charter for dolphin spotting. Time should also be allowed to relax on the beach at one of the luxury hotels.
Mountains and Dunes
Wahiba Sands is a desert region home to the Bedouin Tribes, known for their hospitality and knowledge of the dunes. Hike up huge dunes, hire a sand board to surf these orange giants and spend time stargazing under warm night skies. In contrast are the towering peaks of the Jebel Akhdar mountains – home to terraced villages and hidden forts.
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