MUSCAT CITY TOUR

MUSCAT CITY TOUR
IMPORTANT: Group excursions are available only on some boats. For more information contact us.
Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, it is a modern and moderate city inhabited by Muslim Arabs and many foreigners. It is the city of modernity and a constant development in addition to the largest natural harbor in the world, the gateway to commerce in India and China.
We will start our excursion today with a visit to the Grand Mosque, the largest Mosque the Sultanate of Oman, with a capacity of up to 20,000 people and a very important work of Islamic architecture: its interior contains the second one-piece carpet more large of the world hand-knitted. The Mosque measures more than 90,000 square meters.
We will go to the capital to do a photo stop at the Palace of the Sultan Qaboos, guarded by the impressive fortifications of Jalali and Mirani that date back to the times of the Portuguese colonization.
We will continue to the Bait Al Zubair Museum (optional entrance), with exhibitions about the culture, tradition and crafts of the country.
We will finish our excursion with the visit of the Souk of Muttrah (a district of Muscat), well known for its stalls of local crafts and perfumes.
We can shop or simply discover traditional Oman objects, such as the Dallah (bronze coffee cup), exotic spices and various incense.
It is one of the oldest souks in the Arab world.
We will return to the port for the farewell.
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENT
Bait al Zubair Museum: Approx. 10 $ OPEN FROM 09: 30H TO 18H

IMPORTANT: There is a mandatory dress code for the entrance to the mosques:

For women: loose long pants, tight clothing is not allowed. Long sleeves and should cover his head with a handkerchief. No entry is allowed with socks, transparent clothes or white pants.
For men: pants, they can be short, as long as they cover the knees. No shirts or shirts with bare shoulders are allowed.
Prohibited to enter swimsuits or inappropriate clothing.
Couples can not hug each other in the mosque, nor can they take a photograph
The mosques will be closed for visits on Fridays for religious celebration. They may also be closed promptly without notice by decision of the religious authorities.

Disembarkation information
MUST TAKE THE BUS TRANSFER OF THE NAVIERA (SHUTLLE) TO GO UNTIL THE ENTRANCE WHERE THE GUIDE WAITS

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