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MUSCAT STOPOVER TOUR - 3 nights/4 days, arrive any day |
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| 3 nts in Muscat
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Priced from $1,695
per person in a double room
One of our private Oman tours. |
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Visit the regal monuments of Muscat and Nizwa. Step back in time at ancient markets and traditional towns like Al Hamra, Ibra and Al Minzafah. Take tea with your Bedouin hosts in the Wahiba Sands Desert and stroll the cool oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid.
This Muscat tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers.
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Upon arrival at Muscat International Airport, you will be met and escorted to a lounge to relax while our representative retrieves your luggage and handles the immigration procedure for you. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Muscat for overnight.
The first stop on your Muscat tour is the Royal Opera House, the leading arts and culture organization in Oman.
Then vsit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Built by the Sultan for the 25th anniversary of his accession, it is the 5th largest mosque in the world and an architectural masterpiece housing some outstanding works of art.
Have lunch en route.
Drive along the corniche to visit Muttrah Souk, the oldest and largest market in Oman. You will have time to explore the picturesque, narrow alleys, where the air is filled with the scent of frankincense and sandalwood. Shop for Omani souvenirs such as pottery, paintings, shisha pipes, framed khanjars, leatherwork and incense.
Continue to visit Al Alam Palace, where the sultan receives state guests. The palace is flanked by two 16th-century, Portugese fortresses, Al Jalali and Al Mirani. Then visit Bait Al Zubair museum, which celebrates the culture and heritage of Oman with extensive permanent collections, as well as special visiting exhibits.
Depart for Nizwa, the former capital and religious center of Oman. If your stay falls on a Friday, the first highlight is the animal market. Then stroll through the vegetable, silver and general markets before entering the round tower fort, Oman’s most visited national monument.
Visit Bait Al Safah, a renovated building run by women of the village, who demonstrate traditional practices such as milling and cooking. Afterwards, visit the old village of Al Hamra, restored to show how Omanis lived in previous centuries. Lunch en route. We’ll pass Bilad Sayt, a small mountain village, as we make a thrilling drive back to Muscat through the Wadi Bani Awf.
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Enter the dune landscape of the Sharqiyah region and visit the old city of Ibra. On Wednesday mornings, the women’s souk is held here, the only market in Oman where merchants and clients are all women. Men are “banned” from the scene and meet at a nearby coffee shop to enjoy a chat. Continue to Al Minzafah, one of the Sultan’s favorite villages, with good examples of the old architectural style. The houses are close to 300 years old and are said to be the oldest in the country.
(If your visit falls on a Thursday, visit the old village of Bidiya and town of Sinaw. The latter features a lively souq where Bedouin women in their traditional dress meet to socialize with each other and trade with women and men alike.)
In the Wahiba Desert, visit a Bedouin family, where you are invited for tea and dates and a camel ride. Enjoy the drive through the changing shapes and colors of the dunes, from white in the morning to ocher, almost red in the afternoon. Lunch en route. Finally, we’ll have some time in the evergreen Wadi Bani Khalid, where you may enjoy a swim or walk. Then drive to the Muscat airport for your departure flight.
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Want to see more of this region?
Combine Oman travel with Dubai and Abu Dhabi tours!
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DIAMOND CATEGORY PRICING
DIAMOND CATEGORY
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January 5-April 15, 2026
Oct 1-Dec 23, 2026
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$3495
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$5195
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April 16-September 30, 2026
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$2595
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$3495
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| Rates are per person and valid with a minimum of 2 passengers traveling together. |
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ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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GOLD CATEGORY PRICING
GOLD CATEGORY
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SINGLE |
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January 5-April 30, 2026
Oct 1-Dec 23, 2026
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$2195
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$2995
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May 1-September 30, 2026
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$1795
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$2195 |
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PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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SILVER CATEGORY PRICING
SILVER CATEGORY
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SINGLE |
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January 1-April 30, 2026
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$1995
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$2595
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May 1-September 30, 2026
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$1795
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$2295
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| Rates are per person and valid with a minimum of 2 passengers traveling together. |
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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BRONZE CATEGORY PRICING
BRONZE CATEGORY
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DOUBLE |
SINGLE |
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January 1-February 28, 2026
April 1-30, 2026
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$1695
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$1895
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March 1-31, 2026
May 1-September 30, 2026
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$1495 |
$1695
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PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Hotels
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BRONZE
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Muscat
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Radisson Blu
Standard Room
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Sundas Rotana
Classic Room
or similar
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SILVER
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Muscat
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Radisson Panorama
Standard Room
or similar
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GOLD
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Muscat
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W Hotel Muscat
Wonderful Room
or similar
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DIAMOND
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Muscat
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Al Husn Shangri-la (adults only)
Deluxe Pool View Room
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Jumeirah Muscat Bay
Deluxe Ocean View with balcony
or similar
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Travel Tips
The temperature varies in the different regions. Overall, the average October – March is 20º C - 30º C and April - September 31º C - 45º C. The Dhofar region (Salalah) has a subtropical climate between October - May with average temperatures of 30º C. But from June to September this region is exposed to the southeast monsoon that results in a lush green climate with temperatures around 23º C. Oman has 360 days of sun per year.
A valid passport is required for entry into Oman. Tourist visas can be obtained upon arrival.
Contact health authorities for the latest information.
Oman is a Muslim country thus it is important to observe a certain dress code. In public places, women should wear garments that cover their upper arms and legs. They should not appear in public dressed in shorts, tight trousers, bare-backed or low-cut dresses. Men should wear long trousers and shirts. Shorts and sun tops should only be worn at the beach or by the pool.
When visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque please ensure that you do not wear any sheer fabrics, transparent or tight clothes or white trousers. All trousers have to be long and sleeves should reach to the wrists. Women are required to wear a head scarf and cover their décolleté.
When swimming in public places such as beaches and wadis, please wear T-shirt and shorts; this applies for women and men.
We recommend that you wear loose comfortable clothing as it will be warm. Comfortable foot wear for walking is advisable. Desert visitors should have caps, sunscreen (sunscreen is recommended all over the countries as well especially in the hot weather).
The local currency is the Omani Rial (OMR) and there are 1000 Baizas (Bz) to 1 OMR. Omani Rials can be bought at major airports or upon arrival at Muscat International Airport. There are ATMs throughout the Omani cities. Credit cards are readily accepted.
220 - 250 V, 50 Hz, British type plug (three rectangular holes) or the European type (two round holes)
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INCLUDED IN PRICE
• 3 nights of accommodations with daily breakfast.
• 3 lunches.
• airport meet & greet and baggage assistance.
• Private transfers.
• 3 days of private touring in an air-conditioned car or van, with a licensed, English-speaking guide, as per the itinerary.
• Bottled water in the touring car or van.
• Entrance fees, as per itinerary.
• Hotel service fees and taxes.
• Electronic travel documents.
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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
• Travel insurance, highly recommended.
• Airfare.
• Meals other than specified.
• Personal expenses.
• Departure taxes. • Tips to guides, drivers, hotel porters, etc.
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MAP
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TERMS
• A deposit of $500 per person, per country
booked is required upon booking the tour.
• Final payment is due sixty days prior to departure.
• If booking within 21 days of travel, an additional
fee of $75 per person will apply.
• A change fee of $50 per person will apply to any
changes made by the traveler after confirmation
has been sent.
Transportation, lodging, meals, entertainment
and other services are sold on a partially refundable
basis depending upon the date, in relation
to the departure date, such services are cancelled.
The cancellation fees and calculations are set
forth below:
• 61 days or more prior to departure, a service fee of
$100 per person, per country will apply.
• If a tour is cancelled 60 days or less from departure
date and full payment has not been received in our
office, the deposit will then be forfeited in full.
• Once full payment has been received, any refund
made will be subject to a $75 per person administration
fee.
• 59 to 30 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 50% of the tour cost will apply.
• 29 to 15 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 75% of the tour cost will apply.
• 14 days or less prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 100% of the tour cost will apply.
• No refund will apply to any unused services including
but not limited to flights, accommodations,
touring, meals and/or transportation.
Click for complete Terms & Conditions.
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