MUSCAT’S MUSEUMS & PARKS

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN MUSCAT Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. DAY 02: GRAND MOSQUE - NATIONAL MUSEUM - ARMED FORCES MUSEUM - MUTTRAH Breakfast at the hotel 0830hrs: The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit National Museum, it is not only the largest museum in the Sultanate; it also houses tens of thousands of artifacts in its collection that comprehensively tell the nation’s story. Later you Visit Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum. The museum is located at Fort Al Falaj House in Ruwi region in the Governorate of Muscat. The museum accommodates weapons, clothing, instruments, and other defense systems that display both visually and audibly the development of the Omani armed forces throughout history. Back to the Hotel then at 05:00 PM, you will visit Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. After that visit Al-Riyam Park near old Muscat where you will find a playground near the corniche and the famous giant incense burner. Overnight at Hotel. DAY 03: SEEB SOUK – FISH MARKET – MALL OF MUSCAT Breakfast at the hotel 0800hrs: Morning drive to the town of Seeb, a coastal fishing city, located several kilometers northwest of Muscat. The first stop is Seeb Fish market which Covers a large indoor area with the traders puttingon display a variety of fishes, small, big, different types of shellfish after that visit Souq Seeb a beautiful ring of markets and shops — traditional Omani clothing tailors, jewelers and perfumery houses, spice shops, and everything in between. It is an old part of the city that attracts locals and expatriate residents who enjoy exploring the thin alleyways, breathing in the fresh ocean air, and bargaining for great deals. Then visit the Mall of Muscat. The Mall of Muscat is located in Mabellah and conveniently situated between the Muscat Expressway and the Main highway. It houses the Oman Aquarium (one of the largest aquariums in the Middle East having an area of around 8000 square meters), and also has a dedicated outdoor dining ‘street’ and in excess of 200 shops offering shoppers specialized international brands that will only be available within Mall of Muscat. Back to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. DAY 04: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM – BAIT AL ZUBAIR Breakfast at the hotel 0830Hrs: Visit the Natural history museum. This Museum shows the diversity in the Omani environment through its terrains, geology, plants, insects, wild animals and marine life. Despite the small size of the Museum, it has an abundance of facts dealing with the biodiversity of the Sultanate of Oman. After that visit Bait Al Baranda Also known as Bait Nasib. After that visit Bait Al Zubair, a private museum and cultural complex that has given visitors an insight into Oman’s rich heritage since it opened its doors in 1998. What sets the Bait Al Zubair apart is its rich collection of artifacts, weapons and displays showing the many unique and distinctive cultures that vary from one region of Oman to the other. Back to the Hotel, then in the evening Visit the Qurum Natural Park a spacious public garden and nature reserve, known for its scenic landscaping and large, placid lake. Open since 1993, the vast park remains a green lung of Muscat and a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to stroll. Then visit Al Qurum Beach in the heart of Muscat. A number of large hotel chains are built next to it, such as Hotel Muscat InterContinental and Crowne Plaza. This beach is considered one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near many restaurants. Walking enthusiasts can enjoy the boardwalk along the beach and then rest on the numerous chairs across the beach. Overnight at hotel DAY 05: Departure Transfer Transfer to Airport to connect the flight back home