ROUND-TRIP OMAN Itinerary overview DAY 1, ARRIVAL 10 km Arrival and hotel check-in. Optional tours available upon request DAY 2, DUBAI – NIZWA 400 km (B, L) Oman's historic fortifications DAY 3, NIZWA – BIDIYAH 250 km (B, D) Medieval capital and local souk. Magical desert adventure with BBQ dinner DAY 4, BIDIYAH – SUR – RAS AL JINZ 350 km (B) Breathtaking wadis, traditional crafts and the green turtles DAY 5, SUR – MUSCAT 230 km (B, L) Scenic villages and unspoilt nature around DAY 6, MUSCAT 50 km (B) Oman's capital at a glance DAY 7, MUSCAT – NAKHAL – SOHAR – AL AIN 350 km (B) Nakhal Fort and Sohar, the birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor TAG 8, AL AIN - DUBAI 190 km (B) Garden city with local flair DAY 9, DUBAI 10 km (B) Departure or hotel extension DAY 1, ARRIVAL Highlights • Meet & greet at the airport • Transfer to hotel • Overnight in Dubai Welcome! After the first impressions of the bustling metropolis Dubai discover the historical Sultanate of Oman, with its fascinating culture and breathtaking nature. 3 DAY 2, DUBAI – NIZWA Highlights • Jabrin Fort • Bahla Fort • Lunch • Overnight in Nizwa Medieval capital and fortifications Explore Omans oldest Fort – Bahla and Omans finest fortification – Jabrin Castle, World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Drive through spectacular scenery in the heart of the medieval capital - Nizwa. DAY 3, NIZWA – BIDYAH Highlights • Nizwa Fort • Nizwa souk • Wahiba Sands desert safari • BBQ dinner • Overnight in a desert camp Magical Wahiba Sands Visit Nizwa, once Omani capital during medieval times. Bargain in Nizwa souk and discover a huge selection of local products among them silver khanjars (traditional dagger). Experience an adventurous 4x4 Jeep ride in the imposing Wahiba Sands: huge, virtually uninhabited with towering dunes reaching almost 100 m in place. In the Desert Camp enjoy the warm hospitality of the Bedouines. DAY 4, BIDYAH – SUR – RAS AL JINZ Highlights • Wadi Bani Khalid oasis • Sur city tour • Dhow building yard • Turtle watching in Ras al Jinz • Overnight in Sur Traditional crafts and the green turtles Start the day with a refreshing swim in the beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid. Explore Sur, known for building wooden dhows. The very same vessels that were used for trade two centuries ago. In the evening visit Ras al Jinz beach, famous for its large nesting aggregations of green turtles. DAY 5, SUR – MUSCAT Highlights • Wadi Tiwi canyon • Fins beach • Lunch • Bimmah Sinkhole • Overnight in Muscat Exploring northeast Omans Explore the Wadi Tiwi canyon. Enjoy a swim at the Fins white sandy beach, one of the most beautiful in Oman. Before heading to Muscat, stop at the turquoise Bimmah sinkhole and admire its magnitude. DAY 6, MUSCAT Highlights • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque • Old Muscat • Bait Al Zubair Museum • Muttrah souk • Overnight in Muscat The capital of Oman Explore Oman’s mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture and visit the stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Discover timeless traditions in Muscat’s historic commercial quarter as you wander the labyrinth-like Muttrah souk. Muscat highlights you can't miss! DAY 7, MUSCAT – NAKHL – SOHAR – AL AIN Highlights • Nakhal Fort • Sohar city tour • Lunch break in Sohar • Overnight in Al Ain Goodbye Oman Discover the mighty Nakhal Fort, built on a single standing rock in 60 meter height. Explore the birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor. After the lunch break in Sohar drive back towards the UAE border. TAG 8, AL AIN – DUBAI Highlights • Al Ain Museum • Hili Park • Overnight in Dubai The Garden City Discover Al Ain, the Garden City and birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates. Explore the UAE's oldest museum built by Sheikh Zayed and learn more about Emiratis daily life. DAY 9, DEPARTURE Highlights • Breakfast and check-out • Transfer to the airport Time to say goodbye Today the magic journey has come to an end. After check-out a transfer to the airport as per your flight itinerary will be provided. For guest extending their stay transfer in Dubai is inclusive. We wish you a safe flight home or a pleasant stay in the UAE! 11 Included in the package 6 overnights in 4* hotels, 1 overnight in 3* hotel, 1 overnight in 1000 Nights Camp Meal plan as per itinerary: B = Breakfast (8x), L = Lunch (2x), D = Dinner (1x) Return transfer from/to Dubai Airport Nizwa City Tour Sur City Tour Muscat City Tour Sohar City tour Nakhal Fort Air conditioned vehicle (minivan or coach, 4x4 by desert safari) 2 bottles of water (0,5 l) per day per person English/German speaking licensed guide; other languages upon request General informations Min. number of participants is 4 persons. Max. number of participants shall not exceed 20 persons. For individual groups we arrange for up to 40 persons The standard hotel check-in is at 15.00, check-out at 12.00 Please note that Dubai Hotels charge a fee called the „Tourism Dirham“ (15 AED per night per room in 4* Hotels), which is not included in the round trip-price We have the right to change the schedule due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, national holidays and similar Changes and cancellation as per conditions and terms INTERESTED? For more information contact: [email protected].