Rustaq Day Tour from Muscat
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Al Rustaq is known for being a center of Omani history, and features numerous activities for explorers. You'll head out of Muscat and to this great city through a convenient hotel pick up. Your first stop is the Rustaq fish market, also known as the Nakhl-Barka Fish Market.In the Rustaq Souk, you next destination, you'll be able to see one of the most popular and busiest markets in Oman. Then comes the An Naman Castle, a 17th century wonder just beyond Barka and full of history about the city. You'll head past the Batinah plain, a rich agricultural area, where you'll glimpse farms and workers at work. Then it's off to the Rustaq Fort, famous for its imposing three-level structure, and the most famous in the city. In the next fort, Nakhal Fort, you can learn even more about Al Rustaq's history. Your tour's final stop is at the Thowarah Hot Springs, where invigorating warm water is the perfect way to relax. You'll head back to your hotel in Muscat at the end of the tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Enjoy a relaxing day tour out to Al Rustaq, one of Oman's most historic cities, just outside of Muscat
Enjoy the views of the Splendid Nakhl Fort and learn more about it.
Drive along the agricultural areas of Oman and see local produce being grown
Explore the picturesque wadis, oasis and warm springs of Thowrah, where the waters rejuvenate bodies
Learn about local culture with a visit to the fish market, souk and An Naman Castle in Barka
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 1st Floor, Pink Stone Office
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Pink Stone Travel & Tourism LLC
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Muscat
- Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 421 day trips we list in Muscat.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Muscat
Muscat, Oman's capital, stretches between rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman, with a grand mosque, old forts, souks and a graceful corniche.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the city's showpiece, with a vast prayer hall, an enormous hand-woven carpet and a crystal chandelier, set among marble courtyards. In old Muscat, the colourful Al Alam Palace is flanked by the Portuguese-era forts of Jalali and Mirani, perched on rocks above the harbour.
Top-ranked sights in Muscat: Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands), Wadi Bani Khalid, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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