OMAN

25 Oct 2025 – 2 Nov 2025 · by laurarus96

Destinations

Muscat, Oman

25/10 09:30 – Arrive at Muscat Airport 10:30 – Pick up rental car 11:30 – Check-in at Al Bustan Palace, Ritz-Carlton Relax at the resort: beach, spa, sunset walk on Al Bustan Beach Optional (nearby): Sunset walk at Al Bustan Beach or quick drive to Old Muscat (20 min) for a glimpse of the Sultan’s Palace (if desired). 26/10 09:00 – Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque 11:00 – Royal Opera House 12:15 – Lunch at Kargeen or Ubhar 14:00 – Mutrah Souq & Corniche 15:30 – Climb Mutrah Fort for views 17:00 – Al Alam Palace & surrounding forts 18:30 – Return to hotel Driving time: Most sites are within 15–25 minutes of each other. 27/10 07:00 – Drive to Al Mouj Marina (45 mins) 08:00–15:00 – Snorkeling & dolphin watching boat tour 16:30 – Return to Al Bustan for a relaxed evening Driving time to Al Mouj: ~45 minutes each way.
Nizwa, Oman

28/10 – Drive to Nizwa 08:30 – Check out and depart Muscat 11:00 – Stop at Birkat al Mouz 12:30 – Lunch in Nizwa 13:30 – Visit Nizwa Fort & Souq 17:15 – Check-in at Antique Inn Driving time Muscat → Nizwa (with stop): ~2.5 hours total
Wahiba Sands Entrance, Oman

29/10 – Mountains & Transfer to Wahiba Sands 08:00 – Drive to Jebel Akhdar or Jebel Shams 13:00 – Lunch en route 14:30 – Drive to Wahiba Sands 16:30 – Arrive at Starry Domes desert camp Driving time: Nizwa → Jebel Akhdar: 1 hr / Nizwa → Jebel Shams: 1.5 hrs Mountains → Wahiba: 2.5–3 hrs (need 4x4 or resort transfer from Bidiyah) 30/10 – Desert Adventures Morning: Camel ride, dune bashing, Bedouin visit Afternoon: Relax or sandboarding Evening: Sunset safari & stargazing dinner
Wadi Bani Khalid, Oman
Sur, Oman
Wadi Shab, Oman
Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman
Muscat, Oman