Private transfer to your hotel: After passing through immigration and collecting your luggage at Muscat Airport, you will be met and welcomed to Oman before being transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hilton Garden Inn Al Khuwair (King Room)

Guided tour of Muscat: Today you will be taken on a guided tour to see some of Muscat’s highlights including the Grand Mosque (only open in the mornings, Saturday to Thursday), the Amouage Perfume Factory, the Opera House, Al Alam Palace, Jalali & Mirani Forts and the famous Mutrah Souq. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon to relax by the pool or explore further independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hilton Garden Inn Al Khuwair (King Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: Early this morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Muscat Airport in time to check-in for your short domestic flight to Khasab in the Musandam Peninsula.

Flight: WY931 Muscat - Khasab 07.40 - 08.40

Guided visit to Jebel Harim: On arrival at Khasab airport, you will be met and taken on a tour of the peninsula’s mountainous interior and its highest peak, Jebel Harim. Musandam’s peninsula is often overlooked but is home to some of the most spectacular landscapes in Oman and well worth a visit. En route you will pass through the lush agricultural land of Wadi Khasab, visit the ‘lower plain’ of Sal al Asfal before taking in a birds-eye view of Khor al Najd. In the early afternoon, return to Khasab and check into your hotel, where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Atana Musandam (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Shared dhow cruise & afternoon city tour: This morning you will be met at the hotel by your driver and transferred to a nearby jetty, where you will embark on a shared cruise on a traditional Omani wooden-hulled dhow (boat). A morning cruise is a great way to explore the Musandam khors (fjords) and have a good chance of spotting dolphins. There will be stops this morning for a chance to do some swimming around the historically significant Telegraph and Seebi Islands. Simple refreshments will be provided and there is a toilet on-board. The crew will also provide you with life jackets and snorkelling gear. Return to the mainland for an optional lunch at a local restaurant (payable locally) before setting off on an afternoon city tour with your private driver. Drive through the city districts of Khasab and compare the old town with the new modern city before taking a short walk and visiting Khasab Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. You will also visit nearby Wadi Qada before your final stop of the day in the village of Tawi, where you can see 2000-year-old rock carvings depicting camels, ships and warriors. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Atana Musandam (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Khasab Airport in time to check-in for your short domestic flight back to Muscat.

Flight: WY932 Khasab - Muscat 09.30 - 10.30

Road journey to Al Mussanah, via Barka: On arrival, your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you west along the coast to the laid-back coastal city of Al Mussanah. En route, you can stop to visit the town of Barka with its famous fish market. Check in to your hotel in Al Mussanah in the early afternoon and spend the rest of the day exploring independently or relaxing by the pool or on the beach.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Barceló Mussanah Resort (Deluxe Sea View Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Jebel Shams, via Wadi Bani Auf: After breakfast you will set off up into the mountains to the south. Provided the weather conditions allow it, your route this morning will take you through Wadi Bani Auf mountain pass on one of the most spectacular off-road drives in Oman. Your 4x4 vehicle will meander carefully along dramatic, rough and at times steep track with regular stops to take in the breath-taking scenery. Today’s journey is around 180km and should take around five hours, depending on road conditions. There are plenty of great places to stop and take in the views and you will also have a chance to enjoy a walk in the small mountain village of Bilad Sayt. Arrive at your resort on Jebel Shams in the afternoon to check-in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Jebel Shams Resort (Chalet)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Road journey to Jebel Akhdar with sightseeing: After checking out of your hotel this morning, your driver will take you on day exploring the Al Hajar mountain region. The focus of your sightseeing today will be Wadi Nakher, often referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of Oman. This is a great place to do some trekking if you wish and the details of today’s itinerary can be discussed locally with your driver. In the mid-afternoon, head up to your hotel on Jebel Akhdar to check-in.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sahab Resort & Spa (Studio Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Nizwa with sightseeing: After checking out of your hotel this morning, head off with your driver to explore the area to the southeast of Jebel Akhdar where you will see an endlessly deep gorge called Wadi Muaydin. This is a fascinating place to explore and do some walking. Later this morning, continue on the road towards the small town of Jabrin, known for its impressive castle, which was built during the Yaruba dynasty by Imam Bilarab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692 and is buried onsite. Next, you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Bahla fort. It is notable as the home of one of the oldest fortresses in Oman, dating back to the 13th century. After the sightseeing at Bahla, continue to nearby Nizwa and check in to your hotel and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Falaj Daris Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided walk around Al Hamra & Misfah: Today you will set off with your driver to explore the town of Al Hamra and the pretty villa of Misfah (also known as Misfat Al Abryeen). Nestled into the foothills of the Al Hajar Mountains around Jebel Shams and around 40km north of Nizwa, Al Hamra is one of Oman’s most venerable traditional towns. Houses in the old town are still largely made from red mudbricks, many dating back for hundreds of years and now looking somewhat crumbly! After exploring Al Hamra on foot, continue to nearby Misfah, one of the prettiest villages in the Al Hajar Mountains. Here you will see some amazing agricultural terraces and take a walk around the narrow streets which are packed with ancient houses built on top of solid rock. Before heading back to your hotel in Nizwa, you will be shown the famous ancient falaj water system.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Falaj Daris Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Wahiba Sands: Today you will be driving east, down through the mountains and into the vast Wahiba Sands desert. En route to your camp, you will pass through some interesting Bedouin villages. Today’s journey is around 190km and should take around three hours, depending on road conditions.

Afternoon desert activities: After settling into the camp, you will be served lunch before having the opportunity to do some desert activities such as light dune-bashing in a 4x4, hiking and camel riding. As the light draws in, you will be treated to a romantic sunset over the dunes before enjoying a local dinner. After dinner, be sure to look up at the nights sky and see how many stars you can count!

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Arabian Oryx Camp (Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sunrise on the dunes: This morning you have the option of rising early and heading up to the top of a nearby sand dune to enjoy a memorable desert sunrise.

Road journey to Ras Al Jinz: At the agreed time this morning, meet up with your driver again and set off for Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve in the far northeast of Oman. Today’s journey is around 230km and should take around five hours, depending on refreshment stops and road conditions.

Evening turtle watching tour: After dinner at the resort, you will be taken to the nearby Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, a protected area for turtles and one of the best places in the gulf to see nesting green turtles. The mother turtles return to the same beach year after year to lay and bury their eggs and, if you’re lucky, you may see some shuffling ashore.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Carapace Lodge (Tent)

Meals: Breakfast

Early morning turtle watching: Very early this morning you will head out with staff and other guests from the hotel on a turtle viewing tour, where with some luck, you will be able to see some endangered green turtles nesting. After time on the beach, return to your hotel for breakfast.

Road journey to Wadi Shab, via Sur:At the agreed time this morning, set off with your driver along the east coast towards Wadi Shab. En route you will stop for a tour of Sur, a laid-back town famous for its dhow (traditional wooden boat) building industry. You might like to have lunch in Sur (payable locally) before continuing to Wadi Shab, where, after checking into your resort, you can will take a local boat trip over the saltwater lagoon and hike for 45 minutes through a spectacular gorge. Return to your resort in the late afternoon and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sama Wadi Shab Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Muscat Airport: At the advised time today you will be driven west along the coast back to Muscat Airport. Today’s journey is around 170km and should take around two hours, depending on traffic conditions. On arrival check-in for your short domestic flight to Salalah in the south of Oman.

Flight: WY907 Muscat - Salalah 15.00 - 16.45

Private transfer to your hotel: On arrival in Salalah, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your nearby hotel to check-in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Intercity Hotel Salalah (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour of Salalah: At the agreed time this morning you will be picked up by your driver-guide and taken on a sightseeing tour of Salalah and the surrounding area. The tour will take in Al Haffra beach and the atmospheric Al Haffra souq, famous for its frankincense and perfumes. Driving out of the city on the dramatic coastal highway, you’ll then get some great views of the mountains, studded with frankincense trees and some lovely, secluded beaches such as Mugshail Beach with Marneef Cave and Blow Holes at its far end. Return to the city for some time at leisure in the afternoon or do some further sightseeing with your driver – the itinerary today is flexible, so please speak to your driver on the day if there is something that you specifically want to take in.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Intercity Hotel Salalah (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to the Empty Quarter: After breakfast your driver will meet you at your hotel and you will set off on an overnight adventure into the empty quarter – one of the largest sandy deserts on earth. The drive to your desert camp is 350km and should take around 5 hours with refreshment stops en route.

Afternoon desert activities: After settling into the camp, you will be served lunch before having the opportunity to do some desert activities such as light dune-bashing in a 4x4, hiking and camel riding. As the light draws in, you will be treated to a romantic sunset over the dunes before enjoying a local dinner. After dinner, be sure to look up at the nights sky and see how many stars you can count!

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Souly Lodge Empty Quarter (Tent)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Empty Quarter desert activities: Today you have a further opportunity to do some desert activities such as light dune-bashing in a 4x4, hiking and camel riding.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Souly Lodge Empty Quarter (Tent)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Road journey to Salalah: After breakfast and a chance for a morning hike on the dunes, set off on the road journey back to Salalah. En route you will stop to visit a local black camel farm. Continuing on from the farm, you will then come to the Wadi Dawkah National Park, which is famous for frankincense trees and part of a cluster of places in this area that were given world heritage status by UNESCO in the year 2000. A stop for lunch today is included at a local restaurant and you should arrive back in Salalah and check-in to your hotel by mid-afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Al Baleed Resort by Anantara (Premier Sea View Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today is at leisure to relax on the beach and enjoy the facilities at your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Al Baleed Resort by Anantara (Premier Sea View Room)

Meals: Breakfast