Round trip "Essence of Oman"

Friday breakfast at the hotel. At 08:30 you will meet your German-speaking tour guide who will accompany you during the excursion. You  start  the  tour  with  the  Great  Mosque,  one  of the  largest  in the world.   Admire   this   magnificent   Arabic   building,   which    You  must not miss  during  a  stay in Oman  under no circumstances .(Open daily from 08:00  and 11:00  except on Fridays. Dress code – Women  must  cover  their  arms  and  legs  and  wear a  scarf  around  the  head. Men should wear normal trousers and tops).

Next, drive to Nakhl to visit the Nakhl Fortress and the mineral-rich hot springs. Back in Muscat, you will visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum, where the history and culture of Oman is vividly presented. Afterwards, drive along the Corniche and stop for photos at the Sultan's Palace and the Portuguese fortresses Jalali  and  Mirani  from the  16th  century.

Your tour ends at Muttrah Souq, where you can experience the mix of old and new. You will have dinner in a local restaurant that serves typical local specialities. The restaurant is located directly at the entrance to the Muttrah Souq by the water. If you sit outside, you have a fabulous view and can enjoy the sea air. After dinner, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Al Falaj Hotel, Muscat (4 stars) or similar. (Included meals–breakfast, dinner) Journey time/duration: approx. 250 km / 8 hours

Breakfast at the hotel. The excursion to Quriyat begins at 08:30. Here you will visit the Bimah Sinkhole (Hawiyat Najm) on the coast. Afterwards, the tour continues to Wadi Shab, which is situated in beautiful surroundings. In total, the walk takes about 2 hours (1 hour each way).  If  you  want to  enjoy  the  wadi  to the full  and  discover ,  4-5  hours  should  be planned . Uneven  ground. Trekking sandals are ideal for this excursion as they provide a firm grip and are also suitable for the water. Lunch and picnic amidst the natural beauty of Wadi Shab. Later, drive to the hotel in Sur for check-in. Dinner takes place in the hotel restaurant in Sur. Overnight stay at the Plaza Hotel. (Included meals–breakfast, dinner) Journey time/duration: approx. 250 km / 8 hours

Frühst  at  hotel.  Afterwards  visit  the  dhow  shipyard  and  maybe  even  have  luck,  to watch  the handcraft  of a  dhow . Afterwards  the  Wadi Bani Khalid  will be visited.  The water here is cool, deep and beautiful and is ideal for a swim. Afterwards, you change to a jeep in Bidiya and head to the golden Wahibawilderness. The desert is 200 kilometres long, 100 kilometres wide and stretches southwards along the eastern Hadjar Mountains to the Arabian Sea. Dinner and overnight stay at Arabian Oryx Camp or similar. (Meals included – breakfast, dinner) Journey time/duration: approx. 250 km / 8 hours

Friday breakfast at the camp. You then return from the desert and continue by minibus to the women's market in Ibra. From here, continue to the impressive palace of Jabreenand the throne seat of the Yaruba dynasty. Jabreen Castle dates back to 1670.
Its design and architecture are the work of Al Immam BilArab bin Sultan Al Y`aribi. He is buried to the left of the main entrance. You will then continue to Nizwa. Check in at the hotel. Dinner at the Al Diyar Hotel. Overnight stay at Falaj Daris Hotel or Al Diyar Hotel or similar. (Included meals–breakfast, dinner)
Journey time/duration: approx. 250 km / 8 hours

Friday breakfast at the hotel. Now  we  continue  to  the  village of Al Hamra,  which  is known for  its  numerous mud houses. You will then visit Misfat Al Abreeyn, a beautiful, unspoilt mountain oasis at the foot of the Jebel Shams massif. Afterwards, you will take an off-road vehicle up to Jebel Shams. Up there, in the high mountains, you can enjoy the view of Oman's Grand Canyon, the Wadi Nakhr Gorge, in cooler temperatures. Return to Nizwa in the late afternoon. Dinner at the Al Diyar Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Falaj Daris Hotel or Al Diyar Hotel or similar. (Meals included – breakfast, dinner) Journey time/duration: approx. 250 km / 8 hours

After breakfast, visit the lively market at the Nizwa Souq. Afterwards  visit  the fortress of Nizwa, which was first completed in 1650  and  was once the seat of government during the reign of the Al Ya’ruba dynasty. The fortress contains an informative museum and is one of the most popular sights in Oman. Check out at the hotel 12:00 pm.

Afterwards, start the return journey to Muscat with a photo stop at the fortress of Birkat Al Mauz, a beautiful oasis with palm groves at the foot of Jebel Akhdar.

Back in Muscat, experience the capital in the evening light. Here you will see the magnificent Al Alam Palace of the Sultan (from the outside), the beautiful fortress on Muttrah Mountain and the glittering Sultan Qaboos Harbour not far from the Corniche in Muttrah. Farewell dinner will be served at the Turkish Diwan Restaurant in Al Khuwair or similar. After dinner, you will be transferred to the airport in Muscat for your flight home. Guests who have extended their stay individually will be transferred to their hotel.
Journey time / duration: approx. 250 km / 8 hours