Muscat City Tour Half Day 4 Hours

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - Experience the beauty of Muscat as the tour begins with a visit to the grand mosque, home to one of the largest single-piece handmade Iranian carpets globally. This magnificent carpet weighs an impressive 21 tons and can host up to 20,000 worshippers.

Royal Opera House - The tour continues with a drive around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, a leading arts and culture institution in Oman. The Opera House aims to be a hub of global cultural engagement excellence.

Qurum Beach - Located in the heart of Muscat, Al Qurm Area, this beach is one of the busiest due to its proximity to shopping centers and restaurants. It will be a brief photo stop.

Muttrah - Next, visit Muttrah Souk, a place to find various souvenirs. Muttrah Souk is one of Oman’s oldest marketplaces, with a history spanning two centuries.

Al Alam Palace - The Al Alam Palace, or “Palace of the Flag,” is situated in Old Muscat, Oman. It served as a ceremonial palace for Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. This historic palace, one of six sultanic residences, was built over 200 years ago under Imam Sultan bin Ahmed’s supervision, the 7th direct ancestor of Sultan Qaboos.

Mirani Fort - A photo stop only. Fort Al-Mirani, originally constructed by the Portuguese, is located in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman.

Bimmah Sink Hole - Fins Beach - Wadi Shab - Wadi Tiwi Photo Stop - Ras Al Hadd

Bimmah Sinkhole - Enjoy a quick pass by Bimmah Sinkhole on the way to Wadi Shab. Be ready to capture beautiful photos before continuing to Wadi Shab.

Wadi Shab - This vast canyon gorge, lined with palm trees, showcases the power of water from the mountains. After a 35-minute hike through the canyon, visitors reach crystal-clear water pools. Tourists can swim through the warm waters from pool to pool, eventually reaching a crevice cave with a small waterfall. Sunlight filtering in turns the water a stunning turquoise blue.

Wadi Tiwi - The next stop is a photo opportunity at Wadi Tiwi, named after the coastal village of Tiwi. This beautiful wadi, with its lush plantations, offers a greener landscape than many other wadis.

Fins Beach - A photo stop at the White Sands of Fins Beach.

Sur - Dhow Factory - Omani Ghazal Farm - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands Desert

Sur - Sur, a port city on Oman’s eastern tip, is known for its shipyards that still produce traditional wooden vessels, playing a crucial role in Oman’s maritime history. The tour includes a visit to Sur’s old fortresses and the renowned Arabian Dhow Factory, where traditional wooden Dhows are crafted.

Wadi Bani Khalid - The journey continues to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s largest and most beautiful wadis. Visitors can swim, sunbathe, relax, and picnic amidst the scenic wadi canyons. A short walk leads to large emerald pools.

Wahiba Sands - The tour proceeds to a desert camp in Wahiba Sands, where guests can relax and enjoy a stunning desert sunset from a large sand dune. The day concludes with dinner at the camp. Camel rides are available for 3 OMR per person.

Wahiba Sand - Jebel Akhdar - Birkat Al Mouz Old Village - Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn - Nizwa

Wahiba Sands - Witness the sunrise from the dunes before breakfast.

Jebel Akhdar - The next destination is Jebel Akhdar, also known as the Green Mountain, part of the Al Hajar Mountains range in Oman’s Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. It rises to 2,980 meters and includes the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meters above sea level.

Birkat Al Mouz - Birkat Al Mouz, meaning ‘Banana Pool,’ is a unique village nestled into a mountain face, located off the old Muscat-Nizwa road. The area is known for its banana plantations.

Nizwa - Nizwa, an ancient city in Oman’s Ad Dakhiliyah region, is situated on a plain with seasonal rivers and palm plantations.

Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Abreyeen - Jebel Shams - Muscat

Nizwa Fort Oman - Nizwa Fort, a large castle built in the seventeenth century, is a popular tourist attraction. It exemplifies old Omani architecture and offers insights into ancient Omani life.

Nizwa Souk - At Nizwa Souk, visitors can browse and purchase Omani silver crafts and other handmade items. This extensive marketplace, one of the country’s oldest, primarily sells fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish, housed in separate blocks.

Al Hamra - Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in northeastern Oman’s Ad Dakhiliyah region, is vibrant yet conceals a secret. The town surrounds an abandoned village with ruins estimated to be 700-1000 years old, left untouched.

Misfat al Abreyeen - Misfat Al Abriyeen, a unique mountainous village, is located 1,000 meters above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village is named after the Al Abri tribe, originally from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.

Jebel Shams - Jebel Shams, located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town, is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain in the Hajar range and the country.

• Entrance fees where applicable
• 4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
• Bottled Water during the tour
• English-speaking Omani Tour Guide
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
• Rooms (Standard Single Room per person)

• Lunch
• Gratuity

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.