OMAN NATURE AND CULTURE TOUR

Itinerary

Day 1: Muscat-Nizwa-Bahla-Jabreen

Stop At: Jibreen Castle, Jabrin 612 Oman
Jabrin 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 makes this castle amazingly different
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bahla Fort, Oasis of Bahla, Nizwa 611 Oman
Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. As the monumental fort is closed for renovation only a photo stop is planned. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop (not possible on Fridays and Public Holidays)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Misfat al Abreyeen, Al Hamra Oman
Al Hamra one of the oldest villages & up to 400 years old mud houses are still occupied. Also, visit the Al Hamra Falaj system.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 2: Nizwa – Wahiba – Ras Al Jinz

Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Wahiba Sands, Jalan Bani Buhassan Oman
The Wahiba Sands, via Birkat A Mauz and Ibra. Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. After some exciting sand dune driving which offers excellent thrills and chills for all.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Wadi Bani Khalid, Road 23 apprx. 40 km from Bidiyyah Muscat-Sur Road, Muscat 113 Oman
Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman and its pools with clear deep blue water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. Enjoy the ambiance of the Wadi.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Ras Al Jinz, Sur 411 Oman
Sur check in at Hotel and after an early dinner (own arrangements) drive to visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where at night the Green Turtles, after a journey of thousands of kilometers will come ashore to lay their eggs. You then return to the Hotel in late night for the overnight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ras Al Jinz resort

Day 3: Ras Al Jinz –Bimah Sinkhole-Wadi Arbayeen-Muscat

Stop At: Sur Maritime Museum, Wilayat, Sur Oman
visit Sur, renowned for its dhow shipyard in former times
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bibi Maryam's Tomb Qalhat, Qalhat, Al Sharqiyah Oman
On the coastal road, you stop at Bibi Miriam Mausoleum in Qalhat
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wadi Tiwi, Tiwi Ash Sharqiyah, Al Sharqiyah Oman
Wadi Tiwi, an oasis well known for its lemon and date plantations and then proceed to Fins beach.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Wadi Al Arbeieen, 2 Hours Drive Away From the Capital Muscat., Muscat 113 Oman
Visit the picturesque Wadi Arbayeen with its deep pools of water set among the date palms. We then proceed to the Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet-footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape. Later drive to Muscat.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Travel to Muscat