Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Qurum beach and Royal opera house
- Mutrah souq and cournaich walk
- Old Muscat and alalam palace
Description
Detailed Itinerary:
Stop 1: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Exterior (30 mins) – Stop for dramatic evening photos of the grand domes and minarets illuminated against the night sky. It only Opend for Muslim during the evening, it’s open for everyone in the morning 8-11.
Stop 2: Royal Opera House Muscat (30 mins) – Photograph the striking marble facade glowing under nighttime floodlights.
Stop 3: Muttrah Corniche & Souq (75 mins) – Walk the waterfront promenade and venture into one of the oldest markets in the Arab world to shop for silver, pashminas, and spices.
Stop 4: Al Alam Palace & Forts (45 mins) – View the ceremonial palace of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik framed by the floodlit 16th-century Jalali and Mirani Forts.
Stop 5: (Additional fees)Traditional Omani Dinner (45 mins) – Savor authentic local dishes such as Shuwa, fresh seafood, and fragrant rice dishes paired with Omani kahwa (cardamom coffee).
Inclusions & Logistics:
Included: Air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off in Muscat, licensed English-speaking guide, bottled water, entrance to all public view stops, full traditional Omani dinner.
Not Included: Personal purchases/souvenirs at the souq, gratuities.
Meeting Point: Direct pickup from your hotel lobby or cruise port in Muscat.
Physical Level: Easy walking on paved, flat surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Includes
Air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off in Muscat, licensed English-speaking guide, bottled water, entrance to all public view stops,
Excludes
Not Included: Personal purchases/souvenirs at the souq, gratuities. full traditional Omani dinner.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund