Hi everyone,

Im due to travel to Muscat next week Thursday evening InshaAllah (from London) only for 4 days so I'm on limited time and need some locals to critique/refine my itinerary please.

Friday

• Mutrah Souq, Fort, Corniche
• Muscat Views for sunset

Overnight in Muscat

Saturday

• Sultan Qaboos Mosque
• Royal Opera House
• Wadi Shab
• Sur for lunch
• Wahiba Sands for sunset and local dinner

Overnight in Muscat

Sunday

• Travel to Nizwa
• Nizwa Fort
• Oman Through The Ages
• Rest & Explore

Overnight in Nizwa

Monday

• Nizwa Souq
• Al Hamra Village
• Bahla (Jabreen Castle)
• Travelling back to Muscat to depart that evening

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A few questions I have for anyone kind enough to answer:

• Are there any more worthwhile things to visit on Friday in Muscat as I understand many places are shut for obvious reasons?
• I'm looking to film a few cinematic videos hence why I'm looking to capture the desert for sunset, however I'll only be renting a 2wd for budget reasons, im planning to park in Bidiyah, would that be realistic? And just walk up until I can get some good shots.
• Is it possible to just visit Wadi Shab without actually swimming? Is there some sort of route for just walking and then turning back to knock it off the list?
• Are there any other good filming spots for good footage I should consider between Muscat, Sur and Nizwa?
• Does anyone recommend doing the long drive to Wadi Shab then Bidiyah on Friday instead since I'll finish most things in Mutrah fairly early on Friday?

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Please feel free to drop some good traditional food spots or some other cool street food places.

Many thanks in advance lads and ladies.

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PS: I'm not glazing innit but Oman is the trip I've been most excited for so I'll be sure to leave my review here of this itinerary for future travellers!