Scent of the East with extension of the Muscat Sea

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - Full Board

Tour to capture the essence of the beauty of the Sultanate of Oman. Breathtaking landscapes, nature and traditions, through striking stages, with high quality professional services and maximum comfort.

First day: Muscat.

Arrival at the international airport of Muscat, the guided tour of the Great Mosque begins, the largest in the world, a symbol of elegance and grandeur. The Mosque is built in Carrara marble, with its luxurious Swarovski crystal chandelier and its immense carpet of Iranian manufacture.
Continue with a visit to the Museum (Bait al Zubair) for an introduction to Oman culture and history, and with the next stop at the AlʻAlam Royal Palace (exterior), a sumptuous building with columns inlaid with gold and ceramic mosaics blu.Il palace is surrounded by a well-kept garden of trees and flowers of rare species selected. Old town of Mutrah, in time for a sunset stroll along the promenade that encloses the port: here the sultan's yacht is anchored. enter the maze of narrow streets of the oldest market in the country, intoxicated by the scent of incense and spices, the typical fragrance (Amouge) and between bright colors of fabrics and typical products.
Continue to visit the two Twin Fortresses built for defense of the capital by the Portuguese in the 16th century (Al Gilali and Al Mirani). Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Second day:

Qurayat – Bimah Sinkhole – Wadi Tiwi – Sur (290 km).

Breakfast at hotel.
Travel along the coast, admiring the beauty of the Omani landscape.
Stop in Qurayat, frontal panorama of the sea of Oman. Passage to the marine port, historically colonized by the Portuguese for about 140 years, thanks to which they were able to establish their commercial domain in the Indian Ocean.
The itinerary continues with a visit to BimahSinkhole: it is a crater formed following the dissolution of the calcareous rocks, which collects crystalline waters where you can give yourself a break for relaxation and bathing.
Departure for Wadi Tiwi, where you will take a short walk immersed in a breathtaking landscape, where you can photograph the rugged rocks, in contrast with the lush palms of dates and bananas. Arrival in Sur. Check in at hotel.Cena.
Evening excursion for the observation of turtles during spawning on the beach. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Third day

Wadi Bani Khaled – Wahiba Sands (190 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit of the picturesque city of Sur, an African anti-port, still today it is active for the artisanal construction of the typical Omani boat, the dhows. Visited a shipyard.
Continue to one of the most suggestive scenarios of the sultanate: Wadi Bani Khaled. The indescribable landscape with vivid color contrasts, arising from the rugged appearance of the rocks and the rich vegetation, which are reflected in the emerald waters. Time available for a swim in the wadi lagoons between the waterfalls and the natural pools.
Continue for the last stop of the day: the desert of Wahiba Sands. Immense golden dunes that stand out as far as the eye can see by 4x4. Stop on top of a dune to admire the sunset.
Check in to the tented camp. Dinner and overnight stay.

Fourth day

Jabrin, Bahla, Nizwa,

Breakfast at the tented camp.
Departure for Jabrin, the most refined of the 500 castles and fortresses of the sultanate, dating back to 1670.
Continue to the complex of the fortified city of Bahla, among the wonders recognized by UNESCO, consisting of a wall of over 12 km. The remains of the ancient mud villages are still visible. It is possible to admire one of the most evocative landscapes of the town.
Visit of Nizwa, the pearl of Islam, ancient capital of the 9th century Oman, with the imposing fortress and adjacent castle. Market visit, where you can buy local handicrafts, spices, essences, fabrics, clay pots and silver jewelry. Every Friday the auction of sheep and cattle takes place here.
Arrival at Muscat airport. Accommodation in Shangri la or Millenium depending on the client's choice

Sixth day e Seventh day

Shangri La o Millenium

Eighth day:

Nizwa – Jebel Shams (320km)

Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Embarkation on the flight to Muscat. Return to Italy

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Hotel accommodation during the Tour:

Golden Tulip al seeb Hotel 2 notti(BB) Muscat
Sur grand hotel 1 notte (BB) Muscat
Arabian Orix camp 1 notte (BB) deluxe room Wahiba desert

Hotel accommodation during the sea extension:

Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Sup 3 nights (BB) Muscat
Millennium Resort Mussanah Superior 3 nights (BB) Muscat
Exchange rate applied: 2.30Rial A change in the exchange rate of over 3%
could lead to a revision of the quotas)

Hotel accommodation:

4 stars / 3 stars sup. standard rooms (in case of unavailability
of the rooms, guests will be accommodated in equivalent or superior facilities)
* Full Board (During excursions, lunches are included and consumed in local restaurants.)

The individual participation fee (minimum 2 people) includes:

• Private transfers from the airport to the hotel and vice versa
• Tour as per itinerary, with 4x4 car transport
• Italian speaking guide for the duration of the trip
• Overnight in 4-star hotel / 3-star sup. with half board (breakfast and dinner). The lunches, included in the fee, will be served by local restaurants during the excursions, as indicated by the program.
• Entrance tickets to the sites, where provided.

The individual participation fee does not include:

• Tourist visa for stays up to 30 days, to be paid online before departure.
• Mance.
• Personal extras
• Anything not expressly indicated in the previous paragraph.

Any changes with respect to the original booking request as far as personalized tours, modification of treatment, or additional nights are concerned will be subject to a supplement to the rates indicated above.
If the chosen date of the trip falls on public holidays or unforeseen events that prevent the regular execution of the program or visits, Esmeralda tour exempts itself from any responsibility for the impossibility of performing the services.
Please note that the proposed itineraries and visits are subject to local holidays: in particular on Friday and Saturday (holidays in Oman), some sites and points of interest cannot be visited.
Payments within 21 days of departure by international bank transfer (bank charges at the expense of the customer).

Cancellations:

• Within 31 -22 days before the start of the tour - 25% penalty
• Between 21 and 15 days before the start of the 50% criminal tour
• From 14 days before the start of the 100% criminal tour

Our office is at your complete disposal for individual ad hoc quotations and group quotations.

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