A Great Introduction to Oman

EXPLORE OMAN FROM MUSCAT TO THE MOUNTAINS

Suggested itinerary for two adults…

Oman is the gem of Arabia, that reveals itself slowly through the curve of its coastline, the scent of cardamom drifting from a market stall, the play of sunlight across a sandstone minaret, and the warm hospitality of its people.

This journey begins in Muscat, a city shaped by the sea. Then the road bends inland, past Nizwa’s ochre fort and the scent of roasted coffee, into the folds of the Al Hajar Mountains.

At Jebel Akhdar, altitude shifts perspective. The air is thinner, cooler; terraced villages rise like steps carved by time.

This is Oman, in its contrasts: coast and mountain, culture and solitude, sea breeze and cedar air.

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DAYS ONE TO FOUR

Explore Muscat, its city and beaches.

Muscat rests between arid peaks and the calm sweep of the Arabian Sea. Days unfold softly here: mornings tracing the city’s rhythm, afternoons lingering by the water.

Your exploration of Muscat reveals Oman’s cultural spine: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque with its vast marble prayer hall and single grand Persian carpet; the Royal Opera House, where modern architecture meets classical grace; the Bait Al Zubair Museum, an intimate look into Omani heritage; and the Muttrah Souq, where gold, spices and incense fill narrow aisles.

Between excursions, there’s time to swim, read, and breathe in the salt air from your clifftop base.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS

Crowne Plaza Muscat

Poised high above the Qurum beachfront, this elegant property offers sweeping views of the Gulf of Oman from nearly every terrace and room. The hotel’s private cove provides quiet seclusion for morning swims, while landscaped gardens and shaded courtyards invite afternoon repose. Interiors blend modern comfort with subtle Omani details; light wood, soft stone, and glass opening out to sea. At dusk, the terrace bar becomes the perfect vantage point for sunset over the bay, with the city lights beginning to glimmer below.

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DAYS FIVE TO NINE

Heritage and the Green Mountains

Leaving the coast, the road curls into the interior. Nizwa, once Oman’s capital, still guards its fort and souq with quiet pride. The round tower offers wide views of date plantations and desert ridges, while the market hums with silverwork, pomegranates and local life. Pause here to wander the citadel walls before continuing the ascent into the Al Hajar range.

Meaning “The Green Mountain,” Jebel Akhdar rises above the desert plains, its air cool and scented with roses in spring. Terraced villages cling to the cliffs; trails trace through orchards of apricot and walnut; wadi walks reveal hidden pools beneath weathered stone. This is a landscape best discovered slowly; each hike, each viewpoint, offering a new silence.

Your days are yours: explore with a local guide, linger over Omani coffee as the light fades, or simply watch the valley turn gold from your private balcony. At the end of your time in the mountains, return to Muscat airport for your onward flight.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS

Indigo Hotel Jebel Akhdar

A contemporary mountain retreat perched above dramatic escarpments, the Indigo balances minimalist design with the raw beauty of its setting. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the landscape indoors, while terraces open to endless sky and shifting light. Days begin with breakfast on the balcony as mist lifts from the valley, and end beside a fire pit under a scatter of desert stars. The hotel’s infinity pool seems to spill into the canyon, offering a rare sense of solitude and space. This is modern comfort elevated by nature’s grandeur.

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Connect Through Grace

Oman stays with you in fragments: the shimmer of dawn on white domes, the quiet dignity of its people, the scent of rosewater cooling in mountain air. This journey draws those moments together with days by the sea and nights under constellations, untouched by city light. It’s a landscape that doesn’t compete for attention; it invites you in, quietly, completely.

For those who travel not to escape but to connect, this is a route of texture and tone, a rhythm between movement and rest. From the calm of Muscat’s shores to the peaks of Jebel Akhdar, Oman leaves its impression not through grandeur, but grace.

Cost

From £2,495
per person based on 2 adults travelling

Please note: this is a suggested starting price. It can be fully customised based on your preferred experiences, travel dates, and length of stay.

Return economy flights from London to Muscat.
8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast included.
Private excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
All private transfers throughout.
24/7 support whilst travelling.