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World famous for its cleanliness, spacious parks and roadways lined with green lawns and flowers…. Al Alam Palace flanked by the Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani… Bait Al Zubair museum, a historic residence transformed to display fine exhibits…

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Muscat Impressions

OMAN

Officially called the Sultanate of Oman it is the oldest independent state in the Arab world, and one of the more traditional countries in the Gulf region.

Occupying the south-east corner of the Arabian peninsula, it has a strategically important position at the mouth of the Gulf.

Oman's tourism attractions include a largely-untouched coastline, mountains, deserts and the burgeoning capital Muscat, with its forts, palaces and old walled city

Muscat

The capital of Oman and the seat of government.

Since the ascension of Sultan Qaboos to the throne in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.

Low-lying white buildings typify most of Muscat's urban landscape, while the port district of Muttrah with its cornice and harbor form the northeastern periphery of the city.

Muscat's economy is dominated by trade, petroleum and porting. Spotlessly clean, with manicured lawns and flowering gardens, well preserved cultural heritage blending harmoniously with modern lifestyles, excellent road system, top class hotels and restaurants make Muscat a “high end” destination with a large number of expats from many countries, mainly India living here. The twin forts of Jalali and Mirani hark back to the 16th century, while in the suburb of Muttrah dhows doze at anchor and a fish market does brisk business. The souk here is an Aladdin’s cave of brassware, stalls peddling silver and spice, tailors cutting silks between sips of mint tea.

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	Tour ID: MCT- 01 Duration: 05h00	Muscat Impressions Tour Highlights: Muscat, Sultan's Al Alam Palace, Jalali and Mirani forts, Bait Al Zubair , Grand Mosque, Muttrah & Souk World famous for its cleanliness, spacious parks and roadways lined with green lawns and flowers…. Al Alam Palace flanked by the Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani… Bait Al Zubair museum, a historic residence transformed to display fine exhibits …. More information
	Tour ID: MCT- 02 Duration: 08h30	Muscat, Nizwa & Omani Countryside Tour Highlights: Hajar Mountain, Nizwa, Fanja, Khanjar, Grand Mosque Enjoy a countryside drive with a photo stop en route to visit Oman’s former capital, Nizwa, with its meticulously renovated fort. Browse through traditional souks and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Photo stop at The Grand Mosque in Muscat …. More information
	Tour ID: MCT- 03 Duration: 08h00	Relaxing on Qantab Beach Tour Highlights: Qantab Beach Spend the day relaxing and swimming at a private club beach with lunch …. More information
	Tour ID: MCT- 04 Duration: 02h30	Mystical Dhow Cruise Tour Highlights: Dhow cruise Board a hand made dhow for two hours cruise along Oman's coast for a unique experience… Sinbad the Sailor sailed in them from the coastal town of Sur …. More information
	Tour ID: MCT- 05 Duration:2 days-1night	Overnight in Wahiba Sands Tour Highlights: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace, Mirani and Jalali Forts, Muttrah Souk, Wahiba sands, Ibra, Al Mintrib , Bidiya, Wadi Bani Khalid, camel ride The rolling dune fields of the Wahiba Sands epitomize Arabia …. Overnight at Desert Nights Camp, Oman’s first and only luxury desert camp…. Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis in the middle of the barren and dry mountains is one of the most beautiful wadis …. More information

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