Joy Ride Oman – 5 Day Tour

Joy Ride Oman – 5 Day Tour

Tour 5 day in Oman - modern Arab architecture, the Al-Alam Palace, forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani, marine for Dhow cruse, dinner and snacks on board the cruse will be overlooking Muscat town and much more for you!!!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arriving at Muscat International Airport

Stop At: Muscat International Airport, Muscat, Oman
 Monday arrival in Muscat, meeting with our assistant after completing customs formalities and collecting the baggage, meeting with the guide and visiting the Grand Mosque of Muscat, Visitation of the Grand Mosque is a splendid example of modern Arab architecture, then we will stop at the Islamic center where water, coffee and dates will be offered, symbol of Omani hospitality. After that to "Natural History Museum, a private house now used as a museum, continue to the Al-Alam Palace, the Sultan's representative building, with typical late 70s architecture, stop for photos. A short walk will take you to the forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani located at the entrance of the ancient port to protect the ancient city of Muscat. Continue to the Muttrah suq where it will be possible to take a walk and go shopping, then going back to the hotel. Lunch during visits Dinner and overnight stay at (City Season Hotel.) 
Note: Al-Alam Palace and Forts Jalali and Mirani cannot be visited internally.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: City Season Hotel

Day 2: Muscat / Quryt / Biman Sinkhole / Wadi Tiwi / Sur (approx.200 km)

Stop At: Sur, Sur, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate
Tuesday after breakfast, we will depart towards Sur, the first stop os Quriyat you can admire the watchtower erected in 1635. Continue on to Bimah Sinkhole, a characteristic geological formation with crystal-clear water where the fresh water of the Wadi and salt from the sea meet, Arrival in Tiwi, walk through the Wadi rich in date palms and fruit trees. Visit of the pretty town of Sur, famous for the shipyards where the Dhow is the typical Omani boat, then to Ras Al-Ayjah area with the lighthouse and the fishermen's houses with the special doors of the carved houses, are still built with traditional methods. Lunch during visits Dinner and overnight at (Sur Plaza hotel)

Please note! Return time after the tour until 6:00 PM
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sur Plaza hotel

Day 3: Sur / Wadi Bani Khalid / Wahiba Sand (approx.170 km) 

Stop At: Wahiba Sands, Wahiba Sands, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate
Wednesday after having breakfast, departure to Wadi Bani Khalid, visit of this spectacular oasis is one of the most beautiful and famous in Oman. Lunch in a restaurant. After lunch then to the desert of Wahiba Sand which has a golden colored dune. Accommodation at the unique (Arabian Oryx camp) in the desert. In the afternoon, a thrilling excursion into the desert as you enter the dunes, at the end of the dune bashing waiting for the sunset and return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay, Lunch during visits.
Please note! Return time after the tour until 6:00 PM
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Arabian Oryx camp

Day 4: Wahiba Sand / Sinaw / Jabreen / Bahla / Misfat / Al Hamra / Nizwa (approx 280 Km)

Stop At: Nizwa, Nizwa, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
Thursday after breakfast, departure with the off-road vehicles to Sinaw, visit to the market one of the most characteristic of the Sultanate held every Thursday. The market of Sinaw is famous for the sale of camels, but also for the trade of food and spices, here it is possible to meet Bedouin women with the typical masks that covers their face and the elderly in traditional dress. Continuation to Jabreen visit of the fortified castle built in 1671, one of the most beautiful and refined in Oman. Arrival in Bahla, a historic city once surrounded by 12 kilometers of mighty walls, where the imposing fort is located under the protection of UNESCO as a world heritage site. A stop will be made in a panoramic position to capture the whole of this characteristic town, then we will visit Misfat village perched on the Mountain. Continue to Al Hamra, a beautiful semi-abandoned village with typical mud houses surrounded by a lush palm grove. Arrival in Nizwa, the ancient capital of the Sultanate and now the most important city in the historic cultural region of Oman. Lunch during visits Dinner and overnight at (Al Diyar hotel)
Please note! Return time after the tour until 6:00 PM
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Al Diyar hotel

Day 5: Nizwa / Birkat Al Mouz / Muscat / Dhow cruse (approx. 200 Km) 

Stop At: Muscat, Muscat, Muscat Governorate
Friday after breakfast, visit to the Nizwa animal market, held every Friday where essentially goats and cattle are sold, negotiations are carried out by women Bedouin. The visit of Nizwa continues with the characteristic circular fort of the castle and the museum. We will then visit the characteristic souq with the shops selling handicrafts and spices, dates, fruit and vegetables; here you can also buy rose water. Visit the quaint village of Birkat al Mouz nestled in a lush palm grove where the Falaj is located under the protection of UNESCO. Return to Muscat arrive at the hotel Check in hotel, afternoon will start to marine for Dhow cruse, dinner and snacks on board the cruse will be overlooking Muscat town. Lunch during visits, after the tour drop to airport, end of the service
Please note! Return time after the tour until 6:00 PM
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Dinner and snacks on board
No accommodation included on this day.