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 The National Museum of Oman. Head to Mutrah Souq and Muscat City Centrefor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Yitti Beach (in Yiti) and Nakhal Fort (in Nakhl). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Qurum Beach, get a sense of history and politics at Al Alam Palace, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and make a trip to Corniche.

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.