Muscat the Charming Capital City Tour

Luxor and Aswan Travel representative will pick you up from your hotel to start your wonderful Cultural Muscat Day Trip. Your first photo stop is The Royal Opera House Muscat, a towering beacon shedding light on the various trends of the Renaissance march towards growth. Then you stop at Shatti Al Qurum and visit The Omani Heritage Gallery which is a unique outlet through which native artisans can market their goods. A variety of distinctive Omani crafts are available, including Bedouin rugs made with natural dyes, terracotta pottery, basketry, copper pots, silver jewelry, and frankincense from the Dhofari region of Oman.

Proceeding your Muscat day trip, visit the Bateel date store with an impressive variety of date products on display, chocolate dates, date filled biscuits, dates with nuts and dried fruits, bottled sparkling date juice, date balsamic vinegar and a variety of other items available for purchase. Then visit The Bait Adam Museum, a privately owned museum features an interesting collection of paintings, photographs, currency and old weapons. Upon arrival, you are welcomed with traditional Arabic coffee and dates. The owner and head of the family shows you around the rooms on the ground floor, which have been converted into the museum. You have the opportunity to interact with the family and learn about Omani life styles. On the outskirts of Muscat we visit the House of Amouage. After completing your tour our guide will drive you back to your hotel.

• Note: Royal Opera House Muscat ticket cost US $10