7 nights from £1295
Key VJV Features
• VJV Special Event • VJV Sightseeing Programme
• Upgraded Flight Option • Maximum Group Size: 20
Oman is a corner of Arabia, quite off the beaten track. A relaxation of issuing tourist visas has opened up the historical heritage and colourful charm of this little known country, which borders the United Arab Emirates. Blessed with outstanding rare natural beauty, Oman boasts a pristine and extensive coastline, the majestic Hajar Mountains and vast swathes of desert interspersed with wadis and lush vegetation. The charming coastal capital Muscat has a colourful history dating back to 2500 BC and features modern hotels, ancient souks, cosmopolitan malls and resplendent mosques. Beyond Muscat, antiquity and tradition can be observed in ancient trading towns built around oases replete with forts and souks. Nizwa, the erstwhile capital, has an immense palm oasis and a giant castle. In the extreme south, coastal Salalah is both a city and leisure resort set amongst coconut groves and banana plantations with stunning sandy beaches.
VJV Special Event - Omani Women Past and Present
A visit to the Oman Women’s Association for a talk on the life of Omani Women. This talk is restricted to female travellers only. Gentlemen will have the opportunity to smoke a hookah with the local menfolk.
