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5 Nights 6 Days
Daily Tour
10 people
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🇴🇲 About Muscat – Jewel of the Arabian Gulf
Muscat, the serene capital of Oman, is a captivating blend of ancient tradition and modern elegance, where rugged mountains meet the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman. Unlike the glittering skylines of other Gulf capitals, Muscat stands out with its low-rise buildings, whitewashed walls, grand mosques, and a deeply rooted cultural charm.
🌟 Top Highlights
1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
A breathtaking architectural masterpiece and one of the most beautiful mosques in the region. Don’t miss the world’s second-largest handwoven carpet and the majestic Swarovski chandelier.
2. Mutrah Corniche & Souq
Walk along the scenic waterfront promenade lined with traditional dhows and visit Mutrah Souq, one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, offering incense, silver, Omani textiles, and spices.
3. Royal Opera House Muscat
A cultural hub showcasing Omani and international music and arts in a striking building of marble and intricate design.
4. Al Alam Palace
The ceremonial palace of the Sultan, flanked by two 16th-century Portuguese forts – Al Mirani and Al Jalali – perched dramatically on the hills.
5. Qurum Beach & Marina
Relax at Muscat’s coastal stretch with white sands and calm waves, perfect for a family day or a romantic evening.
6. Bait Al Zubair Museum
Offers insight into Omani heritage with traditional costumes, weapons, and artifacts.
Arrive at Muscat international Airport. Meet & greet by a Tour Oman representative. Transfer to the hotel in Muscat - (40 mins drive) Check in at the hotel. (Standard check in time 1400)
Breakfast at hotel. The tour starts with a visit to Royal Opera House. From here proceed for a visit of the GRAND MOSQUE (open for visitors from Sat to Thur 8-11 AM only, except the holidays) which is one the largest mosques in the world with beautiful art works, chandelier & a one piece carpet covering the entire prayer hall measuring approx. 4300 square meters. After that visit to NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS with flora & fauna which boasts of a giant fossil. After the visit continue your drive to the “AL ALAM PALACE” (visit stop only photography is not permitted) flanked by the two Portuguese Forts of “JALALI &MIRANI”. Continue your drive along the Corniche waterfront to the “MUTTRAH SOUQ”, one of the oldest markets in Oman. The narrow alleys of the souq and the smell of the mystic frankincense and sandalwood in the air are typical of this souq. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel. Explore the city of Nizwa where its Souq is still the best place to buy silver in the country. This is followed by a visit to the most visited national monument, Nizwa Fort. Later we visit one of the most beautiful castle in Oman from 17th century, Jabreen, and another UNESCO site, Bahla Fort, the oldest and biggest fort in the country. Transfer back to Muscat. Overnight stay at Muscat.
Breakfast at Hotel. Enjoy the drive through the stunning dunes. a vast mass of undulating red and White Sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are, also host to a variety of flora and fauna. After arrival in the camp you climb up on the lonely dune to watch the miraculous sunset. Visit the ever-green Wadi Bani Khalid which is one of the most famous ones of the entire Sharqiyah region. The river never dries out completely throughout the year there is a continuous water current. (Clients are requested to bring swim wear and their own towel Transfer back to Muscat. Overnight stay at Muscat.
Breakfast at the hotel. Step aboard and explore the hidden treasures of Oman’s magical coastline. This 2-hour cruise offers a fascinating experience, with high chances of spotting swimming dolphins. You may encounter common, spinner, bottlenose, or Indo-Pacific species — sightings are frequent throughout the year. Watching dolphins leap through the waves is a breathtaking sight that delights all onlookers. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel. Free for shopping. Transfer to the Muscat international airport
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