Muscat Oman City Tour From Abu Dhabi
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The Muscat Oman city tour from Abu Dhabi starts at 7:00 a.m. unless you book an exclusive Muscat Oman city tour from Abu Dhabi. You can be collected from Abu Dhabi airport, Abu Dhabi hotels, residences, or any location in Abu Dhabi.
- Duration: 13-15 Hours
- Language: English
At the United Arab Emirates-Oman border, our guide will assist you with the visa formalities; it takes around 15 minutes to cross the border.
Suncity Tours Abu Dhabi provides free tourist visa for the nationalities mentioned below:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland (Netherlands), Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States Of America, and Vatican City
Muscat Oman city tour from Abu Dhabi will take you past many villages, towns, and cities like Sohar, Saham, Al-Kaburah, Khalil, Al Suwayq, Al-Masnaah, Barka…
After reaching Muscat, we will have a short break at Qurum public beach park, swimming is optional, and once rejuvenated, your Muscat Oman city tour will start from (Old Muscat) Bait Al Zubair, a private museum exhibiting traditional Omani items, portraying the rich Omani heritage.
You will visit the ruler’s Al Alam Royal Palace guarded by the twin forts of Mirani on the west and Jalali on the east side of the harbor-which were rebuilt by the Portuguese around the 1550s, you can enjoy some stunning views of the ocean
Next, visit the Mutrah souk, a traditional Arabic-style souk selling souvenirs, Arabic perfumes, pashmina, Omani hand-made khanjars (Daggers), silver and gold jewelry, and other handicraft items, Our guide will treat you to Omani specialty sweet dish called Omani Halwa made from Dates, cardamom & rose water.
Along the souk is the corniche, where you can see numerous Arabic Dhows and Muscat cruise tour boats anchored in the harbor along with Sultan’s Yacht on the Mutrah port.
Sheikh Sultan Qaboos’ grand mosque; the biggest mosque in Oman ( Muscat) can accommodate 20,000 worshipers. While touring the Grand mosque, women are expected to cover their heads.
Your guide will take you to Muscat Height which provides stunning views of Ruwi ( commercial district ) and Muscat.
Muscat city tour will drive you past the fishing villages of Haramel and Sidab before heading to the UAE
This tour can be combined with an overnight desert safari in Abu Dhabi
- Sohar Royal Grand Mosque – beautifully tiled in a turquoise and gold palette.
- Qurum Beach & Nature Reserve – Excellent swimming opportunity in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman.
- Muttrah Corniche – Views of Port, Omani Dhow Harbor, Watchtowers, along with Al Lawati Mosque, fish market & Sultan’s Superyacht.
- Muttrah Souk – One of the ancient Arabian Traditional Souks in the Middle East – selling Kuma ( special Omani traditional Hats) & Dishdasha, artifacts, and antics. frankincense, gold & silver jewelry, Omani halwa, Khanjar (Omani Dagger)
- Muttrah Fort – Stunning views of Muttrah Corniche and the harbor.
- Bait Al Zubair (Bayt Al Zubayr) Museum – Private museum that displays Omani Weaponry, Omani village models, handicrafts, frankincense trees, and artifacts.
- Sultan’s Place or Qasr Al Alam (Flag Palace) – One of the most important residences of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said – raised Omani flag at the entrance indicates the Sultan’s presence in the Palace.
- Al Mirani Fort – Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
- Al Jalali Fort – “Ash Sharqiya Fort” was Built in the 16th century by the Portuguese Empire.
- Riyam Memorial – The frankincense burner Monument.
- Old Light House Muttrah – Stunning views of the harbor.
- Royal Opera House Muscat – Oman’s premier venue for musical arts and culture.
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – One of the Biggest Mosques in the world accommodating over 20000 worshippers, sandstones, hand-woven Persian carpets, and crystals.
- A visit to Old Muscat will take you back in time.
- Muscat Heights – An amazing place to admire Muscat City.
- Muscat Gate Museum – Oman history along with Stunning views of Fort & Corniche.
- Haramel & Sidab Fishing Village – A sleepy Omani fishing village. An ideal point for fresh fish sales and local gossip.
Alcoholic drinks
| Rate | : | 1499 USD (Max 4 Pax) Private Group |
| Meals | : | Traditional Omani Food |
| Visa | : | Free |
| Duration | : | 13-15 hours |
| Timings | : | 7:00 am onwards |
| Conducted | : | Daily |
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