Muscat Port, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq & Al Alam Palace | Muscat Shore Excursions

Overview

Muscat Port, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souq & Al Alam Palace | Muscat Shore Excursions

Muscat Shore Excursions begin the moment you step off your ship. In four focused hours, this private tour connects Muscat Port with the city’s civic heart, coastal markets, and royal landmarks at a calm, efficient pace designed for cruise schedules. 

You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide/driver, moving smoothly between sites and back to port on time.

What’s Included | Muscat Shore Excursions

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Itinerary | Muscat Shore Excursions

The Trip

Muscat Port to Embassy Quarter then Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

 

Your guide meets you at Muscat Port and drives through the embassy quarter. At the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, you receive a concise introduction to Oman’s history and modern development. Stone courtyards catch the morning light, setting a composed start to this Muscat sightseeing tour.
 

Bait Al Zubair Museum

 

Continue to Bait Al Zubair Museum for a clear overview of Omani heritage, antiquities, traditional weaponry, jewelry, costumes, and recreated urban and rural settings. This stop anchors the Muscat cultural tour with tangible context.

Corniche Drive to Fish Market then Muttrah Souq

 

Drive along the waterfront Corniche to the fish market and Muttrah Souq. Stalls line narrow lanes with frankincense, textiles, and everyday trade, an authentic Muscat Medina visit within classic Muscat shore tours.

Al Alam Palace to Photo Stop at Mirani Fort & Jalali Fort then Return to Port

 

End at Al Alam Palace for photos, framed by the 16th-century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. This coastal finale reflects the maritime routes of the Arabian Gulf cruise before the timely return to port, rounding out efficient Oman cruise tours and Oman day trips.

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