Tour Code: FIT/1593

Discover Oman

4 Nights / 5 Days
Private Van Tour
Summer Special
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Cities : Muscat (3N),Sur (1N)

Sightseeing

Muscat, Oman
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Turtle watch on the beach
  • Muscat City Tour With Grand Mosque
  • Mutrah Souq
  • Al Alam Palace
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum

Meals

  • 4 Breakfast

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Muscat
    Arrive at Muscat International Airport. After Immigration clearance, baggage collection & customs proceed to the arrival hall to meet the Driver and proceed to the Hotel. Check in at the Hotel (subject to check in time) & Overnight at the Hotel.

  • Day 2 :Half Day Mystical Muscat Tour (Except Friday)
    Morning after Breakfast, Depart to visit the Grand Mosque (not possible on Friday & other public holidays), highlight of the Muscat city. Completed in 2001, Grand Mosque is a beautiful building which looks modern but shows that modern craftsmen have retained the skills necessary to create this wonderful traditional environment. The handmade carpets, the chandeliers, the ceiling of the great dome in the main prayer room are absolute 'must sees'. Kindly note, ladies to be fully covered and to carry a head scarf and men should wear trousers. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Colorful Muttrah Souq. We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace, official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani & Jalali. Proceed to visit Bait Al Zubair Museum to have a glimpse of Oman’s history. Proceed back to the HotelOvernight stay at Muscat Hotel.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 3 :Dolphin Watching Tour
    Morning after Breakfast, Depart to the Marina to embark on a boat as we search the seas for Dolphins and Whales. Watching wild dolphins is a thrilling way to start the day and the lucky may even come across one of the many species of whales that can be found just a few kilometers from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every trip guarantees a sighting, but you are sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating marine mammals.Return to the Marina and proceed back to the hotel.Rest of the day at leisure on your own to explore the city or enjoy hotel facilities.Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 4 :Muscat - Ral Al Hadd , Sur
    Morning after Breakfast Depart by 4WD to Ras Al Junaiz via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches. We drive past the fishing village of Quriyat. There is a good chance of spotting Flamingos and Eagles at an inland stream.  Visit the picturesque Wadi Arabayeen with its deep pools of water set among the date palms. We then proceed to the Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape. Arrive Sur and visit the Traditional Dhow Factory & The Fish Jetty. As we continue from here the road winds through mountain terrain offering breathtaking Glimpses of the Blue Waters of the ocean enrooted. We continue our drive to Ras Al Junaiyz , a sanctuary for the Green Turtles.  Check into the hotel.At night we have a short walk to the beach escorted by trained guides to watch the turtles coming into nest on the sands.Overnight stay Ras Al Hadd
    • Breakfast
  • Day 5 :Ral Al Hadd , Sur - Muscat
    Morning after Brekfast We proceeds to visit Wadi Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The Wadi has clear deep blue water. It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking shoes.The Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. Experience a roller coaster like feeling as our experienced drivers drive you over the dunes. The Wahiba Sands is also home to the traditional Bedouin tribe who are known for their hospitality and their knowledge of the sands. We will stop by a Bedouin family in their traditional and simple habitat. Returning to Muscat at approximately 1630hrs and drop off at Muscat International Airport.

    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Dolphin Watching

Keep your camera poised at spinner, bottlenose and common dolphins on this Muscat cruise. As your fiberglass boat plies the waters of the Arabian Sea, search for these delightful marine mammals that often ride the surf and leap over the waves. During migration season, look for humpback whales that skim past Oman’s rugged coast. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and soda plus convenient round-trip pickup from selected Muscat hotels.
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Turtle watch on the beach

You can find a great number of turtles on the beaches of Oman, more than five species of turtles can be found here. Make your way down to Ad Daymaniyat Islands or Masirah Islands if you wish to get a better experience of turtle watching.
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Muscat City Tour With Grand Mosque

Muscat City Tour:
Get to know beautiful Muscat, capital of Oman, on this 4-hour city tour, with an expert guide. Driving between the sights by air-conditioned vehicle, hear interesting commentary on Muscat’s maritime trading past, and admire the elegant, flower-lined embassy quarter and old Muttrah, with its balconied merchants’ houses framing picturesque Corniche. On route, visit the stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, see the Al Alam Palace and Al Jahali and Al-Mirani forts, and explore the main souk and Bait Al Zubair Museum, with its displays on Oman’s fascinating history and heritage.

Muscat Grand Mosque:

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the main mosque in the Sultanate of Oman, located in the capital city of Muscat. 
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Mutrah Souq

Long-running, old-fashioned bazaar featuring household goods, clothing, spices, antiques & more.
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Al Alam Palace

Al Alam Palace the ceremonial palace of His Majesty the Sultan. The palace is located in the heart of the Old Muscat, it is surrounded by the Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts and will soon be facing the upcoming National Museum of Oman. Former Sultan’s used to live in a house called Bait Al Alam which was demolished in the early 70s to build this new Palace in its place to be the official residence of the Sultan of Oman.
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Bait Al Zubair Museum

Bait Al Zubair is cultural foundation started initially with a private museum that opened its carved wooden doors to the public in 1998. It is funded by its founders, the Zubair family. In 2005 the family established the Bait Al Zubair Foundation as the cultural and social arm of the family-owned business, The Zubair Corporation. The Foundation manages the cultural space and develops projects relating to culture and heritage, the arts, the community, history and publishing. Bait al Zubair displays the family’s collection of Omani artefacts that spans a number of centuries, and is considered to be the finest that is privately owned. Its ethnographic artefacts reflect highly specialised inherited skills that define Oman’s society, both past and present. It is one of the country’s architectural icons and in 1999 was the proud recipient of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ Award for Architectural Excellence, the first time it was awarded in Oman. The complex consists of five separate buildings (Bait Al Bagh, Bait Al Dalaleel, Bait Al Oud, Bait Al Nahdhah and Gallery Sarah) as well as a garden with a number of traditional features, café and gift shop.
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