Oman self driving

Welcome at Muscat airport, priority customs clearance and private transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon cruise along Muscat's picturesque coastline until sunset (weather permitting).

Overnight at the Royal Tulip Muscat 4* hotel.

In the morning, we will leave for the discovery of the charming miniature capital of the Sultanate, the Great Mosque being the first site. Inaugurated in 2001, it has the second largest handmade carpet (with over 1,700,000 knots) and the second largest chandelier in the world (note that women must cover their heads, arms and legs during the visit).

Then on to Al Alam Palace, the official residence of the Sultan, and the Portuguese forts of Al Mirani and Al Jalali, flanking the port. On the way, you will visit the fish market. In Muttrah, you will stroll through the traditional old Souq where you can get lost, shop and feel the oriental atmosphere.

At the end of your tour you will visit the Opera House, one of the architectural wonders of Sultanate Oman.

Overnight at the Royal Tulip Muscat Hotel.

Breakfast included.

Early departure Wadi Shab. Walk through this narrow valley of cool water holes under palm trees renowned for its great beauty (swimming possible).

On the way back, stop to see a beautiful lake located in the Bimmah chasm a spectacular water well caused by a land collapse of about 30 meters deep (depending on the water level, it will be possible to swim there).

We continue to Sur, an ancient and prosperous port in a beautiful setting. Built around a lagoon, it is famous for the manufacture of teak dhows, on which Sindhbad the Sailor travelled: visit of a traditional factory. In the evening, green turtle watching in Ras Al Jinz, a nesting reserve for the endangered species.

Overnight at Turtle Beach Resort

Breakfast and dinner included.

In the morning, after breakfast, we drive through date plantations to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most beautiful oases in the country, at the bottom of a canyon, with its natural pools of turquoise water. Continuation by 4X4 to the Wahibas desert, a sea of orange-coloured sand. This is the natural habitat of the Bedouins, with their legendary hospitality, who live mainly from breeding camels and sheep. Climb to the top of the dunes for an unforgettable sunset and overnight in the desert.

Overnight at the Arabian Oryx camp.

Breakfast and dinner included.

In the morning, you will head to the Akhdar jabal. You will pass through Birkat al-Mouz with its adobe houses and Aflaj, a traditional irrigation system. You will then take a winding road with superb views to reach the Sayq plateau, which rises to over 2,000m. Preserved between villages and terraced crops, the region promises charming walks! Your hotel is ideally situated to admire the sunrise and sunset over the mountains.

We will discover wonderful mountain villages famous for their rose and palm groves such as Al Ain, Al Shraijah and Wadi Bani Habib. You will trek through these breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

Overnight at Sahab Spa and Resort.

Breakfast and Dinner included

Departure for the discovery of the Bahla Fort which is protected by Unesco in 1987. The Bahla oasis owes its prosperity to the Banu Nabhan, who imposed themselves on the other communities between the 12th century and the end of the 15th century. Their power is attested by the ruins of the huge fort with its mud brick walls and towers and stone base.

After visiting the fort, walk through the remains of the old houses and stop at a pottery factory with a demonstration of this age-old technique.

Continue to Jabrin, one of the most beautiful forts in Oman, also dating from the 17th century.

Return to Nizwa, ancient capital and cultural place of importance. Already by its fort, one of the most famous of the country. A visit to the Nizwa Fort is a good way to learn more about the history of Oman. You can also take a walk in the nearby souk, which still retains its authenticity and is mostly frequented by locals who come to haggle and shop. If you are there on a Friday, go early in the morning to the livestock market in the souk. It is a place where farmers and merchants meet to sell or buy animals of all kinds (cows, goats, sheep...). A change of scenery is guaranteed.

Night at Al Bustan Inn Nizwa.

Breakfast included.

On the last day of your tour, you will start your visit with Al Hamra, a small sleepy village surrounded by a horde of date palms. The pretty deserted village has no fort but has some interesting buildings: some old towers watching for visitors and a number of traditional adobe houses clinging to the mountain. Abandoned and in ruins for the most part, the latter give a truly singular charm to the place.

Visit one of them called "Bait Al Safa" to discover the art of living in the 16th century.

Take the direction of Misfat Al Abryeen. It is a village perched on the side of the mountain, partly hidden in a palm grove. Leave the car at the entrance and continue on foot. The narrow streets, houses and structure of the village exude a charm unmatched in the country. Certainly one of the most beautiful in Oman. Its green vegetation is conducive to a soothing moment.

In the afternoon return to Muscat.

Overnight at the Sheraton Muscat 5* Hotel.

Breakfast included.

In the morning, after breakfast, you will leave for Bandar Al Khayran reserve, which is 30 to 40 minutes by boat from Bandar al Rawdah marina, in the heart of Muscat. During the crossing, dolphins often escort you.

You can then admire the spectacle of the rocky mountains and small white houses overlooking the sea; you also pass the magnificent beaches of the Al Bustan Palace and Shagri-La Barr al Jissah hotels. In Bandar Al Khairan, you can see a lot of coral, which is home to many different kinds of living creatures and fish. This is a particularly popular spot for divers.

Overnight at the Sheraton Muscat 5* Hotel.

Breakfast included.

Depending on your flight schedule, a transfer is guaranteed from the hotel to the airport.

Breakfast included