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Full Day Private Muscat City Tour
Joined 2023
In 1992, the then Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said al Said, directed that his country should have a Grand Mosque. In 1993, a competition for the design of the proposed mosque took place. The building contract was awarded to Carillion Alawi LLC.
Royal Opera House Muscat is the leading arts and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. Located in Muscat, Oman, the vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque for photo stop which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.
Royal Opera House
We will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is 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
Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Market Near Mutrah Corniche
Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souk one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years
Mutrah Fort
Muttrah Fort is a historic fort in wilayat Muttrah in Muscat. The fort sits on a dominating position on the hills overlooking the natural harbor of Muttrah, which would have made it quite an impregnable position to defend Muttrah from attacks while also allowing observation of the surrounding territory from its watchtowers.
National Museum of Oman
The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is a museum located in Oman. It was developed as a result of a ten-year collaboration between the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Royal Estate Affairs of Oman, Jasper Jacob Associates, and Arts Architecture International Ltd, and opened to the public in 2016.
Al Alam Palace,
The Al Alam Palace "Palace of the Flag" is a palace located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was used as a ceremonial palace by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
One of six sultanic residences of the monarch, has a history of over 200 years, and was built under the watch of Imam Sultan bin Ahmed, the 7th direct grandfather of Sultan Qaboos.
Al Jalali Fort & Mirani Fort (photo stop)
Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.
Fort Al-Mirani is a fort, originally built by the Portuguese, in the harbour of the city of Old Muscat, Oman.
At your hotel
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Ending Point
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Inclusions & Exclusions
PICK UP FROM AND DROP OFF AT THE HOTEL OR AIRPORT
EXPERIENCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING OMANI GUIDE (check for other languages)
4WD TRANSFERS IN AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE
ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL TOURIST PLACES AS PER ITINERARY
DRINKING BOTTLED WATER DURING THE TOUR
LUNCH AT A TRADITIONAL RESTAURANT
ANYTHING NOT MENTIONED
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Ali A.
I am a local Omani English speaking tour guide with a license registered at the Ministry of Tourism. I have 10 years classic tour experience with different nationalities. Will be my great pleasure to show my guests around my country and let you discover the nature, history, culture and Omani hospitality.
Thank you and see you soon
$160/ per group
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