Nizwa Heritage & Jebel Shams Canyon – Private Tour from Muscat
Pick-up is available from your hotel or any location within the Muscat area. Your journey begins with a visit to the historic Nizwa Fort and the bustling Nizwa Souq, followed by a stop at the charming Al Hamra village. From there, you'll head up to Jebel Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, where you’ll enjoy a scenic photo stop at the top (no hiking involved). After taking in the breathtaking mountain views, you’ll drive back to Muscat.
Please note: The Jebel Shams tour is the longest day trip in Oman, offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country.
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Nizwa Heritage & Jebel Shams Canyon – Private Tour from Muscat
Pickup included
What's included in Nizwa Heritage & Jebel Shams Canyon – Private Tour from Muscat
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Muscat
Pick up anywhere in Muscat area then drive from Muscat to nizwa will take around 2 hours
Nizwa Souq
Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on! After, we take off to Al Hamra to visit the village where we get to experience how the locals create a lifestyle in the older times. After this quick tour, we move on to Misfah al Abryeen, a truly pristine village that nestles at the base of Jebel Shams. Here you will get to see the large Falaj water system that supplies water to the nearby vegetation. There are numerous marked footpaths throughout the village that is recommended to take your time and explore.
Nizwa Fort Oman
We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. We pay a visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and seiges.
Inclusions
- Transportation 4WD Vehicle
- Pick up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- water
- Lunch
- Nizwa Fort Entrance Fees 5 OMR per person
- All personal things
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We use sign board with the name of our clients
Meeting / End Points
- Our guide/driver he will contact the clients with the signing board
