Pick up from Muscat port then drive drive through the beautiful embassy quarter of Muscat en route to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which is the famous religious landmark of Muscat and splendor of unique Islamic architecture (Islamic dress code to be observed). Next you will drive to Muttrah, a delightful quarter of Muscat. Step into the fish market, stroll along the Corniche to admire the beautiful merchant houses and experience the shopping in the busy souk, well known for its silver craft shops, perfumes, souvenirs and much more to buy, here you also stop for lunch before you continue to the east along the Corniche to Muttrah (Old Muscat). Visit the charming Bait al Zubair, a private museum housing traditional Omani items reflecting the country’s rich heritage. Nearby is His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’s Al Alam Royal Palace protected in the bay by the famous twin forts of Jalali and Mirani, rebuilt by the Portuguese around 1558, then you will be taken back to the port.
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Jebel Akhdar or Green Mountain refers to the northern section of the Hajar mountains. As you take the road out of Nizwa heading for Jebel Shams. This rises to a height of 2,980 metres and is famous for its wide plateau close to the summit.
The journey from Muscat to Al Jabal Al Akhdar takes about two hours and can only be undertaken by four-wheel drive. A picnic lunch (en-route). Pass by the Wadi Bani Habib which skirts beautiful villages with their terrace farming fields.
Proceed to the top of Jebel Akhdar to enjoy breathtaking view from the top. We will also stop at the Jabal Akhdar hotel for tea or Omani coffee and some light refreshments (optional). Return to Muscat in the evening.
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The journey from Muscat to Al Jabal Al Akhdar takes about two hours and can only be undertaken by four-wheel drive. A picnic lunch (en-route). Pass by the Wadi Bani Habib which skirts beautiful villages with their terrace farming fields.
Proceed to the top of Jebel Akhdar to enjoy breathtaking view from the top. We will also stop at the Jabal Akhdar hotel for tea or Omani coffee and some light refreshments (optional). Return to Muscat in the evening.
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