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The Enviroment:
Experience Traditional Omani Food - Intinerary 3 days
Being Responsible
We offer guests the option to donate to the Ras al-Jinz Scientific & Visitors Centre in Oman. Ras al–Jinz houses one of the largest nesting areas for Green Turtles in the Indian Ocean.
The Ras al-Jinz Sea Turtle and Nature Reserve and the Ras al-Hadd National Scenic Reserve were combined to better protect Oman’s turtles and their natural environment. The total area now protected is 120kms, with 45kms of coastline, extending for 1km into the sea.
We strive to provide to their tourist guests with “real life” and meaningful connections with local people in various parts of Oman, leading to a better understanding of the country’s cultural, social and environmental challenges and issues. They suggest to their guests about making some souvenir purchases of locally made products direct from the local people in the various souks.
Responsible tourism elements
• Your guide will point you to places where locally produced products are sold
• Arabic cuisine, taste of all varieties of food
• The Nizwa date cooperative is a must. Taste all the varieties of dates and buy directly from the families
• Visit a Halwa Factory, a locally made sweet
• All the souqs sell Omani silver jewellery and Bedouin mats and fabrics.
Day 01 Meet and greet by our representative at Muscat Airport, followed by transfer to the hotel Shangri La – Al Waha. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight at Hotel Shangri La – Al Waha.
Day 02 Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern state existing in harmony with its traditional culture. Your half day City Tour commences early in the morning with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Drive through the ministry and embassy area and along the picturesque Corniche to the lively Muttrah Souq. Proceed to the once walled district Muscat where you will visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum, a private collection exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. This will be followed by a photo stop at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. Return to the hotel for lunch and enjoy a variety of speciality Arabic cuisine at the Al Tanoor Restaurant of the hotel.
Later in the afternoon you will be embarking on a Cruise with a Dhow, the traditional wooden Omani boat. Enjoy the lovely Sunset, the panorama along the coast and a sumptuous Seafood Dinner studded with fresh catch from the Arabian Seas - King Fish, Omani Hamour, Jumbo Prawns, Lobsters etc.
Overnight at Hotel Shangri La – Al Waha.
Day 03 Today’s excursion will be to the region of the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. En route you visit a Date Plantation and a Date Processing Factory and you will enjoy Omani Dates and Kahwa (local name for Arabic Coffee). Nizwa’s main places of interest are the Souq and the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman. You proceed to Al Hamra, where you visit Bait Al Safa, a historical Omani house and participate in a Cooking Lesson for traditional Omani Food. Enjoy an Omani Lunch with specialty dishes from the Dakhiliya Region.
Continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. As the monumental fort is closed for renovation only a photo stop is planned.
Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop (not possible on Fridays and Public Holidays). Jabrin castle built in 17th century is one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different.
Return to hotel for an evening at leisure with option of a Lebanese/Arabian Dinner at Kargeen Restaurant
Overnight at Hotel Shangri La – Al Waha.
Day 04 Your half day tour starts with visit to local Fish and Spice Market. Continue by making a call at the National Hospitality Institute’s Catering Department and meet with Omani students for a brief interaction. Enjoy local Arabic Coffee, Dates and the Local Snacks prepared by the students. You then proceed to Barka a small town an hour’s drive from Muscat where you visit a Halwa Factory. Halwa is a locally made sweet and during an in-house tour you will gain insight into the Halwa making process. Return back to hotel. The rest of the day is at your own at leisure or you will use the spare time for shopping atthe souqs or one of the shopping malls.
Check-out and transfer to Muscat Airport for your flight home or Extension of your stay for a Oman Desert & Coastal Safari.
Shangri-La Al Waha or continuation with our Optional Tour Program. | 
