Oases, Fortresses, and the Starry Night of Wahiba
A group trip for New Year’s Eve 2027 to explore Oman, taking in oases, fortresses, and the desert: from Muscat, with the Grand Mosque and the Muttrah Souq, to hidden springs and wadis, all the way to the dunes of Sharqiya Sands, where you’ll camp under a sea of stars. The New Year’s Eve dinner on Jebel Akhdar, the “green mountain,” rounds out an 8-day guided tour with an Italian-speaking guide and full board, featuring direct Oman Air flights from Milan and Rome.
Itinerary
Muscat > Barkha > Nakhal > Nizwa > Jabrin > Birkat Al Maouz > Jebel Akhdar > Sharqiya Sands (Wahiba) > Sur > Wadi Shab > Bimah Sinkhole > Muscat
3 nights in Muscat
- The Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House, Al Alam Palace, the Mirani and Jalali Forts, the Bait Al Zubair Private Museum, and the Muttrah Souq
- Bimah Sinkhole, Wadi Shab, and Wadi Tiwi: Waterways in the Heart of the Desert
- The Barkha Fish Market, the village of Nakhal, and the Ain Thowara Hot Spring
1 night in Sur
- A visit to a dhow factory, where traditional Omani boats are built
- Wadi Bani Khalid: deep, crystal-clear waters, a place of peace and relaxation
1 night at Sharqiya Sands (Wahiba)
- Stay at Desert Rose Camp with dinner at the camp under a sea of stars
1 night in Jebel Akhdar
- Tour of the Oman Across Ages Museum
- New Year’s Eve Dinner with live music and a DJ set
- Nizwa Fort and its bustling souq
- Jabrin Castle and the Bahla Fort
Accommodations in first-class hotels, full board, transfers included, and departure on December 27 on direct Oman Air flights from Milan and Rome.
Notes
The fee includes:
- Oman Air direct flights from Milan and Rome
- YQ/YR surcharge included
- Accommodations in first-class hotels
- Full board
- Transfers
- Guide in Italian
- Globe Travel Set
The fee does not include:
- Airline ticket fees (approximately €85)
- Surcharge for departures from Milan (approx. €100)
- Individual booking processing fee (€90)
- MAPPAMONDO SUPERTOP Insurance: Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Flight Delay, Medical Coverage, and Baggage Coverage (€110)
Technical organization: Viaggi del Mappamondo S.r.l.