Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa
Drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the beautiful Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman and walk through the traditional Nizwa Souq. Then you proceed to Jabrin castle, built in 17th century and one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. The monumental fort is open for public after a long restoration activity. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop
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Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa
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Nizwa Fort Oman
Drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the beautiful Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, making it one of the most impressive forts in Oman and walk through the traditional Nizwa Souq. Then you proceed to Jabrin castle, built in 17th century and one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. The monumental fort is open for public after a long restoration activity. Bahla is also famous for its pottery and you will visit a potter’s workshop
Inclusions
- Private 08 hours tour with Professional English speaking guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Visit Nizwa Fort and Jabreen Fort, photostop at Bahla
- Visit ancient Nizwa Souq
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to Bring: Sunscreen, Steady shoes, Hat Please pay attention to the local customs when taking photographs
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times. Please pay attention to the specified dress code by visiting Sultan Qaboos Mosque from inside.
- This tour involves walking over rough and inclined ground. There are many steps at Nizwa fort, Jabreen Fort.
- This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions, which may not be able to climb the steps or walk through rough and inclined terrain. Pregnant women may not participate
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• Your centrally located Muscat Hotels and Muscat Cruise Terminal. • For guests staying in any Private Residence or Villa in Muscat , the pick-up can be arranged(Location link mandatory). • Pick-up service from others locations ( which is not in the City limit) are available only at the additional cost upon request based on your location.
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• Please provide Orient Tours with your full hotel name and room number while reconfirming your pickup time. The pick up time indicated on the web page is an approximation only. Please reconfirm your exact pick-up time at the given number in order to avoid inconveniences. • The duration of tour mentioned is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic condition. • Delays in hotel pick-up may occur due to traffic conditions or due to other clients en route to your hotel for the public tour. • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances. • Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.