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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Al Alam Palace. Head to Mutrah Souq and Muscat Grand Mallfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Nakhal Fort (in Nakhl) and Yitti Beach (in Yiti). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Qurum Beach, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, browse the different shops at Muscat City Centre, and wander the streets of Yiti.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Muscat road trip tool.

Expect a daytime high around 29°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.