About MUSCAT
The city referred to as "Muscat" is in fact three smaller towns which have grown together over time:
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Muscat - often referred to as the "walled city", Muscat proper is the site of the royal palaces.
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Matrah (Matruh) - originally a fishing village, and home to the maze-like Matrah Souq.
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Ruwi - generally considered the commercial and diplomatic centre of the city.
A thriving and strategically located port of the Arabian peninsula in ancient times, Muscat is the capital of modern Oman. Made up of six provinces called wilayats and sitting on the white sandy shores of the Arabian Sea, Muscat has a lot to offer. Explore the Portuguese forts and the Palace of HM Sultan Qaboos. The Grand Mosque is a ‘must see’ and is a beautiful example of modern Islamic architecture. Explore the Mutrah Souq, famous for silver craft shops and perfumes. Adventure seekers can take a 4x4 or ATV to explore the Hajar Mountains, Wadi Bani Khalid and sand dunes. Or choose to chill out on one of the beaches with pristine white sand and crystal clear waters.
fr. £179 per person
Early morning explore the Wahiba Sands (the undulating masses of red and white dunes). Get the best view of the morning sunrise as it slowly spreads its magic across the desert (stop here for approx. 30 mins. during which time you will be served coffee and breakfast). After breakfast enjoy a round of exhilarating “dune bashing” (4 WD) and then head on to see a Bedouin home (have a picnic lunch) and back to Muscat. Full day shared excursion (min. 2 pax). Private excursion (please call our reservation department).
fr. £125 per person
Oman’s Grand Canyon is situated amidst the rocky terrain of the Jabal Shams Mountain (is around 3,000 meters high) making it the highest mountain in Oman. The word Jabal Shams literally means “Sun-Mountain” in Arabic. The view from the top over the Grand Canyon is absolutely breathtaking. The trip will be with 4WD. The Jabal Shams is the highest peak in the 700 km long Hajar mountain range. Return to Muscat via Birkat al Mauz, the deserted village of clay. Full day shared excursion (min. 2 pax). Private excursion (please call our reservation department).
fr. £40 per person
An evening visit to the beautiful Grand Mosque for a photo stop. Next drive through the famous Embassy road and from here you will drive to the Corniche which fringes the old Muscat town – known as Muttrah. The next stop is the Bait Al Zubair Museum (it is focuses mainly on the traditional culture and lifestyle of the people of the Sultanate). From here visit the Sultan’s Palace (video filming is prohibited) and the 2 Forts of Mirani and Jalali. On the way back will pass the old city of Muscat. Optional dinner at a typical Arabic restaurant situated in the heart of the “new” Muscat (dinner will include a set menu) – for price please call our reservation department. An evening shared excursion (min. 2 pax). Private excursion (please call our reservation department).
fr. £39 per person
A morning tour starts at the Grand Mosque (one of the most beautiful architectural piece of work). From the Mosque, proceed through the Embassy road (please note that it is forbidden to take photographs) to the old part of Muscat city. Visit a traditional Omani market following by the Bait Al Zubair Museum, which is a small town house that has been converted to display the old archaeological findings. The last stop will be the Sultan’s Palace (video filming is prohibited) surrounded by the 2 Forts of Mirani and Jalali built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Half day shared excursion (min. 2 pax). Private excursion (please call our reservation department).
fr. £85 per person
Enjoy a full day on the ocean with an amazing dolphin watching, snorkeling in the coral reefs and beautiful mountain views along the coastline. Have a picnic lunch on Bandar Khiran (virgin sandy beaches).
fr. £52 per person
A boat cruise (approx. 3 hours) around Muscat’s spectacular coastline as the sun goes down. Watch the hills of Muscat disappear with the setting sun.