Schmuckladen im Mutrah Souk in Maskat

Oman Small Group Tour

Experience the highlights of Oman in 7 days on a small group tour of Oman

Best time to travel
End September - April
Flight time
6.5 hrs from Frankfurt
Price
2510 EUR per person

Colourful souks, majestic mountains & the endless desert

Immerse yourself in the Sultanate of Oman and get to know the Omani hospitality and culture. On this round trip you will visit the capital of Oman, Muscat, but also the extraordinarily diverse nature of Oman in all its facets. You will visit unique wadis and enjoy the complete silence in the Wahiba Sands Desert. Your journey then takes you to breathtaking gorges in the Jabal Akhdar Mountains. Finally, you will return to Muscat. We would be happy to plan an individual bathing extension in Muscat or Salalah for you as an optional follow-up programme. * Guaranteed from 2 persons and with a maximum of 12 participants * Continuously in 4x4 jeeps along picturesque panoramic routes * German-speaking support and Omani tour guides * Good and charming accommodation in best locations

Itinerary

Corniche in Maskat am Tag

Day 1

Arrival in Muscat

Welcome to Oman! In the coming days, an unforgettable round trip through the beautiful Sultanate awaits you.
Look forward to breathtaking landscapes, fascinating encounters and exciting tours.
After your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel, where you will spend the first two nights directly by the sea.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL MUSCAT, PREMIUM SEA VIEW ROOM

Große Sulatan Qaboos  Moschee Maskat

Day 2

Experience Muscat

Our Omani guide will introduce you to the capital and give you a behind-the-scenes look at Omani culture and lifestyle, in addition to the grand mosque, the fish market, the traditional souk and the old town. Immerse yourself in the oriental world on this full-day city tour.
At noon, you will make a lunch stop at Bait al Luban, a traditional Omani restaurant directly on the Corniche. Afterwards, you will visit a calligrapher who will tell you more about the Arabic art of writing.

OVERNIGHT AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL MUSCAT, PREMIUM SEA VIEW ROOM

Dünen der Wahiba Sands Wüste

Day 3

Overnight stay in the Wahiba Sands Desert

Before heading into the desert, you will visit Wadi Hawer today, which is still unknown to many. Immerse yourself in an impressive natural scenery of deep canyons, clear water pools and majestic rock formations.
Then continue towards the Wahiba Desert. Through the seemingly endless dune landscape you will reach your camp, which has been built in the middle of the desert.
Enjoy the peace and beauty of the desert and get ready for an unforgettable night under the sparkling starry skies of Oman.

OVERNIGHT AT ARABIAN NIGHTS RESORT & SPA, SUPERIOR DUNE VILLA

Birkat Al Mauz

Day 4

Birkat al Mauz + Jabal Akhdar Gebirge

After a relaxing morning in the desert, you set off towards the Omani mountains. In the mountain village of Birkat Al Mauz, you will stop at a small café to enjoy the beautiful view. You will then continue into the Jabal Akhdar Mountains to the altitude of over 2000 metres.
The Jabal Akhdar Mountains, also known as the "green mountains", owe their name to the fact that the region is one of the most fertile areas in the country.

OVERNIGHT AT DUSIT D2 NASEEM RESORT, DELUXE ROOM
UPGRADE OPTION: STAY AT ANANTARA JABAL AKHDAR, PREMIER CANYON VIEW ROOM

Aussicht im Jabal Akhdar Gebirge

Day 5

Three Villages Hike in the Jabal Akhdar Mountains

Heute steht am Vormittag ein geführter Spaziergang entlang der traditionellen Dörfer im Jabal Akhdar Gebirge auf dem Programm. Machen Sie sich auf eine Entdeckungsreise durch die malerischen Dörfer. In den Obstgärten und auf den ausgedehnten Terrassenfeldern finden Sie eine Vielzahl von Früchten wie Granatäpfel, Aprikosen, Pfirsiche, Mandeln, Walnüsse und Weintrauben. Besonders bekannt sind die Rosen, aus denen das berühmte Jabal Akhdar-Rosenwasser destilliert wird.
Der Nachmittag steht Ihnen zur freien Verfügung, um die Umgebung auf eigene Faust zu erkunden oder sich zu entspannen.

ÜBERNACHTUNG IM DUSIT D2 NASEEM RESORT, DELUXE ZIMMER
UPRADE-MÖGLICHKEIT: ÜBERNACHTUNG IM ANANTARA JABAL AKHDAR, PREMIER CANYON VIEW ZIMMER

Nizwa fort in Nizwa Oman

Day 6

Agricultural Walk & Bahla & Nizwa

In the morning, take an Agricultural Walk in Misfah to explore the rich agricultural landscape of this picturesque oasis. On this guided walk, you will discover lush terraced fields, traditional irrigation systems, and a variety of plant species.
Afterwards, you will visit the fortress of Jabrin. In Bahla, another highlight awaits you - a visit to a pottery where you can experience traditional Omani ceramic craftsmanship. In the evening you will reach Nizwa, where you will spend the night in a guesthouse in the heart of the souk.

OVERNIGHT AT NIZWA HERITAGE INN, STANDARD ROOM

Omanis beim Viehmarkt in Nizwa

Day 7

Nizwas cattle market & back to Muscat

Today starts very early, because already in the early morning hours the traditional cattle market starts. Traders from all over Oman meet here since centuries old tradition to trade the animals dressed up for the occasion.
Afterwards you will drive through the impressive Wadi Bani Awf and a photo stop in Nakhl back to Muscat.
End the evening with dinner and drinks at the Trader Vic Restaurant overlooking the sea and review the trip.

OVERNIGHT AT INTERCONTINENTAL MUSCAT, PREMIUM SEA VIEW ROOM

Salalah Strand

Day 8

Departure or optional bathing extension

Today it is either time to say "Ma'a Salama" and start your journey home OR enjoy a few more relaxing days at the beach. Optionally, you can still extend the trip individually. Either in a beautiful beach resort in Muscat or maybe you want to continue your trip to the beautiful south of the country, which has a lot to offer besides the beautiful beaches culturally and scenically. We will be happy to discuss this individual extension with you personally.

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