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Guaranteed Available PackagesSaturdayFebruary 7, 2026SundayFebruary 22, 2026OMR 2,030Available
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ON REQUEST adventure exploring Oman’s dramatic landscapes, rich history, and legendary hospitality.
Overview
Oman Culture and Historical Trip. The Sultanate, with its dramatic landscapes, rich history, and legendary hospitality, is a fantastic destination for travelers inspired by the great explorers of the past. From ancient seafarers like Sinbad the Sailor to Arabian and European adventurers like Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo, Oman has long been a crossroads of exploration.
Book Oman Culture and Historical Trip. You will love the searing sands and striking gorges. The Hajar and Dhofar ranges, the rolling dunes of Al Sharqiya Sands, our lush wadis, and the vast, open landscapes.
Highlights
- Journey through the Musandam Peninsula dubbed the ‘Norway of Arabia’ for its majestic mountains that plunge into spectacular fjords.
- Discover the three seas that Oman overlooks and the maritime history of a great seafaring nation.
- Explore the home town of legendary Sinbad and discover medieval fort with its escape route.
- Visit the extraordinary beehive tombs of Bat, a UNESCO heritage site, the best-preserved Bronze Age settlement in the Middle East.
- Wander through time at the impressive crenelated medieval forts featuring magnificent plasterwork, wood carvings, and elaborately painted ceilings.
- Wander through Nizwa’s souq, famous for silver jewelry, Omani Halwa, spices, pottery, and crafts.
- Enjoy a diverse range of dramatic landscapes including the deep-green wadis of the Hajar Mountains, the pristine white sandy beaches, and the monumental desert dunes at the Wahiba Sands, where we overnight under the stars.
- View the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with six minarets, presenting the five beliefs of Islamic art, and attend a performance at Muscat’s Royal Opera House.
- Explore Muscat, with its lively Muttrah Souq and the state-of-the-art National Museum displaying an extensive collection of cultural treasures.
- Explore the maritime museums and some of the astonishing preserved traditional wooden ships (Dhows).
- Enjoy turtle-watching at the Green Turtle Sanctuary & the easternmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Explore the pristine beaches of Oman's southeastern coast.
- Visit the endangered Arabian Oryx National Reserve and learn about Oman's efforts to preserve its unique wildlife.
- Journey through Dhofar, the land of frankincense, and enjoy the natural beauty of the tropical Dhofar due to the monsoon.
- Explore the land of the frankincense museum and Al Baleed UNESCO site.
- 11 nights in the 4-5-star beach properties, where you will enjoy the breathtaking views of three seas of Oman (The Sea of Oman, The Arabian Sea & The Arabian Gulf).
- 2 nights at the authentic Arabian desert, where you will overnight under the doom of stars surrounded by golden sand dunes.
- 2 nights at the dramatic Hajar Mountains (2,000m above sea level) where you will enjoy breathtaking sunrises & sunsets.
Itinerary
- You will receive detailed itinerary after reservation.
- 2 weeks before the start of the trip you will receive the final updated itinerary.
Welcome by Panorama Travel representative at Airport, followed by transfer to the hotel.
- Orientation session.
- Visit a medieval Mosque & 3000 BC rock art.
Enjoy the cruise on a traditional wooden ship. Discover the history of the important strait. Explore the villages and discover the ancient traditions of life that still exist today. Investigate ancient rock drawings dated back to the Sumerians era
Explore the rugged coast, small villages, and majestic mountains that plunge into spectacular fjords. Wander around one of the oldest Arabia historical markets (Souq). Evening session to reveal the history of the town and the story of Sinbad.
Explore the central Asian art in Oman’s main mosques. Investigate Bronze Age burials
Explore the spectacular Al Jabal Al Akhdar. Discover the UNESCO irrigation system & date oases.
Discover around 17th-Century fort & 17th-Century castle. Wander around the ancient market (Souq). Discover state-of-the-art museum, cultural landmark in Oman, designed to showcase the nation’s rich history, heritage, and future aspirations.
Explore the extraordinary Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Wander around Muttah Market (Souq). Discover Muscat Royal Opera House. Discover Muscat from the sea. Explore the old Muscat, Oman’s official Palace & Portuguese Forts.
Wander on the Paradise of Oman’s Wadis (valleys). Investigate the geology of the Sinkhole and the east coast. Discover Oman’s Maritime history. Discover one of the worlds green turtles nesting sites.
Discover the desert oasis and explore water resources. Overnight surrounding with the golden dunes under a dome of stars. Stargazing (TBD).
(Private rooms with private toilets/showers) surrounding with the golden dune.
Meet the local bedouin. Explore the tradition of life in the desert. Discover the majestic dunes.
(Private rooms with private toilets/showers) surrounding with the golden dune.
Investigate the standing stones, or “triliths” Dated between 400 BC and 300 AD. Discover the Geology sand formation of Al Shaqyiah Sand, Nafun & the Rock Garden. Explore a remote island and discover the fishing village.
For over 5,000 years, the Frankincense Trail was the world’s most lucrative trade route, carrying the “scent of the gods” from Oman’s remote valleys to the temples of Egypt, Rome, and Jerusalem. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers travelers a chance to walk in the footsteps of caravan traders, kings, and explorers through desert ruins, sacred groves, and forgotten ports.
Oman’s mountain ranges are among the most rugged and biodiverse in Arabia, offering breathtaking landscapes, deep canyons (wadis), and unique wildlife. The two main mountain systems—the Al Hajar Mountains in the north and the Dhofar Mountains in the south—are home to rare species, ancient villages, and thrilling adventures.
Discover the legendary port of frankincense & the UNESCO archeological site of Sumharam. Explore the unique nature of Dhofar Springs, wadis, waterfalls & ancient towns.
Discover the natural beauty of the Moon Mountain & Dhofar secret beaches. Explore the prophet’s memorials. Discover Salalah City.
Transfer to the Airport
Inclusions & Exclusions
Cost Includes
- Accommodation rated 3,4&5* star hotels.
- All Meals.
- Transportations in 4WD & Bus based on the number & activities.
- Visa fees.
- English speaking guide.
- All entrance fees to forts, museums, archaeological sites & national reserves.
- All boat trips & ferries cost.
- Bottled water, snacks and refreshments.
- All gov. tax including service charges & VAT tax.
Cost Excludes
- Gratitude.
- Travel insurance.
- Any other expenses not particularly mentioned in the inclusion list.
Join Our Fixed Trip Starting Date
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Guaranteed Available PackagesSaturdayFebruary 7, 2026SundayFebruary 22, 2026OMR 2,030Available
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Guaranteed Available PackagesSundayFebruary 7, 2027MondayFebruary 22, 2027OMR 2,030Available
Practical Information & Considerations
- This is an ON REQUEST history expedition and available to book as a PRIVATE Option 8-16 Pax at any date you wish, please contact us for the the availability.
- 30-days is the deadline to book the Oman Ancient Empire Cultural Adventure.
- 4-pax is the minimum number of participants to run this trip.
- You will receive the detailed itinerary & departure information after reservation.
- Visiting sites where you will encounter steps (eg. at forts), cobbled streets (mountain villages), rocky and uneven ground, slopes, and steep walks.
- Transportation in 4WD includes a long-distance journey along winding tarmacked mountain roads, graded roads, and coastal roads.
Physical Endurance
All Panorama Travel programs require that participants have a good degree of fitness enabling 3-4 hours of walking a day. However, if you have any doubts about your ability to this manage Boat Trips in Muscat, please ask our travel counselor whether Muscat dolphin watching is a suitable trip for you.
Terms and Conditions
- Advance payment is required to reserve the Oman Culture & History Trip.
- Balance payment before the tour start.
- Force Majeure applies.
- If you decide to cancel your booking the following charges apply:
- 29 full days prior to tour – 100% refund.
- 21-29 full days prior to tour – 50% refund.
- Less than 21 full days before the tour = No Show – 0% refund.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The trip begins on the first day by receiving you at Airport.
The trip ends on the 16th day, when we will see you off at Airport.
Yes, the trip is available to booked fro a private option at any time your wish. Let us know more about your requirements, and our travel specialists will tailor the best fit for you.
About ~ 2,500 KM
Please send us an inquiry.
Send us an inquiry and our travel specialist will reply with the details.
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Overall Trip Rating:
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By Patsy Jochum(Oman)December 5, 2023 EXCELLENT SERVICEThis is my second trip with Panorama Travel. I'd just like to give you some feedback. It's been a pleasure dealing with you since the first trip with you last year. Thank you so much for your clear communication & attention to detail. I'd highly recommend you!. Thanks again and look forward to my third adventure with you. HOTELS Always well picked TRANSPORTATION / VEHICLES Excellent & very comfortable FOOD Very good. FLIGHTS Very good. GUIDES Best of the best Will done Patsy Jochum
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By Antonette Clarke(Oman)December 4, 2023 Antonette ClarkeALL YOUR GUIDES WERE WONDERFUL. THEY WERE WARM, FRIENDLY, RESOURCEFUL, AND FUN I found Oman to be a friendly, peaceful country. Your people are kind and intelligent. I was amazed by what has been accomplished in just 50 years. Sultan Qaboos was truly a visionary. I will strongly recommended this program to others. My two favorite days were the day we picnicked at snake canyon and drove through the Hajar Mountains and the full day in the desert with lunch with the Bedouin family and camel ride to watch the sun set. My favorite experience was getting to know our guides personally. They were awesome,fun and could work miracles HOTELS Most Hotels were very nice, especially the Crowne Plazas TRANSPORTATION / VEHICLES Very comfortable. Appreciated the WiFi connection FOOD Very good. Flights Qatar Airlines were great. Roomy, and made sure we were fed and offered refreshments often GUIDES All your guides were wonderful. They were warm, friendly, resourceful, and fun. A “10” for each. Can’t say enough about them. Best wishes Antonette Clarke
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By John Clarke(Oman)December 4, 2023 ADVENTURE BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONSI hope everything is fine from your end. It was a very pleasant pilgrim journey. From our arrival to departure the way your team handled the trip is really awesome. In each case I felt everyone was very gracious and open and spoke freely. HOTELS Most hotels were very nice, especially the Crowne Plazas TRANSPORTATION / VEHICLES Very comfortable. Appreciated the WiFi connection. FOOD Very good.Flights Qatar Airlines were great. Roomy, and made sure we were fed and offered refreshments often. GUIDES All your guides were wonderful. They were warm, friendly, resourceful, and fun. A “10” for each. Can’t say enough about them. Thank you John Michael Clarke
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By Marie Alvarez(Oman)December 2, 2023 DEEPER LEARNING ABOUT, EXPERIENCING THE CULTURE AND PEOPLE.I read all supplied material. The pre-meetings and reading prepared me well for the trip. Yet the country grander, more awesome than expected. People were most welcoming, warm, holy. I was amazed of the Countrywide feeling of tranquility, holy, respectful of past and living into the future. The Government care, and planning of country and for people is an outstanding model. Absolutely an epic experience for me as an American to learn of a not-stereotypical Muslim country and people that is at peace with itself, its people, and all countries and people. Also, just an awesome land. Panorama Travel services were extremely excellent in light of all it covered- airfare, meals and guides. The handling of our stopover in Qatar due to flights scheduling was beyond the expectations. I love the Hajar mountains, meeting with some children & village residents All accommodation were excellent and have a great atmosphere. All meals were great, the Ocean Blue, Ubar and the village lunch were my favourite. A big thank to our lovely guides Waleed- 10, Mooosa 9, Sami 10, Salim 9 Looking forward for the next adventure with you. Best wishes Marie Theresa Alvarez
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By Lorraine Blaydes(Oman)December 2, 2023 THE GUIDES PROVIDED NOT JUST KNOWLEDGE OF OMAN BUT HELPFULNESS AND A SENSE OF HUMOR.The variety of experiences was incredible. This was the first trip I have taken with a group of people that was so cohesive. The guides provided not just knowledge of Oman but helpfulness and a sense of humor. I knew Oman would be a great experience from what previous travelers told me, but I didn't realize the geography of the country was so diverse and so breathtaking. The urban planning that has gone into developing Oman is second-to-none. I love the architecture, the grandeur of the palaces and the Opera House, cleanliness of Muscat, and the warmth and friendliness of the people everywhere. I felt safer in Oman than in my own country. I feel I could live in Oman in spite of some cultural differences and feel welcome and happy there. I wish more people throughout the US could have the opportunity to see Oman the way I did. It would dispel some of the myths that inhibit Arab-American relations. Omanis have perfected the art of hospitality and friendliness, and this contributes to a healthy climate for learning and sharing. I tell everyone I see about amazing Oman. I have been posting information and pictures on Facebook about my Oman adventures. I am getting a lot of positive feedback from people, primarily in Tennessee and the DC Metro area, who are not familiar with Oman. I loved everything we did in Muscat and Nizwa and felt honored that our group was able to meet with His Excellency. I loved all the visits to geographic, historical and archeological sites. I was fascinated by Duqm. How many cities/ports in the world are created from scratch? Such an amazing story to tell about Duqm. The Desert camp visit was unique and unforgettable & Salalah was great. This is was one of my best trips ever. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Lorraine Blaydes
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By Flora Dacosta(Oman)June 12, 2023 A WONDERFUL TOUR OF OMANThanks to everyone at Panorama Travel. I was extremely impressed with the efficiency and service. It is obvious that your team is a skilled historian of Oman and gifted ambassadors. I am grateful for all you and your team have done to make this 2-week trip so amazing. All the best from Portugal
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