Cities and Sand Dunes: Emirates & Oman

Today, you will embark on a flight towards Muscat, Oman.* Upon arriving at Muscat airport, you will be met by one of our representatives**. Transfer to your hotel for check-in by air-conditioned vehicle. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure; take this time to acquaint yourself with your new surroundings and enjoy dinner, sampling the delicious local cuisine. Overnight stay in Muscat.

*You will have the option to add late check-out on departure in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your booking now, as they are subject to availability.

**Note: Passengers arriving individually will be met and greeted by one of our representatives and will transfer privately to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with a briefing of what to expect from your journey in Oman; this will also be the time to meet your tour guide. Next, embark on a full day guided tour of Muscat. You will hit all the top attractions of the city starting by the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a culturally significant place of worship for Omani people and then the Opera house, an edifice of grandeur built by the Sultan Qaboos. You will then stop for lunch at a local fish restaurant before visiting Old Muscat. From here, relish the beauty found at the Bait Al Zubair Museum and finish your tour at Muttrah— the main port and commercial center, and explore the colorful historic souk where you are sure to find the perfect souvenir to bring back home. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Omani restaurant. Overnight stay in Muscat.

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready for a day full of adventure on a drive that will cruise Oman’s most rip-roaring sections of its 1700 km coastline to get to your final destination of the day: stunning Wahiba Sands. Start your journey visiting the famous Sinkhole, part of a collapsed mountain filled with sea water and then continue on towards Fins, Oman’s magical pebble beach. Next stop is Wadi Shab, a narrow canyon home to crystal clear blue water pools. Lunch in Wadi Shab. From here, you will make your way to Sur, known for its unique architecture and shipyards and get a quick tour of the picturesque port city. Continue the coastal road passing through high cliffs and small fishing villages to reach the desert of Wahiba Sands—arguably Oman’s most visited location. Once here, hop on a 4X4 vehicle and let your desert adventure begin! Drive through the jaw-dropping vastness of the sandy dunes and let our experienced drivers take you on a ride you will never forget! Dinner in the camp and overnight in Wahiba Sands.

Breakfast in the camp. Enjoy your last few moments in the awe-inspiring desert of Wahiba Sands and then hop back on your 4X4 to make your way to the ancient city of Nizwa. Start your drive back by heading towards Wadi Bani Khalid, a lush green valley surrounded by rugged mountains where you can marvel at the magnificence of the incredible views. Stop for lunch and continue your journey towards Nizwa, a historical city with so much to discover. Upon arriving, get to know Nizwa in a full-day tour of the city where you will acquaint yourself with its most important landmarks including the famous 17th century souq and the old city. Later, check-in to your hotel, enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Nizwa.

Breakfast at the hotel. The first part of the day will be dedicated to exploring more of historical Nizwa, starting with the charming ancestral village, Birkat Al Mawz, located at the bottom of the green mountain, Jebel Akhdar. From here, you will visit Jabreen Fort and get to know its monumental landmarks such as the Jabreen Castle, built in the 17th century. Then, you will drive back towards Nizwa but not before passing by Jebel Shams, part of the Hajar mountains. Other stops include, small towns of Oman Bahla, the palm groves in Al Hamra to gaze at the intricate Aflaj irrigation system the country is known for. Stop for lunch and transfer to Muscat to make your way to the airport for your departure flight back to the U.S. Night on board.