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Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis
PRIVATE TOURING
THE KINGDOM OF OMAN
PERSIAN GULF
6 DAYS + FROM $4,299 + A uniquely flexible private journey + New
DAY 3 | Visit Jabrin, Oman’s finest castlUe,NITED ARAB
HORMUZ
GULF OF OMAN
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DAY 4 | Visit historic Nizwa Fort and explore the local souk. Visitors come for fine antiques and jewelry, but this lively market is a daily part of life for the local people. In Wahiba Sands, learn about the flora and fauna that thrive in the desert wilderness and spend time with Bedouin villagers. Embark on a sunset camel safari and dine under the desert sky. Spend the night in your air-conditioned under-canvas-suite at the evocative Desert Nights Camp. b+l+d
DAY 5 | Discover the beauty of Wadi Bani Khalid where small farming villages and clear flowing waters grace an otherwise arid valley. Visit a dhow factory to learn how these Arabian sailing vessels are made and see the impressive ruins of Bibi Maryam’s tomb. Continue to Muscat and check in to The Chedi. b+l+d
DAY 6 | After breakfast, we’ll take you to the airport for your onward flight. b
and admire the Bahla Fort. See skilled potters at work and explore the mountain village of Misfah with its ancient stone dwellings. Then journey into the Jebel Akhdar Mountains and check in to the enchanting Alila Resort, perched amidst rugged peaks at 6,500 feet. b+l+d
Muscat
Traveling through captivating landscapes of mountain, desert and coast, our original itinerary showcases Oman’s rich history, enduring ways and striking natural beauty. + Delve into Oman’s colorful history as you
explore impressive castles and ancient desert forts.
+ Our evocative resorts take you from the peaks of Jebel Akhdar to our enchanting desert encampment in Wahiba Sands.
+ Get to know the people of Oman as you mingle with villagers in their lively souks and spend time with a Bedouin family.
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Wahiba Sands
OMAN
4,299 3,999 SEA
6DAYS from$ from$ ARABIAN
DAY 1 | With our VIP Arrival Service in Muscat, you can relax in a lounge as our staff completes immigration formalities on your behalf. You’ll also be assisted through baggage claim and customs before we take you to The Chedi, our luxury urban resort on the waterfront.
DAY 2 | Begin your private tour at the Grand Mosque and explore Omani history at the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Browse in the centuries-old Mutrah Souk and admire the Al Alam Palace, flanked by two 16th-century Portuguese forts. Tonight you’ll dine with the curator of the Bait Adam Museum. meals b+l+d
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