Muscat By Night City Tour Mini Van 5 - 7 passengers
ID: GYG620698-O-1188235
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Muscat's heritage with visits to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, old Muscat forts, and Al Alam Palace. Discover Lover’s Street and Muttrah Souq for traditional goods and treats.
Pickup at 1600 Hrs. The tour starts with a visit (photo stop) to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - quietly imposing from the outside, this glorious piece of modern Islamic architecture was a gift to the nation from Sultan Qaboos to mark his 30th year of reign. Next visit is the Royal Opera House (photo stop) then continues with a drive thru Lover’s Street (Qurum Beach) and then to old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by the twin 16th century Jalali and Mirani forts, extends to Al Alam Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. A stop at Muttrah, the main port area, leads to explore an ancient and colorful Souq, named as Mutrah Souq which is known for its handicrafts like silverware, daggers, traditional cloth, in addition to the famous Omani sweets (Halwa), spices and braziers (receptacles in which incense or frankincense is burned)
Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Royal Opera House
- Qurum Beach
- Old Muscat with its forts and Muttrah Souq
- Al Alam Palace
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
