Muscat Day Tours

15 May: Half Day City Tour @ 09:00 after breakfast:

Starting by pick up from Your Hotel then we drive in private car to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of few mosques open to non Muslims, after that we move to Opera House we stop for photos we stop for photos before we drive to Old Muscat to visit the forts Mirani And Jilani , the sultan’s palace – Al Alam Palace and the Bait Al-Zubair Museum before stopping for the date and coffee and a walk along the corniche to explore the Muttrah souk one of the oldest Souk In area. Return and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: Muscat city tour - back to the hotel

Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial Center existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbor, Muscat means “Anchorage” & lies in a natural volcanic bowl. Our tour of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development.

Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market & the colorful Muttrah Souq. We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace, official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the Oman’s most famous forts stand at the entrance to Muscat bay Mirani & Jalali, The fort offers a wealth of insights into Oman’s rich heritage and culture and was restored and converted into a museum in the reign of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

17 May: Full Day Wadi Shaab @ 08:00 After Brekfast.

 The tour begins by taking the road to the coastal town of Quriyat, famous for its beautiful beaches. View the scenery and attractive Wadis along the side. enroute tempting white sand beaches and turquoise sea invite a relaxing swim. Drive inside the village and stop at the “sinkhole”, where a part of the mountain has collapsed
and has filled with seawater, and therefore the local people used to dive. Then proceed to Wadi Shab, which is certainly one of the most gorgeous destinations in Oman. 

Beyond the breathtaking entrance, the wadi rewards you with views of aquamarine pools, waterfalls and terraced plantations; kingfishers add glorious splashes of colour. For the adventurous, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming and a visit to a partially submerged cave. This is a nice journey through this peaceful area, where oleander bushes attract butterflies and where the singing of birds is delightful. overnight at the hotel.

19 May: Full Day Nizwa Tour @ 08:00 After Breakfast

We proceed for a full day excursion to Berkat Al Mawz to see the ancient Falaj irrigation system thereafter, visit Nizwa with its Fort and Souq, the erstwhile capital of Oman; Nizwa is definitely a place to be explored. Points of interest are its majestic. Forts and the silver souq, famed for silver souvenirs. 

Drive on further to reach Bahla, the ancient, walled town famous for its pottery and a Fort which is on the UNESCO world heritage list. You can then visit Jabrin which has possibly the finest castle built in Oman – that was once also used as a University. 

You can also explore the ruins of the old Tanuf village alongside the newly constructed dam.This trip truly is an education by itself. You will surely feel much more enriched after the historical insights into the culture and traditions of Oman. overnight at the hotel.

21 May: Full Day Beduon Day Trip at Wahiba Sand @ 07:30 after breakfast.

Your adventure starts as you cross the Hajar Mountains in the comfort of your 4WD vehicle. Enjoy wonderful views of this spectacular and beautiful landscape as you head towards the Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis, a gorgeous oasis with turquoise blue pools of fresh water in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. Continue to Wahiba Sands, a vast sea of undulating red and white sand dunes that stretches for around 180 kilometers.

Here you can experience exhilarating Roller Coaster sand dune ride as you race up giant sand dunes and plunge over blind precipices. Afterwards, travel deeper into the Sands Wahiba to view the desert flora and fauna and scattered habitations of the Bedouin tribes. overnight at the hotel.

Including:

  • 1 Half Day City Tour with English Speaking Guide , Entrance fees and soft Drinks.
  • 1 Full Day Wadi Shaab with soft drinks and water.
  • 1 Full Day Nizwa Tour with Permits, and soft drinks and water on the board.
  • 1 Full Day Wahiba with 4×4 with English Speaking Guide, Lunch with the Bedouin family, Camel ride and sand dunes, Soft drinks and water on the board.