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Khasab Fort, the town and harbour, then the coast road north to the old border town of Bukha and its fort by the sea.

Half a day in Salalah: the ruins of Al Baleed, Haffa Souq for frankincense, the gold souq and the fruit plantations.

Half a day along the coast east of Salalah: Taqah Castle, clifftop views and the old trading port of Mirbat.

Half a day west of Salalah: the Tomb of Prophet Ayub in the hills, the blowholes of Mughsail Beach and the frankincense trees.

Two and a half hours in Misfat Al Abriyeen with a local guide, meeting villagers and hearing how old ways of life continue today.

A gentle one-hour ride on an Arabian horse through the farms and falaj channels of Al Hamra, with an introduction at the stables.

Three days: the Bimah Sinkhole and Wadi Shab, turtle watching at Ras Al Jinz, the coast road, Wadi Bani Khalid, a night in the Wahiba Sands, then Ibra, Nizwa and Jabreen.

A day trip from Muscat: the Grand Mosque, Nizwa Fort and souq, a photo stop at Bahla Fort and Jabreen Castle.

Two days from Muscat: Ibra, the pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, a night at a camp in the Wahiba Sands, then back along the coast by Wadi Shab, the Bimah Sinkhole and Quriyat.

Five days: the Grand Mosque and Jabal Akhdar, Jabreen, Bahla and Nizwa, Wadi Bani Khalid and the Wahiba Sands, turtles at Ras Al Jinz, and the coast road back to Muscat.