Jordan & Oman

Day 1: Q.A.I Airport – Amman    

Arrive at Queen Alia Int'l. Meet, Assist & then transfer to your hotel in Amman.

Day 2: Amman – Madaba - Mount Nebo –Dead Sea (Swim) - Petra

After breakfast, drive to Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics. Visit the greatest and most significant of all the city’s treasures, the wonderful mosaic map of ancient Palestine, which is located on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Proceed to Mount Nebo, which dates back to the time of the Prophet Moses, around the 12th century BC. It is believed to be the site of the Prophet’s burial place and the point from where he viewed the “Promised Land”. Visit the remains of the mosaic floors with stunning designs that feature hunting and pastoral scenes, found in the small church, built by the early Christians in the 4th century AD. Continue to the Dead Sea (the lowest point on the earth) to enjoy swimming and floating on its salty water. Then, drive to Petra.

Day 3: Petra visit (Horse Ride) – Wadi Rum

After breakfast, visit the Red Rose city of Petra, which was carved out of the solid Rock before about 2000 years ago by the Arab Nabateans. Start the tour on horse-back till the Dam area, then on foot pass by the fascinating narrow gorge (the Siq), which is about one kilometer long and eighty meters high. Once of a sudden you will be facing Petra’s most famous monument the Treasury (el-Khazneh). Free time to explore the site. Drive to Wadi Rum, one of the world’s most colorful and unique landscapes of desert and mountain scenery.

Day 4: Wadi Rum - Jeep Tour – Amman    

After breakfast, tour through Wadi Rum colored sands by Bedouin four-wheel drive vehicles for two hours. Then drive northwards to Amman.

Day 5: Amman – Q.A.I airport for departure - Arrival Oman

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Alia Int'l airport for departure to Oman.

Upon arrival at Muscat airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative.
Then transfer to your hotel in Muscat.

Day 6: Muscat City Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards, head to start your half day city tour of Muscat.
Then visit includes Grand Mosque, an architectural monument.
Bait Al Zubair Museum, which showcases Omani heritage with a vast collection of antiques, traditional Omani weaponry, jewelry, costumes, domestic utensils and recreated urban and rural environments.
The drive through old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by the twin 16th century Jalali and Mirani forts, extends to Al Alam Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
Stop at Muttrah, the main port area, leads to explore an ancient and colorful souk.
Drive to Nizwa and overnight

Day 7: Nizwa Tour - Jabrin - Birkat Al Mauz -Wahiba Sands

Breakfast, proceed to Nizwa. Nizwa boasts the famous Round Tower Fort, built in the 17th century, and its Souq renowned for its Friday cattle auction, intricately hand carved “Khanjars” (daggers) and ornamental silver jewelry.
Then visit Jabrin Castle, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting and beautifully executed woodcarvings.
Photo stop at Bahla Fort. Drive to Birkat Al Mauz or village of clay.
Then drive to Whaiba Sands and Overnight

Day 8: Wahiba - Sur - Coastal Road - Muscat

Breakfast, Start your journey back to Muscat.
Stop in Sur visit the fishermen's harbor and witness the fishermen in action.
Proceed on to the Dhow building yard. Dhows are traditional Omani wooden fisher boats that are even today, built by hand. Continue via Qalhat where Bibi Miriam’s tomb (photo stop).

Drive to Wadi Tiwi. Proceed to the white beaches of Finns and picnic lunch will be served.
Also see the Bimah Sinkhole, a natural hole in the round created by a collapsing mountain. The hole is filled with blue-green sea water.
Return to Muscat.

Day 9: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Drop off at Muscat International Airport for departure.