Nizwa Market, Nizwa Fort, Misfat Al Abriyeen, Jabal Shams
Its historical, cultural, nature tour spend a day discovering Nizwa, Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We'll take you on a tour between the ancient market of Nizwa, next to Nizwa market Nizwa fort and castle the fort its been build in 1649 and the castle been build in 888, the fort is a museum today.
From Nizwa we drive towards Misfat Al Abriyeen village 3000 years old located at the foot of Al Hajar mountains, from there we drive up to Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) exciting off-road, beautiful view
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Nizwa Market, Nizwa Fort, Misfat Al Abriyeen, Jabal Shams
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Nizwa Souq
We'll visit the famous Nizwa Market (Souq), where a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souq, From here you can find, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweets (Halwa), dates spice, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast, especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from the nearby villages come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open market place. Please note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market you have to start at 05:45 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you bake.
Nizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress, the Fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, you can walk around in this impressive Fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers, the fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century, it was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time, even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.
Misfat al Abreyeen
From Nizwa we drive up to Misfah Al Abreyeen, this picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams and consists of old homes and narrow streets.it has a falaj system for many orchards, date palms, and vegetables. It's worth spending some time walking around the village. Then continue your trip to visit the ancient town of Al Hamra. From there drive back to Muscat
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- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up and drop off
- Taxes
- Bottled water
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Nizwa Fort entry fees
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not stroller accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
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We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat: - Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Muscat International Airport - Residence - Hotels