Luxury Oman: Forts, Mountains & Desert in Style

Today you explore elegant Muscat privately, in comfort. With your expert private guide, you visit the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its vast marble prayer hall, enormous chandelier and hand-woven carpet, explore the atmospheric Mutrah Souq, fragrant with frankincense and full of silver and treasures, and take in the twin Portuguese forts, the beautiful royal palace and the stunning Royal Opera House, at your own relaxed pace. You might enjoy a fine-dining lunch or a visit to the excellent National Museum. The elegance and beauty of Muscat are captivating. As the day ends, you return to your finest hotel. This evening, savour fine dining in Muscat, experiencing Oman's excellent cuisine. Rest well in comfort, for tomorrow you journey to historic Nizwa and the great fort.

Today you journey to historic Nizwa privately, exploring the great fort and souk. With your expert guide, you journey into the interior, visiting the magnificent Jabrin Castle, one of Oman's finest, with its beautiful painted ceilings, and perhaps the mighty Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Nizwa, the historic old capital set amid a vast palm oasis beneath the mountains, you explore its magnificent 17th-century fort, climbing its enormous round tower for sweeping views, and wander its lively, atmospheric souk, famous for silver, khanjars, pottery, dates and spices. The history and atmosphere are captivating. As the day ends, you settle into your fine accommodation near Nizwa, immersed in the timeless heart of old Oman. This evening, savour fine dining and the peace of the oasis town. Rest well in comfort, for tomorrow you retreat to a spectacular clifftop resort on the Green Mountain.

Today you retreat to a spectacular clifftop resort on Jebel Akhdar, the 'Green Mountain'. You journey by 4x4 up the winding mountain road onto the high plateau of Jebel Akhdar, high in the Hajar range, where the air is cool and the scenery spectacular, arriving at your beautiful resort perched on the very edge of a deep canyon. You settle into your beautiful room or villa with breathtaking canyon views, and relax in refined comfort, perhaps taking a first walk to a spectacular viewpoint, indulging in the beautiful spa, or savouring the cool air and dramatic beauty from your terrace. As the sun sets over the mountains and canyons in a blaze of colour, you savour the spectacular setting. This evening, savour fine dining on the canyon rim beneath the stars. As you settle in, the beauty and comfort of the mountain work their magic. Rest well amid the beauty of the Green Mountain.

Today you savour the beauty of Jebel Akhdar in comfort. You take a beautiful guided walk among the ancient terraced villages and rose gardens that cling to the canyon walls, walking along ancient falaj channels and village paths past the famous rose terraces (spectacular in bloom in spring), and taking in the spectacular viewpoints over the deep canyons and the cool mountain air. Returning to your resort, you indulge in a spa treatment, perhaps using local rosewater, and relax on your terrace savouring the breathtaking views, or enjoy a special experience such as via ferrata or a private dinner. The beauty, comfort and relaxation are magical. As the sun sets over the canyons, you savour the spectacular setting. This evening, savour fine dining beneath the mountain stars. As you settle in, the beauty of the Green Mountain lingers. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to the golden Wahiba Sands.

Today you journey to the golden Wahiba Sands, savouring them from a luxurious camp beneath the stars. You descend from the mountains and journey to the Wahiba Sands, a vast, beautiful desert of towering golden dunes, arriving at your luxurious desert camp among the dunes. You explore the desert privately by 4x4, ride camels across the sands, and climb a high dune to watch a spectacular desert sunset paint the endless landscape gold, perhaps with a drink in hand. As night falls, you savour fine dining beneath a canopy of brilliant stars, then relax in refined comfort, gazing up at the countless stars, immersed in the profound silence and beauty of the desert. As the day ends, you savour the magic and luxury of the desert night. Rest well beneath the brilliant stars of the golden Wahiba Sands, one of the most magical nights of your journey.

Today you journey from the desert to a beautiful beach resort by the warm sea. You wake to a beautiful dawn over the golden dunes, then journey back towards the coast, perhaps stopping to swim in the turquoise pools of beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid along the way. You arrive at your beautiful beach resort by the warm Gulf of Oman, near Muscat, and the rest of the day is yours to relax in refined comfort, unwinding on the golden sand, swimming in the warm, clear sea, indulging in the beautiful spa, and savouring the beautiful setting after the mountains and desert. As the sun sets over the sea, you savour the beautiful, relaxing setting. This evening, savour fine dining by the sea beneath the stars. As you settle in, deeply relaxed, the beauty of the coast works its magic. Rest well by the warm sea, for tomorrow you enjoy a final day of luxury relaxation.

Today you enjoy a final, blissful day of luxury relaxation by the warm sea. The day is yours to relax at your beautiful beach resort, unwinding on the golden sand, swimming in the warm, clear sea, indulging in spa treatments, and relaxing by beautiful pools, or, if you wish, to explore more of elegant Muscat, take a dhow cruise, or shop for last souvenirs, frankincense, silver and Omani crafts, in the souk. It is the perfect relaxing finale to your luxury journey. As the sun sets over the sea, you savour the beautiful setting. This evening, savour a final fine dinner by the sea, reflecting on your luxurious journey through the greatest wonders of Oman. As the stars fill the sky, you savour the beauty and gracious warmth of Oman. Rest well ahead of your departure, deeply relaxed and content.

After a final, relaxed morning by the warm sea, perhaps a last swim or a relaxed breakfast overlooking the beach, you are transferred to Muscat International Airport for your onward international departure. You leave having experienced the greatest wonders of Oman at the highest level of comfort and style, the finest hotels, a clifftop mountain resort and a luxurious desert camp, elegant Muscat and historic Nizwa, the spectacular Green Mountain of Jebel Akhdar, the golden Wahiba Sands, and a beautiful beach resort, all touring privately with seamless service and warmed by gracious hospitality. The memories stay vivid long after you land, the canyon-rim sunsets, the brilliant desert stars, the great forts and beautiful mosque, and the impeccable comfort throughout. Oman offers extraordinary beauty and heritage, experienced here at the highest level, and you depart deeply refreshed, already reflecting on a sophisticated and unforgettable journey through the greatest wonders of gracious Oman.