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This half day tour will give you a unique chance to get a light touch to the history, culture and heritage of Oman covering the main attraction of the capital of the country.

Experience the highlights of Muscat on a half-day private tour. With a local guide, visit important sites and landmarks such as Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Amouage perfume factory, Muttrah (the city’s old commercial center), Al Alam Palace, Fort Al-Mirani, and more. You will also enjoy views of the Shangri-La fjords and the mountains near Jebel Sifah along the way.

Delve into Oman’s countryside and culture without worrying about transport or driving mountain roads yourself with this private full-day trip from Muscat. Traveling by air-conditioned 4x4 with a driver-guide to navigate and commentate on the sights, visit the Amouage perfumery—whose fragrances capture Omani scents—the pool-and palm-filled Wadi Tayyin river gorge, and the oasis village of Fanja. Entry fees and hotel and airport transfers are included.

This half-day tour in the city starts in the morning taking you to the enlightening Sultan Qaboos Grande Mosque, experience Oman through time at the Bait AL Zubair, a trip to the Traditional Markets (Souks) at the Muttrah known for its Gold, Silver and Wooden Adornments and finally a walk around the Old Town of Muscat including a visit to the Al Alam Palace and16th Century Forts, Jalali and Mirani. Photo stop at the Royal Opera House if time allows.

Explore Muscat, learn more about Oman history and culture Places & Sights you'll visit: Grand Mosque Al Qurum Beach Fish Market Mutrah Market Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace Private Half-day Muscat city tour. Learn more about the culture and the history of Oman. Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence. All fees and taxes included.

Your day trip begins by traveling to the former capital city of Nizwa. The ancient city is a particularly interesting for history buffs and those interested in Omani culture. This tour takes you next to the town of Bahla, known for its pottery and 13th century fort—one of the oldest in the region. Continue to the fort at Jabreen Castle, regarded by some as Oman’s most beautiful building for its ornate decoration

Explore top attractions in Oman’s port capital on this private 4-hour Muscat city sightseeing tour. Travel through Muscat’s beautiful embassy quarter by luxury vehicle with your private guide. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and gain insight into Islamic architecture and tradition. Learn of Oman’s rich culture and heritage at the Omani Museum, and mingle with the locals at the souk and fish market in the Muttrah quarter. Take a walking tour through the Old Town and discover landmarks including the palace of Sultan Qaboos, Jalali Fort and Mirani Fort.

Nizwa holds significant historical and cultural significance to Oman as the birthplace of Islam in the sultanate as well as its former capital. ​ Nizwa is home to a variety of scenic oases, valleys (Wadis) and beautiful villages. This old capital boasts a 17th Century Round Tower Fort, the magnificent Jabrin Castle, the untouched ruins of its old settlements, and Bahla Fort, part of the UNESCO Worldwide Cultural Heritage.

You get to visit Nizwa a Unic town of Oman. Then drive-thru the old town of Al Hamra. And as a final topping Jebel Shams the Grand Canyon of Oman.

With some Omani snacks and refreshments this amazing combination trip will head first to the Royal Opera House of Muscat, then Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, The Fish Market (Mutrah) OR Mutrah Traditional Souk , and then to Al Alam Palace. At the end of this trip you will be familiar enough with Omani culture, some of Omani history, and you will have a good memory of the how Mutrah Souk is amazing!!

Get out of the city and explore the deserts of Oman on this full-day tour. Depart from your Muscat hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to Wahiba Sands. Accompanied by a guide, visit with a Bedouin family and sample local coffee and dates. Explore the rolling dunes and visit wadis with green pools and waterfalls.

A'Dakhiliyah Governorate occupies a distinctive location on the western slopes of Al Hajar Mountains (the slopes of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar) towards the desert in the south. A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has played a role of great significance in Oman’s history, particularly with regard to the spread of Islam in Oman. Nizwa, the capital of Oman in the early days of Islam, was the cradle of ardent intellectual activity and produced generations of Omani scientists, scholars and historians. That’s why it has been called “the egg of Islam”. Its towering historic castle still stands today as well as many forts, castles, ancient mosques and other beautiful tourist sites. Nizwa District is also famous for its many old houses.

Start your Half-Day Muscat City Tour from the Sultan Qaboos Mosque-Grand Mosque, the 5th biggest Mosque in the world (please consider the dress code). The Mosque is open from 0800 HRS till 1100 HRS (except Friday).Pass the embassy quarter and enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful Royal Opera House. After this you drive to Muttrah Souk, the oldest souk in Oman. Then you drive to Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Continue to Al Alam Palace (photo stop), which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, called Al Mirani and Al Jalali.

Discover Muscat on your own, customize the tour according to your time and need. Time is very flexible.

Eastern Hajjar Mountains to Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands, described a Sand sea, stretch almost 200 kms in length and about 100 kms in width.