Long-stay holidays

Oman Grand Tour

Oman end to end: Muscat's mosque and souq, Nizwa's fort and Jebel Akhdar's villages, then a flight south to Salalah's beaches and frankincense heritage.

Trip at a glance

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Starts inMuscat
RouteMuscat · Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar · Salalah
Places3 destinations
CountryOman
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1R2QBB

Best time to visit: October to April

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Muscat, Oman

Trip overview

Oman end to end: Muscat's mosque and souq, Nizwa's fort and Jebel Akhdar's villages, then a flight south to Salalah's beaches and frankincense heritage.

The route spends 3 nights in Muscat, 2 nights in Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar and 3 nights in Salalah, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits most travellers, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMutrah Souq and CornicheRoyal Opera HouseNizwa FortNizwa SouqJebel AkhdarWadi DarbatAl Mughsail BeachLand of Frankincense sites

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Muscat

Arrive via Muscat International Airport (MCT) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Mutrah Souq and Corniche: Old market and seafront

Day 2Muscat: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Grand mosque with a famous carpet
Royal Opera House: Cultural landmark

Day 3Muscat: Al Alam Palace and Bimmah Sinkhole

Al Alam Palace: Ceremonial palace
Bimmah Sinkhole: Turquoise sinkhole on the coast road

Day 4Muscat to Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar by private vehicle
Check in at your Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar hotel
Misfat al Abriyeen: Mud-brick village

Day 5Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar: Mountain village walk and Nizwa Fort

Mountain village walk
Nizwa Fort: Seventeenth-century fort

Day 6Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar to Salalah

Fly from Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar to Salalah (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Salalah hotel
Wadi Darbat: Waterfalls in the khareef season

Day 7Salalah: Al Mughsail Beach and Land of Frankincense sites

Al Mughsail Beach: Blowholes and cliffs
Land of Frankincense sites: UNESCO trade sites

Day 8Salalah: Mirbat and Anti-gravity point

Mirbat: Old fishing town
Anti-gravity point: Hill road illusion

Day 9Depart from Salalah

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Salalah International Airport (SLL) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Rest days built in every few days
Laundry stops planned
Travel insurance covering the full trip recommended

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Muscat: Visit the Grand Mosque in the morning; it closes to visitors by late morning.
Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar: Arrive by 8 am on Friday for the livestock market.
Salalah: Khareef weekends are busy with Gulf visitors; book early.

At a glance

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Muscat, Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar, Salalah
Best time: October to April; June to September for greenery; October to March for beaches
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1R2QBB

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 8 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Muscat: October to April. Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar: October to April. Salalah: June to September for greenery; October to March for beaches.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Muscat (Muscat International Airport (MCT)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.