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Muscat & the Musandam Peninsula

Oman

12 days from £3,750pp Inc. international flights

A varied itinerary taking in two very different coastal regions of Oman, contrasted with the culture and history of the interior.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Muscat & the Musandam Peninsula

Itinerary Route Map - 12 Days

Zighy village, MusandamCoastline near MuscatBeehive tombs, BatFjord, Musandam

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Add a short stop over in Dubai on your way back to the UK
  • Include an overnight stay in the impressive dunes of the Wahiba Sands
  • Visit Salalah to take in the different atmosphere of southern Oman
  • Continue your journey on to India, a country with strong links to Oman
  • Watch green turtles nesting on the beaches of Raz Al Junayz

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Enjoy stylish architecture at Muscat's Grand Mosque
  • Imagine days gone by in the evocative forts
  • Swim the turquoise waters of the Musandam Peninsular
  • Explore Musandam's mountains and fjords
  • Take a dhow cruise around the northern coast

Day by Day

Day 1London - Muscat

After a daytime flight you'll be greeted at Muscat airport for a transfer to your hotel, where you stay for the next three nights.

Day 2Muscat

A full day city tour, which will include the Bait Al Zubair Museum, the Grand Mosque and Old Muscat.

Day 3Muscat

Day at leisure.

Day 4Muscat - Nizwa

Leaving the coast behind, you travel inland through dramatic mountain scenery to Nizwa, where you'll stay for three nights.

Day 5Nizwa

Today you will visit the traditional mountain villages of Al Hamra and Misfah, venturing along the impressive Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakheer.

Day 6Nizwa

Another fascinating excursion, including the imposing Jabreen fort, renowned for its painted ceilings. You'll also visit Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the isolated Beehive tombs in Bat.

Day 7Nizwa - Muscat

The direct route back to Muscat will be taken today, for a one night stay before moving on north.

Day 8Muscat - Musandam

After breakfast you'll be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Musandam, on the Northern Peninsula. Here you'll have four nights to fully appreciate this unique area.

Day 9Musandam

In the morning you can discover the dramatic mountainous scenery of the Peninsula, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure.

Day 10Musandam

You may like to arrange a boat excursion with your hotel, or take advantage of the top class diving and snorkelling available.

Day 11Musandam

Day at leisure.

Day 12Musandam - Dubai

Transfer overland from Musandam to Dubai for your overnight flight to the UK.

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