11 Days Oman North & South Tour | Muscat, Wahiba Desert, Nizwa & Salalah

• After breakfast, set out on a guided Muscat city tour exploring the capital’s most significant cultural and historical landmarks. Begin with a visit to the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of Oman’s most important architectural achievements and a symbol of modern Islamic design.
• Continue toward the old harbor district to explore Muttrah Souk, a vibrant traditional market filled with frankincense, silver jewelry, Omani daggers, and local handicrafts. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Muttrah Corniche, offering scenic views of the harbor framed by mountains.
• Make photo stops at Muttrah Fort and the iconic Riyam Incense Burner, both reflecting Muscat’s maritime heritage. The tour then includes a visit to either the National Museum or Bait Al Zubair Museum, providing valuable insight into Oman’s history, culture, and traditions.
• Conclude the day with exterior photo stops at the Al Alam Palace and the elegant Royal Opera House, before returning to your hotel in Muscat.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souk & Corniche, Muttrah Fort, Riyam Incense Burner, Museums, Al Alam Palace, Royal Opera House
Accommodation: AL Falaj Hotel⭐⭐⭐⭐ or Ramada Encore By Wyndham ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel around 08:30 and begin a scenic drive along Oman’s eastern coastline. Pass through the coastal town of Quriyat, set between the Eastern Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea.
• Continue to Wadi Arbayeen, a picturesque valley known for its natural pools, flowing water, and narrow rocky gorges, offering a first taste of Oman’s diverse landscapes. The journey continues to the impressive Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural limestone crater filled with clear turquoise water.
• Drive south along the coast to Fins Beach, a quiet stretch of white sand backed by dramatic cliffs, before passing through the fishing village of Tiwi and entering Wadi Tiwi, where palm plantations and emerald pools create a striking mountain setting.
• Later in the afternoon, visit Qalhat, one of Oman’s oldest historic towns and former seaports, before continuing to Ras Al Hadd for check-in and overnight stay.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Quriyat, Wadi Arbayeen, Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Tiwi, Qalhat
Accommodation: Al Asala Resort ⭐⭐⭐ or Al Ayjah Plaza ⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, depart Ras Al Hadd and drive to the coastal city of Sur, a historic town famous for its maritime heritage. Visit the traditional dhow-building yard, where skilled craftsmen continue to build wooden boats using centuries-old techniques—an important part of Oman’s seafaring history.
• Leaving the coast behind, continue inland through rural villages and mountain scenery toward Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s most beautiful and accessible wadis. Enjoy time to walk around the pools, relax among palm trees, and, if you wish, take a refreshing swim in the clear natural waters.
• In the afternoon, travel toward the vast dunes of Wahiba Sands, where the landscape transforms into a sea of golden sand. Enter the desert with an experienced driver and enjoy an exciting dune drive across the rolling dunes.
• Arrive at your desert camp in the early evening, settle in, and enjoy dinner and the peaceful atmosphere of the desert under the stars.

Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights: Sur, dhow-building yard, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wahiba Sands, dune driving
Accommodation: Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp or similar

• After breakfast, depart the desert and leave the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands behind as you travel toward the interior of Oman. The journey passes through changing landscapes before reaching Sinaw, a traditional Omani village known for its rural character and long-standing trading traditions.
• Continue toward the foothills of Jebel Akhdar, enjoying scenic mountain views along the way. En route, stop at Birkat Al Mouz, a historic settlement surrounded by lush date plantations and fed by an ancient falaj irrigation system, recognized by UNESCO as an important cultural heritage feature.
• Take time to stroll through the old village, where narrow alleys, palm gardens, and mud-brick ruins offer a glimpse into Oman’s traditional way of life. In the late afternoon, continue to Nizwa for check-in and overnight stay.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights:Sinaw village, Jebel Akhdar foothills, Birkat Al Mouz, falaj irrigation system
Accommodation:Nizwa Heritage Inn ⭐⭐⭐ or Golden Tulip Nizwa ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, depart Nizwa around 08:30 for a day focused on Oman’s historic landmarks and dramatic mountain scenery. Begin with a visit to Jabrin Castle, one of the finest castles in Oman, admired for its ornate ceilings, inner courtyards, and rooms that once served as a center of education and governance.
• Continue to Bahla Fort, the largest and oldest fort in the Sultanate and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by an ancient oasis and defensive walls that reflect Oman’s rich architectural heritage.
• In the afternoon, ascend into the Western Hajar Mountains toward Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak. Stop at viewpoints overlooking Wadi Ghul, widely known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, where deep gorges and towering cliffs create breathtaking panoramic views. Later, return to Nizwa for your overnight stay.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Jabrin Castle, Bahla Fort, Jebel Shams, Grand Canyon viewpoints
Accommodation: Nizwa Heritage Inn ⭐⭐⭐ or Golden Tulip Nizwa ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, begin the day with a visit to Nizwa Fort, one of Oman’s most iconic landmarks, offering insight into the country’s traditional defensive architecture. Continue to the nearby Nizwa Souq, where stalls display silver jewelry, handcrafted items, spices, and local produce, reflecting the region’s long-standing trading culture.
• Later, depart Nizwa and enjoy a scenic drive through the Hajar Mountains, passing traditional villages and cultivated oasis landscapes as you make your way back toward the capital.
• En route to Muscat, stop at the renowned Amouage Perfume Factory (subject to opening days), internationally celebrated for its luxury fragrances crafted using Omani ingredients and artisanal techniques.
• Arrive in Muscat in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel for check-in and a relaxed evening at leisure.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Hajar Mountains drive, Amouage Perfume Factory
Accommodation: AL Falaj Hotel⭐⭐⭐⭐ or Ramada Encore By Wyndham ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, transfer to Muscat International Airport for your domestic flight to Salalah. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted before being transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and prepare for the upcoming days of exploration in Salalah.

Included: Breakfast 
Highlights: Domestic Flight to Salalah, Hotel Check-in & Leisure
Accommodation: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ - Option2: Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, begin your Salalah city tour, exploring the cultural and historical highlights of Oman’s southern capital. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, an elegant landmark reflecting modern Islamic architecture and local craftsmanship.
• Continue to Al Husn Palace (photo stop), the ceremonial residence of His Majesty, before heading to Al Haffah Souq, one of Salalah’s oldest markets, famous for frankincense, traditional souvenirs, and local products.
• The tour continues with a visit to the Frankincense Museum, where you will learn about the history and global significance of this ancient trade that shaped the region. Conclude the day with a drive through lush coconut plantations, offering a unique tropical atmosphere rarely found elsewhere in Oman.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Al Husn Palace, Al Haffah Souq, the Frankincense museum, the coconut plantations
Accommodation: Option1: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ - Option2: Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

•  After breakfast, depart for a full-day exploration of Salalah’s natural and historical landmarks. Begin with a visit to Ayn Razat, a beautiful natural spring surrounded by greenery, offering a peaceful start to the day.
• Continue to the coastal town of Taqah and visit Taqah Castle, a well-preserved historic fort that provides insight into the region’s traditional lifestyle. The journey then leads to Sumharam (Khor Rori), the ancient port once central to the frankincense trade and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Travel onward to Wadi Darbat, one of the most scenic wadis in southern Oman, known for its seasonal waterfalls, lush landscapes, and open valleys. The tour continues to the Tomb of Prophet Job (Nabi Ayoub), a site of spiritual and historical significance.
• In the afternoon, explore Mughsail Beach, famous for its dramatic coastline, followed by a visit to Marneef Cave and the natural blowholes, where waves force seawater high into the air through limestone openings. Return to Salalah for your overnight stay.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Ayn Razat, Taqah Castle, to Sumharam (Khor Rori), Wadi Darbat, Tomb of Prophet Job (Nabi Ayoub), Mughsail Beach, Marneef Cave and blowholes
Accommodation: Option1: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ - Option2: Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Salalah Airport. Our representative will meet and assist you, ensuring a smooth departure as you head to the airport for your flight.

Included: Breakfast