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0830-1530: The tour starts with a visit of the Grand Mosque, (open daily, except Fridays, between 0800–1100 Hrs) (Dress code – Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers). From here move on to the fish and vegetable markets in Muttrah. We then take you to Muttrah souq where sights, sounds and fragrance are abundance. Feel free to mingle with the crowd. Take a drive past the Corniche and to the capital area before you take a photo stop at the Sultan’s Palace flanked by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum for a fine display of Omani culture and history. We take you to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, proceed to Qantab beach via the fishing villages of Sidab and Haramel and past Oman’s’ premium hotel, the Al Bustan Palace hotel. Continue the drive to Qantab Beach. Spend some time at leisure on the beach and experience the warm waters. From here, we take you to the modern shopping complex zone in Al Qurum. Feel free for some shopping at the popular “Qurum City centre” and enjoy some of the best deals and bargains. Wrap the day by taking a drive along the embassy area and then on to the corniche, which gives a spectacular outlook of the Muscat city with lights.

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0830-1630: First stop is at Barka, a seaside town with small souqs and a fort along the shoreline. As you approach Nakhl, keep an eye out for the fortress that sits on a hillock outside the town. The fort’s origin is pre-Islamic with major contributions by the Al Ya’ruba and the Al Bu Sayed dynasties. We visit the fort. Visit the mineral-laden hot springs water in Nakhl. Picnic lunch in one of the many shades. We then take photo stop at the Rusatq pre-Islamic fort, Before heading back to Muscat. (Please note: The Rustaq Fort is currently under renovations and will be closed for public until further notice. Only an outside photo stop will be permitted.)

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0830-1800: Depart Muscat in the morning on a journey down the coast stopping at the fishing village of Quriyat and then proceed to Bimah Sinkhole, a geological feature and a scenic wonder. Further on is the white sandy beach of Mokhalla in Fins. From here it is a short drive to Wadi Shaab, where you can take a hike up one of Oman’s scenic wadis. At the end of the hike is a swim though a famous keyhole into the secluded world of thrilling fantasy. Picnic Lunch. We will drive to the lushes Wadi Tiwi, known as the “George of Nine Villages” before returning to Muscat.

(Kindly note that the Wadi is strewn with the rocks and pebbles which makes walking difficult. Advisable to wear sturdy walking shoes.)

0830-1800: Travel along the coast from Muscat to Quriyat and over the plateau down to the narrow coastal track. Reach Wadi Shab. Take a hike up one of Oman’s scenic wadis. Picnic lunch. At the end of Wadi Shab there is a swim through the famous keyhole into the secluded world thrilling of fantasy. Stop at Fins Beach. Relax a while. Return to Muscat. (Kindly note that the wadi is strewn with the rocks and pebbles which makes walking difficult. Advisable to wear sturdy walking shoes.)

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