The tour continues east along the Corniche to Muttrah (Old Muscat). Here you will visit the charming Bait al Zubair, a private museum housing traditional Omani items reflecting the country’s rich heritage. Nearby is His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’s Al Alam Royal Palace protected in the bay by the famous twin forts of Jalali and Mirani, rebuilt by the Portuguese around 1558, then you will be taken back to the hotel.
Read more »Jabal Shams known in Arabic as the ‘Mountain of the Sun’, it is coined as the ‘Grand Canyon in Oman’, as the dramatic cliff edges provides thrill seeking trekkers and road trippers a great summit view into a thriving narrow stretch of narrow gorge.
The cool temperature and sharp cliffs offer a very sharp contrast to the hot and flat landscape typical in other parts of Oman. Jebel Shams or "Sun Mountain" offers specatcular views and has an ideal climate all year round even in summer, rarely exceeding 32 degrees.
Finally, you will return to Muscat via Birkat al Mauz, the deserted village of clay.
Read more »Jebel Akhdar or Green Mountain refers to the northern section of the Hajar mountains. As you take the road out of Nizwa heading for Jebel Shams. This rises to a height of 2,980 metres and is famous for its wide plateau close to the summit.
The journey from Muscat to Al Jabal Al Akhdar takes about two hours and can only be undertaken by four-wheel drive. A picnic lunch (en-route). Pass by the Wadi Bani Habib which skirts beautiful villages with their terrace farming fields.
Proceed to the top of Jebel Akhdar to enjoy breathtaking view from the top. We will also stop at the Jabal Akhdar hotel for tea or Omani coffee and some light refreshments (optional). Return to Muscat in the evening.
Read more »Jebel Shams and Nizwa tours from Muscat, group trips to explore the Jebel Shams, Nizwa fort and souq. Jeep Tours takes you to enjoy the sightseeing of Nizwa before the unique adventurous hiking to the summit of the Sun Mountain in 8 hours daily tours from Muscat.
Read more »Pick up from your hotel in Muscat to enjoy Wadi Shab. You will also visit the fishing village of Quriyat. Proceed to visit the Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater that had been created many years ago.
Continue driving to Wadi Shab which is is a canyon type valley with flowing water throughout the year. A long walk past the green grass, banana and mango trees along the narrow winding, old rock paths will bring you to a series of streams and pools.
Here also you will enjoy the pre packed pisnic lunch. Return along the lovely mountainous scenery until the white beaches of Finns and to the village of Dibab. Return to Muscat by late afternoon.
Read more »Full day group trips from Muscat to Bakra, Rustaq and Nakhal. Tour to visit the Fish Market in Barka, Ain Al Kisfa in Rustaq, Al Hazm fort and Al Thawra Oasis in Nakhal in 8 hours daily excursions from Muscat.
Read more »Sunset Cruise tour unlike any other. An opportunity to enjoy an intimate time onboard Dhow cruise baots. A partial sun cover and openings on all sides allow for the ocean breeze to circulate freely while wondering the landmarks of Muscat city.
Read more »Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa tours from Muscat, group trips to explore Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa Souq and fort. Excursion takes you from hotel to enjoy historical places of Nizwa before viewing the highest summit of Jebel Akhdar in 8 hours daily trips from Muscat.
Read more »Muscat adventure tours to Wadi Shab, safari excursions to enjoy the wadi attractions of coast areas and inland wonders. it is arguably one of the most gorgeous destinations in Oman. Group trips from Muscat.
Read more »Izmir sightseeing trips and tours to Ephesus to visit Odeon, State Agora, The Prytaneion, Domitian Square, Hercules Gate, The Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Celsius Library, the Gymnasium, the Grand Theatre, the Arcadian Way and much more in Ephesus.
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