11 days in Muscat Itinerary

The capital and largest city of Oman, the coastal city of Muscat boasts numerous historical sites and pristine modern developments.

Shop till you drop at Mutrah Souq and Muscat Grand Mall. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Nakhal Fort. Get out of town with these interesting Muscat side-trips: Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve (in Seeb) and Yitti Beach (in Yiti). And it doesn't end there: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, browse the different shops at Muscat City Centre, see the interesting displays at Bait Al Zubair, and take in the dramatic natural features at Bimmah Sinkhole.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Muscat holiday planner.

In January in Muscat, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.