From September 15 to 22, 2025, eight travel agents, along with two TWE staff members, had a unique experience in Oman through a partnership with theSultanate of Oman Tourism Board. An itinerary that showed an authentic country, far from the glitz and close to the daily life of the communities. Here is the story, day by day.
Day 1 – Muscat amid elegance and sunsets over the sea
As soon as we landed in Muscat, there was no time to waste: we immediately immersed ourselves in the capital. The Grand Mosque of Sultan Qaboos left us speechless: immense, white, with a one-piece hand-woven carpet and a Swarovski chandelier that sparkled. But the real magic came at sunset, when we boarded a traditional dhow at the port of Mutrah: colorful cushions, the calm sea, darkening mountains, and the sky glowing red. A wow moment that will stay with us.
Day 2 – Incense, dhows and an unexplored fjord
The day takes us to the Bimah Sinkhole, a place that seems straight out of a legend. The story goes that a meteorite that fell from the sky created this spectacular cavity, filling it with water and turning it into a turquoise-hued lake where heaven and earth meet. We also take a dip greeted by small fish tickling our feet. In Sur we met a dhow craftsman: the scent of wood, the slow and skillful gestures took us back to an ancient time. Then the hike to Ghor Grama, a remote and silent fjord. No tourists, just fishermen casting nets and kids diving: everyday Omani life, unfiltered.
Day 3 – Tortoises and the breath of the desert
At 4 a.m., with darkness and a sky full of stars, we headed to the Ras Al Jinz Nature Reserve. Here nature gave us a double thrill: a turtle laying eggs and, a little further on, hatchlings running to the sea. Seeing their toil and strength was a moving moment, the kind that brings tears. After breakfast, the enchantment of Wadi Bani Khalid with its crystal-clear pools. In the afternoon, the entrance to the Sharqiya Sands desert: golden dunes, jeeps running on the sand, and even a sand and rain storm that made the adventure even more epic.
Day 4 – Canyons and landscapes sculpted by time
After sunrise in the dunes, we hit the road again. First Jabrin Castle with its painted ceilings, then Bahla Fort, a UNESCO heritage site. Climbing toward the Hajar Mountains we reached the Jebel Shams, the “Grand Canyon of Oman”: breathtaking views, absolute silence and grandiose nature. The Wadi Nakhar dirt track took us inside wild and spectacular scenery, among gorges and sculpted rocks. Finally, the arrival in Misfah, a mountain village where we slept in a heritage house: simple rooms, mud bricks, carpets and panoramic terraces.
Day 5 – Regenerated villages and rose terraces
The morning in Misfat Al Abriyeen was like stepping back in time: stone houses, narrow streets, the canal system that still brings water to the palm groves. The village storyteller told us stories of his 100-year-old grandfather, giving us a piece of living memory. Then the climb to Jebel Akhdar, cooler and more lush, with terraces planted with pomegranates and fragrant roses. Our hotel was a perfect example of sustainable tourism: furniture built from reclaimed wood, traditional baskets turned into chandeliers, village families involved in the kitchen. At sunset, the red light that enveloped the canyon from Diana’s Point left us breathless.
Day 6 – Nizwa and the most authentic lunch
The intense heat did not stop us from visiting Nizwa Fort and its bustling souq. But the heart of the day was meeting Abdulla Al Tobi’s family in Zukayt. On their farm we picked dates, fed the baby goats, learned to recognize ripe fruits. Then we all sat on the ground, sharing a traditional lunch. The curious children, the wife who welcomed us into the kitchen-an authentic moment that made us feel part of their everyday life.
Day 7 – Muscat
Back in Muscat, we closed the trip with a farewell dinner at our beautiful host hotel. It was an opportunity to review together the emotions of the past days and realize that Oman had given us much more than a trip: it had made us live its soul.
With a suitcase full of memories and a heart full of emotions, we set off again toward Italy, aware that we had experienced a different Oman: not only spectacular views, but a country that welcomes with simplicity, tradition and authenticity.
Special thanks to theSultanate of Oman Tourism Board and Oman Air for making this unforgettable trip possible.
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