Private Oman Tour 7 nights

Private Oman Tour 7 nights

In the southeastern part of the Arab Peninsula, lies one of the most beautiful countries that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. With natural wonders, architectural attractions, great people and unmissable adventures, Oman has a lot to offer. That’s why our seven-day travel itinerary covers as much as possible.

Itinerary

Day 1: Muscat Night Tour

Stop At: Muscat City Centre, Muscat Oman
A night tour across the town of Muscat to see the major highlights, including Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, The Old Town of Muttrah and The Old Town of Muscat. . Then, enjoy a nice Omani dinner.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rozna Muscat, Muttrah Corniche Next to Muttrah Souq, Muscat 113 Oman
As if Oman didn't have enough forts, they've just built a new one. Unlike its dusty old predecessors, however, with their all but empty interiors, this crenellated building has a covered courtyard with a flowing falaj and dining tables. This unique restaurant also offers traditional floor seating in the lit alcoves, a perfect setting for the tasty traditional cuisine.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Kempinski muscat

Day 2: Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar

Stop At: Amouage Perfumery, Al Mawaleh, Muscat PO Box 307 CPO 111 Oman
The exursion allows you to learn more about the production of perfumes and the rich heritage of the perfume industry in Oman. You will see the production process, various ingredients and technologies.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
Exploring the Nizwa Souq Oman is one of the top things to do in the Sultanate. It is one of the oldest markets in the country and you will find fruit, meat, sweets, pottery, souvenirs and antiques... there is a lot to discover as you stroll through in the middle of the locals.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
Nizwa Fort (قلعة نزوى) is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times. The oldest part of Nizwa Fort was originally constructed by imam Al Sult bin Malik Al Kharusi in the ninth century and was later renovated by imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi in the 17th century. Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi is known as the imam responsible for removing the Portuguese from Oman.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Al Hoota Cave, Al Hamra Oman
Estimated to be over 2 million years old, Al Hoota Cave is located at the foot of Jabal Shams, Oman’s epic mountain. It is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula with a total length of around 4.5km, of which just 500m is easily accessible to the general public.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Misfat al Abreyeen, Al Hamra Oman
Misfat Al Abriyeen (مسفاة العبريين) is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Day 3: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid

Stop At: Wadi Bani Khalid, Road 23 apprx. 40 km from Bidiyyah Muscat-Sur Road, Muscat 113 Oman
There you can enjoy the spectacular views of the fertile valley with its spreading trees and abundant water that tumbles down as waterfalls in some areas to form natural pools of water. The road then cuts through the valley to reach Muqal town, well known for its cave. To explore this cave, you’ll have to exercise great caution as you may need to crawl or even scramble in some places. Here the gushing waters creates a loud rushing sound and collects in pools, only to dissipate and gather - once again – in small lakes which the villagers have used to fill three irrigation canals.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Wahiba Sands, Jalan Bani Buhassan Oman
he Wahiba Sands is a large desert area just four hours drive from Muscat.

Its geography is mixed: in the north are smaller dunes and wide flat areas, to the east the dunes pile up to 100 metres against the ocean, and in the south, at Barr El Hikman, is a vast expanse of flat sand dotted with treacherous salt flats and home to huge populations of migrating birds.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Desert Nights Camp

Day 4: Turtle Beach oman

Stop At: Wahiba Sands, Jalan Bani Buhassan Oman
Camel riding
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wahiba Sands, Jalan Bani Buhassan Oman
Bedouin houses
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Ras Al Jinz, Sur 411 Oman
One of the most popular eco-tourism activities in Oman is turtle viewing. Oman is home to several important nesting sites for four different species of turtle: the endangered Green Turtle, the Olive Ridley Turtle, the Loggerhead Turtle, and the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle. Not known to many, the best time to travel and see the turtle hatching is during summer time, between May and September. Being in the Middle East and understandably so, there is always that hesitation in traveling due to the temperature and humidity. Truth is, Ras Al Hadd enjoys a comfortable weather all through out the year and during summer time averaging 25°c and 36°c. Turtle nesting tours at Ras Al Jinz allow visitors to witness the spectacle in an intimate fashion without fear of interrupting the creatures themselves. The turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz combines an interactive museum with research laboratories and a wide range of amenities for visitors to learn all about the wonders of these ancient creatures in a family-friendly environment.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve

Day 5: Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole

Stop At: Wadi Shab, 50km West of Sur, Sur 411 Oman
Wadi Shab is a very popular wadi located in the Al Sharqiyah Region in Oman. It is a very popular outdoor attraction for both locals and expats, and people come here for the nature, to swim in the fresh water pools or just to have a barbecue. The main attraction of the wadi is the water fall in the cave, which you can reach after a roughly 40 mins hike and swimming in 2-3 pools. I really love coming to this wadi as it is not very far from Muscat, is easily accessible even with a saloon car and because the pools are always full with clear blue water!Wadi Shab (وادي شاب) also spelled Wadi Shaab, is a very popular wadi located in the Al Sharqiyah Region in Oman. It is a very popular outdoor attraction for both locals and expats, and people come here for the nature, to swim in the fresh water pools or just to have a barbecue. The main attraction of the wadi is the water fall in the cave, which you can reach after a roughly 40 mins hike and swimming in 2-3 pools. I really love coming to this wadi as it is not very far from Muscat, is easily accessible even with a saloon car and because the pools are always full with clear blue water!
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bimmah Sinkhole, Hawiyat Najm Park, Muscat Oman
The Bimmah Sinkhole, located in Hawiyat Najm Park , literally meaning Meteor Fall Park in Arabic, is a sinkhole in the Muscat governorate of Oman. You can get to the sinkhole in about 1.5 hours from Muscat, and despite being technically in Muscat governorate, the sinkhole is actually very close to Al Sharqiyah region just off the high way to Sur, few kilometers before Tiwi. You can spend a couple of minutes just taking pictures of this amazing sinkhole, or more than an hour swimming in the clear turquoise water, but either way you should definitely stop here if you are heading to Al Sharqiyah governorate. We usually visit Bimmah Sinkhole on our way back from a trip to Wadi Shab or Wadi Al Arbaeen.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Al Bandar Hotel at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Day 6: Relaxation Day

Stop At: Chi The Spa, Shangri-la Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Muscat 644 Oman
SPA
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Al Bandar Hotel at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Day 7: Muscat city tour

Stop At: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat 113 Oman
The mosque is built from 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandstone. The main musalla (prayer hall) is square (external dimensions 74.4 by 74.4 metres (244 by 244 feet)) with a central dome rising to a height of fifty metres above the floor.The dome and the main minaret (90 m (300 ft)) and four flanking minarets (45.5 m (149 ft)) are the mosque’s chief visual features. The main musalla can hold over 6,500 worshippers, while the women's musalla can accommodate 750 worshipers. The outer paved ground can hold 8,000 worshipers and there is additional space available in the interior courtyard and the passageways, making a total capacity of up to 20,000 worshipers.

The mosque is built on a site occupying 416,000 m2 (4,480,000 sq ft), and the complex extends to cover an area of 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft). The newly built Grand Mosque was inaugurated by Sultan of Oman on May 4, 2001 to celebrate 30 years of his reign.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Opera House, Al Kharijiyah Street, Muscat 113 Oman
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is Oman's premier venue for musical arts and culture. Built on the royal orders of Sultan Qaboos of Oman, the Royal Opera House reflects unique contemporary Omani architecture, and has a capacity to accommodate maximum of 1,100 people. The opera house complex consists of a concert theatre, auditorium, formal landscaped gardens, cultural market with retail, luxury restaurants and an art centre for musical, theatrical and operatic productions.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Qurum Beach, Al Shati Street, Muscat 113 Oman
Coffee break
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mutrah Souq, Al Bahri Rd Near Corniche Restaurant, 113 Oman
Many people come to Mutrah Corniche just to visit the souq, which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing. Shops selling Omani and Indian artefacts together with a few antiques jostle among more traditional textile, hardware and jewellery stores. Bargaining is expected although discounts tend to be small. Cards are generally accepted in most shops, but bring cash for better deals.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mutrah Fort, Al Bahri Road, Muscat 113 Oman
Built by the Portuguese in the 1580s, this fort dominates the eastern end of Mutrah harbour. Used for military purposes, it has at long last reopened to visitors. There's not much to see inside although the three-tower structure may be of interest to military buffs. Even if you have fort fatigue, it's fun to scale the flank of the building for a good view of Mutrah and the ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The National Museum, Al Saidiya Street Opposite Al Alam Palace in Muscat, Muscat 113 Oman
Housed in an imposing new building in the heart of Old Muscat, the National Museum makes a fitting consort for the Sultan's Palace opposite. The emphasis of this contemporary museum is on quality rather than quantity, with space, light and height used to enhance the selective displays showcasing the heritage of Oman. Giant screens and high-tech devices bring the artefacts alive. There's a particularly strong and innovative multimedia section on maritime history.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Al Alam Palace, Waterfront Oman
Al Alam Palace is 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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Al Bandar Hotel at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Day 8: Transfer to Muscat international airport

Stop At: Muscat International Airport, Muscat, Oman
Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.