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Grand Mosque, Nizwa

Grand tour of Oman

13 days from CAD10,295pp
Grand Mosque, Nizwa
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy the architecture of Muscat's Grand Mosque.

  • Watch villagers barter at the cattle market.

  • Peer into Oman's Grand Canyon, the Wadi Ghul.

  • Visit the impressive Jabreen fort.

  • Watch green turtles nesting on the beach.

Price includes:

  • Domestic flights in destination
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Your driver will meet you on arrival at the airport for the transfer to your hotel and check-in. You then have the rest of the day to relax after your journey.

    • Coastline near Muscat
      Coastline near Muscat
    • City view at night, Muscat
      City view at night, Muscat
    • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
      Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat

  • This morning, your driver will collect you from your hotel so you can explore the sights of Muscat, including the Grand Mosque.

    • Muscat, Oman
      Muscat, Oman
    • Muscat
      Muscat
    • Al Alam Palace, Muscat
      Al Alam Palace, Muscat

  • You have a day at leisure and may wish to explore the local souqs or sample some of the local food in one of the city's many restaurants.

    • Portugese Forts, Muscat
      Portugese Forts, Muscat
    • Men's caps in souq, Muscat
      Men's caps in souq, Muscat
    • Muscat, Oman
      Muscat, Oman

  • Today, head off for the interior of the country, stopping to visit the Seeb, Nakhl and Wadi Bani Awf en route to your destination in Jebel Shams.

    • Beehive tombs, Bat
      Beehive tombs, Bat
    • Nizwa Fort, Oman
      Nizwa Fort, Oman
    • Nizwa Friday Cattle Market
      Nizwa Friday Cattle Market

  • Spend the day visiting mountain villages, traveling along the impressive Wadi Ghul and exploring the attractive Wadi Nakheer.

    • View from Jebel Shams, Oman
      View from Jebel Shams, Oman
    • Jebel Shams, Oman
      Jebel Shams, Oman
    • Jebel Shams, Oman
      Jebel Shams, Oman

  • A second day of exploration, with sights including the Jabrin and Bahla Forts and the isolated Bat tombs, set against the striking mountain scenery.

    • Jebel Shams, Oman
      Jebel Shams, Oman
    • Hajar Mountains, Oman
      Hajar Mountains, Oman
    • The Hajar Mountains, Oman
      The Hajar Mountains, Oman

  • En route to the desert, visit Izki and Sanaw, before driving through the dunes to the desert camp. Here you can watch the sunset over the dunes before a traditional dinner back at camp.

    • Desert, Oman
      Desert, Oman
    • Camels, the Wahiba Sands
      Camels, the Wahiba Sands
    • Camel, Wahiba Sands
      Camel, Wahiba Sands

  • Visit the beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid on your journey from the desert to the coast. Spend the night at the Ras Al Jinz Centre and have time to rest before your evening excursion to the green turtle beach, where you may see turtles hatching.

    • Turtle, Ras Al Jinz
      Turtle, Ras Al Jinz
    • Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
      Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
    • Turtle nesting at Ras Al Jinz
      Turtle nesting at Ras Al Jinz

  • Today you return to Muscat along the coastal road via Sur, in time to catch your flight to Salalah, in the south of the country.

    • Cows in a lagoon near Samhuram
      Cows in a lagoon near Samhuram
    • Bay near Mughsail beach
      Bay near Mughsail beach
    • Bin Ali's tomb interior
      Bin Ali's tomb interior

  • Enjoy a full-day excursion to the north of Salalah, visiting the forts of Mirbat and Taqa.

    • Bin Ali's tomb
      Bin Ali's tomb
    • Camels in lagoon
      Camels in lagoon
    • Camels in lagoon, Salalah
      Camels in lagoon, Salalah

  • Today, visit the sites west of Salalah, including Job's Tomb, Mughsail Beach, and some truly beautiful coastal scenery.

    • Mountain view, Salalah
      Mountain view, Salalah
    • Camels in lagoon near Samhuram
      Camels in lagoon near Samhuram
    • Job's tomb frankincense burner
      Job's tomb frankincense burner

  • A day at leisure.

    • Salalah Royal Palace
      Salalah Royal Palace
    • Salalah fruit stalls
      Salalah fruit stalls
    • Fishermen, Mirbat
      Fishermen, Mirbat

  • You have an early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Muscat, ready for your onward flight home.

    • Old house, Mirbat
      Old house, Mirbat
    • Ayn Razzaq, near Salalah
      Ayn Razzaq, near Salalah
    • Ayn Sahlanout, near Salalah
      Ayn Sahlanout, near Salalah

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Muscat
 
Nizwa
 
The Wahiba Sands
 
Ras Al Jinz
 
Salalah
 

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