Oman Women's Exclusive-7 Nights, 8 Days
1 DAY (Sat)
ARRIVE MUSCAT
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Arrive at Muscat airport, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the Hotel. Later in the afternoon, you will be met at the hotel for a ‘Muscat by Night’ tour. You drive along the Corniche, passing the port of Muscat, continue on the road through the coastal mountains to Qurum and on to the Grand Mosque. The tour ends at Kargeen restaurant, where you will enjoy an Arabic theme dinner. Return to the hotel after dinner.
Overnight stay at Muscat
2 DAY (Sun)
FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF MUSCAT
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Early in the morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day city orientation tour. You visit the Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Drive along the picturesque Corniche with a photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos. The palace is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts- Mirani and Jalali.
A very special lunch today; The Sidab Women’s Group is one of the unique models in empowering women through establishing a project that benefits the participants. It is an environment-friendly project that is based on the manufacturing of environmentally friendly bags that replace plastic bags. We learn about the center and enjoy some home cooked Omani Food.
After lunch, visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. Later you will be given time to stroll through the famous Mutrah Souq. Later, return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Muscat
3 DAY (Mon)
MUSCAT- SUR
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After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. You start your fascinating roundtrip with the first leg taking you in south eastern direction along the coast to Sur. The road leads through scenic countryside and rugged mountains. Stop at the limestone Sinkhole in Bimah and then continue to Fins. Enjoy the white sandy beach at Fins proceed to visit Wadi Tiwi, an oasis well known for its lemon and date plantations. Then proceed to the coastal town of Sur which was renowned in former times for its shipyard, where the dhows, the traditional wooden Omani boats were built. Continue to Ras Al Hadd.
After an early dinner at the hotel, you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz.
Overnight stay at Ras Al Hadd
4 DAY (Tue)
RAS AL HADD - WADI BANI KHALID - WAHIBA SANDS
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This morning, proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. The afternoon is reserved for your desert experience. You drive into the Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand. After some exciting sand dune driving with your experienced driver, visit the home of a Bedouin Family in the desert where you will have a traditional Omani lunch. You will experience the real, traditional Arabic hospitality. Later arrive and check-in at the desert camp. Enjoy a BBQ dinner with Omani music and a dance show (seasonal).
Overnight stay at desert camp
5 DAY (Wed)
WAHIBA SANDS - IBRA - JABRIN - AL HAMRA
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After breakfast, check-out and proceed to the village of Ibra for a special shopping experience.
Once a week this Souq (on Wednesdays), opposite the main market, attracts women-only buyers and sellers from all over the region, selling a variety of handicrafts such as baskets, woven cushions and camel bags. Men are usually not welcome, and photographs are prohibited here in the only Souq in the country dedicated to female shoppers.
Then proceed to Jabrin castle and to Al Hamra, one of the oldest villages in Oman.
Overnight stay at Al Hamra
6 DAY (Thu)
AL HAMRA - JEBEL SHAMS - NIZWA
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After leisurely breakfast, drive up to Jabel Shams, which literally means Mountain of the Sun. Experience an untamed and rugged countryside at Oman’s highest peak at 3000m, often hailed as the Sultanate’s own version of the Grand Canyon. Visit the hidden and remote village of Misfat Al Abriyeen. Embark on a heritage walk through the many plantations in the village to learn about the Falaj system. Continue to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital.
Overnight stay at Nizwa
7 DAY (Fri)
NIZWA - MUSCAT
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Nizwa’s main places of interest are the Souq and the Nizwa Fort. Visit the famous livestock market in Nizwa Souq which happens once a week (on Fridays) and the round tower fort of Nizwa, one of the most impressive forts in Oman. After visits, drive back to Muscat.
Upon arrival at Muscat, check-in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Marina Bandar for a beautiful sunset cruise along the Muscat coastline on a Traditional Omani Dhow. After the cruise, have a delicious farewell dinner on board.
Overnight stay at Muscat
8 DAY (Sat)
DEPARTURE MUSCAT
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In time, transfer to Muscat International Airport for departure. It’s time to say Good Bye to Oman!!
Quick Facts about this Tour
- Women’s exclusive group tour (min 7 persons & max 11 persons)
- Meet & greet by our airport representative.
- Private airport transfers using quality vehicles.
- Licensed English speaking lady guide (Omani National).
- Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah Souq.
- Enjoy special lunch at The Sidab Women’s Group.
- Experience round tour of Oman in quality 4WD cars.
- Guided turtle watching tour at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
- Visit Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid.
- Visit Women’s Market at Ibra, Livestock Market at Nizwa.
- Visit Nizwa Fort, Jabrin Castle, Bahla Fort.
- Enjoy private sunset cruise through Muscat coastline with farewell dinner on board.