Wadis, forts and Omani hospitality. Here is when to go, what a day costs on site and what to see, then Okela composes your itinerary hour by hour.

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When to visit Muscat

Best months: January, February, March, October, November and December.

What to see in Muscat

1. Grande Mosquée Sultan Qaboos
   This is Oman's main mosque, located west of Muscat near Bawshar, and it is a working place of worship rather than just a monument.
2. Souq de Mutrah & Corniche
   Mutrah Souk is a maze of narrow, shaded lanes along the harbour, where you can find frankincense (luban), Omani silverwork, khanjar daggers and embroidered kummas.
3. Royal Opera House
   Opened in 2011 in Shatti Al Qurum, facing the sea, it is one of the few opera houses in the Gulf.
4. Palais Al Alam & forts Jalali/Mirani
   The palace sits on the seafront of Old Muscat, its blue and gold facade standing out against the bare rocky hills.
5. Wadi Shab (excursion)
   Wadi Shab is a narrow gorge with high rock walls, where turquoise water stays cool even in the height of summer.
6. Plage de Qurum
   This public beach is popular with Muscat families and residents, away from the resort image of the big hotels.
7. Bimmah Sinkhole
   This limestone sinkhole, filled with deep turquoise water, is a striking contrast to the dry landscapes of the Omani coast.
8. Musée national d'Oman
   The museum offers a rare overview of Omani history, from the first human settlements to the present day.

A sample itinerary for Muscat, three days

Composed by Okela from the places in its database, with times. Yours takes your dates, pace and group into account.

Budget

Expect about €139 per person per day on site (accommodation, meals, transport and visits), depending on the comfort you choose. Okela shows the price of every step of your itinerary.

My Muscat itinerary, hour by hour

Photo: Leon petrosyan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.