2 Nights Explore Muscat

Tour Code: (T1)

Muscat Governorate is considered the pulsating heart of Oman. It is linked to Port Sultan Qaboos by Muttrah Corniche where the visitor to Muscat can view the wonderful variety of nature: golden beaches, mountainous heights, and golden sand dunes (Bawshar Sands).

Perhaps what is striking about Muscat Governorate and its states is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient cultural heritage and modern style. You will see houses, gates, old markets, small shops, and winding roads redolent of authentic history, side by side with modern markets, shops, buildings, and streets stamped with modern architecture. This allows Oman to preserve its historic character, and at the same time enjoying its contemporary spirit. Muscat is renowned as one of the cleanest Arab capitals, and has gained the honor of winning the Cleanest Arab City Contest several consecutive times.

Muscat as a city has played a prominent historical role due to its strategic location.

Muscat Governorate Wilayt are: Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, Al Seeb, Qurayyat, and Al Amirat.

(T1) Explore Muscat

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Tour Highlights:
Muscat is Oman’s confident, low-rise capital where the ancient and modern exist effortlessly side-by-side. Home to the breath-taking Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the wonderful Mutrah Souq, fine beaches, 16th century forts. Muscat is the heart of Oman.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Muscat
Arrival in Muscat International Airport. Transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Start of the Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, Pickup from the hotel lobby and depart for half day city tour of Muscat. We will start our tour with Grand Mosque the most exquisite Mosque in Oman. The developed part of the site, Including the fully consolidated areas and landscaping, covers 416,000 square meters. The Mosque complex (covering 40,000 square metres) is constructed on a raised podium in keeping with the tradition of Omani mosques that were built elevated from street level.It can accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers and consists of a main prayer hall, ladies prayer hall, covered passageways, a meeting hall, and library which will eventually contain up to 20,000 books. A major feature of the main prayer hall is the hand-made Persian carpet consisting of . 1,700 million knots, Weighing 21 tones and made in a single piece measuring 70 x 60 meters. From design stage it took 4 years complete and 600 female weavers from province of Khurasan in Iran were involved.

Note : Ladies visiting the mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered.
Men are required to wear long trousers. No shorts are allowed.

After Grand Mosque we drive towards Mutrah Souq – one of the most popular souqs in the Middle East. Take a walk in its labyrinthine alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise, from imported fabrics to exotic Oriental spices, perfumes and richly handcrafted artifacts. A visit to this frenetic, pulsating hub of Muscat’s old quarter makes for a delightful experience.

Here, scents of exotic Arabian perfumes and spices float through the air. Other shops specialize in famous Omani khanjars (daggers), antiques, traditional silver jewellery, and handicrafts in copper, camel bone, wood, leather and hand-made Omani costumes. After Souq we then drive to Bait Al Zubair Museum. It consists of a concise collection reflecting the splendid Omani Heritage.

The collection includes traditional Omani Weapons such as swords, daggers, rifles & their accessories, along with jewellery, cosmetics & costumes from various regions of Oman.
After that We drive to the magnificent Al Alam Palace,

the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said the ruler of Oman. The palace is an architectural marvel for both its design and its location between the twin Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali (A brief photograph stop from outside only)

Lunch In Resturant.

After Launch drive to Qurm City Center & time for shopping.

Dhow Boat:
1530 Hrs Transfer to the Marina to embark on a relaxed dhow (fishermen’s boat) cruise.

See Muscat coast through the eyes of ancient seafarers who plied this route for centuries. Have a brief stop at a natural cove. Photograph the spectacular Al Bustan Palace Hotel before we return back to the Marina for the transfer to the hotel.
(Soft drinks, Omani coffee and dates served on board)

Return transfers from hotel to Marina Bandar and back to hotel .
Mineral water included
(Dhow tour is subject to weather condition)
Overnight at Selected Hotel in Muscat
Day 3: After breakfast, Check out from the hotel and transfer to Muscat International Airport to board your flight back home.

Above package cost includes:

• 02 Nights’ accommodation in Muscat on HB basis.
• 10 Days tourist visa
• Meals ( Breakfast & Dinner in all hotels/ Camps)
• Dhow tour on SIC basis.
• Transportation by 4WD ( 1 – 4 pax + 1 driver per vehicle)
• Services of our English Speaking Driver- Guide.
• Entrance fees for forts and museums wherever applicable
• Mineral water throughout the duration of tour
• All Applicable current taxes

Above cost does not include:

• Any International or domestic Airfare and their departure taxes.
• All items of a personal nature, i.e. curios, min-bar, telephone calls, laundry etc.
• All relevant departure taxes.
• Any meals (unless otherwise stated within the programe)
• Room drops
• Any new Oman Government taxes
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities i.e. drivers, guides, hotels, restaurants, etc.
• Welcome and Room Gifts
• Any services not mentioned in the “cost include”

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All current hotel taxes have been included while quoting. Any increase in the existing tax structure, fuel hike and additional Government levies will be charged extra.
Please note we have not blocked any rooms at any of the hotels. The rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
All arrangements made Universal are in the capacity of an agent only. Universal will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries delayed flights or & acts of force majeure.

Payment:

• 100% 15 days prior to the arrival of FIT & for group arrival 45 days prior arrival.

The above rates are subject to change without prior notice

Note: We can make any tour package in Oman Please contact us and we will take care of the rest.

To Book Please Contact Us by clicking here