Muscat Tour Packages

Get to know more about Muscat before booking your tour packages

Muscat is the capital of Oman and is also its largest city. The city is situated along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Many believe the name ‘Muscat’ means ‘anchorage’ or the place of "letting the anchor fall". Since the early 1st century CE, Muscat has been an important trading port, and this attracted many settlers such as the Persians and the Balochis.

Over the ages, the city was ruled by many tribal powers as well as foreign imperial empires such as the Persians, the Portuguese Empire, the Iberian Union, and the Ottoman Empire, the glimpses of which are still visible to visitors on Muscat vacation packages.

Apart from Muscat tourism, the prosperity of the city comes mainly from the trading, petroleum, liquified natural gas, and porting industries, which are the main contributors to its economy. The Portuguese were the last foreign rulers of Oman and Oman gained independence on 18 November 1650. The Al Bu Sa‘id dynasty has been ruling Oman and thus Muscat since the 18th century. Islam is the predominant religion in the city, with most followers being Ibadi Muslims. Although Arabic is spoken by a vast majority of the population, you will be amazed to know that many Indian languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Konkani, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil are also spoken, owing to the many Indian merchants here. So, when you mingle with the locals on your Muscat tourism package, they might just speak your language.

Experience Muscat

Muscat Tourism embodies all the great aspects of a great holiday destination. Spectacular architectural buildings, mosques, museums, towering forts, an opera house and a magnificent imperial palace make the Muscat skyline quite an enviable one. On the whole, this is a charming attraction for visitors on a Muscat city tour. There’s a dictum that the buildings have to follow. All buildings are required to reflect some aspect of Omani culture, like a dome or an arabesque window. On your Muscat tour package, you will have an abundance of entertainment and leisure opportunities. Muscat is a traditional city at heart and visitors are expected to dress and behave appropriately. Although you will be able to go to several pubs and bars on your Muscat tour package, there’s a lack of a jazzy nightlife that many modern-day cities boast of. But it is more than compensated for by the gorgeous natural landscape in and around the city and this scenic beauty can thoroughly be enjoyed by visitors on Muscat tourism packages.

Things to Do in Muscat 

Although there are many online Muscat tour packages from India available, Veena World has a collection of Muscat packages that take you on a historical and cultural adventure and an enthralling ride. When you are planning your itinerary, make sure that you include these Muscat tourist attractions: -

• Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque:

  The Grand Mosque is not just a place of worship, but it also embraces and showcases the true essence of Omani culture. It is usually the first stop for visitors on Muscat package deals. The largest mosque in all of Oman, the place can host 20,000 worshippers at once. The breath-taking architecture is a beautiful combination of Omani, Islamic, and Middle Eastern architectural styles. The mosque was dedicated to the people of Oman by Sultan Qaboos to mark his 30th year of reign. The mosque boasts of the second-largest hand-loomed Iranian carpet in the world that took 600 women four years to create.

• Mutrah Corniche: 

  Mutrah Corniche is a striking promenade along the waterfront that is replete with many restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and shops that sell anything from artefacts to textiles. Enjoy the breath-taking views of the Oman Harbour and Port on one side and the natural rock formations of the Hajar Mountains on the other. The Al Jalali Fort is situated on the eastern side of the harbour. It was built during the Portuguese occupation of the 1580s on Arab foundations. The fort has now been converted into a museum that showcases Omani culture and heritage. The Mutrah Cornishe is a great addition for your Muscat vacation packages.

• Royal Opera House:

  An opera house in a traditional Muslim society may come as a surprise for some. It was commissioned by Sultan Qaboos of Oman who is a great patron of classical music and the arts. The Royal Opera House has now become the epicentre of music, arts, and culture. An arts centre, a lush garden, theatre, and an auditorium are a part of this beautiful complex.

• Wadi Bani Khalid:

  If you have never seen an oasis, Wadi Bani Khalid is the perfect place to experience the same. It is a great place for leisure and adventure and is quite popular among Muscat holiday deals. The northern part stuns with its natural landscapes and consists of pools of striking emerald blue waters, set against the backdrop of the stunning landscape of the Hajar Mountains. This part is most suited for leisure activities such as swimming, enjoying a picnic, or just having a relaxing time. The southern part that is known as Wadi Hayer is perfect for adventure enthusiasts with activities such as hiking, trekking and bouldering.

• Bait Al-Zubair:

  This private museum, built by the Zubair family, provides valuable insights into the Omani culture, traditions, and heritage and is a must-visit site included in most Muscat packages. It also contains important relics from Oman’s military past. This family heirloom is considered as the finest collection related to Oman and its legacy. The museum complex itself is humongous and comprises of four buildings, namely Bait Al Bagh, Bait Al Dalaleel, Bait Al Oud, Bait Al Nahdhah and Gallery Sarah. You can buy souvenirs and gifts to carry back home from the gift shop. A model Omani village showcases the traditional way of life. 

Best Time to Visit Muscat

Muscat experiences hot desert climate and hence the best time to book your Muscat tour package from India would be during the winter months of November to March.