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Tour highlights
Enjoy stylish architecture at Muscat's Grand Mosque.
Imagine days gone by in the evocative forts.
Swim the turquoise waters of the Musandam Peninsula.
Explore Musandam's mountains and fjords.
Take a dhow cruise around the northern coast.
12 days from £6,655pp
Price includes:
- Scheduled international and domestic flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Travel that's shaped around you
We know that travel has the most meaning when it's created individually for you. Our specialists will only start designing your trip once they understand exactly what you want it to be. So, consider this idea simply as inspiration for your own experience.
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Muscat. Upon arrival into Muscat you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
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Accompanied by your private driver, you have a half day tour of the city's main sites, including Bait Al Zubair Museum, the Grand Mosque and Old Muscat.
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Day at leisure.
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Leaving the coast behind, you travel inland through dramatic mountain scenery to Jebel Akhdar via the abandoned village of Birkat al Mauz.
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Today you will visit the imposing Jabrin Fort, renowned for its painted ceilings. You'll also visit Bahla, before venturing along the impressive Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakheer.
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Spend the day exploring Nizwa and the villages within the local area.
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The direct route back to Muscat will be taken today, for a one night stay before moving on north.
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After breakfast you'll be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Dubai, where you will be met and transferred to the Musandam Peninsula, the most northerly part of Oman. Here you'll have four nights to fully appreciate this unique area.
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You may like to arrange a boat excursion with your hotel, or take advantage of the top class diving and snorkelling available.
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Day at leisure.
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Day at leisure.
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Transfer overland from Musandam to Dubai for your return flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
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The Chedi ![The Long Pool, Chedi Muscat]()
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Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa ![Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa, Muscat]()
Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa
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Shangri-La Al Bandar ![Pool, Al Bandar, Muscat]()
Shangri-La Al Bandar
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Al Bustan Palace ![Pool, Al Bustan Palace, Muscat]()
Al Bustan Palace
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Alila Jabal Akhdar ![Alila Jabal Akhdar, Jebel Akhdar]()
Alila Jabal Akhdar
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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort ![Premier canyon view room balcony, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Jebel Akhdar]()
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
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Six Senses Zighy Bay ![Salt water pool, Six Senses at Zighy Bay , Musandam]()
Six Senses Zighy Bay
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- Muscat
- Jebel Akhdar
- Muscat
- Dubai
- The Musandam Peninsula
Contact a Oman specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Oman will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
When to go
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| The Musandam Peninsula |
