Arrival at the airport, visit to the Grand Mosque commissioned by Sultan Qaboos, which began construction in 1995 and was completed in 2001. It can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers, with 7,000 inside and the rest in the outer area. The modern Islamic architecture is reflected in the stunning prayer hall, thanks to its rich decorations; the dome, the crystal chandelier, and the 4,200 sqm Persian carpet woven by 600 women over four years. The porticos are completely adorned with mosaics donated by various countries.
Departure heading northwest towards the Hajar mountain range, with its spectacular scenery and peaks reaching 3,000 meters. The road gradually climbs through Wadi Bani Awf, with rock walls displaying beautiful color tones and bizarre formations; picnic lunch in the wadi. Continuing, reach a pass over 2,000 meters, with a beautiful view of the Hajar mountain range. Arrival at Jebel Shams in the afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay at the resort.

Nizwa, the “Pearl of Islam,” is situated in a plain surrounded by a lush palm oasis. Visit the 17th-century fort and the souk, where you can find food products, animals, and handicrafts. The date souk is particularly characteristic, offering the chance to taste the numerous varieties of dates grown here.
After the visits, drive approximately two hours to the village of Mintrib. Lunch at a restaurant. Leaving the paved road, arrive at the edge of the desert among the pink and orange-hued dunes of Sharqiyah Sands, also known as Wahiba Desert. The name derives from the most important Bedouin tribe that has inhabited this desert for centuries, where numerous water wells allow them to raise flocks of goats and camels. Dinner and overnight stay in a charming Bedouin-style tented camp.

Continue across vast salt flats leading to the coast, traveling just meters from the waves on white sandy beaches where myriad birds take flight as vehicles pass by. Reach the beautiful Barr Al Hikman Peninsula. Dinner and overnight stay in the mobile tented camp.

After breakfast, depart westwards to reach the ferry that will take you to Masirah Island in about an hour. The island, approximately 70 km long and 18 km wide, is located 20 km from the coast and is surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches; it is arid and pristine. Home to about 800 people, it is a true paradise for birdwatchers, shell enthusiasts, and snorkeling lovers.
Inhabited since ancient times, Alexander the Great established a base here for his vast empire, calling it Serepsis. During World War II, the British used it as a military base, and later, during the Gulf War, the United States used it as an airbase.
Between June and September, thousands of turtles come to lay their eggs along the beaches, completing the natural cycle that culminates in the hatching of the eggs and the hatchlings reaching the sea.
Accommodation in a hotel, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.

A day dedicated to exploring and discovering Masirah, circling the island and stopping along the beaches to swim and enjoy the beautiful sea. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Return trip by ferry, then continue across vast salt flats leading to the coast, traveling along the beach just meters from the waves, where flocks of birds take flight as vehicles pass by. Resume the road leading to Ras Al Hadd, the easternmost point of the Arabian Peninsula; accommodation at a resort located right on the beach. After dinner, take an excursion to the Ras Al Jinz Nature Reserve, a nesting area for green turtles where, with a bit of luck, you may observe these magnificent animals laying their eggs and the hatchlings emerging and racing towards the sea. After the two-hour visit, return to the resort for overnight stay.

From Ras al Hadd, a scenic road traverses a series of rocky hills leading to Sur, about forty kilometers away. Visit the fascinating shipyard where dhows, the traditional wooden boats that have been sailing the seas of Arabia and the Indian Ocean for centuries, are constructed. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, head to the village of Tiwi and take the road that climbs for about ten kilometers, winding between towering rock walls and terraced palm groves, alongside the eponymous wadi. Arrive in Muscat.

Transfer to the airport and departure on the flight to Italy.