{"id":524,"date":"2018-08-21T14:33:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T13:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridbeelertravel.com\/?page_id=524"},"modified":"2018-08-24T17:42:24","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T16:42:24","slug":"oman-cultural-desert-journeys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bridbeelertravel.com\/journeys\/journeys-oman\/oman-cultural-desert-journeys\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural & Desert Journeys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cultural and Desert Journeys – Oman<\/h1>\n

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Jilali & Mirani Forts – Historical Muscat<\/h2>\n

Oman is a land of forts, castles and round towers, fortifications which protected the Sultanate for centuries.<\/p>\n

An evening dhow sail, provides a perfect way to appreciate the maritime life of Omani traders, as we marvel at the architectural splendor of the 16th century Portuguese forts of Jilali and Mirani guarding the waters of the Sea of Oman.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”598″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”25″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”818″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1523021205082{border-right-width: 1px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;border-right-color: #ca6313 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Sur – Journey of Sinbad the Sailor<\/h2>\n

From the shipyards of Sur, Tim Severin, the British Explorer sailed by dhow, named the\u00a0Sohar,\u00a0<\/em>on his voyage inspired by the fabled journey of Sinbad the Sailor,\u00a0 a journey of 9,600 kilometers chronicled in the publication \u201cThe Sinbad Voyage\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”25″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1522892828018{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Jebel Shams – the Grand Canyon of Oman<\/h2>\n

Oman\u2019s Interior is home to the Western Hajjar mountain range, endless wadis, date palm plantations, apricot blossoms and bee hives. Jebel Shams is Oman\u2019s Grand Canyon and renowned as a trekker\u2019s paradise.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”603″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”25″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”600″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1523022093776{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Jabrin Castle – Al Ya’aruba Dynasty<\/h2>\n

Dating from 1670, Jabrin Castle is situated near Bahla’s World heritage site and is the most beautiful historic castle in the Sultanate. Transporting the viewer to another era, you discover ornately painted ceilings, Koranic verse and decorated walls that echo carpet designs reflecting Persian influence from bygone times.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”25″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1523022253558{border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;border-left-color: #ca6313 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Musandam – the Norway of the Middle East<\/h2>\n

The Musandam is a place defined by rugged coastal mountains cut by the dark inky waters of the deep fjords, home to over 20 of the world’s 80 varieties of dolphin found here in large numbers.<\/p>\n

A dhow cruise to Telegraph Island, sailing past the tiny fishing hamlets, will almost certainly be accompanied by families of dolphins playing alongside.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”605″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”25″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”602″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1522892828018{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Wahiba Sands – As Sharqiya<\/h2>\n

Follow in the footsteps of explorers like Wilfred Thesiger in Oman\u2019s Wahiba Sands, named after the Bani Wahiba tribe.<\/p>\n

A night in this awe-inspiring desert, taking in the silence and vastness of the sands is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of modern day life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1522890670650{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #fffbf4 !important;border-left-color: #d28b33 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #d28b33 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #d28b33 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #d28b33 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1522890618929{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Like to learn more or interested in booking Brid as a guide, lecturer or logistical manager?<\/span><\/h4>\n

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