UNEXPLORED OMAN
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
JC – IA – TOUR NO. 259
Muscat (3N)
Family
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 (Muscat)
Arrival Muscat International Airport. After Immigration clearance and baggage collection, proceed to the arrival hall. Meet the chauffeur in the arrival hall holding placard in guests name and proceed to the Hotel
Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of your choice.
Day 2 (Muscat)
After Breakfast around 0830 Hrs, we proceed for Half Day Muscat City Tour. Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbour, Muscat means “Anchorage” & lies in a natural volcanic bowl. Our tour of the Grand Mosque (except Friday) & Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the colourful Muttrah Souq & Fish Market. 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.
(Ladies fully covered and to carry a headscarf and men in trousers) Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of your choice.
Day 3 (Muscat)
Breakfast at Hotel. Around 0800 hrs Depart Muscat. Enroute to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, visit the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz with its unique Falaj system and date plantations. Nizwa town is dominated by the Round tower Fort completed in the 17th Century. The nearby traditional Souk sells clay pottery, silver jewellery, guns and local produce. Visit Wadi Nakher located in the depth of the deepest canyon. Head for Jebel Shams and pass by the village of Wadi Ghul with its stone dwellings. One can spot the local weavers selling their goat hair rugs woven on traditional looms. Enjoy the spectacular view from Jebel Shams with a vertical drop of 1000 meters to the wadi below
Dinner & Overnight stay at THE VIEW.
Day 4 (Muscat)
Breakfast at campsite around 8:00 AM. Enjoy the cool air up in the mountains. Drive past the Bahla Fort which has been declared a World Heritage site. At the village of Bahla, one can view potters at work. Proceed to visit the Jabrin Palace where the visitor is able to capture the medieval atmosphere and marvel at the beautiful hand painted ceilings and carved door frames. Enroute to Muscat visit the ruins at the village of Tanuf. Return to Muscat at approximately 1630hrs & drop off at the Airport to catch the flight back home.
Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
2 Nights choice of Hotel in Muscat on Bed & Breakfast Basis
1 Night at The View on Half Board Basis
Private Arrival from Muscat Airport
Private One 4WD with English Speaking Chauffeur as per the itinerary for 2 Days
Private Half Day Muscat City Tour with English Speaking Chauffeur
Local Taxes
Entrance Fees
Exclusions
Airfare
Anything which is not specified under Inclusions
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or any other item not specified in ‘cost inclusions’
Any increase in taxes or fuel, ROE, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Any Surcharges if applicable due to peak season or any other event
