Showstopping cultural tour of Oman with a beach stay
- Round trip
- 7, 8 or 9 nights
- Oman
- total price from £ 3,538.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Tick Oman's most cultural landmarks off your bucket list on a captivating tour, including various meals, excursions and all travel
An ancient country with deep-rooted history, wildly diverse landscapes and, needless to say, a marvellously multifaceted culture, welcome to Oman – the jewel of Arabia.
In terms of staggering beauty, Oman has its fair share, and you'll get to enjoy some of the best on this trip. From verdant oases in the middle of the desert, to ancient cities and sky-high sand dunes, you're bound to have more than one 'pinch me' moment here.
Your epic tour, which starts in the buzzy capital of Muscat, will see you visit many of the country's most-loved sites, like Muscat's Grand Mosque and old fortresses in Bahla and Nizwa, to name a few. You'll also journey into the desert and spend an unforgettable night camping among mammoth sand dunes, watching crimson sunsets and explosions of light as the stars erupt into life.
As well as a whole host of cultural activities, adrenaline junkies can also get their fix with a 4x4 driving experience in the desert, and wildlife lovers are bound to find themselves transfixed when they see nesting turtles in their natural habitat at a sanctuary in Sur.
Add to all this five luxurious hotels, two of which are right by the beach, and it's little wonder you'll leave having had the holiday of a lifetime.
Included
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Two nights in Muscat
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One night in Sur
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One night in the Wahiba Sands
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One night in Nizwa
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Two nights in Musannah
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Breakfast is included throughout
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Dinner is included in Sur, Nizwa & Musannah (excluding drinks)
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Range of tours and excursions as per the itinerary
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Return flights from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester or Newcastle to Muscat International Airport
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Shared airport transfers, as well as transfers between hotels and excursions
Trip details
Day 1-2: Muscat
Welcome to Oman's bustling capital – Muscat. This mesmerising metropolis is flanked by mountains, desert and glittering seas, and although its rich history stretches back to antiquity, it's complemented today by more modern landmarks and living.
After touching down at the airport and clearing c…
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Day 3: Quriyat, Wadi Arbyn, Wadi Tiwi & Sur
After breakfast you'll meet your guide, bid farewell to Muscat and travel to Quriyat – a large fishing village that's still guarded by a watchtower, and where a fleet of fishermen still go out every morning for their catch.
Having seen the village you'll continue along Black Top Road and enter …
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Day 4: Wadi Bani Khaled & Wahiba Sands
Today's a day of stark desert contrasts, with visits to two wadis that couldn't be more different. The first port of call is Wadi Bani Khaled, which means 'natural oasis' in Arabic. Although it's in the middle of the desert, here you'll find luscious green vegetation and spring pools with turquoise…
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Day 5: Jabreen, Bahla, Al Hamra & Nizwa
After breakfast in your camp you'll set out for Niza, with some exciting stops along the way, the first of which is Jabreen. You'll get to spend some time at the city's most icon landmark, its ornate 17th-century fort with sprawling views.
Next up is the enthralling town of Bahla – well-known fo…
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Day 6-7: Nizwa, Barkha & Al Thowarah Springs
On Day 6, after a morning visit to the souq, you'll take a scenic walk to Nizwa's striking 17th-century fort, which really dominates much of the town. The day also involves a guided-trip to Birkat Al Mauz, an old village where locals grow and cultivate date palm trees, before arriving at your next …
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Sunset dhow cruise
From your Muscat hotel you'll be transferred to Marina Bandar, where you will board a traditional wooded Arabic dhow. Watch the sun go down and enjoy the serenity of the sea, while staying refreshed with various snacks and juices on board. When you're back on dry land you'll transfer back to your hotel.
- • Duration: approximately one hour
- • Hotel pickup and drop-off available
- • You can add this optional excursion to your trip in the booking process
Buy now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Occupancy | Max two adults. |
| Dress code at Muscat Grand Mosque | To visit the mosque, you must be dressed in conservative manner and cannot wear revealing or transparent clothes. Ladies have to cover their head with a scarf. |
| Turtle sightings | Please be aware that the turtles in Sur's reserve are in their natural habitat, so whilst we hope you'll get to see them, we can't guarantee they'll oblige. |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
| Passport | Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in Oman. For up-to-date information, visit the official government website. |
| Visa | Tourists can apply for a visa to Oman in advance through these official websites: www.evisa.rop.gov.om; www.rop.gov.om. Payment can be made online. Upon approval of the visa by the immigration authorities, you will receive a confirmation through email. You should print the e-visa and present it to immigration on arrival in Oman. Visa policies and prices are subject to change. |
| Currency | The currency in Oman is the Omani rial (OMR) |
| Itinerary changes | The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of adverse weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. |