Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia’s prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore some famous spots around Muscat.
Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia’s prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore some famous spots around Muscat.
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Royal Opera House - Note: (Opera house is closed every Friday)
It will be a photo stop outside only. We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, a 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. - **Al Alam…
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Royal Opera House - Note: (Opera house is closed every Friday)
It will be a photo stop outside only. We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, a 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. -
Al Alam Palace - The Al Alam Palace, also known as the “Palace of the Flag,” is located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. One of the six sultanic residences of the monarch, it has a history spanning over 200 years and was built under the supervision of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.
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Al Jalali Fort - Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is situated in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. Constructed by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s, it was meant to protect the harbor after Muscat had been sacked twice by Ottoman forces. It was captured by Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice seized by Persians who had been invited to support one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.
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Mirani Fort - Fort Al-Mirani is a fort originally built by the Portuguese in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman.
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Mutrah Fort - Muttrah Fort is a historic fort in wilayat Muttrah in Muscat. The fort occupies a commanding position on the hills overlooking the natural harbor of Muttrah, making it a formidable defensive position to protect Muttrah from attacks while also allowing observation of the surrounding territory from its watchtowers.
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Mutrah Souq - Next is Muttrah Souk, where you can find various souvenirs. Muttrah Souk is one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman, dating back two hundred years.
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - The Grand Mosque will be a PHOTO STOP ONLY from outside. It is one of the largest mosques in the world.
- Comfortable transportation by salon or 4WD
- Bottled water provided
- Convenient pick up and drop off in the Muscat area
- Professional Omani tour guide fluent in English and Arabic
- All fuel costs included
- Comfortable transportation by salon or 4WD
- Bottled water provided
- Convenient pick up and drop off in the Muscat area
- Professional Omani tour guide fluent in English and Arabic
- All fuel costs included
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
