Sultanate in Style

18 days

Indicative cost incl. flights:

A typical 5* holiday costs from

£7,980 per person

(Based on two people travelling mid-season. Low season can be a lot cheaper, and peak season can be more expensive.)

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Musandam

Muscat

Nizwa & the Mountains

Wahiba Sands

Salalah & Dhofar

Day 1

Fly from the UK to Muscat, where you’ll be met and transferred to The Chedi for a stay of three nights.

Day 2

You have a private tour of the city, including the Sultan’s Palace and National Museum, Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, and Muttrah souq.

Day 3

Take today at leisure to relax by the pool, or explore Muscat at your own pace.

Day 4

You will be picked up by your driver today and taken up to the mountain of Jebel Akhdar, via a spectacular scenic route. You'll stay at the Alila for three nights.

Day 5

Tour the area with your driver today, stopping by highlights such as Bahla and Jabreen Forts, and rural villages in the region.

Day 6

Spend another day discovering the mountains with your driver guide, visiting the town of Nizwa to wander through its souqs.

Day 7

You'll head east today, over to the Wahiba Sands where you'll sleep under the stars at one of the area's best boltholes – Desert Nights Camp.

Day 8

You'll be taken back up to Muscat today and hop on a flight down to Salalah, staying in the Anantara Al Baleed for five nights.

Day 9

Take a tour of Salalah today with a professional guide, visiting the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Baleed, and some locals museums.

Day 10

Explore more of the incredible scenery around Salalah, perhaps heading on a tour of the west and its gorgeous beaches.

Day 11

Head east of the city today, to visit the towns of Taqah and Mirbat, and the ruins at Khor Rori.

Day 12

You have today to do your own things and relax, lying back on the region's crystal sand beaches.

Day 13

Take a flight from Salalah up to Dubai, from which you'll be transferred over to Zighy Bay and stay here for five nights.

Day 14

Relax at Zighy Bay today. There is a range of activities you can do through the hotel, such as snorkelling, hiking, diving and paragliding.

Day 15

If you would like to go on a dhow cruise – a quintessential Musandam activity – you can book these through the hotel.

Day 16

Take another day to unwind in the sunshine at Zighy Bay. For that extra feel of holiday relaxation, indulge in a treatment at the hotel's luxurious spa.

Day 17

Enjoy your last day in Oman at your own pace, taking in the dramatic scenery that surrounds the resort.

Day 18

You'll be picked up from Zighy Bay and taken back to Dubai, where you'll catch your return flight.

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Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

As the saying goes, if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. This Oman itinerary champions exactly that, not only taking you across the country to its most fascinating and spectacular corners, but also stopping at Oman’s most highly-rated luxury hotels. On this trip your days will be equal parts exploration and decadence, with professional driver guides to whisk you around every corner so the planning and execution of the journey is taken entirely out of your hands. You’ve only one job on this indulgent adventure: sit back and enjoy the ride.

3 nights Muscat – 3 nights Jebel Akhdar – 1 night Wahiba Sands – 5 nights Salalah – 5 nights Zighy Bay