Essence of Oman

Trip Highlights

• Explore Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat.

• Wander through Muttrah Souq and Muscat’s old walled district.

• Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum and the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali.

• Discover the 17th-century Jabrin Castle and Bahla Fort.

• Observe traditional pottery-making in Bahla.

• Experience the Falaj irrigation system at Misfah.

• View the Grand Canyon of Oman from Jebel Shams.

• Drive across the dunes of Wahiba Sands by 4x4.

• Watch sunset over the desert dunes.

• Swim in the pools of Wadi Bani Khalid.

• Visit Sur’s traditional dhow shipyard.

• Observe Green Turtles nesting at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Sanctuary.

• Travel along Oman’s eastern coastline through Qalhat and Wadi Tiwi.

• Stop at Bimmah Sinkhole and Wadi Arbaeen.

• Fly south to the Dhofar region and Salalah.

• Explore the Museum of the Frankincense Land at Al Balid.

• Shop for frankincense at Haffah Souq.

• Visit the ruins of Sumhuram and Khawr Rhori.

• See the twin-domed Bin Ali Tomb in Mirbat.

• Visit Mughsail Beach and the blowholes.

• Explore the Tomb of Prophet Ayyub in the Qara Mountains.

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