Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial center existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbor, Muscat means “Anchorage”& lies in a natural volcanic bowl. Our tour of the Grand Mosque (except Friday) &Bait Al Zubair Museum(except Friday)is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the water front Corniche visiting the Fish Market & the colorful Muttrah Souq.We proceed for a photo stop at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the16th-century Portuguese forts Mirani & Jalali.