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Oman: From Muscat to Salalah

From towering minarets to winding mountain roads, every journey here feels like a step deeper into Oman’s living landscapes.

Palm-filled valleys give way to wide desert sands, where a night under the stars offers quiet contrast to the energy of Muscat’s souks. Travel through traditional towns and desert villages to a beautifully preserved castle. 

Swim in turquoise wadis, visit coastal markets and follow the shifting scenery south to where green farms and ocean views mark the edge of the Arabian Sea.

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what’s included

At A Glance

  • The Travel Editions Experience
    Our tours are thoughtfully crafted and meticulously planned, with every destination, hotel, excursion and stop along the way having been selected to form a truly memorable experience.
  • Meals Included
    All breakfasts, four lunches and seven dinners.
  • Handpicked Accommodation
    Nine nights’ accommodation in four different hotels: Radisson Blu in Muscat, The View Oman in Nizwa, Arabian Nights Resort in Wahiba & the Millennium Resort in Salalah, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room.
  • Discover the Authentic Oman
    From the grandeur of the Grand Mosque to the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands, the mountain heights of Jebel Akhdar, and the ancient Frankincense Trail of Salalah, discover the extraordinary contrasts of Oman’s landscapes and heritage.
  • Your Tour Manager
    Tour manager throughout.
  • Transport & Transfers
    All tours and entrance fees, including airport transfers and full coach touring itinerary.
  • Flights from the UK
    Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Muscat.
itinerary & excursions

Your Itinerary

Explore this incredible tour in detail and discover what makes each day so special. Below, you’ll find a full day-by-day breakdown of your journey, from the moment you arrive to your final farewell. Learn more about the highlights you’ll experience, the unforgettable places you’ll visit, and the unique moments that bring each destination to life. Whether you’re drawn by rich history, stunning landscapes or unforgettable cultural encounters, this itinerary gives you everything you need to picture your adventure and look forward to every step of the way.

Day 1: Depart London Heathrow

On an overnight flight to Muscat, Oman’s captivating capital.

Day 2: Arrive in Muscat 

Transfer to your hotel for a chance to relax and refresh. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum to explore Oman’s rich heritage. Stop by the ceremonial Al Alam Palace and wander through the vibrant Muttrah Souq.

Day 3: Begin Your Journey To Nizwa

Stopping at the majestic Grand Mosque, as well as visiting the traditional village of Al Hamra and the Bait Al Safa Museum, where you’ll meet a local family and sample authentic Omani dishes. Continue to Jabrin Castle which features elegant courtyards, intricately painted wooden ceilings, carved doors, and decorative plasterwork. We also visit the ruins of Tanuf before checking into your hotel in Nizwa.

Day 4: Jebel Akhdar

Travel by 4WD into the dramatic landscapes of Jebel Akhdar. Enjoy a scenic village walk and take in panoramic views of the Green Mountain, famed for its terraced farms, fruit orchards, and traditional villages.

Day 5: Visit Nizwa Souq 

Admire the historic fort before heading to the lush oasis of Birkat Al Mauz. Swim in the turquoise pools of Wadi Bani Khalid and enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue by 4WD into the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands for a magical sunset and overnight stay at a desert camp.

Day 6: Travel Via Sur

Visit the fish market and traditional dhow yards. Explore Wadi Tiwi and the Bimah Sinkhole before lunch in Tiwi. Fly to Salalah and transfer to your hotel.

Day 7: The Grand Mosque

Visit a local garden farm, the Grand Mosque, and Salalah Souq. In the afternoon, enjoy the dramatic blowholes at Mughsail Beach.

Day 8: Taqa

Explore the village of Taqa, the archaeological site of Samhuram at Khor Rori, and the historic town of Mirbat. Visit Bin Ali’s Tomb.

Day 9: Farewell Oman

Transfer to the airport for return flight to London Heathrow via Muscat. Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion.

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HOTELS

Tour Accommodation

Hotel Radisson Blu Muscat
Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat combines modern comfort with convenience, featuring elegant rooms, diverse dining, a pool, and wellness facilities, all near the city’s business and shopping hubs.
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The View Oman, Nizwa
The View Oman is a luxury eco‑resort perched at 1,400 m on Jebel Shams’ edge, reached via a scenic 7.5 km 4×4 drive . It comprises 30 individual rooms and cabins with valley-view balconies, an infinity‑edge pool, spa, restaurant, bonfire areas, and outdoor dining.
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Arabian Nights Resort, Wahiba
Arabian Nights Resort & Spa is a luxury eco‑resort nestled in Oman’s Sharqiya (Wahiba) Sands, reached via 27 km of desert in a 4×4 . It offers dune‑view villas with modern comforts, a pool, spa, restaurant, and bar, alongside authentic experiences at your fingertips.
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Millenium Resort, Salalah
Millennium Resort Salalah offers a refined blend of city and beach resort in Al Saada, a few kilometres from Salalah Airport. With 285 rooms, chalets, suites and villas overlooking city, mountains or sea, it features four restaurants, a lazy river, spa, gym, sauna, steam rooms, private beach shuttle and free Wi‑Fi.
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Mobility Information

This tour has a moderate fitness rating, reflecting a fuller itinerary with a good balance of visits, walking and time spent exploring on foot.
 
Some visits may involve cobbled streets, uneven paving, slopes, steps, stairs, limited seating, or walking from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of a site or attraction. The exact demands will vary from day to day, and we highlight specific practical details within the itinerary wherever possible.
 
You should feel comfortable walking at a steady group pace, standing during visits and enjoying a full day of sightseeing. If you are unsure whether this tour is right for you, please contact us before booking.

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Your questions answered

Tour FAQ

If you have a question, we are more than happy to answer it via email or phone, but you may find your answer below more quickly.

Simply complete our online booking form or give us a call on 020 7251 0045 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday where you can speak to a real person. A 20% deposit per person is required at the time of booking, to book your place. Payments by debit card or credit card incur no charge. 

You must pay for the balance of your holiday at least 12 weeks before departure. Please note: no reminder for balance payments is sent to you and are not receipted unless requested. If you book your holiday within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. Please note that some tours may require final payment to be paid earlier than 12 weeks, due to financial commitment with suppliers. The exact date will be notified to you at the time of booking. Final joining instructions and documentation will be dispatched approximately 10 days before travel.

In almost all cases, the price includes your accommodation, meals as described in the itinerary, all excursions shown in the programme, and travel arrangements from the UK. Excursions are taken by private coach exclusively for Travel Editions guests. If anything is ever excluded from the price, it will be clearly marked as optional and payable locally, you won’t find any hidden extras on your final bill. Travel Editions operates a firm no-surcharge policy, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

The specifics vary by tour and are set out in your individual itinerary, but most of our tours depart from London, either by Eurostar from St Pancras International or by air. For rail tours, we advise allowing at least one hour before the Eurostar departure when planning your journey to London. For flights, all costs are based on economy class unless otherwise stated, and all times shown are local time. For tours in the UK, these often start at the hotel in question.

Flight upgrades and connections from regional airports are available on request and subject to availability, contact us on 020 7251 0045 or at tours@traveleditions.co.uk for details. We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable connecting travel until you have received your final joining instructions, which are sent around 10 days before departure and confirm all timings and meeting points.

Yes, and you’re very welcome. Single room supplements apply on most tours, reflecting the fact that single and double rooms are generally priced similarly by hotels. If you would prefer to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, we are happy to arrange this, simply let us know at the time of booking. Sharing is subject to another traveller in the same situation being booked on the same tour.

Each tour is accompanied by a dedicated tour manager, who in most cases will travel out from the UK with the group. On some tours, the tour manager will meet you at your destination station or airport, with full details being confirmed in your joining instructions 10 days before travel. Many of our tours are also led by expert lecturers or specialist guides whose knowledge brings each destination to life; details of who will be accompanying your particular tour are included in the individual tour pages and itineraries.

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