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Tour highlights
Enjoy stylish architecture at Muscat's Grand Mosque.
Imagine days gone by in the evocative forts.
Swim the turquoise waters of the Musandam Peninsula.
Explore Musandam's mountains and fjords.
Take a dhow cruise around the northern coast.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international and domestic flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Muscat. Upon arrival in Muscat, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
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![Coastline near Muscat]()
Coastline near Muscat -
![City view at night, Muscat]()
City view at night, Muscat -
![Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat]()
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat
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Accompanied by your private driver, you will have a half-day tour of the city's main sites, including the Bait Al Zubair Museum, the Grand Mosque, and Old Muscat.
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![Muscat, Oman]()
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![Muscat]()
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![Al Alam Palace, Muscat]()
Al Alam Palace, Muscat
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Day at leisure.
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![Portugese Forts, Muscat]()
Portugese Forts, Muscat -
![Men's caps in souq, Muscat]()
Men's caps in souq, Muscat -
![Muscat, Oman]()
Muscat, Oman
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Leaving the coast behind, you travel inland through dramatic mountain scenery to Jebel Akhdar via the abandoned village of Birkat al Mauz.
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![Jebel Akhdar, Oman]()
Jebel Akhdar, Oman -
![Jebel Shams]()
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![Misfa]()
Misfa
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Today, you will visit the imposing Jabrin Fort, renowned for its painted ceilings. You'll also visit Bahla, before venturing along the impressive Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakheer.
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![Jebel Akhdar]()
Jebel Akhdar -
![Jebel Akhdar]()
Jebel Akhdar -
![Goats at Jebel Akhdar, Oman]()
Goats at Jebel Akhdar, Oman
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Spend the day exploring Nizwa and the villages within the local area.
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![Goats at Jebel Akhdar, Oman]()
Goats at Jebel Akhdar, Oman -
![Jebel Akhdar, Oman]()
Jebel Akhdar, Oman -
![Wadi Sarab dam]()
Wadi Sarab dam
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The direct route back to Muscat will be taken today for a one-night stay before heading north.
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![Muscat, Oman]()
Muscat, Oman -
![Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat]()
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat -
![Arabian lamps at Muscat souq, Oman]()
Arabian lamps at Muscat souq, Oman
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After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Dubai. There, you will be met and transferred to the Musandam Peninsula, the most northerly part of Oman. You'll have four nights to fully appreciate this unique area.
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![Jebel al Harim, Musandam Peninsula]()
Jebel al Harim, Musandam Peninsula -
![Zighy village, Musandam]()
Zighy village, Musandam -
![Fjord on the Musandam Peninsula]()
Fjord on the Musandam Peninsula
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You may like to arrange a boat excursion with your hotel or take advantage of the top-class diving and snorkelling available.
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![Khasab Castle, Musandam]()
Khasab Castle, Musandam -
![Khasab Fort, Musandam]()
Khasab Fort, Musandam -
![Bukha Fort, Musandam]()
Bukha Fort, Musandam
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Day at leisure.
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![Musandam dhow cruise]()
Musandam dhow cruise -
![Musandam]()
Musandam
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Day at leisure.
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Transfer overland from Musandam to Dubai for your return flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
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The Chedi ![The Long Pool, Chedi Muscat]()
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Shangri-La Al Waha ![Pool, Al Waha, Muscat]()
Shangri-La Al Waha
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Al Bustan Palace ![Pool, Al Bustan Palace, Muscat]()
Al Bustan Palace
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Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa ![Al Husn, Muscat]()
Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa
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Alila Jabal Akhdar ![Alila Jabal Akhdar, Jebel Akhdar]()
Alila Jabal Akhdar
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Dusit D2 Naseem Resort ![Dusit D2 Naseem Resort]()
Dusit D2 Naseem Resort
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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort ![Premier canyon view room balcony, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Jebel Akhdar]()
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
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Six Senses Zighy Bay ![Salt water pool, Six Senses at Zighy Bay, Musandam]()
Six Senses Zighy Bay
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- Muscat
- Jebel Akhdar
- Muscat
- Dubai
- The Musandam Peninsula
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| The Musandam Peninsula |
