Depart for Dubai and spend the night onboard.
You will have a free day to relax or explore the city at your own pace. The capital of Oman, built in a fertile plain, boasts a historic center featuring ancient walls and the Sultan's palace adorned in blue and gold.
Embark on a half-day city tour, beginning with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, renowned for housing the world's largest handmade single-piece carpet and chandelier. Continue to the Bait Al Zubair Museum, celebrated for its architecture and collections of traditional artifacts, including a recreation of a typical Omani village. Finally, wander through the Muttrah Souq, famous for its winding alleys filled with the scents of incense and sandalwood.
An adventurous journey awaits as you set off in a 4x4 vehicle. Travel to Wadi Arbayeen, where deep water pools are surrounded by date palms. Visit the Bimmah Sinkhole, a stunning limestone crater with turquoise groundwater. Along the scenic coastal route, stop at picturesque viewpoints before reaching the mausoleum of Bibi Miriam, the only surviving monument of the 16th-century Portuguese raids. After a stroll through the village and port of Sur, continue towards Wahiba Sands. Marvel at the vast desert dunes and spend the night in authentic Bedouin tents for an immersive desert experience.
Explore the mesmerizing Wahiba Sands, the gateway to the vast Arabian Desert, featuring rolling red and golden dunes that reach heights of up to 200 meters. Meet local Bedouins and enjoy an optional camel ride in the dunes. Later, visit Wadi Bani Khalid, a lush "Garden of Eden" with natural pools and waterfalls, inviting you for a refreshing swim.
Return to Muscat by late morning and check into The Chedi Muscat Hotel for a two-night stay. Take this time to fully relax in an enchanting setting.
Fly to Khasab and embark on an afternoon 4x4 safari to Jebel Harim, the "Mountain of Women," with its highest peak reaching 2,087 meters. Experience the thrill of steep and winding roads, and visit a traditional Bedouin village and a house carved into the rock.
Enjoy a dhow cruise today, sailing through the northern fjords of Musandam. Stop at Telegraph Island, the famous rock where the British laid the first telegraph cable between India and Iraq in 1864. Along the cruise, you may dive into crystal-clear waters, spot schools of fish, and perhaps even see dolphins.
Depart in the morning for Dubai before bidding farewell to the Sultanate of Oman after an unforgettable journey.
Muscat: Shangri-La Al Husn 5* and The Chedi Muscat Hotel 5*
Wahiba Sands: 1000 Nights Camp 3*
Khasab: Golden Tulip Hotel 4*
