Anchorage: The City Tour

In the morning you will proceed on a tour of the capital city of Oman: Muscat. Muscat offers travelers a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial center existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbor, Muscat means “Anchorage” & lies in a natural volcanic bowl. Our tour of the Grand Mosque (open 0800 to 1100 hrs only – Saturday to Thursday & Friday closed – (Ladies fully covered with a head scarf and men in full-length trousers) and Bait Al Zubair Museum (Friday closed) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market and the colorful Muttrah Souq. This is one of the oldest souqs in Oman with charm and choice. There are numerous vendors selling Omani souvenirs,Indian pashminas etc. but the silver stores offer numerous examples of Omani silverware. From here you will proceed for a photo stop at the magnificent Al Alam Palace; official Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portuguese Forts Mirani and Jalali.  After this visit, you will drive back to the hotel.

Our tour of the Grand Mosque (open 0800 to 1100 hrs only – Saturday to Thursday & Friday closed – (Ladies fully covered with a head scarf and men in full-length trousers) and Bait Al Zubair Museum (Friday closed) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market and the colorful MuttrahSouq. This is one of the oldest souqs in Oman with charm and choice. The Souk is a combination of tourist and local. There are numerous vendors selling Indian pashminas, but the silver stores offer numerous examples of Omani silverware. From here you will proceed for a photo stop at the magnificent Al Alam Palace; official Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portuguese Forts Mirani and Jalali. After the visit, you will drive back to retire to your abode.

If you’re in town for a short time or if you are pursuing a leisure activity, we suggest you to take up the Anchorage tour for getting the most of your holiday! It gives you a great opportunity to learn and see the modernity and traditional culture of Oman.

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