Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Muscat
Your driver meets you at Muscat International Airport in the arrivals hall after you clear passport control and grab your bags. The drive to your hotel takes you through the city, and you'll have the rest of the evening to settle in and rest up for the days ahead.
Landmarks Muscat International Airport 
- Day 2
Batinah Coast - Muscat
Your guide picks you up early and you'll drive along the Batinah coast heading toward Barka. Start at the fish market there where you can see the day's catch and get a feel for local commerce. After that, head to Ain Thawara to soak in the warm springs surrounded by date palms and relax for a bit. The afternoon takes you to Al-Hazm Fort to walk through its historic rooms and corridors. You'll make it back to Muscat by evening to spend time at the National Museum, which covers Oman's history from ancient periods through the modern era.
Included Activities
- Visit Barka fish market
- Explore Ain Thawara warm spring
- Tour Al-Hazm Fort
- Visit National Museum
Landmarks Barka Fish Market Ain Thawara Al-Hazm Fort National Museum 
- Day 3
Muscat
This morning you'll check out the Grand Mosque with its sandstone and marble architecture before heading to Muttrah Suk to walk through the spice markets and see the colorful stalls. Later, you'll tour Bait Al-Zubair Museum to learn about traditional Omani life and crafts. The palace area comes next where you can see Al Alam from outside, which sits right on the water. By evening, a 2-hour sunset cruise takes you out on the water for views of the city skyline as the light changes.
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Mosque
- Explore Muttrah Suk
- Tour Bait Al-Zubair Museum
- View Sultan's Palace Al Alam
- Sunset cruise (2 hours)
Landmarks Grand Mosque Muttrah Suk Bait Al-Zubair Museum Sultan's Palace Al Alam - Day 4
Muscat to Nizwa
You'll head inland today, leaving the coast behind. The day starts at Jabrin fortress where you can explore the old defensive structure and rooms. Then it's on to Al Hamra, a mountain village with terraced farms and traditional architecture. Four-wheel drive vehicles take you up Jebel Shams where the cliffs drop dramatically below you, creating views that justify the drive. Later, you'll reach Nizwa, the former capital, and walk through the souk winding around the fortress walls where traders have sold goods for centuries.
Included Activities
- Tour Jabrin Fortress
- Explore Al Hamra mountain oasis
- Visit Jebel Shams summit
- Explore Nizwa Souk
Landmarks Jabrin Fortress Al Hamra Jebel Shams Omani Grand Canyon Nizwa Souk 
- Day 5
Nizwa to Wahiba Desert
After breakfast, you'll head to Sinaw Market, timing it for Thursday when Bedouin traders bring livestock and handmade items to sell. An authentic lunch happens at a private Omani home where you'll experience the hospitality the country is known for. Afterward, you check out the Al-Mansfah ruins near Ibra to see what remains of the historical settlement. As the day winds down, four-wheel drive takes you into the Wahiba Desert where you'll reach camp in the dunes and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal in private Omani home)
Included Activities
- Visit Sinaw Market
- Lunch in private Omani home
- Explore Al-Mansfah ruins
- Transfer to Wahiba Desert camp
Landmarks Sinaw Market Al-Mansfah Wahiba Desert - Day 6
Wahiba Desert to Ras Al Hadd
You'll leave the red dunes this morning and head to Wadi Bani Khalid where natural pools sit in the shade of palm trees, giving you a chance to cool off and swim. From there, you'll drive to Sur, a working harbor town where you can visit an active dhow shipyard and see how these wooden boats get built by hand. Later, head out to Ras Al Hadd where a ranger takes you to the Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve for a chance to see green sea turtles coming ashore to lay eggs.
Included Activities
- Visit Wadi Bani Khalid
- Tour Sur dhow shipyard
- Guided turtle reserve excursion at Ras Al Jinz
Landmarks Wadi Bani Khalid Sur Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve - Day 7
Ras Al Hadd to Salalah
You'll start the day driving back toward Muscat along the coast. Stop at Wadi Tiwi to take in the landscape and then grab lunch at a local restaurant. The Bimah sinkhole comes next, a natural geological formation that's worth seeing. Once back in Muscat, you'll leave your tour group and head to the airport for approximately a 2-hour flight south to Salalah in Dhofar province. After landing, a transfer takes you to your hotel in this region famous for producing frankincense.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Wadi Tiwi
- View Bimah sinkhole
Landmarks Wadi Tiwi Bimah Sinkhole 
- Day 8
Salalah to Ubar and Empty Quarter
You'll depart early in four-wheel drive heading north into the empty gravel plains. There's a stop in Thumrait, a historic Bedouin settlement, before crossing the vast Al Nejd desert to reach Ubar, the legendary lost city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll explore this ancient kingdom in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Then, you'll venture into the Rub Al Khali, the largest sand desert in the world, and walk through the dunes before reaching camp. Arabic coffee and traditional food greet you at camp, followed later by dinner and a chance to try shisha.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Arabic-style dinner with opportunity to try shisha)
Included Activities
- Tour Ubar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Walk through Empty Quarter sand dunes
Landmarks Thumrait Ubar Al Nejd Desert Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) - Day 9
Salalah
The morning takes you to Wadi Dawka, a UNESCO site with the region's largest collection of naturally growing frankincense trees. You'll explore the old fishing village of Taqah and tour Taqa Castle, which used to house the regional governor. Next, you'll visit Sumharam, an ancient port city and important frankincense trading hub that's also a UNESCO site. The day ends in Mirbat, the historical capital of Dhofar and where the ancient frankincense trade routes began.
Included Activities
- Visit Wadi Dawka (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Tour Taqah village
- Explore Taqa Castle
- Tour Sumharam ruins (Khor Rohri, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Mirbat
Landmarks Wadi Dawka Taqah Taqa Castle Sumharam (Khor Rohri) Mirbat - Day 10
Salalah Leisure Day
This is your last full day, so you can spend it however you like. Walk along the beach, browse through shops for souvenirs, or spend time relaxing by the pool at your hotel. Later in the evening, your transfer picks you up to head to the airport for your flight back to Germany through Doha.
Optional Activities
- Walk on the beach
- Purchase souvenirs
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Day 11
Arrival in Germany
You land back in Germany after your flight from the Middle East, bringing your trip to a close.
