Sharing Tours for 5 Days 4 Nights

Ziua 1 · Grand Mosque-Opera House-Qurum Beach-Muttrah Souq-Al Alam Palace-The Fort of Al Jalali & Al Mirani Photo Stop–Parliament

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   Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

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   We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.

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   Royal Opera House

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement

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   Qurum Beach

   10 min

   This beach lies in Al Qurm Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants, but it will be a photo stop only.

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   Mutrah Souq

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   Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years

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   Al Alam Palace

   30 min

   The Al Alam Palace "Palace of the Flag" is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

   One of six sultanic residences of the monarch, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.

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   Al Jalali Fort

   10 min

   Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.

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   Mirani Fort

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   Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.

Overnight at Royal Tulip Muscat, a 4 star hotel

Ziua 2 · Bimmah Sink Hole - Fins Beach -Wadi Shab - Wadi Tiwi Photo Stop - Ras Al Hadd

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   Bimmah Sinkhole

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   Enjoy quick pass by Bimmah Sinkhole in your way to wadi Shab. Prepare your camera for nice photos before continue your way to wadi Shab.

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   Wadi Shab

   4 ore Intrarea inclusă

   This Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge that is lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature. With a 35-minute hike up through the canyon Wadi, we arrive at one of several crystal-clear water pools. Tourists can swim on through the warm waters from pool to pool. Eventually, we come to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, the sunlight filters in from the outside, turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue whilst water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.

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   Wadi Tiwi

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   Our next stop is the Wadi Tiwi photo stop, which is named after Tiwi village at the coast, is a beautiful wadi with the lush plantations giving it a different (certainly greener) feel than many other wadis

Overnight at Turtle Beach Resort, a 4 star hotel

Ziua 3 · Sur - Dhow Factory - Omani Ghazal Farm - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands Desert

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   Sur

   45 min

   Sur is a port city on Oman’s eastern tip. Its shipyards, which still produce traditional wooden vessels, played a pivotal role in Oman’s maritime past. In the city center, Sunaysilah Fort has 4 defensive towers around a courtyard

   We will show you the City of Sur with some old fortresses and the famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden Dhows being built.

2. 2

   Al Kamil Wal Wafi

   30 min

   We will then drive onwards to visit Omani Ghazal Farm in Al Kamel (Asilel Farm) where you can see Ghazal

3. 3

   Wadi Bani Khalid

   3 ore

   We then drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wadis in Oman. Here you can swim, sunbathe, relax and have a picnic in the beautiful scenic of wadi canyons. One of the most famous wadis in the Sultanate. A short walk takes you to large emerald pools

4. 4

   Wahiba Sands

   2 ore

   We continue to our desert camp in the Wahiba Sands desert, where you relax or take part in an adventurous 4×4 drive in the sand dunes. Then we will watch the stunning sunset of the desert on one of the big sand dunes. We finish the day with a dinner at the camp and a nice romantic time around a campfire

Overnight stay at AlSalam Camp, 4 star camp

Ziua 4 · Wahiba Sand - Zukait Tower Toombs - Jebel Akhdar - Birkat Al Mouz Old Village - Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn - Nizwa

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   Wahiba Sands

   30 min

   Watching sunrise early morning from the dunes before breakfast

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   Oprirea 2

   2 ore

   Our next stop is the Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki, this stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be an “array fossilized bronze age landscape”, acting almost as a time-capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world.

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   Jebel Akhdar

   2 ore

   Our next stop in Jebel Akhdar or they called the Green Mountain is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meter above sea level

4. 4

   Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

   30 min

   Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestle into a mountain face, located off the old Muscat-Nizwa road, translates to 'Banana Pool' as the area is home to many banana plantations.

5. 5

   Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

   30 min

   One of the five Irrigation Systems of Oman were addedto the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites

6. 6

   Nizwa

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   Nizwa is an ancient city in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northern Oman. It sits on a plain characterized by seasonal rivers and palm plantations

Overnight stay at Al Diyar Hotel in Nizwa, 3 star hotel

Ziua 5 · Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams - Muscat

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   Nizwa Fort Oman

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   The Nizwa Fort is a large castle in Nizwa, Oman built in the seventeenth century. It is a popular tourist destination.

   Nizwa Fort 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.

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   Nizwa Souq

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   The Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items.

   The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great.

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   Al Hamra

   45 min

   Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.

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   Oprirea 4

   45 min

   Misfat Al Abriyeen 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.

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   Jebel Shams

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   Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town.It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.