7 Day Itinerary in Muscat

7 Day Itinerary in Muscat

Muscat is a charming Middle East city that boasts of several attractions and things to do owing to its confluence of conventional and modern tourist destinations .Here is a well-planned 7 day itinerary to make the most of this striking desert region.

Day 1- City Tour of the Grand Monuments

Muscat has several historical and religious monuments that offer interesting accounts of the city’s cultural profile. Start with the mammoth palace, old Mutrah Fort and watch-towers along the strip of Mutrah Corniche. There are also old street side homes and stately buildings adorning the old quarter of Muscat. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque housed in the main town center to experience the magnificence of Omani architecture.

Day 2- Ras Al Hadd

This government-run tourist hotspot is a great place to catch some rare turtles in the midst of a pretty park and a tiny campsite. Expert Omani guides will take you through enjoyable sessions of watching the turtles hatching or laying their eggs on the adjoining beach. Entry is $5 per person.

Day 3- Flea Market Shopping

Shop for shawls, gold jewelry, carpets, local fabric, perfumes and more at the Muttrah Souk, one of the most well-known flea markets in the city. Visitors can haggle to bag inexpensive deals and pick from an array of choices.

Day 4-Shangrila Bar Al Jissah

Located a few kilometers away from the Muscat town center, the Shangrila Bar Al Jissah is a serene getaway surrounded by lush mountains. The hotel has a well-equipped marine sports center and several restaurants along with an entertainment center for a heady romantic holiday.

Day 5- Oman Museum

Visit the Oman Museum that houses an interesting collection of memorabilia relating to the history and Islamic culture of Oman. There are several artifacts and Arabic scriptures that offer a fascinating insight of Muscat’s cultural trivia.

Day 6- Desert Camp

Book for an overnight desert camp with one of the several camp organizers around the city. The Camps are complete with generous buffet dinners, belly dancing, camp fire and singing sessions. Sleep outside the camping tent for a stunning view of Muscat’s night sky.

Day 7- Bait Al Zubair

Visit the Bait Al Zubai center that showcases several intriguing exhibits and snippets from Oman’s culture including some interesting tidbits relating to the visit of Prince Charles and John Major.

Muscat’s fusionist spirit creates umpteen opportunities for places to see and things to do and a well-chalked out itinerary can help visitors crack the mystery of the city within a few days.