Description

Day 1: Arrival in Mascate

Welcome to your sustainable escapade in Muscat! When you arrive at Muscat International Airport, after the visa and immigration formalities, our representative will welcome you and accompany you to an air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer to the hotel (check-in from 2:00 p.m.). Night in Muscat.

Day 2: Half-day visit to the city of Mascate

Breakfast at the hotel. Find your French -speaking guide in the hall & departure at 8:30 am to explore the Omanaise capital, a real jewel of the Gulf. This sustainable escapade in Mascate begins with the visit of the great mosque of Sultan Qaboos, architectural masterpiece and spiritual landmark of Sultanate.

Then, discovery of the Royal Mascate Opera, then walk on the Corniche and visit the Souq de Muttrah, a traditional market with incense and myrrh scents. We will also visit the Bait Al Zubair museum, rich in antiques.

Finally, photo stop in front of the Al Alam palace, supervised by the Portuguese forts Jalali & Mirani. Back to the hotel to enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the city. Night in Muscat.

Day 3: Dolphins & diving excursion with palms

Breakfast at the hotel.

9:15 am: Transfer to Al Bandar Al Rowdha, then boarding a fast boat to observe wild dolphins at sunrise. Then immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters for a snorkeling session.

Back to the hotel and free afternoon. Night in Muscat.

Note: snorkeling equipment, drinks and transfers included. Excursion subject to weather conditions.

Day 4: Coastal getaway

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by the coastal road for a day in the heart of Omanaise nature.

• Discovery of Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular natural swimming pool.
• Hiking at Wadi Shaab, a lush oasis with natural crystal pools.
• Exploration of Wadi Tiwi, valley with green landscapes and traditional villages.

Back to Muscat at the end of the day. Night in Muscat.

Day 5: visit to the Dakhliya region

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 8:30 am for an immersion in Omanaise history.

• Visit the castle of Jabreen, one of the most beautiful in the country.
• Photo stop in Bahla, a UNESCO site.
• Discovery of the Misfah mountain village, with stone houses.
• Visit the Fort de Nizwa and its renowned souk.

Back to Muscat. Night at the hotel.

Day 6: Shopping day in Muscat

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy half a day of shopping in Oman's biggest shopping centers: Oman Avenues Mall and Mall of Oman. Back to the hotel after shopping. Night at the hotel.

Day 7: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day (check-out at 12 noon). Transfer to Muscat airport 3 hours before your return flight.

End of your sustainable escapade in Muscat.

Accommodation

• Kyriad Hotel / Best Western First Hotel on BB or similar base (standard room)

Price

• USD 187 ( 179 EUR *) - Price per person of this single -room route route
• USD 825 ( 789 EUR *) - Price per person of this route in a double room/minimum twin of 4 people
• USD 726 ( 695 EUR/ PERSON *)-Price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 5-7 people
• USD 594 ( 568 EUR/ PERSON *)-Price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 8-12 people
• USD 493 ( 472 EUR/ PERSON *)-Price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 13-15 people

*(Euro exchange rates used in this program are estimates and are subject to fluctuations. We reserve the right to revise these rates upwards based on currency market movements).

Terms and conditions

Payment :

• 30 days before arrival in advance

Cancelation :

• 30 days before the arrival, in the event of cancellation, complete cancellation fees will be applied.

Included/not included

Included :

• All the prices indicated above are in net American dollars, per person, on the basis of accommodation in a shared double room.
• Reception and assistance at the airport by our representative.
• Round trip from the airport to an air-conditioned vehicle with our representative (driver only).
• Transport by air conditioning according to the route and the number of people.
• Half-day excursion to Muscat with English-speaking guide.
• Half-day excursion by boat to observe the dolphins and snorkeling (shared, duration of 3 hours, subject to weather and sea conditions).
• A day excursion to the Escapade coast with English -speaking guide in Minivan or coach.
• A day excursion to Nizwa with an English -speaking guide in Minivan or coach.
• Excursion of half a day shopping (visit of two shopping centers) to Muscat.
• Accommodation as mentioned below, in shared double room.
• 6-night stay in Mascate at the Kyriad Hotel / Best Western First Hotel in Breakfast formula (standard room) or similar.
• Meal: daily buffet breakfast at the hotel (from day 2 to day 7).
• All service costs and tips at the hotel.
• All local taxes.
• Mineral water during excursions.
• VAT of 5 %.

Further information

• Hotel address : Mascate, Oman
• Duration : 7 days
• Contact details : contact@yourlocaleye.com
• Language (s): English
• Min. number of people : 4 people

Agency

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