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Oman Grand Mosque and Wahiba Sands Exploration: A Cultural and Natural Adventure
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Muscat
Embark on a cultural and natural adventure in Oman! Visit the iconic Grand Mosque, marvel at its stunning carpet and chandelier. Then, explore the breathtaking landscapes of Wahiba Sands with thrilling dune bashing. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque - The mosque is built on a site occupying 416,000 m2 (4,480,000 sq. ft.) and the complex extends to cover an area of 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq. ft.), the newly built Grand Mosque was inaugurated by Sultan of Oman on May 4, 2001.
Five minarets have been built around the premises of the mosque the main minaret (90 meters, 300 ft.) in height.
The prayer hall is square in shape and 74.4 by 74.4 meters (244 by 244 feet) has a central dome rising to a height of 50 meters (160 ft.) above the floor, the dome is embellished spectacularly from the inside and it is a major tourist attraction in itself, the main Musalla (Prayer Room) can hold over 6500 worshippers.
The major design of the interior is the prayer carpet which covers the floor of the prayer hall, it contains, 1,700,000,000 knots, weighs 21 tons and took four years to produce, and brings together the classical Persian Tabriz, Kashan and Isfahan design traditions 28 colors in varying shades were used.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned 4WD transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient pick-up/drop-off service including hotels, ports, airports, and residences
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Exclusive private tour experience
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through culture and nature, visiting the spectacular Grand Mosque, one of the four renowned mosques in the Muslim world, situated in Muscat. Experience the beauty and landscape of Wahiba Sands and enjoy thrilling dune bashing with our experienced tour guide. Delight in the allure of the golden sands.
• Discover the beauty and flora of Wahiba Sands on this day vacation
• Cruise in luxury in a 4x4 vehicle equipped with air-conditioning
• All costs and taxes are covered
• Private Day Excursion
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from hotels, port (for passengers on shore excursions), airport, and residences
Location
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Sultan Qaboos St,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marion_a
Jul 30, 2023
First day in Oman - We had a 12 hours layover in Muscat and booked this tour to get a first glimpse of Muscat/Oman.
Our guide Jaafar was super nice, attentive and knowledgeable. We were the first visitors in the Mosque in the morning which was a very special experience and we could really take our time to discover and also take nice pictures.
Then we headed to Wahiba Sands to discover the desert and „meet“ some camels. 😉
It was a great first visit to Oman that we really enjoyed. We will for sure come back with more time.
Thanks Jaafar for showing us your country!
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Michael_b
Mar 17, 2023
#visitoman - Excellent trip. Our tour guide, Nasser, was friendly, hospitable, and very knowledgeable about the history of Oman and the places he took us. The whole trip with him was very comfortable and safe and I cannot recommend it highly enough to all visitors to Oman. #visitoman
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