Wadis and Wonders

Meet & Greet at the MUSCAT airport by the Gray Line staff: Arrival transfer by private vehicle to your hotel Overnight in MUSCAT

Breakfast. Today we depart for a half day Muscat tour. Being a rare blend of ancient & modern, Muscat is a beautiful city which lies in a maze of brown pleated mountains. Lulled by the Arabian Sea, the city has undergone dramatic development in the past two or three decades. However, Muscat takes pride in the fact that it has preserved its lustrous culture & heritage. Our visit starts with a drive through the ministries’ area, where you can see a
number of modern buildings with touches of ancient, Islamic architecture. Our first stop will be the Grand Mosque, which is an architectural marvel and perhaps the new landmark of the city. We will then visit the fish market and
the folkloric Muttrah souk, with its narrow-covered alleys where you can smell exotic aromas of mounds of spices, coffee beans, and ancient remedies, all enticing perfumes that fill the air. Next, engage in a visit to the Bait Al Zubair
Museum, which has a fine exhibit of Omani history and culture, encompassing l values. You will also have a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Alam Palace (the official residence of Sultan Qaboos) flanked by the twin Portuguese forts of Mirani & Jalali. Tour will end in Mutrah souk & then transfer back to your hotel. Lunch & dinner on your own. Overnight in MUSCAT

Activities

Breakfast. together with its towers and city walls, have historically been used as defensive look-out points. It is estimated that there are over 500 forts, castles and towers in Oman. Our today visit will include a few of the ones which are more remarkable & striking in their architecture & style. We start in the cultural capital.
Our first sop will be the charming ancestral village of BIRKAT AL MAWZ at the bottom of the GREEN mountain, JEBEL AKHDAR. We will then head to visit the beautiful Nizwa center with its Fort (outside visit) and its massive circular cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman. We will walk through the traditional Nizwa Souq. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we will proceed to the Jabreen Fort. The Jabrin Castle, built in 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. After we visit the Jabrin castle, we will drive towards the
JEBEL SHAMS one of the most famous mountains in OMAN, passing one of the oldest small towns of Oman Bahla with its fort (outside visit), before we reach back NIZWA downtown, from where we will drive smoothly to Muscat
after a long day! Tour will end in Avenue MALL & then transfer back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight in MUSCAT.

Activities

Breakfast. Today we discover the south & wadi shab. This tour will take you through the mountainous and desert landscape. We will pass the coastal township of Quriyat before we reach WADI SHAB after approximately 1h30
drive. Our guide will take you for a great walk of 45mn to reach the natural pools and the cave. We will allow time for you to swim in the area’s clear, sparkling waters, then we return to the base walking another 45mn. We will
spend 3 hours in the WADI. Lunch will be the Wadi Shab resort. After lunch, we will continue travelling through the village of Finns and its famous white sand beaches, photo stop, and we drive the coastal scenic route to reach the
dramatic Bimah Sinkhole, a miracle of nature, where again you will be able to swim in its half-salted water. Then will commence our journey back to Muscat in a smooth drive after that active nature day of OMAN. Tour will end in Shatti Al Qurum, then we transfer you back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight in MUSCAT. Advice for the tour: Sports style dress code + Tennis shoes, swimming suit, hat, towels, shorts & backpack. Walk is long but easy to do for all ages, starting 5 years old.

Activities

Breakfast, day at leisure. You may opt to book excursions from the range of tours we offer as optional. Lunch & dinner on your own. Overnight in MUSCAT.

Breakfast. This morning you will be able to enjoy your hotel. Depending on your time of flight transfer to MUSCAT airport for departure.