Soak up the magic of one of the Middle East's most fascinating destinations, Oman, a land of unexpected beauty, of ancient history, of desert treasures, of sultans that built impregnable fortresses, and of Bedouin merchants. Let our experts show you the exhilarating city of Muscat, the stunning Omani coastline leading up to Wahiba Sands, and the ancient capital of Nizwa. And discover for yourself the place where legends can still become reality.
Muscat, Wahiba Sands and Nizwa
Oman, 6 Days · Classic tour
Departure on 12/07/2025 from Dublin
From
1.595€
per person
Oman, a destination of legends
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Departure date:Departures from April 2025 till December 2025
Departures from:Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county
Travel details
City of origin - Muscat
Departure with destination Muscat. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Check-in. Overnight stay.
Muscat
Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. The tour of Muscat will begin with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which has become the new symbol of the city. After this visit, we will continue to the Opera house to visit this marvelous building specially built by Sultan Qaboos. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by twin 16th century forts ‘Jalali’ & ‘Mirani’. We will also see the Al Alam Palace, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ residence. We will then proceed to Bait Al Zubair Museum, which preserves a part of Muscat's heritage. Sheikh Al Zubair, who served three former Sultans, founded the house in 1914 and his son Mohammad Al Zubair opened it as a museum in 1998. Then, drive through the scenic beauty of the corniche with a stop at Muttrah, the main port and commercial center where we will be able to explore its colorful historic souk with winding alleys and backstreets and stalls selling all manner of textiles, jewelry, traditional Omani perfumes and antiques. After this long tour, we will drive back to the hotel. Dinner is at a traditional Omani restaurant. Overnight stay.
Muscat - Şūr - Wahiba Sands
Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will drive through one of the most thrilling sections of Oman's 1,700 km coastline, visiting the famous Sinkhole, a part of a collapsed mountain filled with seawater. Then, we will continue our journey to Wadi Shab, where we will stop to admire the marvelous nature and, maybe, walk a bit in the Wadi. Lunch. We will then continue to Şūr, a sea-faring town and a bustling trading port famed for the fascinating architecture of its old town and its shipyards where traditional dhows have been built for centuries at the edge of the bay. After a quick tour of Şūr, we will continue across the coastal road passing through high cliffs and small fishing villages. At the end of the afternoon, we will reach the desert of Wahiba Sands, one of the most fascinating and mysterious regions of Oman. We will board 4x4 vehicles and start the adventure in the desert. The vast, ever-shifting dunes support an astonishing variety of wildlife and host different kinds of flora and fauna. Arrival at the camp and dinner. Overnight stay.
Wahiba Sands - Nizwa
Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, we will enjoy for the last time the desert and its secrets, before we board our 4x4 to return to normal civilization. We will then depart to Wadi Bani Khalid, a lush green valley surrounded by rugged mountains. We will enjoy an incredible view. We will walk in the wadi to investigate the surrounding area on foot. Departure to Nizwa around noon. Lunch en route. Arrival in Nizwa, a seat of learning and the birthplace of Islam in Oman. Quick orientation of the city and visit to its 17th-century souk, famous for the silver jewelry, not to mention the popular and interesting cattle auction, which takes place every Friday. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Nizwa - Muscat - City of origin
Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
After breakfast, we will continue to visit Nizwa. Our first stop will be the charming ancestral village of Birkat Al Mawz, located at the bottom of the green mountain, Jebel Akhdar. Then we will proceed to the Jabreen Fort. The Jabreen Castle, built-in the 17th century, is one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings make this castle amazingly different. After visiting the Jabrin Castle, we will drive back towards Nizwa via the Jebel Shams, which we will only be able to see along the most famous part of the Hajar mountain range route in Oman. We will pass by the oldest small towns of Oman: Bahla with its fort (exterior visit) and the palm groves at Al Hamra with its Falaj system. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Muscat, the capital. Evening transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
Return flight.
Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
Transfers according to the itinerary.
Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
English-speaking local guides.
Diet: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners.
Your trip doesn't include
Electronic Visa to enter in Oman.
Tips for the guide and driver (we suggest USD 3 per person per day for the guide and USD 2 per person per day for the driver).
Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Muscat Al-Ghubra
Sultan Qaboos Highway, Muscat, Muscat
Important remarks
- Oman is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
- Triple rooms in Asia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.