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Muscat City Highlights and Private Beach Retreat
Muscat
Embarking on a sightseeing trip through Muscat, Oman’s capital, provides a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself in the Arabic culture and discover a city where ancient structures and monuments seamlessly blend with contemporary living. Leisure time on a private beach (Capital Area Yacht Club) is also included.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - The first sight on the tour is Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which is truly a masterpiece of the world architecture. It took 6 years to erect it and in 2001 it was successfully opened. This mosque is a traditional light Islamic building made from sandstone and marble. It has got 5 minarets
- one main and 4 side minarets which create a special distinctive look. The internal design is rich in mosaics, huge handmade Persian carpets and chandeliers decorated with crystals.
- Royal Opera House - The pearl of the Oman musical and stage art.
- Mutrah Souq - That’s an ideal place if you want to have a look at the ordinary life of Oman. Just go along the rows, look for the items, bargain and have fun as here you can find everything starting from spices finishing traditional rugs, vases or just souvenirs.
- Mutrah Fort - The fort leads its history at 1580s when the Portuguese had built it. It served as a military defense from the rivals in the past, but today it’s open for tourists.
- Al Alam Palace - Residence of Sultan Qaboos. From both sides the forts surround the palace, so you’ll likely enjoy the magnificent scenery. Located in the center of the city, it always attracts a lot of visitors and, although, people are not allowed to go in, they can easily go around and take cool photos.
- Muscat - Clean private beach at the Yacht Club , You’ll find picnic tables, lounge chairs, and umbrellas already set up, and you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. The beach itself is tucked between towering rock mountains, with crystal clear, warm water that is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. This is one of the best options in Oman, and it comes totally stress-free. Just remember to bring a towel, as they are not provided.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch provided
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
- Opera tickets 8 USD per person
Location
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos St,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
