A Week in Oman (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Discover Oman’s highlights: ancient heritage, Bedouin culture and vast landscapes
• See the Muscat coast from a traditional dhow boat – a thrilling start to the trip!
• Take a 4x4 ride through the dunes to our remote resort in the Wahiba Desert
• Gaze over the ‘Grand Canyon of Arabia’ from the slopes of Jebel Shams
• Witness the lively weekly cattle market in Nizwa
• Visit a Bedouin family and learn about their customs over kahwa (Omani coffee)

Included in Price

• All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners are included. Omani cuisine is influenced by Arab, Persian, Indian, Asian, Eastern Mediterranean and African cuisine. Rice is a staple and often includes a variety of flavours and ingredients, while fish and meat, such as chicken and lamb, feature prominently. Dishes are full of rich mixtures of spices, herbs and marinades. Dates are much loved and are an essential part of the Omani diet. Curry, soups, fresh salads and vegetable dishes are all very common. Coffee is the national beverage but tea is also drunk. Yoghurt drinks and soft drinks are also popular. Alcohol is not readily available but can be purchased in some hotels and likely to be quite expensive. During the tour, you have the opportunity to taste and experience a variety of dishes and eat in local restaurants. Included lunches will be picnic lunches and other meals will be eaten in cafes/eateries. The night spent at the desert camp includes a barbecue with traditional dishes. Non-Muslims are permitted to bring in two litres of alcohol by air only. Alcohol may be purchased at Muscat airport after having cleared immigration. Care must be taken not to cause offence through the use of alcohol and should not be consumed in public places apart from licensed premises, such as hotels and restaurants. It is generally not a problem to bring your own alcohol into hotels but please always ask the hotel first out of courtesy. Please advise at time of booking if you have any dietary requirements.
• All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners included
• All accommodation
• All transport and listed activities
• Tour leader throughout

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request)
• Visas or vaccinations
• Optional camel ride at camp

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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