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Holidays in Muscat Oman |
Our Muscat
Excursions
Magical Muscat
First you will drive to the Grand Mosque for a photo stop. The
Mosque is beautiful by night, as it is illuminated from all sides
with floor spot lights and the grandeur of its architectural genius
truly comes alive. Next you will drive through the Embassy road,
which is likewise a lovely sight with the tress flanking the
pavements on both sides and forming dancing shadows on the lovely
Embassy buildings built like typical Arabic villas. From here you
will drive to the Corniche via the beach road.
The Corniche is near the main Mina Al Sultan Qaboos port of Oman and
the Muttrah souk. A short halt will allow you to visit the souk and
stock up on all the typical Oman souvenirs that are sold in almost
every shop! At night all the ships in the harbor are also
illuminated, especially His Majesty the Sultan’s personal yacht. The
next stop is the Bait Al Zubair Museum. It is one of the most
informative museums in Oman and focuses mainly on the traditional
culture and lifestyle of the people of the Sultanate. From here we
proceed on to see the Sultan’s Palace and the 2 forts Jalali and
Mirani which guard it. The forts were built by the Portuguese in the
16th century. On the way back we shall pass through the old city of
Muscat and halt at the Al- Bustan Palace Hotel for a short
photo-stop or a coffee/refreshment break (optional). Back to hotel
/or dinner as follows (optional):
Dinner at a typical Arabic restaurant, “Kargeen” situated in the
heart of the “new” Muscat. Dinner will include a set menu consisting
of a variety of delectable Arabic specialties followed by a
deliciously flavored “hubly-bubly” (water pipe or shisha) to enhance
the laid back mood!
Pick-up: 16:00
Return: 20:00 (without dinner) / 22:00 (with dinner)
Cultural Muscat
Muscat city, a thriving & strategically located port of the Arabian
Peninsula in ancient times, is the capital of modern Oman and the
hub of its political, economic and commercial affairs. Its medieval
appearance with 2 Old Portuguese forts flanking the rocky cove
around which the city is built makes it a unique and unusually
exotic place.
We first visit the Grand Mosque, a most beautiful architectural
piece of work. The Mosque was built over a period of 6 years from
1995 to 2001. The main chandelier is made of pure Swarovski crystal
and the carpet adorning the large prayer hall was woven by experts,
made out of pure Persian silk. From the Mosque, we will drive
through the Embassy road (please note that it is forbidden to take
photographs).
Our next stop is the Muttrah souk, a traditional and integral part
of Omani life for centuries. The souk provides an excellent hunting
ground for souvenirs such typical Omani souvenirs like Frankincense,
perhaps the most known fragrance in the world, the Khanjar (a curved
Dagger worn by Omani men on ceremonial & cultural occasions),
beautiful silver Ornaments & handicrafts. We then move on to the
Bait Al Zubair Museum situated in Old Muscat, this place gives
amazing glimpses of the lifestyle and traditions of ancient and
modern Muscat. From here we shall proceed to see 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.
The final destination is at the Al Bustan Palace hotel where we will
halt for a photo-stop. This hotel was especially built for the 15th
National day to accommodate the entire world’s leaders and delegates
who came to attend the function and is therefore one of the most
luxurious hotels in the world.
Muscat By Night
First drive to the Grand Mosque for a photo stop. The Mosque is
beautiful by night, as it is illuminated from all sides with floor
spot lights and the grandeur of its architectural genius truly comes
alive! Next drive through the Embassy road, which is likewise a
lovely sight with the tress flanking the pavements on both sides and
forming dancing shadows on the lovely Embassy buildings, built like
typical Arabic villas. From here you will drive to the Corniche
which fringes the old Muscat town - better known as Muttrah.
The Corniche is near the main Mina Al Sultan Qaboos port of Oman and
the Muttrah souk. A short halt will allow you to visit the souk and
stock up on all the typical Oman souvenirs that are sold in almost
every shop!
At night all the ships in the harbour are also illuminated,
especially His Majesty the Sultan's personal yacht. The next stop is
the Bait Al Zubair Museum. It is one of the most informative museums
in Oman and focuses mainly on the traditional culture and lifestyle
of the people of the Sultanate. From here we proceed on to see the
Sultan's Palace and the 2 forts Jalali and Mirani which guard it.
The forts were built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. On the
way back we shall pass through the old city of Muscat. Back to hotel
/or dinner as follows (optional):
Dinner at a typical Arabic restaurant, situated in the of the "new"
Muscat. Dinner will include a set menu consisting of a variety of
delectable Arabic specialties that can be chased (optional) by
deliciously flavored “hubly-bubbly” (water pipe or shisha) to
enhance the laid back mood!
Pick-up: 16:00
Return: 20:00 (without dinner) / 22:00 (with dinner) |
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