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City view at night, Muscat
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Luxury Muscat & the Musandam Peninsula

12 days from £10,595pp

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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.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • 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.

    • 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

  • 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.

    • Muscat, Oman
      Muscat, Oman
    • Muscat
      Muscat
    • Al Alaam Palace, Muscat
      Al Alaam Palace, Muscat

  • Day at leisure.

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

  • Leaving the coast behind, you travel inland through dramatic mountain scenery to Jebel Akhdar via the abandoned village of Birkat al Mauz.

    • Bilad Sayt, Oman
      Bilad Sayt, Oman
    • Misfa
      Misfa
    • Jebel Shams
      Jebel Shams

  • 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.

    • Wadi Sarab dam
      Wadi Sarab dam
    • Jebel Akhdar
      Jebel Akhdar
    • Jebel Akhdar
      Jebel Akhdar

  • Spend the day exploring Nizwa and the villages within the local area.

    • Jebel Akhdar
      Jebel Akhdar
    • Jebel Akhdar
      Jebel Akhdar
    • Jebel Akhdar
      Jebel Akhdar

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

    • Muscat, Oman
      Muscat, Oman
    • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
      Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
    • Arabian lamps at Muscat souq, Oman
      Arabian lamps at Muscat souq, Oman

  • 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.

    • Fjord, Musandam
      Fjord, Musandam
    • Zighy village, Musandam
      Zighy village, Musandam
    • Khasab Castle, Musandam
      Khasab Castle, Musandam

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

    • Khasab Fort, Musandam
      Khasab Fort, Musandam
    • Fjord on the Musandam Peninsula
      Fjord on the Musandam Peninsula
    • Bukha Fort, Musandam
      Bukha Fort, Musandam

  • Day at leisure.

  • Day at leisure.

  • Transfer overland from Musandam to Dubai for your return flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, 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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Jebel Akhdar
 
The Musandam Peninsula
 

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