Grand Mosque & Al Hazm Fort

Grand Mosque & Al Hazm Fort

6.5 hours | Muscat (Mina Qaboos) | M C T - 1 1 5
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Description

Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your enjoyable day trip starts with a warm greeting from your guide, and a scenic drive to the city's Grand Mosque, a spectacular white sandstone building that is the third largest in the world. After exploring its magnificent interior, you will head to Al Hazm Castle is one of the most magnificent castles in Oman. Located in Al Rustaq in Al Batinah Governorate, about 160 km away from Muscat, the designer of this castle is Imam Sultan bin Saif al Yarubi. Al Hazm Castle is a fortified structure and at the same time it was a palace in which the Imam live in. Enjoy a drive to the tranquil and picturesque Nakhl Springs, where you will have the chance to enjoy the magnificent scenery, which includes the majestic Jebel Mountains, before savoring a delicious buffet lunch at the luxurious Al Nadha Resort & Spa..

Special Notes:

Dress conservatively when visiting sacred sites. Visitors to the Grand Mosque should wear clothing that fully cover their arms and legs. Women must cover their hair. Loafers or other slip-on shoes are highly recommended - shoes must be removed before entering the mosque. Shorts are not permitted inside the Grand Mosque.

Bring U.S. dollars or a major credit card for additional purchases.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for an inside visit of the Grand Mosque

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:45
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

Guided tour of Nahkl Fort

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:00
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

Photo stop for Nahkl Springs

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:10
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Restroom available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Buffet lunch at Al Nahda Resort and Spa

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 01:20
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:30