12 Days In-Depth Oman Experience | Muscat to Salalah Tour

• Overnight in Muscat
• After breakfast, begin a full-day Muscat city tour exploring the capital’s most important cultural and historical landmarks. Start with a photo stop at the Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial residence of His Majesty, followed by exterior views of the Portuguese forts Al Jalali and Al Mirani overlooking the old harbor.
• Continue with a visit to Bait Al Zubair Museum, offering valuable insight into Oman’s traditions, history, and way of life. Visit the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in Oman.
• Experience local daily life at the Muttrah Fish Market, followed by a leisurely walk along the Muttrah Corniche and time to explore Muttrah Souq, a traditional market known for frankincense, silver jewelry, and handicrafts. Conclude the day with a visit to the elegant Royal Opera House Muscat.

Included: Breakfast & lunch
Highlights: Al Alam Palace, Portuguese forts, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq, Royal Opera House
Accommodation: AL Falaj Hotel⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

• After breakfast, depart Muscat and enjoy a scenic drive through the Hajar Mountains toward the highlands of Jebel Akhdar, known for its cooler climate and dramatic scenery. Explore the scenic Saiq Plateau, an area that for centuries was accessible only by donkey. This remarkable region offers a unique glimpse into traditional mountain life, surrounded by dramatic peaks and deep canyons. From the famous Diana’s Viewpoint, take in breathtaking panoramas that highlight the untouched natural beauty of one of Oman’s most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes.
• Visit Birkat Al Mauz, a historic oasis village famous for its date plantations and ancient falaj irrigation system, a UNESCO-recognized heritage feature. Continue with a visit to the Amouage Perfume Factory (subject to opening days), internationally known for luxury fragrances inspired by Omani ingredients. Later, continue your drive to Nizwa, once the capital of Oman, for check-in and overnight stay.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Hajar Mountains, Jebel Akhdar, Birkat Al Mauz, Amouage Perfume Factory
Accommodation: Nizwa Heritage inn⭐⭐⭐ or Falaj Daris Hotel ⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, explore Nizwa Souq, one of Oman’s oldest and most vibrant markets, followed by a visit to Nizwa Fort, famous for its massive round tower and panoramic views.
• Continue to Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest fort in Oman. Visit the traditional village of Al Hamra, known for its old mud houses and date plantations, before stopping at the Tanuf ruins, a historic abandoned village set against the mountains. Return to Nizwa in the late afternoon.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort, Al Hamra, Tanuf ruins
Accommodation: Nizwa Heritage inn⭐⭐⭐ or Falaj Daris Hotel ⭐⭐⭐

• Overnight in Desert Camp
• After breakfast, depart Nizwa and visit the Oman Across Ages Museum, offering a modern and interactive overview of Oman’s history and development.
• Continue on a scenic drive along the Hajar Mountains toward the desert. Arrive at Wahiba Sands, where golden dunes stretch across the horizon. Enjoy an exciting 4WD dune drive, followed by a memorable desert sunset experience.
• Arrive at your desert resort for dinner and overnight stay under the stars.

Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Highlights: Oman Across Ages Museum, Wahiba Sands, dune driving, desert sunset
Accommodation: Sama Al Wasil Camp or similar

• Overnight in Sur
• After breakfast, travel by 4WD out of the desert and head to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s most beautiful wadis, featuring clear pools surrounded by palm trees and cliffs.
• Continue to the coastal city of Sur and visit the traditional dhow shipyard, where wooden boats are still handcrafted using age-old techniques. Later, drive to Ras Al Jinz for a sea turtle watching excursion, a unique natural experience.
• Return to Sur for overnight stay.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Wadi Bani Khalid, Sur dhow shipyard, Ras Al Jinz turtle watching
Accommodation: Turtle Guest House

• After breakfast, begin a scenic coastal drive back to Muscat, stopping at several natural highlights along the way. Visit Fins Beach, followed by a walk through Wadi Shab and a stop at Wadi Tiwi, both known for their dramatic landscapes and turquoise pools.
• Continue to the impressive Bimah Sinkhole, a natural limestone crater filled with turquoise water, before returning to Muscat in the late afternoon.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Coastal drive, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi, Bimah Sinkhole
Accommodation: AL Falaj Hotel⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

• After breakfast, transfer to Muscat International Airport for your domestic flight to Salalah, the cultural and natural heart of southern Oman. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
• Later, begin a gentle Salalah city introduction tour. Start with an exterior visit to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, an elegant architectural landmark and one of the city’s most recognizable sites. Continue to Al Haffah Souq, a traditional market well known for frankincense, local products, and souvenirs.
• Next, visit the Frankincense Museum, where you will learn about the historical importance of frankincense and its role in shaping Salalah’s identity and global trade connections. The tour then continues to a local fruit farm, where you can see tropical produce such as bananas, papayas, and coconuts growing naturally in the region.
• Conclude the day with an exterior photo stop at Al Husn Palace, the ceremonial residence of His Majesty in Salalah, before returning to your hotel for a relaxed evening.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Domestic flight, fruit farms, Salalah city highlights
Accommodation: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ or Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, explore East Salalah, starting with Taqah fishing village and a visit to Taqah Castle, offering insight into the region’s traditional coastal life. Enjoy a scenic viewpoint overlooking the coastline before continuing inland to Wadi Darbat, one of southern Oman’s most beautiful natural landscapes, known for its greenery and open valleys.
• Continue to Sumhuram (Khor Rori), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient port linked to the frankincense trade, followed by a visit to Mirbat Old Town, where traditional houses reflect the area’s rich maritime history. In the afternoon, return to your hotel with free time to relax at the resort or beach.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Taqah village, Taqah castle, Wadi Darbat, Sumhuram, Mirbat Old Town
Accommodation: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ or Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• After breakfast, explore the western side of Salalah, known for its dramatic coastline and natural landmarks. Begin with a visit to the Tomb of Prophet Job (Nabi Ayoub), a site of spiritual and historical significance set in the mountains overlooking the region.
• Continue to explore the frankincense trees, native to Dhofar and deeply connected to Salalah’s ancient trade history. From here, travel toward the coast to Mughsail Beach, one of the most scenic beaches in Oman, famous for its rugged cliffs and open sea views.
• The tour continues to Marneef Cave, where you can observe the natural blowholes, created as ocean waves force seawater through limestone formations—an impressive natural phenomenon. In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Salalah for a relaxed evening at leisure.

Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights: Nabi Ayoub, frankincense trees, Mughsail Beach, blowholes, 
Accommodation: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ or Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Overnight in Salalah

Enjoy a full day at leisure at your hotel. Relax by the beach or pool or choose optional activities such as a snorkeling trip or dolphin-watching boat excursion (available at extra cost).

Included: Breakfast 
Highlights: Leisure, optional boat trips
Accommodation: Salalah International Hotel⭐⭐⭐ or Millenium Salalah Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐

After breakfast, transfer to Salalah Airport for your onward flight. Our representative will assist you with departure procedures.

Included: Breakfast