Classic Oman

Enjoy a week-long introduction to beautiful Oman. Combine city, desert and mountains with exceptional hotels for the best this country has to offer.

Your trip will start with a VIP welcome and transfer through Muscat airport, avoiding the queues and making sure you head straight to your hotel. Spend two nights in this charming city and enjoy a full day tour, taking in the magnificent Grand Mosque, palaces and forts as well as time to explore the bustling souq with its stalls of spices, antiques, textiles and jewellery. From Oman, you will head into the mountains, stopping en route to visit Nizwa, the former capital of Oman. Explore the 17th-century Nizwa fort with its vast tower and superb views of the oasis. Visit the souq for local products such as Omani daggers (khanjar), copper, silver jewellery, livestock, fish, vegetables and handicrafts for sale. Visit Bahla Fort and Jibrin castle before continuing on to the mountain region of Jebel Akhdar for two nights. Enjoy time to relax here, taking in the stunning mountain scenery and the scent of the rose plantations. Next, you will spend two nights in a private tented camp in Wahiba Sands, a remote and beautiful part of the country, home to the Bedouin for over 7000 years. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, refreshing dips in pristine pools and a warm Bedouin welcome. From Wahiba Sands, return to Muscat, stopping at the coastal city of Sur to see the traditional Dhow boats being constructed. Enjoy a relaxing night back in Muscat as you contemplate the beauty of this special country.

Trip highlights

  • 2 nights in Muscat at The Chedi Muscat in a Serai Sea View room with breakfast included

  • Private full day tour of Muscat with lunch included

  • 2 nights in Jebel Akhdar at Alila Jebel Akhdar in a Horizon View room with breakfast included

  • Private tour of Nizwa, Bahla fort and Jizwa castle with lunch included

  • Private tour of Birkat al Mouz village with lunch included

  • 2 nights in Wahiba Sands at a private camp in a luxury Eco tent with all meals included

  • Private tour of Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands with lunch included

  • Private tour of Sur and surroundings with lunch included

  • 1 night in Muscat at Jumeirah Muscat Bay in a Deluxe Ocean View room with breakfast included

Map of your holiday

 

The price for this itinerary is GBP £5,450 (pricing also available in US Dollars)

This is a per person price, based on 2 people travelling and sharing a room.

What’s included

  • 7 nights in luxury accommodation as listed above

  • Private transfers and tours with an English speaking guide and driver

What’s not included

  • International flights (discuss your specific requirements with us)

  • Travel insurance

  • Any visas you may require

This is a guide price. Please enquire and we will provide a full personalised quote for you.  All our itineraries are tailor-made to your own requirements so can be modified however you wish.

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WHERE TO STAY

Our suggested luxury hotels for this trip

Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Oman

Jumeirah Muscat Bay 

Set in the secluded cove of Bandar Jissah between the Al Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, this exclusive resort is just 15 minutes south of Muscat city centre and 40 minutes from Seeb International Airport. The property has 196 rooms but doesn’t feel imposing, largely thanks to the scale of the surrounding Al Hajar mountains and the long stretch of golden sand out front. The hotel includes a state of the art Talise Spa with luxurious treatments for those looking to unwind, and world class bars and restaurants for memorable dining and sunset drinks.

Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Alila Jebel Akdhar  

Alila Jebel Akhdar overlooks a dramatic gorge, surrounded by awe-inspiring views of the Al Hajar Mountains. This stunning resort is the perfect base for exploring the region’s magnificent landscape while experiencing the height of sumptuous comfort. It is a haven for adventure travellers, nature lovers and those seeking a retreat from the desert heat. Alila Jebel Akhdar offers a stunning spa, beautiful pool and excellent restaurant all of which take advantage of the spectacular views.  

Magic Camps, Oman

Magic Camps Wahiba Sands

Experience a modern 1001 Nights where the beautiful scene is set under the starry skies of the legendary Wahiba Sands. Enjoy a combination of the Bedouin traditional way of life in the comfort and luxury of the desert tent with an exquisite interior including a private bathroom. Arrival at the camp is its own experience either sliding down the dunes in a 4×4 or traveling the last leg on a camel catching sight of the deluxe tents against a backdrop of golden dunes, surrounded by flickering torch light. Magic Camps Wahiba Sands can accommodate up to 10 tents and operates from October to April.

The Chedi, Muscat, Oman

The Chedi Muscat 

The Chedi rises amidst an elegantly landscaped twenty-one-acre garden oasis with 158 Omani influenced guestrooms and villas. All rooms have breathtaking views across the gardens and ponds toward the Hajar mountains and the Gulf of Oman. This sublime location is the perfect spot to start or finish your Omani holiday. With six distinct restaurants, a thirteen-suite Balinese spa, three swimming pools, including the 103-metre Long Pool, 400-square metre health club, it’s the perfect spot for relaxation. The resort offers a perfect blend of Omani architecture and Asian zen style.