(9 – 10 hours)

09:00: The tour starts with a visit to the Grand Mosque (open daily except Fridays between 08:00–11:00 hrs). (Dress code – Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with a scarf. Men should wear normal shirts and trousers.) Then we will drive you to the bustling fish and vegetable souq, where you can see the latest catch of fish, fresh vegetables, and fruits.

Not far away, we will see the (Old/Modernized) city of Muscat and catch a glimpse of the old town through the eyes of bygone travelers who left their marks and images collected and on display at the fine galleries and museums (Bait Al Zubair) in the heart of the Old Quarter. We will take a photo stop and have a look at the outside view of the Sultan’s Palace, flanked by the 16th-century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani.
(Visit fee for Bait Al Zubair museum is 3 OMR for adults and 1 OMR for children 10-15 years).

Lunch at the famous Omani Restaurant Al Rozna (Roznaoman.com). After lunch, we drive to The Royal Opera House, Oman’s premier venue for musical arts and culture. The visit fee is 3.5 OMR. Then drive to Muttrah and visit the Muttrah Souq, where you will find a mix of old and new.
Sights, sounds, and fragrances are in abundance. (Coffee shops are available for sandwiches, coffee, and juices). End of the Muscat tour and back to the hotel.