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Omani Crafts and Culture

Essential Omani Culture, Northern Oman, Oman

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Travel to Oman's interior villages to see local people demonstrating their traditional Omani crafts on this wonderful day out from the capital, Muscat. Including visits to see how pottery has been made for centuries, a lesson on how to make the sweet dessert halwa, a traditional Omani dessert, as well as silk and linen weaving this is THE day out for anyone interested in Oman's rich cultural heritage.

Itinerary

Depart the hotel at around 08:00hrs and set off first to visit the old town of Fanja to see how pottery has been made since time immemorial. We will then visit Bid Bid for a lesson on how to make halwa, a traditional Omani dessert. 

Lunch will be spent with local Omani's in a traditional restaurant, then afterwards we visit Samad Shaan for silk and linen weaving with a drive through Wadi Tayeen on the way home. We finish with a transfer back to our hotel the early evening.

Prices

Dates Ccy Adult Child Notes
01 Jan 08 - 31 Dec 08 OMR 28.00 N/A Note: Price is OR110 per vehicle based on a minimum of 4 passengers per vehicle.
Prices Include:

Omani English speaking driver/guide with excellent knowledge of local area. Lunch in local restaurant with water and soft drinks.

Prices Exclude:

Other meals and drinks; tips.

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Activities: Omani Crafts and Culture
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Quick Facts

Activity Type

Local Car/Taxi Excursion Land-based Activities

Duration

Full Day

Start Point

Your hotel in Muscat

End Point

Your hotel in Muscat

Operating Months

Year round

Operating Days

Daily

Level Of Difficulty

Easy

Age Restrictions

None (Note that car seats are not provided for young children)

What to Bring

A camera is essential – however you need to ask permission before taking pictures of local people. Sun protection: high factor sun cream/sun block, a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses. Comfortable walking shoes. You will have the opportunity of bartering with the locals so make sure that you bring some money with you for that essential piece of Omani culture. During the winter months a light jacket may be required.

Group Size

4