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Oman
Muscat Wadi Escape
Three nights in Muscat, with a day on the coast road to Wadi Shab and the Bimmah Sinkhole.
- Day by day
- 3 nights
- From
- €700 per person
- Best months
- January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Overview
South of Muscat, the mountains run straight into the sea. The coast road follows them past white beaches and fishing towns, and every few kilometres a canyon opens inland, cut by water that pools green and turquoise between the cliffs. The first full day is for the capital: the Grand Mosque, the National Museum, the palace and forts of Old Muscat, and the lanes of Muttrah Souq. The second follows the coast to Wadi Shab, where a walk between palms and rock walls leads to pools made for swimming. On the way back, stop at the Bimmah Sinkhole, then end the day over grilled fish at a local Omani restaurant. Three nights in a 4-star hotel in Muscat mean no packing between days. A private English and Arabic-speaking driver-guide handles every transfer. Arranged with our trusted partner on the ground in Oman. The order of visits may shift for operational reasons. Every stop listed is kept.
Highlights
- Walk and swim in Wadi Shab, between palms and canyon walls
- The Bimmah Sinkhole and its turquoise pool
- Fins Beach and the fishing town of Quriyat on the coast road
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the National Museum
- Muttrah Souq and the fish market on the Corniche
- Omani seafood dinner at a local restaurant
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Muscat
Your driver meets you at Muscat International Airport for a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 2
Muscat
Begin at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a gift to the nation marking the Sultan's 30th year of reign, known for its vast hand-woven carpet and crystal chandelier. Women cover their hair, arms and legs; men wear long trousers. Continue through the seaside district of Qurum to the National Museum, which traces Omani life from the earliest settlements to today. Stop for photos at Al Alam Palace between the 16th-century forts of Jalali and Mirani. Walk the fish market on the Corniche, then lose yourself in the lanes of Muttrah Souq. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 3
The coast road and Wadi Shab
Follow the coast south of Muscat, where the mountains drop to the Gulf of Oman. Pass through Quriyat, a fishing town between lagoon and sea, and stop at the Bimmah Sinkhole, a limestone basin of turquoise water. Pause at Fins Beach, white sand against dark rock. At Wadi Shab, a short boat crossing leads to a walk between palm groves and high cliffs, ending at green pools where you can swim. Return to Muscat in the evening for an Omani seafood dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 4
Departure
What is included
- 3 nights at a 4-star hotel in Muscat
- Daily breakfast
- Omani seafood dinner at a local restaurant (Day 3)
- Private airport transfers
- Private vehicle with English and Arabic-speaking driver-guide
- All sightseeing and transfers on a private basis
What is not
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Museum and fort entrance fees
- Boat crossing at Wadi Shab
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Meals not listed above
- Drinks, laundry, tips and other personal expenses
Where you will be
The countries this journey crosses.
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