Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Desert Camp. Check out & Later today explore the cultural capital of the country Nizwa. If it is a Friday, you will have the opportunity to watch the bargaining at the animal market where the herders bring their cattle to be auctioned once a week. This is followed by a visit to the most visited national monument, Nizwa Fort. Another beautiful castle, Jabreen, and another UNESCO site, Bahla Fort (photo stop only) are on your way before driving to Al Hamra. Here, the village women demonstrate old practices such as milling, coloring, cooking and more. A truly enriching experience. To the west of Al Hamra lies the road winding up Jebel Shams, mountain of the sun. It is the highest mountain of the Arabic world and reaches 3075 m above sea level. The drive to the peak is adventurous, you pass the old village Ghul with its green terrace fields. Some kilometers further you reach the abyss of the Omani Grand Canyon. Enjoy the breathtaking views before checking in at your mountain resort.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at the resort.
Overnight stay at mountain resort.
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