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 PRIVATE GUIDES OF Oman
Mark Tours - Oman is a very beautiful country, with its own culture, different from others. So tourist interest in Oman grows very fast.
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PRIVATE TOURS IN Oman
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Muscat City Sightseeing Tour - A Fascinating Capital. Muscat. Oman - Visit the city of Muscat, full of mystery and intrigue. Its rich culture and longstanding traditions will begin to unravel as you visit Omani Museum, and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Private 4x4 Wadi Safari - An Encounter with Nature. Muscat. Oman - From sandy deserts to lush plantations, admire the spectacular sights as you travel through the exquisite contrasts of Omans landscape with your own private guide. This tour will lead you to the wadis Bani Awf and Sahtan, and return you to Muscat via secluded wadis famous for their rock paintings..
Private Day Tour of Rustaq - Voyage into the Past. Muscat. Oman - Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Oman. You will visit an impressive fort at Al Hazm, as well as the fish market and souk in Barka.
Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa. Muscat. Oman - Drive through contrasting landscapes of rugged mountains and lush oases to reach the ancient 17th century fort, Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Yaribi, all accompanied by stories of times long past from your English speaking guide. If you like to shop, then youll love Nizwas souk, famous for Bedouin silver jewelry..
Private 4x4 Safari - Mountain Fascination - Eastern Hajar Mountains. Muscat. Oman - A private 4x4 journey on a mountain track through the Eastern Hajar mountains. Pass through a Wadi bed and have a break at the natural water pools of Wadi Daiqat for a delicious picnic lunch..
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GENERAL DETAILS - Oman
CAPITAL CITY OF Oman: Muscat
LANGUAGE OF Oman: Arabic
CURRENCY OF Oman: Omani Rial (RO)
CLIMATE OF Oman: Summer is between May and September. The best time to visit Oman is between October and April when temperature ranges between 25 and 35 C during the day and between 17 and 19 C at night. Most buildings and Vehicles used in Oman are Air-Conditioned.
ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Oman:
POPULATION OF Oman: 2363600
RELIGION OF Oman: Islam is the official religion while other faiths are also respected.
COMMENTS ABOUT Oman:
The Sultanate of Oman is in the Middle East, on the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula.
Cities : Muscat (capital), Falaj al Qabail, Ibra, Nizwa, Salalah, Sohar
Electricity : 240V/50Hz (USA & UK plugs)
Calling Code : +968
Time Zone : UTC+4
Oman is the second largest country in the Arabian Peninsula with the United Arab Emirates dividing a small section on the northernmost tip. The country's entire east coast is fringed by the Arabian Sea and its land neighbours include Yemen to the South, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates on its western border.
Seeb International Airport is located 40 km from Muscat City Centre and also serves domestic flights. There are frequent direct flights from a number of European, Asian and African cities. There are excellent connections from all over the world with Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Kuwait Airways, Swiss and Thai.
Oman is very much accessible by road from the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is 450 kms away from the Oman capital, Muscat and it takes approximately 4.5 hours to get there by road. There are buses (private and Government owned) buses, which ply between Dubai and Muscat every day.
Citizens of over 60 countries may obtain visit Visas valid for one-month stay on arrival.
Oman has a modern network of roads and motorways. One may exercise the self-drive option and can avail the car of their choice including four-wheel drives. Taxis are plenty but the fare needs to be agreed beforehand, as the fares are not metered.
No customs duty is levied on personal effects brought into Oman. It is forbidden to import drugs or pornographic material (magazines, tapes, CDs etc) Non-Muslims may import upto two bottles of alcohol.
Lightweight summer clothing in cotton is ideal for most of the year. Sweaters, Light jackets or shawls may be needed for the cooler evenings. The dress code in Oman is relatively relaxed when compared to most Arab countries however, extremely revealing and inappropriate clothing may be considered offensive.
All major credit cards are accepted in main hotels, stores, and most shops but in traditional souqs, cash is the most preferred means for transaction.
Automated Teller Machines can be found in most major supermarkets, hotels and other locations through out the country.
Oman has an extensive GSM network. Visitors can avoid roaming charges by purchasing a prepaid Hayyak SIM card at the Muscat airport or at Omantel counters.
Most shops and Malls are opened from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm and during Ramadan, the shops close later in the night. Embassies and Consulates are open from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon, Saturday to Thursday. In general, banking hours are Saturday to Wednesday from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon and on Thursdays from 8.00 am to 11.30 am.
While tap water is safe for drinking, a variety of locally bottled mineral water is widely available at all super markets and restaurants. Most hotels have medical help available and there are private and government medical facilities available.
Most Hotels and Public places provide facilities and make special arrangements for physically challenged visitors.
Tourist photography is allowed but it is considered offensive to photograph Muslim women or near Military installations. It is always courteous to ask permission before taking pictures.
The electrical system is based on the 220/240 AC volts with 3 pin British type plugs. US made appliances may need an adapter.
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting when Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking during daylight hours. As a sign of respect, visitors are also required to refrain from these activities in public between sunrise and sunset. In 2004, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin around 14 October. At the end of 30 days or on sighting of the moon, Eid Al Fitr is celebrated.
Alcohol is served in Hotels, Select restaurants and bars. However, drinking in public is not permitted.
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Muscat City Sightseeing Tour - A Fascinating Capital. Oman
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Visit the city of Muscat, full of mystery and intrigue. Its rich culture and longstanding traditions will begin to unravel as you visit Omani Museum, and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. You will then take a walking tour through Muscat Old Town to Sultan Qaboos and the forts Jalali and Mirani.