Arrival at international airport and transfer to national airport, following immigration formalities, baggage collection and customs, a Arabica Orient Tours representative will meet you as you exit the Arrivals Terminal and will assist you for your transfer to the hotel., lunch and dinner not included, Pernottamento a Muscat,
Day 2 — Muscat
Breakfast, Visit the magnificent Grand Mosque, built with sandstone and marble. A beautiful Swarovski chandelier and a huge handmade Persian carpet adorn the main prayer hall. After an architectural competition to select the best design for Sultan Qaboos' Grand Mosque, construction took six years. Please observe the dress code for visiting the mosque: women must cover their hair, arms and legs completely; men must wear long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt/T-shirt. Visits are not possible on Fridays., lunch at a restaurant with local dishes, On the way to Muscat's historic district, Muttrah, you will stop to take photos in front of Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty the Sultan. This unique building is flanked by the Portuguese forts Jalali and Mirani, built in the 16th century. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the Muttrah Souq for some shopping. This is the largest souq in Oman, partly due to the long trading history of the current capital. You will have the chance to explore the colourful alleys and haggle at one of the many stalls selling silver, gold, pashmina or other handicrafts. Before returning to the hotel, you will stop at the Royal Opera House, built in 2011 and at the time the first and only institution of its kind in the entire Arabian Peninsula., Pernottamento a Muscat,
Day 3 — Muscat
Breakfast, Pernottamento a Muscat,
Car
Day 4 — Muscat → Wahiba Sands
Breakfast, dinner at the camp, Pernottamento a Wahiba Sands,
Car
Day 5 — Wahiba Sands → Jabal Akhdar
Breakfast, Check-out of the room, Pernottamento a Jabal Akhdar,
Car
Day 6 — Jabal Akhdar
Breakfast, morning visit of Nizwa, The city is built around the walls of the famous fort. Its construction combines both traditional and modern architectural styles. Visit the souk, which has been home to numerous local industries for hundreds of years. Here you can find Omani daggers (khanjar), copperware, silver jewellery, livestock, fish, vegetables and handicrafts., Pernottamento a Jabal Akhdar,
Day 7 — Jabal Akhdar
Breakfast, return to the hotel; the rest of the day is free, Pernottamento a Jabal Akhdar,
Day 8 — Jabal Akhdar
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, transfer to the airport of Muscat, please book flights departing after 14,
Notes
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.. DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.. MINIMUM AGE: 5 years old. SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.. FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents. HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La società organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.. INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.. PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.. REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler. HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis..
Starts from
7 days / 5 nights – from Muscat to Jabal Akhdar,
Meals
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinners
Price includes
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage. Trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage. Meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra. Tips. Air travel and taxes. Airport porterage, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes".
