Oman’s mountains and ancient towns feel like stepping into a different era, and these five group day trips from Muscat let you pick the one that calls to you most. Each heads first to historic Nizwa, then branches out: the lively Friday livestock market and mudbrick Al Hamra village; UNESCO Bahla Fort plus ornate Jabreen Castle; the award-winning Oman Across Ages Museum blending past and future in Manah; cool Jebel Akhdar heights with terraced gardens and Birkat Al Mouz village; or dramatic Jebel Shams – Oman’s Grand Canyon – via picturesque Al Hamra. A professional guide shares real stories the whole way, comfortable transport picks you up and drops you at your Muscat hotel, and the small-group vibe keeps it relaxed and personal.
