Unlike other Gulf countries, Oman offers endless coastlines with pristine sandy beaches, as well as pleasant mountain scenery, refreshing oases and cities steeped in rich history. Unlike neighboring Dubai, Oman is the hidden gem of the Arabian Peninsula. Because it was until recently closed off to the outside world, you can enjoy quiet luxury and a sense of exclusivity without the onlooking crowds of ordinary tourists. Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, lies in the south-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and its shores are bathed by the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. The country has a population of approximately three million people. Arabs are the most numerous ethnic group, with the vast majority of the population being Muslim. Oman is a monarchy headed by a sultan and the title of monarch is hereditary. The unit of payment is the Omani riyal.
The country underwent British and Portuguese rule but became an independent state in 1650. Until then, it was closed to the outside world. The capital even closed its gates at night. Thirty years into the reign of the enlightened Sultan Qabus, the metropolis of Muscat has become a thriving green city, the cleanest in the wider area, and a vibrant modern metropolis. With no skyscrapers or other such buildings being built here, the city has retained its distinctive character.

Beyond the sand dunes and beyond

After exploring Muscat, we'll head into the desert and mountains. The Wahiba Desert offers several desert campsites that bust all myths about camping. Brick houses or luxury tents with private bathrooms, king-size beds and higher categories even with their own swimming pool. So don’t imagine a tourist tent and food on the stove.

Jeep rides on sand dunes, sunsets in the desert and camels roaming freely. Experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Oman's most beautiful mountain canyon

You'll trek east along the coast of the Gulf of Oman, experience swimming at sea beaches and under the waterfalls of mountain wadis and visit Oman's most beautiful mountain canyon – the Shab Wadi. You'll see the sea turtle reserve at Ras Al Jins and wooden boat manufacturing in the fishing town of Sur.

Green mountains and deserted mountain villages

The Al Jabal Al Akhdar mountain range offers the perfect backdrop for exploring Oman's most beautiful mountains. The Green Mountains (in translation) attract visitors with slightly cooler temperatures than the coast, lots of greenery, and most importantly, the history-steeped villages that can be found here. 

A local nature trail through the abandoned dwellings will give you an insight into the history of the area and offer an interesting insight into Arab culture.

A trip to see the dolphins

The waters of Oman are full of life and beautiful underwater scenery that is perfect for diving and snorkeling. Dolphins can be spotted here all year round, it's breathtaking to watch them dart around the boat so close to you in the crystal-clear waters of the Omani Sea.

Sultan Qabus Mosque

This building is the main mosque in the Sultanate of Oman. The developed areas, including fully paved grounds and landscapes, cover 416,000m2. The mosque complex, covers 40,000m2. The building is built on an elevated platform in line with traditional Omani mosques, which were built at a higher level than the street. 

vádí bani chálid

A visit to the mountain pools and caves. Wadi Bani Khalid, palm oases and Bedouin camel markets – the towns of Sinaw and Adam, old earthen architecture of towns on the border of the desert.

Fancy a camel for lunch?

Do you have passionate cooks among your colleagues? Then you certainly can't miss the cooking school of local dishes, which is a real treat not only for forged cooks and chefs. Do not worry, you will also encounter less quaint foods for Europeans.

Traditional wooden boats DHOW

A ride on traditional wooden DHOW boats along the Muscat.

Prague – Muscat

(flight with 1 stopover in Dubai or Doha, which takes around 10 hours, depending on the airline)                         

Airline companies: Emirates, Flydubai, Qatar Airways