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 City Centre. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and The National Museum of Oman. Get out of town with these interesting Muscat side-trips: Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve (in Seeb), Yitti Beach (in Yiti) and Nakhal Fort (in Nakhl). And it doesn't end there: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Wadi Al Arbeieen, see the interesting displays at Bait Al Zubair, and take a stroll through Yiti.

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.