Classic Oman Tour

9 Days / 8 Nights from £2895/ $3764 per person

The Classic Oman tour will introduce you to one of the most unique destinations in the Arabia – a striking desert land where history, warm hospitality and fabulous scenic spectacle combine with adventure and the romance of the 1001 Arabian Nights. This private tour of Oman stands out as it is led by an experienced Omani guide, enabling you see and experience the magic of Oman through Omani eyes. As the journey unfolds the cultural, historic and scenic highlights of the Sultanate will be revealed as well as the rich traditions and culture of the Omani people. The Classic Oman tour will take you through striking wild wadis, crosses the magnificent sands of the Wahiba Sands from North to South in a 4WD vehicle, visits beautifully restored forts, and includes a dramatic walk along one of Oman's prettiest mountain trails. Your Omani guide will also introduce you to crumbling medieval mudbrick villages, luxuriant oases with thousands of swaying date palms, lively traditional markets, and exotic souqs heavily laden with the scent of frankincense. It is through delving deeper into the scenery and culture of Oman that the Classic Oman tour delivers such a memorable insight into the Sultanate.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day	Location/Route	Overnight	Sapphire Hotels	Diamond Hotels
Day 1	Arrive Muscat International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel.	2 nights Muscat	W Muscat	W Muscat
Day 2	Visit Muscat including the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Muttrah’s frankincense infused souq, and the old harbour. This afternoon visit the excellent National Museum.
Day 3	Drive to Wadi Abraeen and experience an off-road adventure, then continue along the scenic coastal road to Sur where dhows are made by hand, and arrive at your desert camp in the Wahiba Sands.	2 nights Wahiba Sands	1000 Nights Camp	Desert Nights Camp
Day 4	Cross the Wahiba Sands from north to south - a desert experience par excellence.
Day 5	Explore the evocative ruins of Munsifah and the 17th fortress of Jabrin, then climb up into the Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain).	2 nights Jabal Akhdar	Sahab Resort & Spa	Alila Jabal Akhdar Hotel
Day 6	Hike along the Three Villages Walk - one of Oman's prettiest trails (2hrs) and view the 'cliff-village' of Sawghera. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7	Witness Nizwa’s vibrant Friday cattle auction - one of the highlights of any holiday in Oman - then visit the mudbrick villages of Al Hamra and Misfat Al Abryeen prior to arriving in Muscat.	2 nights Muscat	Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa	The Chedi
Day 8	At leisure by the sea in Muscat.
Day 9	Transfer to Muscat International Airport.