Enjoy The Highlights of Oman & UAE
If you have an interest in ancient history, rich culture and local traditions and customs, then this is the tour for you and could be the dream discovery holiday you've been looking for. This tour lasts 10 days and takes in the cultural highlights of Oman and UAE.
Day1: ARRIVAL MUSCAT: Be met and assisted. Transfer to your hotel in Muscat.
Day2: MUSCAT: City tour of the capital. Passing by the Al Alam Palace with the twin forts of Jalali built in 1558AD, then to Muttrah Souq, the oldest in Oman. Evening local Henna artist will talk and demonstrate about the importance of Henna at wedding ceremonies. Dhow cruise in the evening to view the magnificent shoreline. Overnight in Muscat.
Day3: NIZWA: Full day excursion to the oasis of Nizwa, early capital of Oman, and to Bahla said to have been built by a woman named Gheitha about 600 years ago- A UNESCO World Heritage. Enjoy Jabrin fort with its extraordinary carved wooden paneling and stone carved versed from the Koran and Arabic poems, and then to the old village of Tanuf. Return to Muscat for overnight.
Day4: WAHIBA SANDS: Drive to the desert for a full day excursion to the famous dunes at Wahiba Sands described as a perfect example of Sand Sea consisting of large ranges of dunes running from North to South some attaining a height of about 100 M and orange in color. Return to Muscat for overnight.
Day5: MUSCAT>SALALA: Fly to Salalah, in the western desert of Oman. Meet & assist and transfer to your hotel. An evening panoramic tour of the town with a stop at the gold souq. Overnight in Salalah.
Day6: SALALA>MUSCAT: Depart for a full day visit of East & West Salalah visiting Sumhurm, Taqa, Mirbat, Job's Tomb, Ain Arzat, Mughsail Beach. Transfer to the airport for fight to Muscat. Meet & assist and transfer to your hotel.
Day7: MUSCAT>AL AIN: Drive north through the desert and along the beach. Visit Nakhl fort with its six round-towers emergi ng from a huge palm grove at the foot of Jebel Nakhl, 1600 M high. Continue to Rustaq fort with its maze of passages, staircases, and rooms at multi-levels. See the water bubbling from Rustaq hot springs and proceed to Al Hazm. Stop along the way at Nakhl and Rustaq then crossing the border for overnight at Al Ain.
Day8: Al Ain>DUBAI/JOUMEIRAH: City tour of Al Ain including Sheikh Zaid ancient Palace, palm oasis and caqmel markets. Drive then to your hotel in Joumeirah beach - Dubai.
Day9: JOUMEIRAH: Enjoy a city tour of the Emirates of Dubai. Free for swimming and shopping. Evening sunset barbecue in the desert including belly dancer. Overnight in Dubai.
Day10: DEPARTURE: Transfer departure airport.
