Itinerary
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is Close If it is Friday ( For Friday Prayer) Just Outside for Photo Stop Only. - Royal Opera House: We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement
(Royal Opera is Closed if it is Friday - Just Photo Stop Only) - Bait Al Zubair: Bait Al Zubair is a museum, located on Al Saidiya Street, Old Muscat, Oman. The museum has an extensive collection of ancient weapons, including khanjar, household equipment's, and costumes. Outside the museum is a full-scale Omani village and souk
- Qurum Beach: This beach lies in Al Qurm Area in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants, but it will be a photo stop only.
- Mutrah Souq: Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years
- Al Alam Palace: The Al Alam Palace "Palace of the Flag" is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
One of six sultanic residences of the monarch, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos. - Al Jalali Fort: Al Jalali Fort Photo Stop only.
Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiyah Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later. - Mirani Fort: Al Mirani Fort Photo Stop only.
Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbor of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.
Includes
- bottled water during the tour
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Transportation 4WD or Salon Vehicle / Comfortable
- Fuel
- Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
- Lunch
- Opera Ticket - 3.150 OMR / Person
- Zubair Museum - 3.150 OMR / Per Person
Details
Tours are especially helpful for travelers, who want to see what Muscat can offer Tours are cultural and historical and you can had fun either. You can also build your confidence in trying new things
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
