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Oman

11 days from $9,530

Departing: January 2027 - November 2027

There’s still time to discover in 2026. Selected departures are still available – simply call 1-800-759-7715 to find out more.

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient caravans through Oman, a crossroads of trade for thousands of years. From the Bronze Age tombs of UNESCO-listed Bat to Iron Age fortresses, Classical trading settlements and Islamic sites, uncover the layers of history that reveal Oman’s pivotal role in the ancient world. Travel from the mountains and coast of Muscat to the spectacular landscapes of the Wahiba desert and the Arabian Sea, with a special journey into the Empty Quarter to discover the once-lost city of Ubar, an important centre of the ancient frankincense trade. Along the way, rock art, ancient settlements and remarkable archaeological remains offer a fascinating insight into the civilisations and commerce that have shaped this extraordinary country.

Included

Explore Ubar & the tombs at Bat, with entrance fees included
All other visits as outlined in the itinerary
Expert Guide Lecturer & professional Tour Manager
2 nights at the Radisson Blu, Muscat, 3 nights at the The View, Nizwa, 1 night at the Safari Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands & 3 nights at the Juweira Boutique Hotel, Salalah
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners
Wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Private air-conditioned coach travel
Field notes, taxes & gratuities for local staff

Highlights

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient caravans as we explore rock art, Bronze and Iron Age, classical era and Islamic sites
Explore the striking Bronze Age tombs at Bat, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Enjoy beautiful contrasting landscapes from the red gold dunes of the Wahabi desert to craggy mountains and the glittering blue Arabian Sea
Discover the once-lost city of Ubar in the sands of the Empty Quarter

Nick Jackson

Nick is an archaeologist and historian with over 20 years’ excavation and guiding experience. A UCL archaeology graduate and former Cambridge researcher, he specialises in the Late Bronze Age and prehistoric Near East, and has excavated extensively across the Middle East.

Tour Itinerary

Arrive into Muscat and meet your expert Guide Lecturer and fellow travellers at your hotel.

Meals: Dinner

We spend the day in Muscat, an ancient trading city, with time to explore the labyrinthine alleyways of Muttrah Souq. In the afternoon, we take a short drive to the Al Alam Palace, followed by a visit to the National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman, which showcases the nation’s heritage from the earliest human settlement through to the present day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we transfer to 4x4s for our journey inland. Before leaving Muscat, however, we visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the largest in Oman and one of the most beautiful. Afterwards, we head through date palm orchards to Al Hazm fort Al Ayn and the UNESCO Site of Bat, where we discover the extraordinary Bronze Age beehive tombs, which form an enormous necropolis. We continue to the historic walled town of Nizwa for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We drive to the atmospheric village of Al Hamra, nestled in the foothills of the Jabel Ahkdar. Its old multi-storied mud houses are surrounded by a vast expanse of lush green date plantations. From here, we continue to Wadi Ghul, home of the traditional weavers of Oman, and then to Wadi Nakher, Oman’s deepest canyon, to see rock art and Bronze Age tombs. Our next stop is Misfah, a lovely village with stone houses precariously clinging to the side of the mountain cliff where we enjoy a picnic lunch. Afterwards, we explore the Falaj irrigation system.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we make our way to Wadi Tanuf, set against the backdrop of the Al Hajar mountains. Here we enjoy a short walk to see rock art and Hafit (Early Bronze Age) tombs. Afterwards, we explore Nizwa, capital of the ancient Imamate of Oman and visit the famous Round Tower Fort. After lunch, we drive to Jabrin and conclude our day in Salut, near Bisyah, an archaeological site home to an ancient collection of ruins and fortifications.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The archaeological site of Lizq in Ash Sharqiyah is our first visit today. We continue to Wahiba Sands, a vast desert region inhabited by the Bani Wahiba, Al-Harthy and Al-Hinawy tribes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we leave the desert and drive to Muscat, where we catch our flight to Salalah, the historic centre of Dhofar and source of the frankincense trade which flourished in this region for centuries.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today starts at Khor Rori Creek and the ruined city of  Sumhuram. We visit the museum here before heading to the nature park Wadi Darbat for lunch while enjoying majestic views of waterfalls, lakes, mountains, caves, wildlife and lush vegetation. Afterwards in Mirbat, we explore old houses famous for their woodcarvings. We stop at Bin Ali’s Tomb, a fine example of medieval architecture, on our return to Salalah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start today at Hanun, a depot along the frankincense routes, and the nearby 5th-century BCE triliths (groups of three stones perched together), continuing into Rub Al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, to the fabled city of  Ubar – Iram of the Pillars at Shisr.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we explore Al Balid, or the ancient port city of Zafar. We then travel through a spectacular landscape of plains, mountains and pastureland to visit the biblical ‘Nabi Ayoub’ Prophet Job’s Tomb, perched high in the mountains. Later this afternoon, we take our flight back to Muscat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart for the airport or continue your trip at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

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2027

29th January from $9,530

19th November from $6,450

from $9,530

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