Wadi Reizen | The Oman Specialist

Day 1 – Thursday: Amsterdam › Muscat

Depart in the evening on a direct flight from Amsterdam to Muscat. After approximately 7 hours of flying, you’ll arrive early in the morning.

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Day 2 – Friday: Arrival Muscat

Pick up your rental car upon arrival and drive to the hotel. Your room will be available immediately. Take the morning to rest and explore the surroundings of Muscat’s old town: souq, harbor, and winding streets.

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Overnight: Fort Guesthouse

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Day 3 – Saturday: Citytour Muscat

Our guide will pick you up for a tour of Muscat:

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• Sultan Qaboos Mosque

• Opera House

• National Museum

• Sultan’s Palace and Portuguese forts (exterior view)

 

Tip: buy a picnic lunch today for tomorrow’s walk in Wadi Shab.

 

Overnight: Fort Guesthouse

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Day 4 – Sunday: Muscat › Wadi Shabb › Tiwi

Walk through Wadi Shab: winding gorges, palm oases, turquoise pools, and waterfalls. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and a hat. Swimwear is allowed; shorts are acceptable.

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Overnight: Tiwi Sunrise Hotel

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Day 5 – Monday: Tiwi › Ibra › Nizwa

Depart early to Ibra, a historic town along the old caravan route. Visit the Women’s Market and stroll through the old town. After lunch, drive on to Nizwa, famous for its silverwork and fort. Travel time: approx. 4 hours

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Overnight: Antique Inn, Nizwa

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Day 6 – Tuesday: Nizwa and surroundings

Visit Jabrin Castle, one of the most beautiful 17th-century forts, with authentic architecture and beautifully painted ceilings. Then visit the Beehive Tombs of Al Ayn and make a photo stop at Bahla Fort.

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Overnight: Antique Inn, Nizwa

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Day 7 – Wednesday: Nizwa

Visit the Across Ages Museum, an interactive museum about geography, history, Islam, and the Sultan. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to wander through Nizwa or buy souvenirs.

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Overnight: Antique Inn, Nizwa

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Day 8 – Thursday: Nizwa › Salalah (flight)

Return your rental car at Muscat airport and fly to Salalah. Pick up your rental car at arrival and drive to your seaside resort, Souly Lodge.

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Overnight: Souly Lodge, Salalah

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Day 9 – Friday: Salalah

Drive along banana and date plantations to Mughsail Beach. Admire the high cliffs, white beaches, and lagoons with grazing camels. On the way back, visit the mausoleum of the prophet Ayoub (Job). Optionally, stop at a fruit stand for fresh coconut water.

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Overnight: Souly Lodge, Salalah

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Day 10 – Saturday: Salalah

Visit Khor Rohri, the ruins of the port city Samharam, and Wadi Hinni for a short walk among Baobab trees. Stop at the Point of Gravity and the mausoleum of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Ali al Alawi. End the day with a visit to Taqah Castle.

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Overnight: Souly Lodge, Salalah

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Day 11 – Sunday: Salalah › Muscat › Amsterdam

Return your rental car and head to the airport. Fly via Muscat back to Amsterdam, arriving around 6:30 PM.