Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby and depart for the seaside capital, Muscat city tour. Touring with your private guide driver you will visit the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the landmark Royal Opera House and museums dedicated to Oman’s rich cultural heritage. In Old Muscat, see Al Alam Palace (one of several used by the Sultan of Oman) and hilltop fortresses overlooking the Gulf of Oman. Walk along the harbour front corniche and visit the Muttrah Souk (traditional local market) where you can purchase Omani frankincense, jewellery, ceramics, antiques and much more. Return to the hotel by 13:00 Hrs. and the rest of the day will be at leisure.

Overnight at The Chedi Muscat (Serai Sea view room)

*Breakfast Included

Proceed to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman. It rises around the walls of the famous Fort. Its construction embraces both traditional and modern architectural lines. Visit the Souk, which has remained the same for hundreds of years and is home to many local industries. Omani daggers (khanjar), copper, silver jewellery, sale of livestock, fish, vegetables, and handicrafts can be found at the souk. Photo stop at the imposing Bahla Fort (UNESCO site). It was built in the third millennium BC. Visit the Jabreen Castle, a large rectangular building consisting of five floors and containing 55 rooms. This castle stands out for the inscriptions and frescoes that adorn its rooms. The castle’s ceilings are decorated with Islamic-era paintings and its doors are beautifully carved. A Falaj runs through the Centre of the castle. Arrive in Jabal Akhdar and check in at the world class mountain resort at Jabal Akhdar.

Overnight at Alila Jabal Akhdar (Mountain view suite)

*Breakfast Included

Today you will explore Jabal Akhdar. The region rises to a height of 2980 metres and is known as the green jewel of the Al Hajar mountain ranges. It receives enough rainfall to support the local agricultural crops of pomegranates, apples, apricots, figs, pears, plums, almonds, walnuts and olive trees. Al Jabal Al Akhdar is famed for its fruit orchards typically laid out terrace style along the slopes of mountains, which are endowed with natural springs and falaj water systems.

In the month of April and from dawn onwards, farmers can be seen carrying baskets of roses which are harvested for rose water extraction. The villages of Saiq, Wadi Bani Habib (the village of the old houses) & Al Ain dot the landscape. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Alila Jabal Akhdar (Mountain view suite)

*Breakfast Included

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning 2-3 hours hike in the villages of Jabal Akhdar. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Alila Jabal Akhdar (Mountain view suite)

*Breakfast Included

Today you will visit Birkat Al Maouz, one of the most famous ruined villages in Oman. With a large banana plantation and picturesque surroundings, the site is also home to the traditional Falaj irrigation system listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a great photo stop that will transport you back in time.

Visit the enchanting and beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid, passing through the village with its endless date plantations. Once you reach the magnificent Wadi there is time to enjoy a swim in the crystal, clear waters of the deep, cool pools. You will then make way to the Wahiba Desert. The dunes reach 200 km in length and 100 km in width to the Arabian Sea and have been the land of the Bedouins for 7,000 years. There will be an opportunity to venture into the high dunes and watch an unforgettable desert sunset. Spending a night in a desert camp amid spectacular sand dunes rolling for miles into the distance is an absolute highlight.

Dinner and overnight at Desert Nights Camp (Deluxe Villa)

*Breakfast Included

Breakfast at the Camp. Optional Desert activities (Upon request), such as Camel ride or Bedouin house visit.

OPTIONAL: Luxury Glamping (Upon request)

Proceed to the small coastal town of Sur, a placid seacoast town with its striking traditional dwellings. Sur is a pleasant getaway and one of the most important towns in the Eastern region. A trip through Sur’s labyrinth of streets reveals many fine old houses with carved doors and arabesque windows. From the corniche, the dhows in the harbor can be seen against the scenic backdrop of the Gulf of Oman. You will experience an off-road crossing of Wadi Al Arbeieen; one of the most wonderful wadis in Oman. It is an authentic natural soundtrack, formed by the sounds of running water, birds and the wind that flows through the narrow channels. Return to Muscat and check in at the hotel.

Overnight at The Chedi Muscat (Serai Sea view room) 

*Breakfast Included

Breakfast at the hotel. According to your flight time you will be transferred to Muscat International Airport.

Please contact us to extend the beach stay at The Chedi Muscat.

*Breakfast Included